YAKIMA, Wash. — It’s an exclusive club, so it makes sense for Wine Yakima Valley to stage its second annual Secret Crush on the eve of Valentine’s Day at Yakima Country Club. Organizers are looking up to build upon the success of last year’s event, so Friday’s event again will serve as the official kickoff to Red Wine and Chocolate in the Yakima Valley. A ticket to the … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley winemakers show fondness for Secret Crush
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Washington’s Double Canyon makes national push
ALDERDALE, Wash. - A young Washington winery focused on producing great Cabernet Sauvignon from the Horse Heaven Hills is taking its brand to the national level. Double Canyon is heading into a dozen new markets across the country, with General Manager Will Beightol leading the charge. The wine already has penetration in Western states, but this year the focus is to get … [Read more...] about Washington’s Double Canyon makes national push
Ron Irvine’s ‘Wine Project’ tells story of Washington wine
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
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