wineries

The Washington wine industry hit a major milestone recently.  According to the Washington State liquor and Cannabis Board, the Evergreen state has surpassed the 1,000 active winery licenses mark.   “To think about where we started and where we are today is absolutely thrilling,” said Steve Warner, President of Washington State Wine. “From humble beginni...

The Washington Winegrowers Association honored several industry leaders during last week’s Convention in Kennewick.  The annual awards included: Grower of the Year: given to Mike Andrews of Coyote Canyon Vineyards Industry Service: given to Tom Waliser, owner of Beresan Winery Lifetime Achievement: issued to Paul Champoux, former owner of the famed Champoux vineyards And the Grand Vin award: hand

The Walla Walla police department is warning Northwest wineries to be on the look out for fraud.  WWPD Sergeant Kevin Braman says two wineries received orders, via e-mail, but both businesses those the requests sounded a bit suspicious.  ...

According to a recent survey by the Oregon Wine Board 2,400 more acres of grapes were planned last year and 23 new wineries opened.  Winemakers also reported a 12% sales increase, to $529 million, despite a 6% drop in production.  The Willamette Valley’s acclaimed Pinot noir remains king, accounting for 64% off the acres of wine grapes grown in Oregon.  But buyers ca...