Eric Degerman

Northwest Wine: Dobbes Family Estate continues tradition of excellence

Northwest Wine: Dobbes Family Estate continues tradition of excellence

His name is still on the bottle, as well as many cans, and because Joe Dobbes placed the right people in charge, the winery and… Continue reading

Northwest Wine: Dobbes Family Estate continues tradition of excellence
Quilceda Creek Vintners donates $365,000 to COVID-19 relief

Quilceda Creek Vintners donates $365,000 to COVID-19 relief

The famed Snohomish winery fundraised for the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund via the #QuilcedaCares campaign.

Quilceda Creek Vintners donates $365,000 to COVID-19 relief
Columbia Valley wineries look back on ‘St. Helens Vintage’

Columbia Valley wineries look back on ‘St. Helens Vintage’

Growers Mike Sauer and Dick Boushey and winemaker Rob Griffin shared their recollections of the eruption.

Columbia Valley wineries look back on ‘St. Helens Vintage’
Rob Mercer adds to his family’s legacy as honorary grower

Rob Mercer adds to his family’s legacy as honorary grower

The president of Mercer Estates Winery has been recognized by the Auction of Washington Wines.

Rob Mercer adds to his family’s legacy as honorary grower
Willamette Valley rallies around #WinesForTheFrontlines

Willamette Valley rallies around #WinesForTheFrontlines

More than 1,400 cases of wine and 268 cases of sparkling grape juice have been donated to health-care workers.

Willamette Valley rallies around #WinesForTheFrontlines
Reach for a Northwest rose during this time of quarantine

Reach for a Northwest rose during this time of quarantine

The shelter-in-place concept is embraced by wine lovers because of its abbreviation — S.I.P.

Reach for a Northwest rose during this time of quarantine
Ste. Michelle pledges $125,000 to go toward COVID-19 relief

Ste. Michelle pledges $125,000 to go toward COVID-19 relief

That’s $50,000 to The Plate Fund, $50,000 to the WA Food Fund and $25,000 to the Seattle Foundation.

Ste. Michelle pledges $125,000 to go toward COVID-19 relief
Oregon vintner rescues McMinnville museum and water park

Oregon vintner rescues McMinnville museum and water park

Bill Stoller has purchased the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum and the Wings & Waves Waterpark.

Oregon vintner rescues McMinnville museum and water park
Tasting of 169 Northwest syrahs showcases delicious styles

Tasting of 169 Northwest syrahs showcases delicious styles

Judges identified some of the Northwest’s outstanding work with the red grape native to the Rhone Valley.

Tasting of 169 Northwest syrahs showcases delicious styles
Pandemic prompts innovation among Pacific Northwest wineries

Pandemic prompts innovation among Pacific Northwest wineries

On March 25, the Washington State Wine Commission launched the #SipGlocal campaign.

Pandemic prompts innovation among Pacific Northwest wineries