GRANDVIEW, Wash. - Dick Boushey's plan was to live in the Yakima Valley for one year. That was in 1975. Like many from the west side of Washington, the wide-open spaces and near-constant blue skies attracted him and have kept Boushey here for near 40 years. Today, Boushey, 62, is one of the top viticulturists in the United States. Not bad for a kid from the Tacoma suburb … [Read more...] about Washington’s great vineyards: Boushey Vineyard
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Washington’s great vineyards: Upland Vineyard
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - Here on the slopes of Snipes Mountain is the birthplace of the modern Washington wine industry. This is hallowed ground to Todd Newhouse and others who know the story about how a Canadian expatriate had a vision of what Washington could become - then acted upon the dream. William B. Bridgman was the two-time mayor of Sunnyside, a small city in the heart … [Read more...] about Washington’s great vineyards: Upland Vineyard
Washington wine grape harvest to kick off Monday
ALDERDALE, Wash. - Washington's wine grape harvest will begin as early as Monday, thanks to an unusual variety being grown in one of the state's most famous vineyards. Paul Champoux, owner of Champoux Vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills, plans to pick Marquette early next week. The red variety was bred at the University of Minnesota and is gaining importance in the upper … [Read more...] about Washington wine grape harvest to kick off Monday
8 Outstanding Northwest Syrahs
Telaya Wine Co. 2010 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $26 Telaya is a small winery in the suburbs of Boise, Idaho, that uses grapes from Washington's Columbia Valley. The 2009 version of this wine won a gold medal this spring at the inaugural Great Northwest Wine Competition, and the 2010 follows through with the same quality. The grapes come from West Hills and Gamache vineyards, and … [Read more...] about 8 Outstanding Northwest Syrahs
Your guide to Yakima Valley wine country
Yakima Valley wine country is Washington's oldest established winemaking and grape-growing region. It is a region with a rich agricultural history and presence, where most of the nation's hops and juice grapes are grown. And within its borders is Washington state's largest concentration of wine grapes. The Yakima Valley is Washington's oldest American Viticultural Area, … [Read more...] about Your guide to Yakima Valley wine country