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Grape Harvesting
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Small Town Bios
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Microbreweries
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Winery Profiles
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The Grandview Herald
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John L. Fournier Jr., Publisher • Danielle Fournier, Associate Publisher
Karen Derrick, Chief Financial Officer
EDITORIAL STAFF: Richard Burger, Grandview Editor
Victoria Walker, Prosser Editor
ADVERTISING: Dianne Buxton, Manager
BUSINESS STAFF:
Gwen Perkins and Sharleen Honeycutt, Office Supervisors
Mary Hanlon, Clerk
COMPOSING ROOM: Linda Dodgson, Supervisor
Tim Miser, Compositor
Welcome
26th Annual
2012
Grape Vine
Directory
Blue Flame Spirits .......................................................... Page 3
Fido-friendly travel ........................................................ Page 4
Rail Museum volunteers bringing steam engine back
to life/ Free bluegrass in Zillah for three days in August Page 5
Grandview’s new look welcomes pedestrians ................ Page 6
Yakima AVA, Resident Wineries .................................... Page 7
Yakima, White Pass, Bickleton, Granger, Wapato, Toppenish, Grandview, Sunnyside .......................... Page 8-12
Corkscrews ..................................................................... Page 12
Washington State AVA map ............................................ Page 14
Balloons fill the sky with color/The Hatchery ................ Page 15
Travel back in time, to the land of the dinos!/Benton
City: A Tuscany sort of place ......................................... Page 16
Toppenish welcomes western-art collectors in August/
Making wine from grapes requires acid, sugar readings Page 17
Grandview Grape Stomp: a treat to beat your feet ......... Page 18
Yakama Nation Legends Casino ..................................... Page 20
Murals preserve history in the ‘Town Where
the West Still Lives’ ................................................. Page 21
Columbia AVA/Rattlesnake Hills AVA .............................Page 22
Not just a Farmer’s Market: a perfect end
to summer/Old fashioned wine making.................... Page 24-25
States Day in Prosser ...................................................... Page 26
Wine label art is a personal thing ................................... Page 27
Horse Heaven Hills AVA/Wine activities
for team building ...................................................... Page 28
Red Mountain AVA/Yakima Valley is a great place
for a cruise for brews ............................................... Page 30
Five tips for navigating a wine list/How to keep birds
away from grapevines .............................................. Page 31
Columbia Gorge AVA/Maryhill Winery ......................... Page 32-34
Walla Walla AVA ............................................................ Page 35
Microbreweries ............................................................... Page 36-37
Winery Profiles/Snipes Mountain AVA ........................... Page 38-39
Calendar of Events .......................................................... Page 40-41
Mechanical grape harvesting/YVCC teaching winery
offers a taste of success ........................................... Page 42
Local Cuisine Ascendant at Sun Mountain
Lodge/How to serve wines ...................................... Page 44
Alpacas in Wine Country/Cooking with wine ................ Page 45-46
Whoopem up Hollow Café/Common grape
diseases/Non-alcoholic wines ......................................... Page 46
On tasting wine: color, swirl, smell, taste
and savor/How to make wreaths using grapevines .. Page 47
Welcome
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Blue Flame Spirits: a bright beacon in
wine country
By Richard Burger
In the heart of wine country, most
people, not surprisingly, think of wine,
what else?
But wine country is also the heart of
grape country, as well as pear, apple,
plum, peach, cherry, and grain country.
That makes it the perfect place to
establish a distillery. Less than two years
ago, that’s just what Blue Flame Spirits
did.
Co-owner and Still Master (Master
Distiller)Brian Morton explains why.
“You’ve got to have the best
ingredients,” he said.
His distillery is cheek-by-jowl with
acre upon acre of world-class fruits and
grains, almost all of which are used in his
world-class spirits.
Blue Flame (spirits)produces vodka,
brandy, gin, bourbon and single-malt
whiskey, and grappa. All of them come
from raw materials grown in the Yakima
Valley, and he carefully selects the best of
the best for himself.
He contracts with local growers for
grain, and for fruit when it is in season.
One of Morton’s specialties is the
veritable bouquet of brandies he produces:
apple, pear, cherry, and, of course, grape.
The flavors are subtle, but distinctive,
and the type of brandy that may be
available at any given time is often
dependent on what fruit is coming off the
trees or vines.
In the fall, when wine grapes are
harvested, Morton also has a special,
nearby source of raw material for his
world-class grappa(World Spirits Gold
Medal winning) , a spirit that isn’t found
around every corner.
Actually, in the case of grappa, it’s
hardly found anywhere, which makes
a fall visit to Blue Flame particularly
appealing.
The raw material for grappa is the
“(pumis),” which are the skins, pulp, and
seeds of wine grapes that remain behind
in the making of red wine, after the juice
has fermented.
Morton also produces a pepperflavored vodka that gives a new meaning
to the phrase after-glow. The chili pepper
enclosed in every bottle gives the vodka
a unique flavor, as well as a lingering
warmth that adds another dimension of
enjoyment.
Naturally, the Yakima Valley has
pepper farms that produce top-quality
peppers available in quantity.
But in the larger scheme of things, what
makes the products of Blue Flame Spirits
special is the small-batch, hands-on
distilling process that takes place under
Morton’s watchful eye and discerning
taste buds.
After the first rough distillation after
the fermentation has been stopped, the
second, final distillation is run.
Morton said that the distillate produced
in that process can be divided roughly
into three parts, the head, the heart, and
the tail.
It’s the heart that Morton is
after.
As the temperature rises in
the still, the first portion of the
distillate is the head, which is
discarded.
The head gradually gives
way to the heart, as the
temperature continues to rise,
and that is where Morton’s
expertise comes into play.
He decides when to begin
capturing the distillate heart.
Then, as the process runs
its course, he decides when
the end of the heart has been
reached, and when it’s time to
discard the remaining contents
of the still.
Morton
estimates
that
about half of what’s distilled
in a given batch of mash is
discarded.
Yes, that’s being picky, but
the end result is a spirit with
subtleties and nuances of flavor
that can’t be had any other way.
Photo by Richard Burger
The demand for Blue Flame
Brian Morton, Blue Flame Spirits co-owner and
(spirits) has already nearly Still Master, looks down from his hand-hammered
outgrown the company’s first copper and stainless steel still at the company
(second) still, and at press headquarters in Prosser. Blue Flame produces
time, Morton was expecting distinctive, hand-made, small-batch spirits, which are
the arrival of two more stills available for sale and for tasting at 2880 Lee Rd.,
that will increase his distilling Suite B, in Prosser.
capacity by 1750 gallons.
Blue Flame welcomes visitors year ‘round, at 2880 Lee Rd., Suite B, in Prosser. Drop
by for a taste or a bottle.
Be sure to check out their web site, at www.blueflamespirits.com
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Welcome
Fido-friendly travel can
be fun and rewarding
There are no two ways about it.
Finding a place to visit or to stay with
your pet isn’t always easy.
The good news is, it’s not impossible.
It just takes some planning and research.
If you’re headed for eastern
Washington with a furry friend, or
friends, at least a month before your
trip, you should begin your research.
Your favorite search engine on your
computer is your friend.
Taking our own advice, within a
few minutes online, we found three
national-chain locations that would
accept guests with pets.
We also turned up several web sites
devoted to pet owners who want to
travel with their furry friends.
The newest is Yakima Valley Wine
Doggies, at http://www.visityakima.
com/wine-doggies/.
It was launched by the Yakima
Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau,
and features the many dog-friendly
attractions and services available in the
Yakima Valley.
Highlights include a ‘doggie bloggie’
hosted by a local canine, an interactive
map of dog-friendly businesses with
open pet policies, plus a section where
guests can add pictures and stories of
their dogs enjoying Washington wine
country.
“We
created
this
site
to
accommodate the growing number
of visitors traveling with their dogs,”
said John Cooper, President & CEO
of the Yakima Valley Visitors &
Convention Bureau. “Although the
site is called Wine Doggies, it’s much
more than stories about winery dogs. The site is designed to assist travelers
and their dogs with their visit to wine
country, giving them a tour guide for
pet friendly shops and must-see stops
in the Yakima Valley.”
Two other examples are www.
PetTravel.com and www.dogfriendly.
com.
And speaking of friends, more than
likely you have friends with pets that
also like to travel together.
During your research, be sure
to talk to your friends and ask for
recommendations for places to see and
places to stay.
Another great idea is to contact your
nearest AAA office.
There you’ll find a book entitled
“Traveling With Your Pet,” that’s sure
to be helpful.
It’s an inexpensive guide to carry
during your travels, and if you’re an
AAA member, it’s even less expensive.
Membership also makes available
a tour book that includes information
about accommodations by state or by
region.
