RICHLAND, Wash. - When Deb Barnard and Rob Griffin launched their winery 30 years ago, Washington wine country was still the wild west. The American Viticultural Area system was just arriving in the Pacific Northwest - with the Yakima Valley being the first in our corner of the continent. Wineries such as Hogue Cellars and Columbia Crest were just starting, and the … [Read more...] about At Barnard Griffin, 30 years is just the beginning
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Oregon’s ‘Newbergundian’ chef to return to James Beard House
NEWBERG, Ore. - Allen Routt of The Painted Lady Restaurant in Newberg, Ore., returns to the famed James Beard House next month to prepare a special dinner, but his fans in the Willamette Valley can taste it without traveling to the Big Apple. On Sunday, June 2, Routt will prepare at his restaurant that same six-course meal - paired with the same Anderson Family Vineyard … [Read more...] about Oregon’s ‘Newbergundian’ chef to return to James Beard House
British Columbia wine wins Northwest Wine Summit
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - A British Columbia icewine won top honors last week at the 18th annual Northwest Wine Summit. Lang Vineyards' 2011 Riesling Icewine from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley was deemed the top wine out of nearly 800 entries. Lang, which touts itself as the province's first farmgate winery, was opened in 1990 by Guenther Lang. He and his wife, Kristina, … [Read more...] about British Columbia wine wins Northwest Wine Summit
Westport Winery to create 40-acre arboretum on Washington coast
ABERDEEN, Wash. - One of Washington's most innovative wineries is adding another level of complexity to its operation by creating an arboretum. Westport Winery, halfway between Aberdeen and the coastal town of Westport, purchased 40 acres of land last year from Rayonier, a forest products company. It is across the highway from Blain and Kim Roberts' winery, vineyard, farm, … [Read more...] about Westport Winery to create 40-acre arboretum on Washington coast
First employee of Allison Inn fits elegantly in Oregon wine country
NEWBERG, Ore. — Lifelong luxury hotelier Pierre Zreik has spent much of his career in the Willamette Valley, and it seems as if the acclaimed Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg will keep him in Oregon wine country well beyond the resort’s fourth anniversary in September. “We are surrounded by close to 200 wineries,” said Zreik, the resort’s managing director. “Oregon has … [Read more...] about First employee of Allison Inn fits elegantly in Oregon wine country