WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine organizers didn't need to go far to find perhaps the best person in the world to compare Walla Walla Valley terroir to that of Napa Valley. Kevin Pogue, professor of geology at nearby Whitman College, served as the opening presenter as the Walla Walla, Wash., event. In the past decade, he's also developed into a … [Read more...] about Celebrated geologist Pogue shares dirt on Napa, Walla Walla wines
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CapaBunga keeps bottles sealed for tomorrow night
There are many occasions where an entire bottle of wine is not consumed in one sitting, especially with couples who enjoy a glass or two with dinner. If the wine is topped with a screwcap, it's not much of a problem because it's easy enough to seal the bottle and put it in the fridge. However, if a wine is topped with a cork, there are some convenience issues. First, … [Read more...] about CapaBunga keeps bottles sealed for tomorrow night
Maryhill Winery adds Reserve Room, small-lot vineyard-designated reds
GOLDENDALE, Wash. - Maryhill Winery owner Craig Leuthold has never been one to sit still, and now he has a new lineup of vineyard-designated wines that not only allow his Columbia Gorge winery to showcase a new reserve tasting room, but also some of his favorite vineyards. Late last year, Leuthold and his winemaker, Richard Batchelor, released a group of wines they call "The … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery adds Reserve Room, small-lot vineyard-designated reds
Bella Wines to create bubble house, vineyard on Naramata Bench
NARAMATA, British Columbia - Sparkling wine producer Jay Drysdale has another reason to celebrate this year as he formally announced Thursday that Bella Wines is moving to the Naramata Bench. Drysdale and his wife/co-owner Wendy Rose completed their purchase of 4 acres near the town of Naramata and along the north end of some of the Okanagan Valley's most prized vineyard … [Read more...] about Bella Wines to create bubble house, vineyard on Naramata Bench
Fumé Blanc in Washington an artifact of history
A wine name that once was trendy on the West Coast now is nearly gone, at least in the Pacific Northwest. Back in the late 1960s, famed winery owner Robert Mondavi called his Sauvignon Blanc by a new name: Fumé Blanc. It was a name he made up, and it was purely for marketing purposes. "It wasn't just a question of reputation," said Rob Griffin, owner/winemaker of Barnard … [Read more...] about Fumé Blanc in Washington an artifact of history