Northern Pacific
Railway Museum
10 Asotic Avenue • Toppenish • 509-865-1911
Open May 1st to October 28th, 2012
Special Events Year Round
Visit Our Website For Details: www.nprymuseum.org
Nominal Admission Charge
Historical displays in
the museum on the
history of the Northern
Pacific Railway and the
railway in the Yakima
Valley and Toppenish.
Rolling stock includes 2
steam engines, several
cabooses, automobile
transport car, box cars
and more.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sunday noon-4 p.m.
Gracee waits for her traveling companion to get behind the wheel for their trip.
Destinations and accommodations that accept pets may not always be easy to come
by, but they are available. It just takes some planning and persistence.
If you plan to visit a winery, be sure
to call ahead before you take your pet,
but you may be pleasantly surprised at
the number of wineries that allow dogs
on the grounds.
Just be sure to bring a leash and the
supplies you need to clean up after your
pet.
With a little time spent exploring
your alternatives, traveling with your
dog can add a new dimension of
enjoyment for you both.
Yakima Valley AVA
Rail Museum volunteers bringing steam engine back to life
Anyone who has stood beside a real
steam engine can understand what a
daunting challenge it would be to rebuild
one.
But that is just what is happening at
the Northern Pacific Railway Museum in
Toppenish.
In 1994, the museum concluded a
lease for Northern Pacific steam engine
#1364, a 10-wheeler that had been largely
disassembled and put in open storage near
Tacoma.
The engine was moved to Toppenish
in late June, and restoration began
immediately, but was hampered by a lack
of indoor work space.
That problem was solved by the
conversion of the museum freight house
to an engine house, in which #1364 could
be kept during the restoration process.
The engine worked the western end of
the Northern Pacific line throughout its
career, and was retired in 1954, after 52
years of service that included working the
Yakima Valley in 1947.
After being retired, the engine sat in
a static display at Point Defiance Park
in Tacoma until it was moved by local
railroad enthusiasts for a restoration
attempt that failed because of a lack of
funds.
It had been sitting in pieces in Mineral,
Wash., when the Toppenish museum made
arrangements to bring it back to the valley.
Since being installed in its new home,
significant progress has been made on the
engine, including a complete rebuild of
the steam-generating system on the engine
and the water-storage tank on the tender.
Restoration work has been slowed by the
necessity of fabricating many replacement
parts from scratch, sometimes without the
benefit of blueprints.
The engine is usually brought out of
the engine house once or twice a year, and
displayed to the public.
Work is ongoing, but no completion date
has yet been set, since it will depend to a
large extent on the availability of funding.
You can expect to see #1364 on display
during the 12th Annual Railroad Show at
the museum, which will be held this year
Aug. 26 and 27. The museum is at 10 S.
Asotin Ave.
In addition to the steam engine, visitors
can see:
•
Railroad art
•
Railroad Memorabilia Show and
Swap Meet
•
Railroad
telegraphy
demonstration with “hooping up orders”
demonstration
•
Caboose rides in the depot yard
•
Pump car rides
•
NP 2152 Light Pacific steam
engine
•
Freight train project
•
1921 Northern Pacific NP 642
Mann McCann spreader
•
Museum Tours in the 1911 Depot
•
Engine House Tours
•
Velocipede display
•
Food and Fun for All Ages
•
Steam Tractor - the Farmer’s
Locomotive
•
The REA Room •
The newly restored 1940 Ford
REA truck should be ready for display
Free bluegrass in Zillah
for three days in August
When somebody mentions “pickin’” in
the Yakima Valley, the first thing you might
think of is harvesting fruit.
But in Zillah, on the third weekend in
August, the pickin’ will be done on guitars,
banjos, basses, and autoharps, when
performers and listeners will be on hand
for three days of bluegrass music.
The event is in its fourth year, and draws
players from around the valley and the
Northwest for three days of great music.
Coy and Mavis Farmer of Zillah came
up with the idea. He is a player himself,
and they often travel to festivals and gettogethers to enjoy bluegrass. They decided
to bring some bluegrass to Zillah.
Pickin’ Days is held in Stewart Park,
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 17, 18,
and 19.
The park has space for camping, at
no charge, and there is no charge for
admission.
The event kicks off with an open mike
that starts at 10 a.m. on Friday, at which any
groups or individuals with the inclination
can get up on stage and perform.
Saturday is a bit more formally organized,
with performing groups scheduled in the
afternoon and evening. Sunday is reserved
for gospel performers.
Mavis Farmer said that until the weekend
of the event, it can be difficult to predict
what groups may be performing.
That’s because the individuals and acts
perform on a volunteer basis, and may go to
other venues if the opportunity comes up to
play for money.
There are typically a large number of
performers who camp at the park, in tents
and campers during the three days, and the
music often goes on long after the sound
system is turned off and the stage goes dark.
Small groups come together around the
campsites spontaneously and the pickin’
and grinnin’ continues into the evening.
It’s a family-oriented event, and
attendees come and go during the day to
visit other points of interest in the vicinity.
The Zillah Lions Club will be offering
food at the park concessions area, and there
may also be a raffle for those who would
like to take a chance to win some prizes.
All in all, it’s a laid back, enjoyable way
to spend a late-summer weekend.
Photo courtesy of the Toppenish Chamber of Commerce
Northern Pacific steam engine #1364 is a big draw during the annual Railroad Show at
the Northern Pacific Railway Museum in Toppenish. The steam engine is being restored
by volunteers at the museum. The railroad show will be held this year Aug. 26 and 27,
at the museum, 10 S. Asotin Ave.
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Grandview’s new look welcomes pedestrians
To best experience Grandview’s
new downtown core, it’s a good idea to
take a walk through it, and that’s just
the way it was planned.
The “Alive Downtown” project
was dedicated only a year ago in May,
and has garnered an armful of awards
since then, not to mention visits from
chambers of commerce and municipal
governments who have heard the buzz
and want to find out how Grandview
did it and experience it for themselves.
The city’s mayor, Norm Childress,
explains the accomplishment with a
poker analogy.
He is an inveterate poker player, a
pastime he ranks among his favorites.
He sees the city’s decision to move
ahead with plans for community
revitalization,
despite
economic
uncertainties, as somewhat of a
gamble.
Childress draws a parallel between
Grandview’s revitalization success,
and the success of champion poker
player Doyle Brunson.
Brunson won the No Limit Texas
Hold ’Em event at the World Series
of Poker two years in a row with what
Childress calls one of the worst hands
in the game, a 10 and a 2. It’s a hand
that now bears Brunson’s name.
Childress said that when Brunson
was asked why he bothered to play such
a lousy hand, he replied, “Because that
was the hand that was dealt to me.”
When Childress talks about what
has been happening in Grandview
during 2010/2011, he sees the same
winning determination at work.
To illustrate, he points to several
significant improvements that have
come to fruition over about the last 18
months.
The first is the re-creation of the
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Broad sidewalks, new lighting, and decorative planters greet visitors to Grandview. The downtown core was created with pedestrians
in mind, and makes for a relaxing stroll that’s pleasing to the eye.
city’s rose garden at the eastern
entrance to town.
It was accomplished with “very
little expense,” Childress said, because
of the remarkable volunteer effort by
community members.
He said 100 volunteers participated
in the project. He characterized that
level of volunteer help as “almost
unheard of.”
Next, he talks about the freshlycompleted $5-million Downtown
Alive project.
He said the project was a long-range
goal that had been identified many
years ago.
The city had set aside funds to
replace deteriorating sewer and water
lines under the streets of the downtown
core.
The City Council and the city staff
decided that since the streets would
have to be torn up for that work, it
would be an opportune time to also
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The challenge was to come up with
the money in the face of the state’s
budget woes and the national economic
malaise.
Childress said the City Council
divided into teams that traveled around
the state to lobby for funds from every
source that could be indentified.
“We looked for grants, for stimulus
money, we even go into the state capital
budget,” Childress said.
The search ultimately paid off with
a project that Childress believes has
transformed the downtown area.
“Our town is going to be a gem of
the valley,” he said.
Another project that he cited is the
$4 million library that is a joint effort
between the city and Yakima Valley
Community College, on the school’s
Grandview campus.
“The state doesn’t partner with the
city every day,” said Childress.
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July, or perhaps sooner.
The city also partnered with YVCC
to make possible a new senior center.
The college purchased the current
facility, and the City used that income
as seed money to get a grant for the $1
million project.
Childress said he is encouraged by
the new businesses that have already
begun locating in Grandview, such as
Fruit Smart, which operates around
the clock, a new blueberry processing
facility, and a new credit union.
FAST FACTS
How many grapes are in a
bottle of wine? It takes about
2½ pounds of grapes to produce a bottle of wine.
Forty-four percent of adults
surveyed preferred wine, with
men more likely to prefer red
wine (57 percent) than women (31 percent). Wine drinkers are more likely to believe
that women (58 percent) drink
wine more often (at least two
times per week) than men (9
percent).
1st American beer marketed in a bottle was F&M
Schaefer.
