SEATTLE -- Visionary businessman Allen Shoup, wine writer Harvey Steiman and longtime vineyard manager Kent Waliser have been named as the honorees of the 26th annual Auction of Washington Wines. The Aug. 15-17 event has raised more than $30 million during its history, with most of the funds going toward uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital. "This year’s … [Read more...] about 26th Auction of Washington Wines to honor Shoup, Steiman, Waliser
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Food delivery service wants to change law for Oregon wine
EUGENE, Ore. - Pony Express Restaurant Delivery Services wants to better serve customers seeking to pair Oregon wine with the dinners they order from area restaurants, but the Eugene-based courier will need state law revised in order to extend same-day direct-shipment hours to a residence. Erin Gilfillan, 35, who has owned the business for seven years, recently filed a … [Read more...] about Food delivery service wants to change law for Oregon wine
Ste. Michelle lifts up Erath Winery, then gets out of the way
PORTLAND, Ore. - Ted Baseler is quick to point out that Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a Washington wine company. Even though it owns wineries in California and Oregon, it sees itself as a Washington wine producer first. But the way Ste. Michelle has reshaped Erath Winery in Dundee, Ore., since purchasing it in 2006 and provided winemaker Gary Horner the freedom to explore … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle lifts up Erath Winery, then gets out of the way
Walla Walla Community College enology director stepping down – again
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Myles Anderson hopes the fourth time is the charm. Anderson, 73, is the founder of the vaunted viticulture and enology program at Walla Walla Community College. He has announced he is retiring June 14 - for the fourth time. "I've been associated with the community college since 1977," said Anderson, who also is co-owner of Walla Walla Vintners, one of … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Community College enology director stepping down – again
Rollin Soles steps back at Argyle, forward at Roco
DUNDEE, Ore. - Starting March 1, Rollin Soles will have a new role at Argyle Winery - founding winemaker. Soles has been Argyle's head winemaker since the winery launched in 1987, making some of Oregon's best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and sparkling wine. With his new consulting role at Argyle, Soles will have the freedom to devote most of his efforts to Roco, the … [Read more...] about Rollin Soles steps back at Argyle, forward at Roco