DALLAS, Ore. — As a newly established growing region, the Mount Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon American Viticultural Area wasn’t even a year-old when one of its vineyards got invited to the wine industry’s storied Oregon Pinot Camp. It was a proud moment for Brad Ford, co-author of the AVA petition and owner/winemaker of Illahe Vineyards & Winery. He will share the … [Read more...] about Mount Pisgah in Polk County rises as Oregon wine industry’s 23rd AVA
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Huston Vineyards: 2023 Idaho Winery of the Year
CALDWELL, Idaho — Gregg and Mary Alger can tell a winery story that many owners would cherish — plant vines, launch two brands, raise children and transition into a second-generation business. The founders each grew up as farm kids in the Snake River Valley, went to college and achieved success. Gregg helped build an office equipment business in Boise, decided to sell his … [Read more...] about Huston Vineyards: 2023 Idaho Winery of the Year
Rolling Hills Vineyard: 2023 Idaho Winery to Watch
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Mark Pasculli graduated from one of the wine industry’s most respected universities, but he didn’t go to Fresno State for viticulture or enology. His degree was in accounting, yet he’s proven to be a quick study after purchasing a neglected Cabernet Franc vineyard in the Eagle Foothills in 2016 at the encouragement of his wife, Lori. Two vintages … [Read more...] about Rolling Hills Vineyard: 2023 Idaho Winery to Watch
Hester Creek Estate Winery: 2023 British Columbia Winery of the Year
OLIVER, British Columbia — A remarkable passion project that began in 1968 spread vines across 76 acres of what is now Canada’s Golden Mile Bench, which makes Hester Creek Estate Winery a living museum for wine lovers in the Pacific Northwest. British Columbia businessman Curt Garland purchased the historic property in 2004, and he approached it as a curator and steward as … [Read more...] about Hester Creek Estate Winery: 2023 British Columbia Winery of the Year
Crown & Thieves: 2023 British Columbia Winery to Watch
WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia — You’re in a punk band in the ‘80s, and you’ve figured out that high school is not for you. And akin to a scene from the Queen biopic, the tour van for the band breaks down. With that, serendipity kicks in. That’s how Jason Parkes — who views himself as “just a guy with a beard” — began as a winemaker. He’s now the frontman for Jason … [Read more...] about Crown & Thieves: 2023 British Columbia Winery to Watch