Four pounds of fresh
Grapes yield one pound of
raisins.
Yakima Valley AVA
Yakima Valley
AVA
Established 1983
• Washington State’s first federallyrecognized appellation; includes more
than 40 wineries.
• Contains 11,000 vineyard acres
(4,452 hectares), over one third of
Washington’s vineyards.
• Most widely planted grape is
Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and
Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Riesling and Syrah represent
significant acreage, with Syrah in
particular on the rise.
Silt-loam soils predominate.
• 190-day growing season with annual
precipitation of approximately 8
inches (20 cm).
• The Yakima Valley AVA contains
the smaller Red Mountain, Snipes
Mountain and Rattlesnake Hills AVAs.
• Check with wineries for current
hours and special events.
Wineries
(Wineries in sub-AVAs are listed
under their own AVA.)
Airfield Estates Winery – Prosser
www.airfieldwines.com
Airport Ranch Winery – Sunnyside
509-837-2424
Alexandria Nicole Winery – Prosser
www.alexandrianicolecellars.com
Apex Cellars Winery – Prosser
www.apexcellars.com
Beaucoup Gravier Winery – Benton
City
www.beaucoupgravierwinery.com
Bridgman Cellars Winery –
Sunnyside
www.apexcellars.com
Bunnell Family Cellars – Prosser
www.riveraerie.com
Chandler Reach Winery– Benton
City
www.chandlerreach.com
Chinook Winery – Prosser
www.chinookwines.com
Christopher Cellars – Zillah
www.christophercellars.com
Cote Bonneville Winery – Sunnyside
www.cotebonneville.com
Coventry Vale Winery – Grandview
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Covey Run Winery – Zillah
www.coveyrun.com
Cowan Vineyards – Prosser
www.cowanvineyards.com
Coyote Canyon Winery – Prosser
www.coyotecanyonwinery.com
Cultura Wine – Zillah
www.culturawine.com
Daven Lore Winery – Prosser
www.davenlore.com
Desert Hills Winery – Yakima
www.deserthillswinery.com
Desert Wind Vineyard – Prosser
www.desertwindvineyard.com
Donitelia Winery – Yakima
www.donitelia.com
Eaton Hill Winery
(509) 854-2220
Gamache Vintners – Tasting room in
Prosser
www.gamachevintners.com
Gilbert Cellars – Yakima
www.gilbertcellars.com
Hinzerling Winery – Prosser
www.hinzerling.com
Hogue Cellars Winery – Prosser
www.hoguecellars.com
Kana Winery – Yakima
www.kanawinery.com
Kestrel Vintners Winery – Prosser
www.kestrelwines.com
Knight Hill Winery – Zillah
www.knighthillwinery.com
Maison Bleue Winery – Prosser
www.maisonbleuewinery.com
Manchego Real Winery –
Grandview
www.manchegoreal.com
Martinez & Martinez Winery –
Prosser
www.m2-wine.com
Masquerade Wine Company –
Prosser
www.masqueradewines.com
Mercer Wine Estates – Prosser
www.mercerwine.com
Michael Florentino Cellars –
Prosser
www.thewinemakersloft.com
Milbrandt Vineyards – Prosser
www.milbrandtvineyards.com
Montmeni Cellars – Zillah
509-453-7562
Naches Heights Winery – Yakima
www.nhvines.com
Norton Arnold Vintners –
Grandview
Antiques • Bargains
Collectibles
Located in the
Ol’ Bridgman Family Farm Hatchery
4541 Sheller Road • Sunnyside
Take Exit 69 off I-82 Go North to Sheller
Road - Turn Right - Go 2 Miles
www.theolfarmhatchery.com
Open Friday 10-5 • Saturday 10-4 • 509-840-4876 or 509-837-6640
www.nortonarnoldvintners.com
Parejas Cellars – Grandview
www.parejascellars.com
Pontin del Roza Winery – Prosser
www.pontindelroza.com
Prosser Wine Company – Prosser
www.prosserwinecompany.com
Running Springs Winery – Naches
509-574-3889
Saint Hilaire Cellars Winery –
Yakima
509-453-5987
Selah Heights Winery – Selah
www.selahheightswinery.com
Sheridan Vineyard Winery – Zillah
www.sheridanvineyard.com
Silver Lake Winery at Roza Hills
www.washingtonwine.com
Sleeping Dog Wines – Benton City
www.sleepingdogwines.com
Snoqualmie Vineyards Winery –
Prosser
www.snoqualmie.com
Tasawik Winery – Prosser
www.thewinemakersloft.com
Tefft Cellars – Outlook
www.tefftcellars.com
Thurston Wolfe Winery – Prosser
www.thurstonwolfe.com
Tucker Cellars Winery – Prosser
www.tuckercellars.com
VineHeart Winery – Prosser
www.vineheart.com
Whisper Ridge Winery – Zillah
www.whisperridgewinery.com
Willow Crest Winery – Prosser
www.willowcrestwinery.com
Wyndstone Winery – Prosser
www.wyndstonewinery.com
Yakima Cellars Winery – Yakima
www.yakimacellars.com
Yakima River Winery – Prosser
www.yakimariverwinery.com
Events
[email protected],
(509) 965 5201
April 23– 25: Spring Barrel Tasting
in the Yakima Valley
Besides enjoying the predictably
sunny weather in eastern Washington,
barrel-tasting
weekend
is
an
opportunity to gain insight into the
artistic process behind the production
at each winery.
Nov 25– 28: Thanksgiving in the
Wine Country
The event that has become a
Northwest tradition. Yakima Valley
wineries open their doors following
Thanksgiving to celebrate the season.
Come sample our finest wines and
carefully selected culinary pairings.
Feb. 19–21, 2011: Wine Yakima
Valley Red Wine & Chocolate
Chocolate lovers, this weekend is
for you. Each participating winery
pairs sumptuous chocolate desserts
with their very own remarkable red
wines. Sample some of the Yakima
Valley’s finest red wines and enjoy
chocolate.
FAST FACTS
According to Persian mythology, wine was discovered by a woman. She drank
the fermented juice from
grapes stored in a jar, went to
sleep, and surprisingly woke
up cured of a headache, instead of suffering from the
world’s first hangover as one
might have expected.
Best Boutique In
Wine Country
• Vintage & Home Decor • Brighton
• Vera Bradley
• Bath & Body
• Clothing & Jewelry • Gourmet Food
A Charming Vintage 1906 Gift Shop nestled
in the heart of the Yakima Valley, offering
sophisticated finds in a country setting
off Wine Country Road.
2580 East Lincoln Ave. • Sunnyside,WA • (509) 836-2282
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. • Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
[email protected] • www.melange-sunnyside.blogspot.com
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Yakima Valley small town bios
White Pass
Scenic Byway
The White Pass Scenic Byway is a recreational paradise in
the shadow of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount
Adams. Whether you enjoy wilderness camping, hiking, fishing,
snowmobiling, or even hang gliding, there are more outdoor
recreational opportunities along the byway than anywhere else in
the south Cascades region.
In the summertime, campgrounds are buzzing with activity
as visitors enjoy the rivers, lakes, forests, and trails from their
base-camps. Early in the summer, when the high country trails
are still covered in snow, forests and grasslands along the byway
are coming to life with wildflowers and wildlife. Early fall
can be the best season for hiking, as trails are snow-free, subalpine vegetation is beginning to change color, and mosquitoes
have called it quits for the year. Later in the fall hunters come
to the forest for some of the state’s best deer and elk range. Of
course, fish follow their own seasons, and there’s almost always
something to be caught. Winter time brings visitors to the byway
to enjoy the White Pass Ski Resort, snowmobiling, backcountry
skiing, and snowshoeing.
The White Pass Scenic Byway is Washington State’s best
roadway for wildlife watching opportunities. From low elevation
lakes to sub-alpine ridges, wet west-side forests to the open
steppes of eastern Washington, from Mount St. Helens’ blast zone
to Mount Rainier’s lush meadows, The White Pass Scenic Byway
and its adjacent public lands provide a range of wild habitats you
won’t find anywhere else in the state.
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The White Pass Scenic Byway passes through small communities, resource lands, river valleys,
foothills, and alpine county. The region surrounding the byway includes privately-owned residential,
agricultural, commercial and forestland properties, as well as state parks, wildlife areas, power projects
with associated recreation lands, the Gifford Pinchot and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests and
Mount Rainier National Park, Mt. St. Helens National Monument and Mt. Adams Wilderness Area.
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The Port of Benton is developing 13 acres in Prosser
Vintner’s Village Phase II located at exit 80 in Prosser,
Washington. If you have a tourism related business and
would like more information, please contact:
Diahann Howard (509) 375-3060.
[email protected] • www.portofbenton.com
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Texas Shootout
Win Over $60,000
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Valley Lanes
Bowling &
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Party
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Bowling Included
Ticket Redemption
and Video Games
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Take a Break! Fun for the whole family!
