WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Myles Anderson hopes the fourth time is the charm. Anderson, 73, is the founder of the vaunted viticulture and enology program at Walla Walla Community College. He has announced he is retiring June 14 - for the fourth time. "I've been associated with the community college since 1977," said Anderson, who also is co-owner of Walla Walla Vintners, one of … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Community College enology director stepping down – again
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Rollin Soles steps back at Argyle, forward at Roco
DUNDEE, Ore. - Starting March 1, Rollin Soles will have a new role at Argyle Winery - founding winemaker. Soles has been Argyle's head winemaker since the winery launched in 1987, making some of Oregon's best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and sparkling wine. With his new consulting role at Argyle, Soles will have the freedom to devote most of his efforts to Roco, the … [Read more...] about Rollin Soles steps back at Argyle, forward at Roco
Precept hires Andrew Will winemaker as education director
SEATTLE - A decade ago, Precept Wine barely existed. It sold its first case of wine in June 2003. Today, Precept makes a million-plus cases of wine and owns some of the Northwest's best-known wineries and vineyards. It is Washington's second-largest wine producer after Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. It is, simply put, the fastest-moving wine company in the … [Read more...] about Precept hires Andrew Will winemaker as education director
Lake Chelan winery now Salmon-Safe, LIVE certified
MANSON, Wash. - Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards has become the first vineyard in the Lake Chelan American Viticultural Area to earn Salmon-Safe and LIVE certification for its vineyard practices. Owners Don and Judy Phelps spent the past two years working through the certification project to be recognized as Salmon-Safe and Low Input Viticulture and Enology. The two certifications … [Read more...] about Lake Chelan winery now Salmon-Safe, LIVE certified
Vintage Oregon kicks off Oregon Wine Month
PORTLAND - The wine industry will kick off Oregon Wine Month with its second annual Vintage Oregon, a tasting event April 28 in Portland. Oregon Wine Month is May. "Last year's event helped us launch Oregon Wine Month in an exciting way for consumers and our industry," said Michael Donovan, Oregon Wine Board chairman and managing director of RoxyAnn Winery in Medford. … [Read more...] about Vintage Oregon kicks off Oregon Wine Month