HOOD RIVER, Ore. — If Valentine’s Day in Pacific Northwest wine country worked out well for you, then Travel Oregon and the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association have plans and an interactive map to follow. This winter welcomes a free online guide called Gorge Wine Adventures, funded in part by the 5-year-old Oregon Wine Country license plate program. It is designed to … [Read more...] about Columbia Gorge wine industry, Travel Oregon collaborate on getaways
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Walla Walla Valley’s fantastic wines
The Walla Walla Valley ranks as one of the Pacific Northwest's most important wine regions and features one of its highest concentrations of wineries. Today, Walla Walla has about 130 wineries, similar to Woodinville and areas in Oregon's northern Willamette Valley. Walla Walla also is home to some of the Northwest's premier and most famous producers, including Leonetti … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley’s fantastic wines
Chas Nagel, Washington wine pioneer researcher, goes into hall of fame
PROSSER, Wash. - One of the true legends of the Washington state wine industry will be honored this summer by being inducted into the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Charles "Chas" Nagel, a food scientist for Washington State University in the 1960s and 1970s, will be enshrined in August at the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center. Nagel, known as one of … [Read more...] about Chas Nagel, Washington wine pioneer researcher, goes into hall of fame
14 Hands releases ultrapremium red blend
PROSSER, Wash. - A little more than a decade ago, 14 Hands Winery was but an idea. Today, it is Washington's second-largest winery - and one of the fastest-growing brands in the United States. The 2 million-case winery owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates took a step in a new direction this winter with the release of an ultrapremium red blend. The Vintage Series is a … [Read more...] about 14 Hands releases ultrapremium red blend
Martin uses award-winning Tempranillo to grow Red Lily Vineyards
RUCH, Ore. - Based her recent string of successes, it would almost be a crime for Rachael Martin to do anything other than make Tempranillo in Southern Oregon. Her odyssey began in 2001 with some fatherly advice, which sparked the transformation of a basil farm into wine grapes and the creation of Red Lily Vineyards near the historic town of Jacksonville. “I have a degree … [Read more...] about Martin uses award-winning Tempranillo to grow Red Lily Vineyards