LONDON - The next time you head to the United Kingdom for vacation or business, there is little need to pack along a bottle of Washington wine to ensure you have a taste of home with you. This year, 15 Washington wineries will sell nearly 20,000 cases of wine in the U.K. That's barely a sliver of the 12 million cases of wine Washington produces each year, but it's an … [Read more...] about Washington wine industry maintains small, important presence in U.K.
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Vintage Oregon grand tasting canceled
PORTLAND - The Oregon Wine Board is canceling Vintage Oregon, a tasting event that was to kick off Oregon Wine Month. The event was to take place April 28 at Leftbank Annex. Staff at the Oregon Wine Board learned that other events scheduled at Leftbank Annex were having difficulty receiving permits from the city of Portland. After looking at more than 40 other potential … [Read more...] about Vintage Oregon grand tasting canceled
Central Washington University wine expert leaving for France
ELLENSBURG, Wash. - Amy Mumma, a longtime wine educator, is moving to France to launch a new career in the wine industry. Mumma launched the World Wine Program at Central Washington University in 2003. The program includes a four-year degree in international wine business and certificate programs for wine trade professionals, sommeliers and wine tourism. Mumma, who earned … [Read more...] about Central Washington University wine expert leaving for France
Warm, early spring excites Washington wine grape growers
Wine grape vines are waking up across Washington's Columbia Valley, and growers could not be more pleased. "I'm plenty happy," said Mike Sauer, owner of Red Willow Vineyard west of Wapato in the Yakima Valley. "We haven't had it this early in several years." The first sign of grape vines waking up from their winter slumber is called bud break, when baby leaves begin to … [Read more...] about Warm, early spring excites Washington wine grape growers
Eola Hills Wine Cellars takes fans to Safeco Field
RICKREALL, Ore. - Eola Hills Wine Cellars will be taking some of its fans in the Willamette Valley out to the ballgame this season, as the Oregon winery has scheduled two Sunday trips to Safeco Field to see the Seattle Mariners play. The first trip is June 9 to face the aging and hobbled New York Yankees. On June 30, the M's play host to the Chicago Cubs and Beaverton, Ore., … [Read more...] about Eola Hills Wine Cellars takes fans to Safeco Field