10 Championship Lanes
• Pull Tabs
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509-836-7555 Sunnyside
31A Ray Road
Between Exit 69 and 72 on I 82
Next to Black Rock Creek Golf Course and Tucker Cellars
SMALL TOWN BIOS from page 8
Bluebird Inn,
Bickleton
Bickleton
The unincorporated community of Bickleton is centrally located in eastern Klickitat
County, 50 miles East of Goldendale on the Bickleton Highway. The community is
famous as the “bluebird capital of the Pacific Northwest.”
Bickleton is worthy of a scenic drive to the timber’s edge, where the famed wheat
plateau, 35 miles in width, sweeps toward the northeast and 70 miles to the bend of
the Columbia River. To the south of the town, just beyond the Columbia, the shadowy
outline of the rugged Blue Mountain range in Oregon is an ever attractive sight; from
a point a little higher up the mountain west of town, the distant peaks of the Jefferson
and Hood Mountains in Oregon are seen.
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FOUNTAIN DRINKS
Open 24 Hours - 7 Days
Take Exit 73 from I-82
509-882-5858
608 W. Wine Country Road
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Car
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Dinosaur Park,
Granger
Granger
It’s funny how things work out sometimes. As communities up and down the Yakima
Valley search for ways to appeal to the visitors the burgeoning wine industry brings to
the area increasing numbers every year, Granger has found an identity that connects
with a small industry.
Granger was incorporated in 1909, as a small rural community that dates back to the
late 1800s. It is located in the heart of the Yakima Valley, and is a 10-minute drive from
Toppenish and 25 miles east of Yakima, on the outskirts of the Yakima Indian Nation
Reservation along the Yakima River.
Wapato
If you enjoy quarter-mile drag racing, as a spectator or participant, you’ll find a very
worthwhile diversion tucked away just a stone’s throw from Wapato.
Renegade Raceway is a National Hot Rod Association-sanctioned track, and you’ll
see a diversity of racing classes, including Street Legal, Sportsman, Pro, Super Pro,
and motorcycles.
Country Fair Park during
Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo
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Saturday • August 11
Prizes • Kid’s Games,
Poker Walk • Door Prizes
Car show starts at 10 a.m.
Entries start at 8 a.m. and are
open to everyone!
For more information
Tammy 509-781-0778
www.yvfair-rodeo.org
• Jackets • Hats
• Shirts • Aprons
786-2933
BUSINESS APPAREL
Why Cook...After A Long Day?
Try Our Flame Thrower Burgers!
• Combo Meals • Arctic Rush Drinks
• Shakes and Ice Cream Treats
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10am-9:30pm • Friday & Saturday 10am-10pm
403 W. Main • Grandview • 882-2387
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Sunnyside
Toppenish
Toppenish, an western-themed town, is home to unique museums and over 70
historical murals. Every year, on the first Saturday in June, over a dozen professional
artists come to Toppenish to paint a mural for the “Mural-in-a-Day” event. The first mural in Toppenish was painted in 1989. Since then, “Mural-in-a-Day” has
become an event that attracts visitors from across the northwest to watch some of the
best-known names in western art create a mural before their very eyes. In addition to admiring the many murals in Toppenish, visitors also come to enjoy
the Yakama Nation Museum, American Hop Museum and Northern Pacific Railway
Museum.
FAST FACTS
The celebrity wines are on the rise! From race car driver Jeff
Gordon to legendary musician Bob Dylan to ice skater Peggy Flemming, everyone’s getting in on the winemaking act. In fact, celebrity
wine sales exceeded $50 million in 2008.
The term bouquet refers to the total scent of the wine. Aroma is
the scent of the grapes. When wine tasters want to describe the
bouquet and the aroma together, they use the term nose.
Three Convenient
Locations with
Friendly & Dedicated
Staff to Assist With
All Your Loan Needs
301 W. 7th Street
Sunnyside • 837-5295
580 Wine Country Road
Prosser • 786-2711
1019 W. Wine Country Road
Grandview • 882-9916
Stop in today!
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Online Account Access at
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Family
Mexican Restaurant
Open 7 days a week
Wonderful Food
• Great Atmosphere
• Air conditioned
• Cocktails Served
To Go Orders
Welcome
509-882-3554
201 Division Street
Grandview
Sunnyside is located in the heart of the Yakima Valley and offers events
for everyone. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through antique stores, art galleries, and
specialty gift shops. Sunnyside boosts a Thomas Kinkaid gallery, and Darigold’s
cheese plant, deli, and gift shop.
During your visit to Sunnyside, be sure to stop by and take a look at downtown’s
mini mall. With gift shops and restaurants, you’re sure to find everything you
need.
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BERRY FARM
The lower Yakima Valley’s place for
Farm Fresh Produce and Family Fun !
Open seasonally. U-pick blueberries, cherries & apples.
Harvest festivals and events. Corn maze. Pumpkin patch.
www.billsberryfarm.com
Corkscrews
Yakima
Valley AVA - small town bios
of wood attached to the screw, allows
for a commanding grip to ease removal
of the stopper. Corkscrew handles may
incorporate levers that further increase
the amount of force that can be applied
outwards upon the cork.
History
Its design may have derived from the
gun worm which was a device used by
musketmen to remove unspent charges
from a musket’s barrel in a similar
fashion, from at least the early 1630s.[1]
The corkscrew is possibly an English
invention, due to the tradition of beer
and cider, and Treatise on Cider by John
Worlidge in 1676 describes “binning
of tightly corked cider bottles on their
sides”, although the earliest reference to
a corkscrew is, “steel worm used for the
drawing of Corks out of Bottles” from
1681.
A corkscrew is a kitchen tool for
In 1795, the first corkscrew patent
drawing stopping corks from wine
was granted to the Reverend Samuell
bottles. Generally, a corkscrew consists
Henshall, in England. The clergyman
of a pointed metallic helix (often called
affixed a simple disk, now known as the
the “worm”) attached to a handle. The
Henshall Button, between the worm and
user grips the handle and screws the
the shank. The disk prevents the worm
metal point into the cork, until the helix
from going too deep into the cork, forces
is firmly embedded, then a vertical pull
the cork to turn with the turning of the
on the corkscrew extracts the cork from
crosspiece, and thus breaks the adhesion
the bottle. Corkscrews are necessary
between the cork and the neck of the bottle.
because corks themselves, being small
The disk is designed and manufactured
and smooth, are difficult to grip and
slightly concave on the underside, which
remove, particularly when inserted fully
compresses the top of the cork and helps
into an inflexible glass bottle. The handle
keep it from breaking apart.
of the corkscrew, often a horizontal bar
Types
Wing corkscrew
First invented in 1939, A wing
corkscrew, sometimes called a butterfly
corkscrew or angel corkscrew, has two
levers, one on either side of the worm.
As the worm is twisted into the cork,
the levers are raised. Pushing down the
levers draws the cork from the bottle in
one smooth motion. The most common
design has a rack and pinion connecting
the levers to the body. The head of the
central shaft is frequently modified to
form a bottle opener, increasing the utility
of the device. Corkscrews of this design
are particularly popular in household use.
Sommelier knife
A sommelier knife, waiter’s friend
or wine key is a corkscrew in a folding
body similar to a pocket knife. It was
conceived by the German Karl Wienke in
1882 and patented in Germany, England,
and America.[1]
An arm extends to brace against the lip
of the bottle for leverage when removing
the cork. Some sommelier knives have
two steps on the lever, and often also a
What makes this community’s view so grand is a pair of beautifully snow-capped bottle opener. A small hinged knife blade
mountains, Mount Rainier and Mount Adams, which dominate the horizon to the west is housed in the handle end for removing
and the Rattlesnake Hills and Horse Heaven Hills to the north and south, respectively. the foil wrapping the neck of many wine
Local outdoor recreation includes golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, hunting, and boating. bottles.
Grandview also offers walking and bicycling on dedicated pathways. Supporting Twin prong cork puller
agriculture and outdoor recreation, the Yakima Valley enjoys an average of 300 days
Also known as butler’s friend the
of sunshine per year.
Grandview
Unique Creations
for a home less ordinary.
twin-prong cork puller can extract a
stopper without damaging it, to allow
for sampling the wine before re-inserting
the stopper. The stopper is removed by
pushing the prongs between the cork and
the neck of the bottle, and twisting the
stopper out of the bottle. Replacing the
stopper involves taking it between the two
prongs, then twisting it into the bottle and
pulling out the prongs.
FAST FACTS
According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, there are 100
calories in a 5-ounce glass of
wine (compared to 150 calories in a 12-ounce beer). Plus
wine is a fat-free and cholesterol-free drink. Cheers!
