PROSSER, Wash. - Two decades after crossing Europe, learning about wine, saving the Pike Place Market and opening a successful Seattle wine shop, Ron Irvine set out to chronicle the history of Washington's wine history. The result was The Wine Project, which Irvine wrote with Washington wine legend Walter Clore and published in 1997. Today, The Wine Project remains the most … [Read more...] about Ron Irvine’s ‘Wine Project’ tells story of Washington wine
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Telaya begins new chapter for Idaho wine
GARDEN CITY, Idaho - Earl and Carrie Sullivan opened the doors Tuesday to their dream to come true for Telaya Wine Co., a remarkable 12,000-square-foot winemaking facility and tasting room along the banks of the Boise River. “This has been a vision for us probably from the start,” Earl said. “It wasn’t just a winery to make wine, but also working with each other and having … [Read more...] about Telaya begins new chapter for Idaho wine
Champoux champions Marquette grape in retirement
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
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
Great Northwest white wines
In the world of wine, finding a bargain-priced white wine tends to be easier than reds. Part of this is that the price of white wine grapes tends to be lower per ton because white wines often can be grown at higher tonnage. For example, while Cabernet Sauvignon typically will be grown at 3 tons per acre (and sell for $1,500 per ton), Riesling vines in Washington often … [Read more...] about Great Northwest white wines