SEATTLE - For Nicolas Quillé, coming from France's third-largest city to one of the Pacific Northwest's largest Riesling producers has been quite a journey. And it's far from over. Quillé, born and raised in Lyon, is the head winemaker and general manager for Pacific Rim Winemakers in the heart of Washington wine country. While he hasn't always focused on Riesling, his … [Read more...] about Nicolas Quillé helps lead Washington’s Riesling revolution
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Mike Januik enjoys success, accolades from long winemaking career
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - During his lengthy tenure in the Washington wine industry - a career that stretches back to 1984 - Mike Januik has always been a head winemaker. This is a remarkable achievement because most people must work their way up through the ranks. But straight out of the University of California-Davis, Januik landed a head winemaking job in the Yakima Valley and … [Read more...] about Mike Januik enjoys success, accolades from long winemaking career
Seven Hills Winery steeped in Walla Walla Valley history
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - A lot has changed for Casey and Vicky McClellan in the past 34 years. They helped plant one of the Walla Walla Valley's original vineyards. They helped launched one of the valley's oldest wineries, moved it to Oregon, then moved it back to Washington. And they continue to enjoy tremendous success and acclaim. Now they've sold Seven Hills Winery to a … [Read more...] about Seven Hills Winery steeped in Walla Walla Valley history
Lindsay Creek Vineyards adds to growth of Lewis-Clark Valley wine
LEWISTON, Idaho - It might catch visitors by surprise when they drive up to Lindsay Creek Vineyards and find it in the middle of wheat fields on the outskirts of Lewiston, Idaho. Art McIntosh grew up surrounded by wheat, but he can understand the puzzled looks of those expecting to taste award-winning wine. “My brother Doug and I are fourth-generation wheat farmers in the … [Read more...] about Lindsay Creek Vineyards adds to growth of Lewis-Clark Valley wine
Bookwalter transforms from mom-pop operation to success story
RICHLAND, Wash. - When John Bookwalter returned 19 years ago to take over his family's winery in the heart of Washington wine country, he had a vision. "I wanted to be the Silver Oak of Washington," he says now with a laugh. "I wanted to make Cabernet in volume." The owner of Bookwalter Winery in Richland and Woodinville never fulfilled that goal. In fact, a lot of his … [Read more...] about Bookwalter transforms from mom-pop operation to success story