Olympic Cellars Winery in Port Angeles, Wash., announced today that co-owner Lisa Martin will take over leadership of the company as Kathy Charlton moves into a consulting role. Charlton has plans for a new business, but the former Texas Instruments executive will continue to be an investor at Olympic Cellars, according to a news release. “The past 10 years … [Read more...] about Washington’s Olympic Cellars changing owners
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These Northwest wineries make Cab far from drab
On the eve of Wine Press Northwest magazine's peer-judging of more than 140 entries of Cabernet Sauvignon made in the Pacific Northwest, Great Northwest Wine takes a moment to look back at some of the best Cabs our panel has tasted during the second half of 2012. Judging of 140 Northwest Cabernet Sauvignon set for Jan. 24 The Bordeaux grape variety long has been deemed to … [Read more...] about These Northwest wineries make Cab far from drab
In Horse Heaven Hills, Mercer’s Spice Cabinet leads way
In the past decade, the Horse Heaven Hills AVA has emerged as one of the top grape-growing regions in Washington. The Horse Heaven Hills, approved as an American Viticultural Area in 2005, has even emerged from Red Mountain's shadow as a top area for red wine grapes, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon. Mercers lead way in Horse Heaven Hills Leading the way is the Mercer … [Read more...] about In Horse Heaven Hills, Mercer’s Spice Cabinet leads way
New Woodward Canyon Cab to help children in need
LOWDEN, Wash. - One of Washington's oldest and most highly acclaimed wineries is giving back. Woodward Canyon Winery in the Walla Walla Valley is featuring artwork by Taras Lesko that owners Darcey and Rick Small purchased at the annual Auction of Washington Wines. The artwork is featured on Woodward Canyon's newly released 2010 Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon. The … [Read more...] about New Woodward Canyon Cab to help children in need
How does cold weather damage grapevines in Washington wine country?
Washington wine country temperatures for the past 10 days or so have varied from 25 to 35 degrees, a good level to keep grapevines in their winter slumber without causing damage. With that in mind, here is a quick primer on how damage can happen to Washington wine grapevines. Buds Bud damage is the most common problem with wine grapevines in Washington wine country. Buds … [Read more...] about How does cold weather damage grapevines in Washington wine country?