Even if you never harbored dreams of being a scientist, the wine industry is a pretty good reason to get geeky, especially when it comes to geology. Take as an example Washington's Yakima Valley. It, along with the broader Columbia Valley, is a study in geological power and grace. The modern Yakima Valley In a narrow sense, the Yakima Valley AVA is 30 years old this … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley’s violent, fascinating geological past
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Women winemakers in Oregon talk of inspiration, sexism
NEWBERG, Ore. - Recent research indicates Oregon can boast at least 39 head winemakers who are female, and yet that represents only about 10 percent of those all-important jobs within the state's wine industry. Earlier this year, a series of profiles on women winemakers published on Forbes.com helped shine more light and generated discussion. That inspired Katie Bray of … [Read more...] about Women winemakers in Oregon talk of inspiration, sexism
Winery outdoor concert season starts at Waterbrook with Gipsy King family members
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The unofficial start to the Northwest winery outdoor concert season will begin April 16 in Walla Walla, when members of The Gipsy Kings family perform at Waterbrook Winery as the Gypsy Allstars. Gypsy Allstars, a new flamenco-influenced assemble, is a collaboration featuring Gipsy Kings family members Georges and Mario Reyes with French drummer Ced … [Read more...] about Winery outdoor concert season starts at Waterbrook with Gipsy King family members
Tour will teach about important Yakima Valley vineyards
PROSSER, Wash. - As part of its celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Yakima Valley American Viticultural Area, Wine Yakima Valley will conduct a tour of some of the region's most important vineyards. The event, called the "Summer Vineyard Tour," will occur July 27 and will put the spotlight on three vineyards. The $95 tickets include transportation, wine tastings, … [Read more...] about Tour will teach about important Yakima Valley vineyards
Fidelitas’ Charlie Hoppes refines Red Mountain focus
RED MOUNTAIN, Wash. - Charlie Hoppes has been making wine in Washington state for a long time and has crushed grapes from throughout the Columbia Valley. But when he finally got his hands dirty with Red Mountain grapes, he was hooked. "The first time I worked with Red Mountain fruit was 2005," said Hoppes, who has been making Washington wine since the late 1980s. "I was … [Read more...] about Fidelitas’ Charlie Hoppes refines Red Mountain focus