The Irish believe that fairies are extremely fond of good
wine. The proof of the assertion is that in the olden days
royalty would leave a keg of
wine out for them at night. Sure
enough, it was always gone in
the morning. - Irish Folklore
Sister to Sister
10 Merlot Drive • Prosser
(next to Starbucks)
• Home Decor
• Clothing • Shoes
• Jewelry & Accessories
• Handbags
• Kitchen Goods
• Gourmet Foods
• Stationery
• European Soaps
• Body Lotions
• Candles & Diffusers
• Children’s Clothing
• Artisan Gelato
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Welcome
Balloons
fill the
sky with
color
Tourists descend
on Prosser and the
streets
of
Wine
Country fill with
visitors,
and
a
shopping frenzy kicks
off at the various
vendors’ booths in the
downtown area.
Yes, it’s all part
of the Great Prosser
Balloon Rally and
Harvest Festival held
in the City of Prosser.
It’s a tradition and a
party at the same time.
If you’ve never seen a
flotilla of colorful hot
air balloons ascend
into the cool blue
Stock photo
of a morning sky, Balloons lift off early morning as colorful balloons take to
then you don’t know the sky in the early morning hours.
what you’re missing.
Yellows, reds, blues, and all shades of colors and hues paint the sky as if it were
a canvas stretched out over the Horse Heaven Hills. Silently floating across the
still waters of the Yakima River, it’s an early-morning spectacle that will delight
young and old alike.
This year’s Balloon Rally is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 28, 29, and 30.
In addition to the morning lift-off, the rest of the day can spent in the company
of artists and vendors lining the historic downtown district like a string of artful
pearls. Food vendors are plentiful and the choices are palate pleasers and teasers.
One section of the downtown street is designated “chalk central” where artisans
create beautiful chalk street murals, as participants of the Caren Mercer-Andreasen
Street Painting Festival.
Although there are a myriad of events to entertain visitors, the main stars of
the rally are the hot-air balloons themselves, drawing crowds of over 3,000 each
morning..
After the sometimes misty morning lift-off and the downtown activity, the
rally likes to fire up the crowd with the annual Night Glow ceremony held at Art
Fiker Stadium on Saturday evening.
GOLDEN YAN
Chinese Restaurant
Donna deGraaf, left, Vonnie Bridgman, center, and Emma Gonzalez are ready to
greet visitors to The Hatchery near Sunnyside. The store offers a wide variety of new,
lightly-used, and antique items for all tastes.
The Hatchery: a new old store for all tastes
What do you do with a business that has
reached the end of the line but you don’t
want to see fade away?
If you’re Vonnie Bridgman, you simply
hatch a new business plan.
That’s how she came up with a new
business to take over where the old
Bridgman Hatchery left off.
After five generations of providing
eggs and pullets throughout the Northwest
region, changing market dynamics, an
economic downturn, and a particularly
sever winter in 1996, the Bridgman family
decided to close the hatchery.
But Vonnie wasn’t ready to see this icon
of the lower valley agriculture scene be
lost.
So, in 2009, the old hatchery came out
of its shell to become The Hatchery, billing
itself as offering “an eclectic blend of old,
old (antique), old, new, and lightly used,
but not abused items for men and women
of all ages.”
In short, it’s now a second-hand and
antique store. The Hatchery also has room
to accommodate consignment items that fit
with the store’s merchandise mix.
To open the store, Bridgman joined
forces with family friends Donna De Graaf
and Emma Gonzalez. Each of them brought
their own vision to the new venture.
The result is that it’s a place men and
women can visit together, and each can
find items tailored to their tastes, from
tools and home improvement items to
beautiful antiques and useful house wares.
The store, at 4541 Sheller Rd., in
Sunnyside, is generally open from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
on Saturday.
The store can be reached at 509-8376640.
Monkey Business
A Gift Shop for the Entire Family
Store Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cantonese
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Lunch & Dinner
Student Only Lunch
Special $4.60 - $5.00
To Go Orders Welcome
786-3902
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11-9:00
Fri. & Sat. 11-9:30
1217 Meade Ave. • Prosser
Fast, Friendly Service
613 Six th Street
Prosser • 786-4874
Prosser
Liquor Store
Located Inside Monkey Business
Wine & Liquor
Novelty Gifts
& Gift Packs
613 Sixth Street • 786-1448
Hours: Mon-Thurs • 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Fri and Sat • 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
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Welcome
Travel back in time, to
the land of the dinos!
As you’re driving down I-82 into the
lower Yakima Valley, if you make a stop
at Granger, you may think you’ve been
somehow transported into a scene from
the movie, Jurassic Park.
But never fear. What you are actually
seeing is the results of a brainstorm of
Granger municipal workers who wanted
to give their community a distinct
identity.
Several years ago, the first dinosaur
was created by public works employees,
and since then, a full-fledged herd of the
critters has been created and continues
to grow each year in the town where the
dinosaurs roam.
Many of the dinosaurs are clustered
in or near Hisey Park, better know by
now as Dinosaur Park. The park has its
own pond, complete with a floating dino,
a Dino Store which sells souvenirs and
snacks, and a restroom that looks like an
erupting volcano!
Many other colorful critters can be
found in a variety of other locations
around the community.
If you happen to visit Granger on the
first Saturday of June, you’ll get to see
the annual Dino-N-A-Day event in which
people from around the valley come to
help create that year’s new dinosaur.
Visitors of all ages are provided with
latex gloves and can help apply the
mortar that covers the framework of the
new creation.
The dino of choice for a recent event
was the Tyrannosaurus Rex, and it is an
impressive, life-size creature.
At press time, the decision had not
been made about the 2012 addition, but
suffice it to say that whatever it is, you
can have a hand in its creation.
The date is Saturday, June 2, from 9
a.m. until about noon. There is no charge
to help build the dino. Be sure to bring
your camera to capture all the fun!
Benton City “A Tuscany Sort of Place”
Benton City is a small town and is
located in the Eastern Washington sage
“desert” area, but is in a fertile, green
bend of the Yakima River. The City is in
somewhat of a “little Tuscany” appearing
valley bowl.
Water sports and fishing are available
starting in town, on the Yakima River
(bass, steelhead, salmon, otters, great blue
herons, and migratory sandhill cranes
and pelicans), and the Columbia and
Snake Rivers converge with the Yakima
only a few miles from Benton City.
There are over 30 horse-roping arenas,
public fishing, a boat ramp, wildlife/
fishing/bicycle trails, a rodeo grounds, a
horseback riding group, a mud bog race
area, a native plants nursery. a shooting
range, a miniature aircraft flying area, and
the Horn Rapids campground near Native
American fish platforms.
Activities include Benton City Daze,
Winter Fest with lighted Christmas parade,
Lion’s Club Fourth of July activities with
extensive fireworks, an annual city-wide
yard sale, car and motorcycle shows,
mud bog races, craft shows in the park,
Hispanic food events, Easter egg hunts,
and other events.
Benton City has a new library, a
medical clinic under the Prosser Memorial
Hospital, well-groomed schools (and FFA
programs), churches, a volunteer fire
department, an industrial park. A business
park and aquatic park are in the planning
stages
Come Visit Us At Wine Country Plaza
KD’s
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barbwire & roses
Photo courtesy of City of Granger
A Tyrannosaurus Rex takes shape in Granger’s Hisey Park during the 2010 Dino-N-ADay event that happens every year on the first Saturday in June. Visitors can help build
the dino each year at no charge.
Keno’s Kafe
Restaurant & Lounge
~ Established 1984 ~
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Sunday - Tuesday • 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday • 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Full Service Floral Shoppe
Our lounge
opens daily
at 6 a.m.
• Weddings • Funerals • Birthdays
• Anniversaries • All Occasion Gifts
• Balloons • Plants • Candy Cakes
Old-Fashioned Candy Buffet
Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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with over 30 years experience
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Artificial Nails • Eyelash Extensions
Western Gifts • Grandma’s Rag Rugs
Framed Art • Western Prints
Bling Jeans • Western Purses
Handmade by Local Artisans
Turquoise Jewelery • Baby Blankets
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Welcome
Toppenish welcomes
western-art collectors
in August
With its scores of historical western
murals, Toppenish has a well-deserved
reputation for fine quality art.
But in August each year, visitors to
Toppenish have the opportunity to view
and purchase western art from the most
talented artists in the Northwest, during
the Toppenish Western Art Show.
This year is the 15th time the show has
been held there, and it will take place
Aug. 17, 18, and 19, when Railroad Park
in downtown Toppenish becomes an
outdoor art gallery.
The three-day event features some
of the best art in the Northwest – oils,
pastels, water color, acrylic, graphite,
scratch art, wood and bronze sculptures
and Indian drums.
Many excellent artists demonstrate
their talents and sell their works under
shady trees in the park. There is no
charge to attend.
This year’s featured art, entitled “The
Threat,” is by Fred Oldfield, of Tacoma,
who has been very involved in the
Toppenish mural program.
Fred celebrates his 95th birthday this
year and welcomes friends to stop by
and share stories or just chat during the
show.
