Getting to know Michael Osborn, new CEO at Willamette Valley Vineyards
Michael Osborn, CEO, Willamette Valley Vineyards Earlier this week Willamette Valley Vineyards (NASDAQ: WVVI, WVVIP) announced Michael Osborn as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Osborn takes over from founder Jim Bernau, who Read more...
Duckhorn to wind down Canvasback, Migration, Paraduxx, and Postmark brands
Canvasback Visitor Center, Walla Walla, WA by Richard Duval Company to refocus on core parts of portfolio Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Vineyards announced today that the company will be winding down its Canvasback, Migration, Read more...
Hamilton Cellars’ legacy to benefit Washington State University
Hamilton Cellars, Red Mountain by Richard Duval Washington’s Hamilton Cellars is selling its entire inventory at a steep discount – $100 per case or less. Proceeds will go toward the Stacie & Russ Read more...
Bill Stoller, founder of Stoller Wine Group, passes away at 74
Bill Stoller, founder of Stoller Wine Group, passed away Wednesday evening in his sleep. He was 74. “Bill was more than a remarkable entrepreneur—he was a generous mentor, a steadfast friend, and a passionate advocate Read more...
Oregon wine to sparkle this summer at Method Oregon
Oregon sparkling wine has been gaining momentum in recent years. A selection of the state’s traditional method, or méthode champenoise, sparklers will be highlighted at a tasting and educational event called Method Oregon this summer. Read more...
Washington drought update
Department of Ecology declares drought in Yakima Basin watersheds The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) has declared drought conditions in Yakima Basin watersheds. The DOE made the following declaration: “Ecology issued a new drought Read more...
‘Great Women of Washington Wine’ event raises $22,850
Money to be used for The Alliance of Women in Washington Wine’s scholarship fund The Alliance of Women in Washington Wine’s ‘Great Women of Washington Wine’ event last month raised $22,850. Proceeds will go toward Read more...
Bud break begins in Washington
Chardonnay, Sagemoor Vineyard by Brittany Komm Bud break has begun in Washington’s Columbia Valley. Brittany Komm, vineyard operations manager at Sagemoor Vineyards, reports that bud break started in Chardonnay at Weinbau Vineyard on Read more...
Prospice Wines to wind down
Matt Reilly (left) and Jay Krutulis, Prospice Wines Prospice Wines in Walla Walla, Washington has decided to wind down its operations. The winery’s tasting room, located in the airport region, will remain open Read more...
Getting to know new ¡Salud! clinical nurse manager Ericka Chavarria
Last month ¡Salud! announced Ericka Chavarria, RN, BSN as its new clinical nurse manager. ¡Salud! provides preventive healthcare and education for Willamette Valley vineyard stewards and other agricultural workers, as well as providing support with Read more...
Taste Washington sees record attendance
Taste Washington, the largest single-region wine event in the country, had record attendance earlier this month. Over 7,500 guests attended the Grand Tasting, which took place March 15th and March 16th at Lumen Field Event Read more...
Louis Skinner named winemaker at Force Majeure
Louis Skinner, Force Majeure Former winemaker Todd Alexander closing Atelier Freewater, relocating to France following January citation Walla Walla Valley’s Force Majeure Vineyards has hired Louis Skinner as winemaker. Skinner was previously winemaker Read more...
