PASCO, Wash. — Washington state's 2013 vintage is in the early stages, yet already it is giving the wine industry a wild ride. In early April, grape growers across the Columbia Valley were reporting early bud break - when tiny leaves emerge from buds formed the prior year. Now, Great Northwest Wine has heard of at least one example of bloom taking place in Washington - a … [Read more...] about Washington vineyards setting up for warm 2013 vintage
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Fly fishing catches on at Waterbrook Winery in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Precept Wine continues to expand its presence on store shelves with consumer-friendly pricing, but it's also increasing a local presence at several of its wineries with unusual family events such as Waterbrook Winery's upcoming Fly Fishing Fair. On Sunday, Sawtooth Winery in Nampa, Idaho, played host to its 24th annual Mother's Day Wine Tasting. It's … [Read more...] about Fly fishing catches on at Waterbrook Winery in Walla Walla
Alan Busacca to lead Walla Walla Community College wine program
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - One of Washington state's leading experts on geology, soil and how they play a role in wine will lead the Pacific Northwest's foremost viticulture-and-enology program. Alan Busacca has been hired to run Walla Walla Community College's vaunted Center for Enology and Viticulture. The program, started in 2000 by Myles Anderson, has more than 400 graduates, … [Read more...] about Alan Busacca to lead Walla Walla Community College wine program
Northwest to celebrate Wine Tourism Day today
DAYTON, Wash. - Trips to wine country recently have been coined as "enotourism" or "vinitourism," but today marks the inaugural Wine Tourism Day - a new North American marketing campaign embraced by a number of wineries in the Pacific Northwest. Today's listed events include a tour of the vineyards surrounding Maryhill Winery, with co-owner Vicki Leuthold serving as the … [Read more...] about Northwest to celebrate Wine Tourism Day today
B.C. wine on top at California judging
TEMECULA, Calif. - A British Columbia winery won the sweepstakes award for best rosé of the Riverside International Wine Competition on Thursday afternoon. JoieFarm on the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley won the top honors at one of California's most prestigious wine competitions for its 2012 rosé, made with Pinot Noir. The winery also won two gold medals. La Frenz, … [Read more...] about B.C. wine on top at California judging