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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."

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

When Eric Dunham was just a kid, his dad would dress him up in a tuxedo and have him help a couple of local Walla Walla winemakers at events. Back then, there were only a couple of Walla Walla wineries: Leonetti Cellar and Woodward Canyon.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

WOODINVILLE — When it comes to “what have you done for me lately,” DiStefano Winery did it back-to-back in Wine Press Northwest single-blind competitions during 2007.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

MANSON, Wash. — Katy Perry doesn’t seem in need of any advice at her tiny winery in the Chelan Valley, and that’s no surprise considering her resumé, background and education.

Tuesday, Apr. 01, 2008

SALEM, Ore. — For three decades, Bethel Heights Vineyard has been about family and a passion for Pinot Noir.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

ELKTON, Ore. — One doesn’t quite know where life will lead, especially when Pinot Noir is a factor. Terry Brandborg likely never thought he’d end up in Elkton, Ore., not after growing up in San Francisco and loving the big-city life.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

OKANAGAN CENTRE, B.C. — For George and Trudy Heiss, making wine has never been about getting rich or famous. It’s been about doing what you love.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

OLIVER, B.C. — In a country where French is an official language, the folks at one of the Okanagan Valley’s newest producers are taking their Gallic leanings to an entirely different level.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

KUNA, Idaho — Some may view Bill Stowe as the Don Quixote of the Idaho wine industry.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

CALDWELL, Idaho — Any winemaker knows it all comes down to the fruit.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

A massive arched door that’s hand-hewn from solid knotty alder serves as the main entryway to Mike Haddox’s dream — The Winemaker’s Loft.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

Ginny Adelsheim didn’t know much about farming, viticulture or grapes when she and her then-husband David Adelsheim started their winery in the early 1970s.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

There’s something to be said for experience — especially with Pinot Noir.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

Reds

Reds Cabernet Sauvignon Airfield Estates
NV Cabernet Sauvignon
Yakima Valley, 230 cases, $24
Outstanding! This new winery in the Vintners Village of Prosser, Wash., has a beautiful building and is producing several gorgeous wines under the direction of Marcus Miller. This superb effort shows off aromas of black raspberries, green peppercorns and milk chocolate, followed by smooth flavors of berries. It’s a beguilling wine with a sweet mouth feel, supple tannins and well-integrated oak.

Thursday, Jul. 17, 2008

French-Canadians are credited with naming Boise, which — depending on your source — translates to “woods” or “wooded.”

Thursday, Jul. 17, 2008

Renditions of Take Me Out to the Ball Game at Safeco Field in Seattle coincide with the annual re-awakening of the Northwest wine industry.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

Hogue Cellars is celebrating 25 years as an icon winery for Prosser, Wash., with the constant hallmark of making top wines at great prices.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

It seems like rosé wines suddenly are popular in the Northwest.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

WOODINVILLE, Wash. — For a Catholic, it could be attending Christmas service at the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome.

Saturday, Mar. 15, 2008

From day one, we’re told: Don’t be judgmental.

Thursday, Jul. 17, 2008

Each issue, Braiden Rex-Johnson matches four Pacific Northwest wines with fresh regional ingredients.