Wine

Well-Known Northwest Wine Writer Starts Wine Venture

Anna King — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:24:47 +0000

In the wine business one good review can mean a lot of money. Now, one of the most prominent wine writers in the Northwest is getting into the wine business himself. And that’s agitated some in the industry. Former Seattle Times columnist Paul Gregutt defends his winery in southeast Washington, but others see a conflict of interest. Correspondent Anna King reports from Waitsburg.

Oregon Could Expand Use Of Wine 'Growlers'

Chris Lehman — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:37:33 +0000

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber is on a trade mission in Germany this week. One item on his agenda is to promote Oregon wines at a major tourism trade show. Meanwhile, back in Salem, lawmakers are trying to make it easier for Oregonians to buy more of that wine.

The Oregon House Wednesday approved a measure that would let wine aficionados fill up their own container at a store or restaurant.

Northwest Winemakers Hope To Whet-The-Whistle Of China's Emerging Middle Class

Anna King — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:20:34 +0000

Northwest winemakers are trying to whet-the-whistle of China's emerging middle class. Demand for wine is growing significantly there. And that’s drawn Chinese business delegations, restaurateurs and tourists to our region. There even may be a reality TV show that would feature Northwest wineries. Correspondent Anna King begins our story in Walla Walla, Washington.

WSU To Dedicate Richland Site For Wine Science Center

Anna King — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:18:08 +0000

Washington State University is known for its study of agriculture. This week, the university is dedicating a site that will be a research hub for wine.

Northwest Winemakers Say 'Normal' 2012 May Make For Great Vintage

Anna King — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:43:23 +0000

Northwest winemakers say they’re optimistic that 2012 will turn out to be a great vintage. Many of the region’s red wine grapes are just on the edge of starting to change color and ripen. The timing of this color change is a good indication of the coming harvest’s quality. Correspondent Anna King reports.

Oregon Is First In Nation To Offer Specialty Wine Country License Plate

Angela Kellner - KLCC — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:16:23 +0000

Beginning Monday Oregon drivers can purchase a wine country license plate. The additional cost will benefit tourism marketing.

There are specialty license plates for salmon, Crater Lake, culture and other causes. Now Oregon is the first in the nation to offer one touting the state's wine industry.