RICHLAND, Wash. - Washington State University's Wine Science Center took another step forward today when the group overseeing its construction selected three finalists to design and build the $23 million facility. The three finalists are: Lydig Construction with ALSC Architects of Spokane. Hoffman Construction with Olson Kundig Architects of Seattle. BNBuilders with … [Read more...] about WSU Wine Science Center takes another step forward
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Washington wine grape growers convention starts today
KENNEWICK, Wash. - More than 2,200 grape growers, winemakers and winery employees will descend this week on the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAWGG) annual convention. Vicky Scharlau, WAWGG's longtime executive director, said attendance for this year's convention will meet or exceed last year's record turnout. It has grown from about 300 attendees in 1998 and … [Read more...] about Washington wine grape growers convention starts today
14 Hands to get tasting room in Prosser; Snoqualmie moves to Columbia Crest
PROSSER, Wash. - Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announced this morning that it will move production of Snoqualmie Vineyards to Columbia Crest in Paterson and will rechristen the Prosser location as the tasting room for 14 Hands Vineyards. "The location is perfect for 14 Hands," said Erin Shane, spokeswoman for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in Woodinville. She said Snoqualmie … [Read more...] about 14 Hands to get tasting room in Prosser; Snoqualmie moves to Columbia Crest
Charting Washington wine’s big four grapes
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its annual snapshot of the Washington wine grape harvest Friday, a few interesting statistics stood out. Most prominent was how the top four grapes in the state stand apart from all the rest and now are nearly even in production. The big four Washington wine grapes are: Chardonnay (36,900 tons) Riesling (36,700 … [Read more...] about Charting Washington wine’s big four grapes
Precept, House Wine help returning American soldiers
SEATTLE - House Wine, a brand started by Walla Walla's Charles Smith and now marketed and distributed nationally by Precept Wines in Seattle, will spend all of this year helping returning American soldiers. House Wine has teamed up with the national nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes to help U.S. soldiers who return from Iraq and Afghanistan. The goal is to help these … [Read more...] about Precept, House Wine help returning American soldiers