PARMA, Idaho - Growing wine grapes and making wine have become harder and harder for Dick Dickstein, so he is going to retire - for the second time. Dickstein, 80, launched Parma Ridge Winery in 1997 after a lengthy career as an airline pilot. After 16 years, he's decided it's time to put away his farm equipment and enjoy a slower pace of life. "It's time to relax," he … [Read more...] about Longtime Idaho winemaker retires
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UPDATE: Taste Washington surveillance video indicates no theft
SEATTLE - The Washington State Wine Commission and Varsity Communications are continuing their investigation into winery property that went missing during last weekend's Taste Washington. The good news: All but six bottles have been found, and surveillance camera footage revealed nothing. "We find zero evidence of theft on the surveillance video," said Chris Stone, vice … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Taste Washington surveillance video indicates no theft
Wineries report thefts during Taste Washington in Seattle
SEATTLE - A handful of wineries that participated in last weekend's Taste Washington event at the CenturyLink Field Event Center reported having items stolen from their tables late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Two wineries - Alexandria Nicole Cellars and Airfield Estates - noticed bottles of wine missing when they returned Sunday morning to Taste Washington for … [Read more...] about Wineries report thefts during Taste Washington in Seattle
Walla Walla vineyards see dry start to spring
Spring is off to a bit of a slow start throughout much of Washington wine country, but the region of Walla Walla has been significantly drier this March compared with a year ago, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. On Monday, the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service in Olympia issued its monthly crop progress and … [Read more...] about Walla Walla vineyards see dry start to spring
Yakima Valley winery wins top award at Capital competition
LACEY, Wash. - A Yakima Valley winery won best in show for its chocolate fortified wine at the annual Capital Food & Wine Festival competition. Horizon's Edge Winery, a longtime winery in the Rattlesnake Hills region of the Yakima Valley, took the top award in the judging. David Padgett, owner of Horizon's Edge, specializes in dessert wines. He also won gold medals for … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley winery wins top award at Capital competition