BOISE - Idaho's wine industry is coming into its own. With 50 wineries and more than 1,600 acres of wine grapes, Idaho is gaining momentum and finally feeling it can stand alone in a state renowned for its agriculture. Indeed, the Gem State might still be most famous for its spuds, but the wine industry is serious business. And June marks the fourth annual Idaho Wine … [Read more...] about Idaho wine has arrived – and has a special month to prove it
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Penner-Ash Wine Cellars blends concerts, chefs for charity
NEWBERG, Ore. - Lynn Penner-Ash and husband Ron are celebrating two historic anniversaries this year at their winery in Newberg, and they are establishing a new tradition by staging concerts for a second straight year. The Summer Benefit Music Series at Penner-Ash Wine Cellars will be in the oak grove near their vineyard and winery overlooking the Chehalem Valley. Seattle … [Read more...] about Penner-Ash Wine Cellars blends concerts, chefs for charity
Oregon winemakers optimistic about warm vintage
Washington isn't the only Northwest region excited about a warm spring and dreams of a less-stressful growing season and harvest. Western Oregon winemakers and grape growers have thus far enjoyed a warm, dry spring that has them well ahead of typical years. "It's looking to be an extremely early year," said Patrick Spangler, owner of Spangler Vineyards in the Umpqua … [Read more...] about Oregon winemakers optimistic about warm vintage
Red Mountain winemaker to take over iconic Napa Valley winery
Marcus Notaro will be moving from the crown jewel of Red Mountain to one of the Napa Valley’s most famous wineries. Notaro, longtime head winemaker for Col Solare on Washington’s Red Mountain, has been named head winemaker for Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars on the famed Silverado Trail. “I love the wines we make here,” Notaro told Great Northwest Wine. “But that is an iconic … [Read more...] about Red Mountain winemaker to take over iconic Napa Valley winery
Yakima winery announces new winemaker
YAKIMA, Wash. - Tony Lombardo moved from one bar to another, and now he has become the head winemaker of Kana Winery. "I've done almost 25 years as a lawyer," he said. "I enjoyed my career, but I had a passion for something that is more hands on. This is what I really want to do when I grow up." Lombardo earned a degree from Walla Walla Community College's Center for … [Read more...] about Yakima winery announces new winemaker