WOODINVILLE, Wash. — The Auction of Washington Wines, one of the top five charitable wine auctions in the U.S., has named Stacy Buchanan, the Blood of Gods publisher and Walla Walla festival promoter, as a recipient for one of its Emerging Leader awards. This year marks the 37th annual Auction of Washington Wines, and the presentation to Buchanan will be part of the third … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines honors Blood of Gods promoter Stacy Buchanan with Emerging Leader award
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Auction of Washington Wines selects Jordan Small of Woodward Canyon for Emerging Leader award
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — The Auction of Washington Wines, one of the top five charitable wine auctions in the U.S., has named second-generation vintner Jordan Small of historic Woodward Canyon Winery in the Walla Walla Valley as an Emerging Leader. This year marks the 37th annual Auction of Washington Wines, and the presentation to Small will be part of the third annual TOAST! … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines selects Jordan Small of Woodward Canyon for Emerging Leader award
Walla Walla Valley puts on show for Hospice du Rhône
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — This spring, the Walla Walla Valley transformed into a Mecca for wine enthusiasts from all points of the globe for Hospice du Rhône — a celebration surrounding the 22 varieties native to the Rhône Valley. Renowned as a stage for winemakers, industry professionals and consumers, the event offered many opportunities to learn about and enjoy Rhône … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley puts on show for Hospice du Rhône
Walla Walla Community College hires Idaho winemaker Martin Fujishin as program director
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Martin Fujishin, one of the Snake River Valley’s top winemakers and a sustainably minded grapegrower, has been hired as the director of enology and viticulture at Walla Walla Community College. Fujishin, 45, will be the ninth executive director in the program’s 24-year history. He starts June 3 on the Tausick Way campus and home to College Cellars … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Community College hires Idaho winemaker Martin Fujishin as program director
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2022 Estate Viognier, Walla Walla Valley $24
The Hansen family has Viognier planted at two of its three vineyards — Cougar Hills and Noble Rock — and their program with this Rhône variety ranks among the best on the West Coast. That’s exemplified by the essentially annual return of a gold medal or better from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition in Sonoma. Scents of white peach, nectarine and orange Creamsicle … [Read more...] about Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2022 Estate Viognier, Walla Walla Valley $24