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It has long been rumored that the few rows of vines at the entrance to Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Wash., were required so the winery could be called a "chateau."
PROSSER -- Construction is expected to start soon on the next phase of what backers say will be the state's premier educational and promotional center for Washington's wines and food products.
Spring has been a bit late throughout the Pacific Northwest, and that goes for here in Washington's Columbia Valley, too. Normally, bud break will occur around April 10, but we are about a week or two behind.
In my humble backyard vineyard, neither my Sangiovese nor my Riesling is showing many signs of imminent bud break, perhaps just a bit of swelling so far.
On Friday, I visited a local nursery and picked up a Riesling vine to fill out a spot in my backyard and noticed most of the vines for sale had swollen buds, which was a good sign that bud break is imminent.
We are still in the danger zone for frost here in Washington wine country - and traditionally will continue to be so through the first week of May. After that, it should be smooth sailing through September.
I am hoping to add a few Petite Sirah vines to my backyard this spring. After that, I don't think my wife will let me get away with anything else.
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