WALLA WALLA, Wash. — For the first time in the 22-year history of the program, Walla Walla Community College has gone outside of Washington state for the leader of its winemaking school by hiring Stylianos Logothetis, a winemaker who has taught fermentation science in Greece and Scotland. On July 6, Logothetis will replace interim director Sabrina Lueck, who has … [Read more...] about Walla Walla CC hires new director of winemaking school
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Expect heavy bidding as Reveal Walla Walla wine auction returns
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — It’s been almost three years to the day since the last Reveal Walla Walla wine auction, and Coeur d’Alene restaurateur Naomi Boutz looks forward to returning to the scene of one of the most deliciously nerve-wracking episodes of her career in the wine trade. Today, the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance is back at stately Corliss Estates for the auction of … [Read more...] about Expect heavy bidding as Reveal Walla Walla wine auction returns
Dusted Valley Vintners 2017 StoneTree Vineyard Squirrel Tooth Alice Red Wine, Wahluke Slope, $45
For the third straight vintage, Dusted Valley sticks with Grenache in the lead and StoneTree Vineyard as the source for the GSM-blend these Wisconsin natives have named for a long-lived madam from Texas. The formula of Grenache (71%), Syrah (15%) and Mourvèdre (14%) spent a year in neutral French oak puncheons, leading to enticing aromas of chocolate chip cookie dough with … [Read more...] about Dusted Valley Vintners 2017 StoneTree Vineyard Squirrel Tooth Alice Red Wine, Wahluke Slope, $45
Eleganté Cellars 2014 Malbec, Walla Walla Valley $36
Retired chemistry teacher Doug Simmons sources from two of the Walla Walla Valley's top vineyards for his Bordeaux program, and he targets Les Collines when it comes to Malbec. This blue-fruited expression lines up with the style that Simmons established more than a decade ago at the Walla Walla airport complex - approachable, low-alcohol and ageable. Marionberry, baking spice … [Read more...] about Eleganté Cellars 2014 Malbec, Walla Walla Valley $36