The original featured art plus other art
painted during the show will be offered
in a live-auction on Saturday evening,
Aug. 18, at about 5 p.m.
Each year the show awards a $1,000
scholarship to a local youth from the
auction proceeds.
Special Saturday events of the
Western Art Show include: Kids–N-Art,
free one-hour art classes for youth, 9
a.m.; painting demonstrations, noon to
5 p.m.; live scholarship auction, 5p.m.;
Lion’s Club steak feed, 6 p.m.
Hours of the show are Friday, noon
to 6p.m., Saturday, 10a.m.to 6 p.m.,
Sunday, 10a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sponsor of the show is Toppenish
Western Art Association.
For additional information call
(509)469-3092
or
visit
www.
toppenishwesternart.org.
Making wine from grapes
requires acid, sugar readings
One of the growing hobbies in America
today is wine and beer making and most
people are learning that making wine with
grapes is fairly simple. Most homemade
wine makers will attest to the fact that
when it comes to wine, it is all about the
grapes but even the ones that are high
in acid and low in sugar can be adjusted
to make good tasting wines. However,
starting with good grapes reduces the
amount of water and sugar needed for
making wine with grapes.
Those considering making wine with
grapes will need two important pieces
See MAKING WINE on page 18
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Submitted photo
“The Threat,” by renowned western artist Fred Oldfield, of Tacoma, is the featured
original art work at the 15th Annual Toppenish Western Art Show, to be held Aug. 17-19,
in Railroad Park. This and many other pieces of top-quality art will be on display and
available for sale during the show.
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Welcome
Grandview Grape Stomp:
a treat to beat your feet
If you plan to be in the Yakima Valley
in the first week in September, don’t
miss the most fun you can have with
your shoes off.
It’s the Great Grandview Grape
Stomp, hosted by Yakima Valley
Community College on the Grandview
Campus located at 500 West Main
Street, on Saturday, Sept. 8.
The event revives a long-time
European
tradition.
Each
year,
townspeople from small communities
gather at harvest to celebrate and to help
crush the grapes. Contestants in this
updated version will hop into wooden
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wine barrels and stomp furiously, using
their bare feet to turn 30 pounds of fresh
grapes into juice.
The Great Grandview Grape Stomp
will begin at 1 p.m. A variety of
activities will be featured for the whole
family. There will be food and arts and
crafts vendors, and activities for the
kids.
A farmer’s market is also planned for
this year’s stomp.
Last year, 28 teams from across
Washington competing for bragging
rights in four competitive divisions.
More than a ton of grapes were
stomped into juice by nearly 100 sets of
bare feet in what proved to be one of the
closest competitions in years.
The coveted Corporate Trophy
was taken from R.E. Powell’s “R.E.
Pounders” by the second-year upstart
“Fire Stompers” team from the
Grandview Fire Department.
Organized by the Grandview
Chamber of Commerce, this year’s
well-attended competition attracted
teams from as far away as Everett and
of equipment, neither of which is
excessively expensive. A pH testing kit
will be needed to determine how much
acid is in the juice from the grapes and a
hydrometer will be needed to determine
sugar content. The ideal hydrometer
will also have a relative alcohol content
meter to show how much alcohol is in
the juice. Most shoot for an alcohol
content between nine and 12 percent.
The acid level should be adjusted
before testing the sugar level. If using
litmus paper, the acid level target is
between 3.8 and 3.4, keeping in mind
that the lower the number the higher the
acid content. When making wine with
grapes, there are fruit acids available to
help increase the amount of acid, if it
and there are four categories for
competitors, kids under 10, kids 10 to
17, adults, and corporate.
In addition to awards for stomping,
there are also prizes for best costumes
for adults and kids.
is too high, a mixture of four cups of
sugar in a gallon of water can be used
before fermentation. The amount of
acid in the wine not affects its taste, but
also affects the fermentation process.
Checking Sugar Content For
Sweetness
The type of grapes being used
will greatly affect the acid and sugar
content. Native wild grapes, used
in making wine with grapes such as
muscadine are higher in acid and lower
in sugar. Native wine grapes such as
concord, Catawba and Niagara are also
high in acid but also have higher sugar.
European fruit used when making wine
with grapes, such as merlot, Cabernet
and Pinot Noir are typically high in
natural sugar content and low in acid,
rarely needing dilution to reduce acid
content.
If the sugar level is low, adding more
sugar will obviously make a difference,
and how much acid it contains can
help decide to use pure sugar or
mixing it with water prior to adding it
to the juice. When making wine with
grapes and the acid is too high after
fermentation, plain water can be used
to reduce the acid content. Many kits
sold for making wine with grapes will
also include an acid reducer to be used
instead of water.
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Participants in last year’s Great Grandview Grape Stomp prepare for the competition.
Teams of three people compete to see who can produce the most juice by stomping
grapes with their bare feet.
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Welcome
Yakama
Nation
Legends
Casino
By Victoria Walker
Just minutes off I-82 and exit 50,
Yakama Nation Legends Casino
lies one mile west of Toppenish. As
Central Washington’s premier gaming
and entertainment destination, it
offers visitors the ultimate in choices.
Yakama Legends Casino is owned
and operated by the Yakama Nation.
Yakama Legends Casino opened in
May of 1998. The Yakama Nation
was established through the Treaty of
1855 and is made up of 14 Tribes and
Bands.
Players who come to Legends will
enjoy 1,400 slot machines including
popular themes such as Sex & the
City, Indiana Jones and of course,
Wheel of Fortune. Non-smokers will
appreciate the glass-enclosed nonsmoking room with 69 slot machines.
Yakama Legends Casino currently
employs over 670 people, of which a
majority are enrolled Tribal Members
of the Yakama Nation.
Traditional table games such as
Blackjack, Craps and Roulette are open
daily on the main floor. In February
2012, the casino added Baccarat to
the lineup. Keno runners are on hand
for Keno players interested in slot
or table gaming while playing Keno.
Venturing to the Poker Room, players
find over 6 game styles throughout
Photo submitted
Two patrons arriving at Legends Casino to enjoy an evening of gaming, restaurants, entertainment and much much more.
the month enhanced by special events
such as the Deep Stack Big Tourney,
Ladies Tourney and Free-roll.
Yakama Nation Legends Casino
also offers visitors an amazing dining
experience in the Mountain View
Buffet that opens daily for hungry
patrons. Wednesdays feature Native
American Cuisine where guests may
find roast buffalo, huckleberry pie or
elk on the menu. Seafood Thursday
and Friday menus showcase crab legs,
shrimp and mouth-watering salmon.
For lighter fare and quick snacks
between hands, Daubers Deli,
Mountain Fresh Deli and the Lucky
Shots Espresso Bar are the stops of
choice. During any trip, stop by the
gift shop to discover tribal-made gifts
to commemorate the visit.
Another important part of the
Yakama Legends Casino and its
employees is that they understand the
importance of being good citizens to
the Community which is paramount
for good business and community
relationships.
Notably the casino gives two
percent of their Class III Table
Games Revenues to a Community
Impact Fund. The funds collected
are distributed once a year by a
Community Impact Fund Committee.
The committee is made up of five
local
community
government
representatives. The funds allocated
over the years have made it possible
for recipients to purchase such
things as fire trucks, ambulances and
police vehicles, to things like school
uniforms for local sports teams and
other community projects.
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Welcome
Murals preserve history in the ‘Town Where the West Still Lives’
You might say history in the city
of Toppenish has taken on a life of its
own.
It’s in the form of more than 70
historic murals, scattered from one end
of town to the other, created by some
of the best-known mural artists in the
Northwest.
The murals have created a new
identity for the town, which is situated
on the Yakama Indian Reservation.
Visitors travel from across the
United States and around the world to
see for themselves the historic artistry
that continues to grow.
The Toppenish Mural Society began
commissioning the murals in 1989, and
established a tradition that has lasted
ever since, with an event called MuralIn-A-Day.
It takes place each year on the first
Saturday of June, and attracts a team
of Western artists who converge on the
mural site and quite literally paint an
entire mural in one day.
The mural site typically takes on a
festive air, with food and arts and crafts
vendors, and live music, and bleacher
seating set up for those who want to
watch the artists at work.
Making it possible to get the mural
completed in one day takes a great deal
of coordination and planning.
The process begins with creation of
an original painting commissioned by
the Mural Society.
That original painting is then
transferred to a grid drawn to scale to
fit the site of the mural, which varies
each year.
Reproducing the original onto the
grid is called “cartooning,” and it must
be done carefully to assure that the
mural matches the original.
The cartooning is completed and
ready for use by the mural artists when
the painting begins.
The team is guided by a lead artist,
Photo courtesy of the Toppenish Chamber of Commerce
Toppenish Mural-In-A-Day artists put paint to canvas. The event is held each year on the first Saturday in June, which is June 2
this year.
who sees to it that the original is
faithfully re-created.
