NEWBERG, Ore. — Lifelong luxury hotelier Pierre Zreik has spent much of his career in the Willamette Valley, and it seems as if the acclaimed Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg will keep him in Oregon wine country well beyond the resort’s fourth anniversary in September. “We are surrounded by close to 200 wineries,” said Zreik, the resort’s managing director. “Oregon has … [Read more...] about First employee of Allison Inn fits elegantly in Oregon wine country
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Maryhill Winery announces 2013 summer concerts
GOLDENDALE, Wash. - Maryhill Winery today announced its 2013 concert lineup. The Washington winery's concert season kicks off July 14 with Counting Crows and the Wallflowers. The latter is fronted by Jakob Dylan, son of Bob Dylan. Tickets range in price from $50 to $96 On Aug. 17, '70s group Daryl Hall and John Oates will play at Maryhill. Tickets range in price from $49 … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery announces 2013 summer concerts
Team chosen to design, build WSU Wine Science Center
RICHLAND, Wash. - A Spokane team will design and build Washington State University's Wine Science Center. WSU announced Thursday that Lydig Construction and ALSC Architects of Spokane won the job of building the $23 million facility on the WSU Tri-Cities campus in the heart of Washington wine country. "Lydig and ALSC conceptualized the Wine Science Center as an iconic … [Read more...] about Team chosen to design, build WSU Wine Science Center
Oyster Wine Competition spotlights Washington Sauvignon Blanc
SEATTLE — A pair of Sauvignon Blancs from Washington state and an Oregon Pinot Gris were among the top 10 entries at the 19th annual Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition. Cedergreen Cellars 2011 Sauvignon Blanc ($19) and Chateau Ste. Michelle's 2012 Sauvignon Blanc ($11), both from the Columbia Valley, were repeat winners at the event sponsored by Taylor Shellfish Farms of … [Read more...] about Oyster Wine Competition spotlights Washington Sauvignon Blanc
Leonetti Weekend importance ripples across Walla Walla Valley, state
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - For the wine industry, this is the biggest weekend in the valley - and maybe the entire state. Officially, it's known as Spring Release Weekend, a moniker it has carried for more than a decade. For most longtime wine lovers and collectors, it's called Leonetti Weekend because this is the one time each year that legendary Leonetti Cellar is open for its … [Read more...] about Leonetti Weekend importance ripples across Walla Walla Valley, state