CALDWELL, Idaho — Precept winemaker Maurine Johnson, who has been part of the Idaho wine industry since arriving at Ste. Chapelle Winery in 1987, is not too worried about the extended cold blast in the Snake River Valley last month. Single-digit temperatures were recorded during a two-week stretch in Idaho's key growing area for wine grapes. However, a variety of factors … [Read more...] about Precept reports no sign of winter damage in Idaho vineyards
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Comparing California, Washington wine
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - On Friday, the USDA released California's preliminary 2012 wine grape harvest numbers, and they reveal a lot of interesting information, especially when compared with Washington wine. Overall, California crushed more than 4 million tons of wine grapes, easily outdistancing 2005's record crop of 3.75 million tons. The No. 1 grape was, of course, … [Read more...] about Comparing California, Washington wine
Elkton Oregon AVA is state’s 17th appellation
ELKTON, Ore. - The federal government has approved Oregon's 17th American Viticultural Area - and the sixth in Southern Oregon. The Elkton Oregon AVA is the coolest and wettest area in Southern Oregon, said Greg Jones, a climatologist and wine grape expert at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Jones conducted most of the research and wrote the petition for the Elkton … [Read more...] about Elkton Oregon AVA is state’s 17th appellation
Investment helps Dobbes expand Oregon wine operation
Wine by Joe, run by Oregon wine star Joe Dobbes, received a boost today when Bacchus Capital Management, a private equity firm, made a capital investment to allow Wine by Joe to expand its national and international distribution, boost inventory and build infrastructure. The information was released today from Bacchus Capital Management. "I started this company 10 years … [Read more...] about Investment helps Dobbes expand Oregon wine operation
Mild winter pleases Washington wine grape growers
KENNEWICK, Wash. - So far, so good. That's what Washington wine grape growers are saying after a mild winter in Washington's Columbia Valley. "So far, it looks really great," said Kent Waliser, who managers Sagemoor Farms north of Pasco and on the Wahluke Slope. "It's not too cold and not too hot. We're happy at this point, and we don't foresee any unusually warm weather, … [Read more...] about Mild winter pleases Washington wine grape growers