WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Top winemakers from the Walla Walla and Napa valleys will share the stage June 20-22 for Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine. The two wine regions are coming together to explore the world of Cabernet Sauvignon, not in a "Judgment of Paris" format but rather as a way to show the similarities and differences of their wines. Duane Wollmuth, executive … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley celebrates Cabernet Sauvignon with Napa winemakers
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Idaho wine hits the big screen
BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Wine Commission has put together a fun and tasty event that brings wine lovers and their favorite movies together at the historic Egyptian Theater. Called "UnWined at the Movies," the inaugural event takes place Wednesday, March 27. Patrons will taste from nine Snake River Valley wineries and enjoy food from 3 Girls Catering. They will then enjoy … [Read more...] about Idaho wine hits the big screen
26th Auction of Washington Wines to honor Shoup, Steiman, Waliser
SEATTLE -- Visionary businessman Allen Shoup, wine writer Harvey Steiman and longtime vineyard manager Kent Waliser have been named as the honorees of the 26th annual Auction of Washington Wines. The Aug. 15-17 event has raised more than $30 million during its history, with most of the funds going toward uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital. "This year’s … [Read more...] about 26th Auction of Washington Wines to honor Shoup, Steiman, Waliser
Food delivery service wants to change law for Oregon wine
EUGENE, Ore. - Pony Express Restaurant Delivery Services wants to better serve customers seeking to pair Oregon wine with the dinners they order from area restaurants, but the Eugene-based courier will need state law revised in order to extend same-day direct-shipment hours to a residence. Erin Gilfillan, 35, who has owned the business for seven years, recently filed a … [Read more...] about Food delivery service wants to change law for Oregon wine
Ste. Michelle lifts up Erath Winery, then gets out of the way
PORTLAND, Ore. - Ted Baseler is quick to point out that Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a Washington wine company. Even though it owns wineries in California and Oregon, it sees itself as a Washington wine producer first. But the way Ste. Michelle has reshaped Erath Winery in Dundee, Ore., since purchasing it in 2006 and provided winemaker Gary Horner the freedom to explore … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle lifts up Erath Winery, then gets out of the way