PROSSER, Wash. — Paul Champoux earned worldwide acclaim growing Cabernet Sauvignon in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills. Now that he’s retired, he’s having fun promoting an unusual red grape — the winter-hardy and early-ripening Marquette. “My alma mater was Marquette High School, and this has snowballed into looking at wines made with the Marquette grape from across the … [Read more...] about Champoux champions Marquette grape in retirement
Washington wine
Cab is king at this year’s Celebrate Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Cabernet Sauvignon is the No. 1 red wine grape in Washington. And it is - by far - the top grape in the Walla Walla Valley. There's a reason it's called King Cab. This June, the Walla Walla Valley will focus on Cabernet Sauvignon during its annual Celebrate Walla Walla event. More than 60 valley winemakers will participate in the event, along with … [Read more...] about Cab is king at this year’s Celebrate Walla Walla
Small Washington wineries ask state for tax break
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill is in play to trim the excise taxes for Washington’s small wineries. Rep. Cary Condotta , R-East Wenatchee, introduced a bill to remove two of the state’s three wine-specific taxes on the first 20,000 gallons of wine sold by a Washington state winery. But that bill drew a U.S. Constitution-related challenge Tuesday from the California wine … [Read more...] about Small Washington wineries ask state for tax break
Seattle Wine and Food Experience a global opportunity
SEATTLE - Wine lovers attending the eighth annual Seattle Wine and Food Experience will not only have the opportunity to try many regional wines, but they'll also enjoy samples of international producers, too. "It was created to give that opportunity to other regions to taste that comparative aspect of wines from all over the world, particularly the West Coast," said Jamie … [Read more...] about Seattle Wine and Food Experience a global opportunity
California company buys Walla Walla’s Seven Hills Winery
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Seven Hills Winery, one of Washington's oldest producers, has been purchased by Crimson Wine Group. Crimson Wine Group, based in Napa, Calif., also owns Double Canyon in the Horse Heaven Hills and Archery Summit in Oregon's Dundee Hills. Last month, the company opened a tasting room for its two Northwest brands in Seattle's Pioneer Square. Seven Hills … [Read more...] about California company buys Walla Walla’s Seven Hills Winery