A love for the Italian coast prompted scientist Samuel Regev Ph.D. and his free-spirited daughter Shir to begin their boutique, family-owned and operated vineyard and winery in Benton City; a part of the Columbia Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA). Shir, after spending time in Italy with the United States Navy, developed a desire to bring a little bit of the …
AntoLin Cellars: Columbia Valley Winemaker
With deep family roots in Burgundy, France, trusted local healthcare professionals Tony and Linda Haralson launched their winery, named after an amalgam of their first names, AntoLin in 2007. For nearly a decade, the pair had been experimenting and creating homegrown wine for themselves. Eager to “make friends one glass at a time” they entered the wine industry and began …
Anelare Winery Profile
Anelare Winery is set into the Kiona hillside with an expansive view of the valley including Red Mountain as well as Rattlesnake and Badger Canyons. A family owned and operated winery, Doctor Jim and Cindy Campbell and their daughter and son-in-law Kahryn and Forrest Alexander began their journey in 2007. The family’s warm, welcoming and friendly nature offers respite for …
Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard Profile
Established in 1999, Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery was designed with excellence in mind. Experienced third generation agriculturist and visionary, the late Arvid Monson and family entreated the assistance of Columbia Valley founder, the late Dr. Walter Clore, for their 2,200-acre dream vineyard. The largest single vineyard in Washington State, they have 1,700 acre under vine and carefully create …
Hogue Cellars Profile
Hogue Cellars was founded in 1982 by entrepreneurs Mike Hogue and his brother Gary. Popular among wine enthusiasts, Hogue Cellars rests along the south-central area of the Columbia Valley AVA. Begun as only a few concord and riesling vines nestled on a gently sloping hill in the lower part of the Yakima Valley, Hogue grows their grapes with a keen …
Foxy Roxy Winery and StoneRidge Vineyards
Foxy Roxy Winery and StoneRidge Vineyards Nestled on the Royal Slope in the heart of the Columbia Valley, halfway between Royal City and Othello on Highway 26 sits the award winning, Foxy Roxy Winery and StoneRidge Vineyards. As the name implies, this winery is fun, but they are serious about the wine they make. The Foxy Roxy Winery will give …
Hogue Cellars’ 2012 Late Harvest Riesling Profile
As far as Rieslings go, this one is very high-quality. The label is beautifully laid out and appears high-end on a svelte, lightly tapered bottle that is easy to carry. Eye-catching and amongst award winners, its an easy pick. A “sometimes wine” at an everyday price, this is not the kind of wine you want to drink daily but perfect …
Washington Growers Continue Bumper Grape Crops
According to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington State experienced a bumper wine grape harvest in 2013. The 2013 crop value grew more than 19 percent to $233.1 million vs 2012. Washington winemakers are reaping the benefits while still maintaining a quality product.
Columbia Valley Wines Shine in the 15th Annual Platinum Judging
Not surprisingly Columbia Valley Wines continued to impress in this years Wine Press Northwest magazine “Platinum Judging”! If you’ve tried these wines we’d love to hear from our readers as well: William Church Winery 2011 Gamache Vineyards Malbec, Columbia Valley, $36: Aromas of cherry and spices are followed by suave flavors of dark fruit and black pepper backed by elegant …