While the new mural is being
created, many visitors take advantage
of the horse-drawn wagon mural tour
that is available from May through
September.
Toppenish also has a new visitor
320 Wine Country Road, Prosser
509.786.2055
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center where all the original artwork
for the town’s murals is on display, and
where visitors can find a map of the
murals.
Toppenish is also home to the
Northern Pacific Rail and Steam
Museum, the American Hop Museum,
and the Yakama Nation Cultural Center
and Museum.
Visitors strolling downtown will also
find a variety of quaint shops and an
authentic old-time soda fountain that
still serves sarsaparilla, along with
other more modern beverages and food.
Meet Artisan Wineries
In A European Setting.
W elcome to W inem akers l oft
Enjoy fine wines as you stroll from winery to winery in a courtyard setting.
Located in Vintner’s ViLLage • 357 Port aVenue, Prosser Wa • exit 80 oFF i-82
Columbia Valley/Rattlesnake Hills AVAs
Columbia
Valley AVA
www.columbiavalleywine.com
Established 1984
• Washington’s largest viticultural
region, covering almost 11 million acres
(4,451,700 hectares) which represents a
full third of Washington State’s land mass.
• 6,693 vineyard acres (2,709 hectares) of
wine grapes are planted and approximately
100 wineries are encompassed within its
borders.
• Columbia Valley’s vast size allows for a
number of meso- and micro-climates.
• Vineyards are planted on predominately
south-facing slopes, increasing solar
radiation in summer and promoting air
drainage in winter.
• Merlot is the most widely planted
varietal, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon
and Chardonnay.
• Riesling and Syrah are also grown in
significant quantities.
• Growing season of 180-200 days with
annual rainfall averaging 6-8 inches (1520 cm).
• The Columbia Valley contains the
American Viticultural Regions of Red
Mountain, Yakima and Walla Walla
Valleys, Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven
Hills, Rattlesnake Hills and Snipes
Mountain within its borders.
• The Ancient Lakes sub-appellation
wineries have applied for official AVA
status.
• Check with wineries for current hours
and special events.
Wineries
360 Cellars Estate – Kennewick
www.threesixtycellars.com
Anelare – Benton City
www.anelare.com
Badger Mountain – Kennewick
www.badgermtnvineyard.com
Balcom & Moe Winery – Pasco
www.balcomandmoewines.com
Barnard Griffin – Richland
www.barnardgriffin.com
Bookwalter Winery – Richland
www.bookwalterwines.com
Boulder Estates Winery - Richland
Canon de Sol – Benton City
www.canondesol.com,
Goose Ridge Estate Winery – Richland
www.gooseridge.com
Gordon Brothers Vineyards – Pasco
www.gordonwines.com
Moonlight Sparkling Winery –
Rattlesnake
Hills AVA
www.rattlesnakehills.com
Established in 2006
• Located approximately four miles
southeast of Yakima, the 68,500 acre
(27,721 hectares) appellation has 1,500
acres (607 hectares) under vines.
• With 17 wineries and 29 vineyards, it
provides many Washington producers
with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec,
Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Riesling.
• Encompassing an expanse of hills
running east to west along the northern
point of the Yakima River and south of
Moxee Valley, the Rattlesnake Hills AVA
lies within both Columbia Valley and
Yakima Valley appellations.
• Beginning at an elevation of 850 feet
and rising up to 3,085 feet, the viticultural
area sits higher in elevation than the
surrounding Yakima Valley region.
• The first commercial vineyards in the
region date back to 1968.
• Vineyards are typically located on ridges
and terraces and in areas with good air
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Prosser • 786-1422
Kennewick
www.moonlightcellar.com
Pacific Rim Winemakers – West
Richland
www.rieslingrules.com
Preston Premium Wines – Pasco
www.prestonwines.com
Stillwater Creek Vineyard – Royal
City
www.stillwatercreekvineyard.com
Stonecap Monson Estates – Richland
www.stonecapwines.com
Tagaris Winery – Richland
www.tagariswines.com
Thrall and Dodge Winery
www.thrallwinery.com
Wooded Island Vineyards – Pasco
www.woodedislandvineyards.com
drainage to avoid late spring and early fall
frost and winter kill.
and special events.
www.sagelandsvineyard.com
Severino Cellars – Zillah
www.severinocellars.com
Silver Lake at Roza Hills – Zillah
www.silverlakewinery.com
Steppe Cellars – Sunnyside
www.steppecellars.com
Two Mountain Winery – Zillah
www.twomountainwinery.com
Windy Point Vineyards
www.windypointvineyards.com
Wineglass Cellars – Zillah
www.wineglasscellars.com
Wineries
Agate Field Vineyard – Zillah
www.agatefieldvineyard.com
Bonair Winery – Zillah
www.bonairwine.com
Claar Cellars – Zillah
www.claarcellars.com
Horizon’s Edge Winery – Zillah
www.horizonsedgewinery.com/
Hyatt Vineyards – Zillah
www.hyattvineyards.com
Maison de Padgett Winery – Zillah
www.maisondepadgettwinery.com
Masset Winery – Wapato
www.massetwinery.com
Paradisos del Sol – Zillah
www.paradisosdelsol.com
Piety Flats Winery – Wapato
www.pietyflatswinery.com
Portteus Vineyards – Zillah
www.portteus.com
Sagelands Winery
Ancient Lakes
Wineries
Cave B
www.caveb.com
Dry Falls
www.dryfallscellars.com
Foxy Roxy
www.foxyroxywines.com
Jones of Washington
www.jonesofwashington.com
Kyra Wines
www.kyrawines.com
White Heron
www.whiteheronwine.com
Events
April 17 – 18
Barrel Tasting in the Rattlesnake Hills
– The weekend before Spring Barrel
Tasting is the annual Pre-Barrel Tasting
weekend in the Rattlesnake Hills, where
the wineries roll out the barrels in a
quieter, more intimate event. Featuring
new wine releases, conversations with
the winemakers about their hand-crafted
wines, and great wine specials, you can
See RATTLESNAKE HILLS AVA
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Welcome
Page 24 ~ The Grape Vine 2012 Not Just A Farmer’s Market: a perfect end to summer
The first weekend after Labor Day
can be a bit anti-climactic, what with the
summer season having officially ended
just the weekend before.
But if you happen to be in the Yakima
Valley on the first Saturday after that
weekend, be sure to stop at Zillah, for an
event that will put some zip back in your
life.
It’s called Not Just A Farmers Market,
and it’s not to be missed.
Actually, if you drive down the main
street of the town, which you can scarcely
avoid when you come in to the city off
I-82, you can’t miss it.
The event occupies about a square
block adjacent to the main east-west
thoroughfare, and fills the area with a
dazzling array of things to eat, drink,
wear, hear, and decorate your home with.
Because it is at least partially a farmers
market, you’ll find a cornucopia of farmfresh fruit and produce the Yakima Valley
is famous for.
Think freshly-picked melons, peaches,
tomatoes, corn, apples, and who knows
what else.
There will also be other tempting
treats available, such as barbecue beef
sandwiches with chips and soda.
Then there are the arts and crafts from
local vendors and others who travel to
Zillah just for this event.
You’re likely to find everything from
metal and wood sculpture to artwork to
ceramics, and more.
And to top it all off, there will be a
variety of live entertainment.
In years past, that has included
performances by a local dance school,
the Zillah Community Choir, a jazz
group, and demonstrations by acrobatic
bicyclists.
It’s a full day of fun, from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m., and there’s no admission. It’s
enough to make you forget that summer
is almost over!
Photo courtesy of Yakima Valley Newspapers
A local choral group provides entertainment at the Not Just A Farmers Market Event in Zillah last year. Other entertainment is also
presented during the event, which takes place the first Saturday after Labor Day weekend.
Old fashioned wine making
Wine making is a time-honored
tradition. In fact, the history of wine
making dates back at least 8,000
years. Ancient Egyptians marked the
harvesting of grapes by incorporating
that event on stone tablets and the
walls of tombs. In ancient Greece and
Rome, wine making was immortalized
by poets, artists, and historians. Wine
also played a key role in the religion
of Ancient Greece, being associated
with the Greek God Dionysus.
Today, we may not be as devoted to
the art of wine making, but the process
has become increasingly popular and
enjoyed the world over.
There are five basic steps to old-
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fashioned wine making: harvesting,
crushing and pressing, fermentation,
clarification, and aging and bottling.
Harvesting
Harvesting---or picking the grapes--is the first step. No fruit other than
grapes produce a reliable amount
of sugar to yield sufficient alcohol.
Wines made from blackberries,
elderberries, and even raspberries
keep much longer. Harvesting can be
done mechanically or by hand. Many
winemakers prefer to harvest by hand
because mechanical harvesters can
be too tough on the grapes and the
vineyard.
See OLD FASHIONED on page 25
RATTLESNAKE HILLS AVA from page 22
avoid the crowds at all the wineries next
weekend. If you are serious about great
wine, or want to learn more, come to the
wineries this weekend to sample delicious
new wines from the barrel, exciting new
releases, and mouth-watering blends.
Check back frequently as we’ll be posting
what will be available at each winery.
April 23-25
Spring Barrel Tasting – Rattlesnake Hills
Style. The wineries in the Rattlesnake
Hills will be rolling out the barrels for
this annual tradition in the Yakima Valley.
Three exciting days of great new wines,
live bands, BBQ, artists, and more are on
the Trail during the annual Spring Barrel
Tasting! Winemakers are on hand to
discuss their new releases while providing
tastes directly from the barrel. No ticket
is required on the Rattlesnake Hills
Wine Trail, just a glass - and check out
our Passport (only $10) for some really
spectacular savings! Wine glasses and
Passports are available at all the wineries
on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail and
at the Yakima Visitor Information Center
off I-82 at exit 33A. Passports are good
one time at each winery, but never expire
otherwise!
March 14
Chasing Out the Snakes
March 20
Appellation Days.
November 26 -28
Thanksgiving weekend, November 22
– 24, 2012, featuring exquisite culinary
samples paired with superb wines in the
Rattlesnake Hills in Eastern Washington!
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Crushing and Pressing
This probably is the most important
step of all. It is performed by a
mechanical crusher or the time-honored
tradition of stomping the grapes
(remember the famous “I Love Lucy”
scene!) into juice, or what is commonly
referred to as “must.”
Fermentation
This step is when the “water turns to
wine” and the magical transformation
begins. The “must” will start fermenting
naturally within six to 12 hours, with
the help of wild yeasts in the air. Once
fermentation occurs, it will continue
until all the sugar has turned to alcohol
and a dry wine is produced. The
resulting alcohol level in a wine will
vary from one place to the next. For
example, an alcohol level of 10 percent
would occur in cooler climates, whereas
a higher level of 15 percent occurs in
warmer areas.
Clarification
Once fermentation is complete,
clarification begins. Racking or
siphoning the wine from one tank
or barrel to the next helps leave the
precipitates in the bottom of the
fermenting tank. Filtering and fining
are both part of this step. Filtering can
be done with everything from a course
filter that catches large solids to a sterile
filter pad that strips wine of all life.
Fining occurs when substances such as
clay, egg whites, or other compounds
are added to the wine to clarify it.
Aging and Bottling
The final step of the wine making
involves aging and bottling the wine.
After clarification, the wine is moved
to its aging containers. The transfer
of wine is called “racking.” Most
commercial winemakers age their
wines in stainless steel vats, while
old-fashioned winemakers use water
carboys. The aging process can last
anywhere from three to seven months,
but some wines are aged for as long as
two years. During this step, you should
come back every few months and rack
the wine again because of evaporation.
Air pockets that form in the container
can cause spoilage. After aging comes
bottling. A home winemaker will do
this using a siphon hose, gravity, and a
corking press.
Final Notes
Now, sip and enjoy your wine.
Remember: Making wine the oldfashioned way takes time and effort. It
is important to know that mistakes are
bound to happen, but don’t let those
mistakes disrupt you from the fun!
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April
• Spring Barrel Tasting - 4th Weekend
May
• Farmers Market- Saturday Mornings - May-October
• City Wide Yard Sale - 1st Saturday
• Sage Rat Run - 3rd Saturday
• Annual Historic Society Picnic - 3rd Sunday
• Make the Dash Count - 4th Saturday
June
• Saturday Morning Farmers Market
• Prosser Sports Festival - 2nd Weekend
• Prosser Scottish Fest & Highland Games - 3rd Saturday
• Bill’s Berry Farm Cherry Festival - 3rd Fri. & Sat.
• Kestrel Festival - 4th Saturday
July
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Corner of 9th Street • Prosser
• Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
• Bill’s Berry Farm Berry Daze Festival - 1st Fri. & Sat.
• Horse Heaven Hills Trail Ride - 3rd Saturday
• Annual Art Walk & Wine Gala - 3rd Saturday
August
• Prosser Wine & Food Fair - 2nd Saturday
September
• States Day Celebration, Parade, Quilt Show - Labor Day
• “A Night Out” - 2nd Saturday
• Quilter’s Shop Hop - 2nd Weekend
• City Wide Yard Sale - 3rd Saturday
• Bill’s Berry Farm Apple & Pumpkin Festival Last Two Fridays & Saturdays
• The Great Prosser Balloon Rally - Last Weekend
• Harvest Festival & Street Painting - Last Weekend
• National Alpaca Days - Last Weekend
October
• Catch The Crush - 2nd Weekend
• Bill’s Berry Farm Apple & Pumpkin Festival - Fri. & Sat.
November
• Veteran’s Day Parade - November 12
• Thanksgiving in Wine Country - Thanksgiving Weekend
• Family Christmas Festival - Thanksgiving Sunday
509-786-3177 800-408-1517
For a complete listing of all events check our website
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Welcome
States Day Parade in Prosser
Headlining this year’s States day
entertainment will be the FINALS of
“The Valley’s Got Talent”. 10 finalists
will perform for our judges and audience
with a $500 first prize at stake. Cash
prizes for second and third place will
also be awarded. The finals competition
begins at 1:00 pm on Sylvan Stage in the
city park on 7th street. Now in its 86th year, Prosser’s States
Day Celebration and Parade is a time
“when old friends meet”. Held on Labor
Day each September, States Day dates
back to a time when farmers would put
down the plow and head into town for an
old fashioned family picnic. Games were
played, a dance was held, and over the
years new events were added to the day. A
rival baseball game between neighboring
towns was the highlight for many years. One tradition that has stood the test
of time is the registering of residents by
the state they hailed from. Townspeople
would sign up and wear a paper badge
proudly displaying their home state and
thus the name “States Day” was adopted
as the official community celebration. That tradition continues today. Kicking
off the day’s festivities is the Grand
Parade which starts sharply at 10:00 a.m. The parade winds through the streets of
historic downtown Prosser as thousands
of local residents line the streets.
Directly after the parade, the crowd
descends upon the city park where you’ll
find something for every age and gender.
Concessions from tacos to hamburgers,
hot dogs to corn-on-the-cob provides
patrons with the picnic from the past. Bingo, a dunk tank, the Valley’s Got
Talent stage show, and of course a full
scale carnival for the young and old alike
round out the event. Walk through the
midway and throw a dart or two. The ring
toss, dime toss, horse races all provide the
“try your luck” atmosphere you can only
get at a carnival. A family day in the city
park awaits you at Prosser’s States Day
Celebration & Parade held on Labor Day,
Monday, September 3, 2012.
States Day Celebration
Schedule
7:00 am Parade Check-in Keene
Riverview School
8:30 am Judging begins
10:00 am Grand Parade
10:00 am - Starlight Quilter’s Guild 10th
annual PHS Main Gym
4:00 pm Quilt show
11:00 am Concessions open Prosser City
Park
Bingo
Carnival / Games
11:00 am Benton County Museum tours
1:00 pm - Museum sing-a-long with
Francis Barber,
Robert & Margrett Buchholtz. Red Hat
Society
12:00 pm STAGE SHOW – Flag Salute
Sylvan Stage
Prosser Grid Kid Cheerleaders
12:15 pm Entertainment
1:00 pm “The Valley’s Got Talent”
FINALS
2:00 pm Diamond Ridge Cloggers
2:45 pm Announcement of “The Valley’s
Got Talent” winners
10:00 pm Carnival Closes
Photo Submitted
Bright and colorful float made by Princess Court of PHS, in the Prosser States Day
Parade.
FAST FACTS
To prevent a sparkling wine
from foaming out of the glass,
pour an ounce, which will settle
quickly. Pouring the remainder
of the serving into this starter
will not foam as much.
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Open for Dinner
Tuesday thru Sunday
Now serving a limited
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The Quilted Country Inn is a beautiful six bedroom four bathroom Inn
overlooking the Yakima River used for small sewing groups, quilters, stampers, scrap booking
and other creative projects. It has two large work rooms inside, a large deck and gazebo
for relaxing outside. A private massage room in the back with a licensed massage therapist
available can help make your stay comforting and relaxing. The Inn is suitable for family
gatherings and small parties. Beautiful kitchen facilities available, catering services optional.
The Sewing Basket located next door has over 7,000 bolts of high quality fabric,
notions, readymade quilting kits and smaller projects in a bag. Open 10-5:30 Monday Saturday 1108 Wine Country Road, Prosser. You can also see fabric and order online.
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Welcome
Photo submitted
Cowan Vineyards, is a family owned and operated business and their label
represents a proud family crest.
Wine label art is a personal thing
By Charles Walker
Wine makers often try to make
selecting and purchasing wine playful
or helpful by making their labels
lighthearted and attractive. Since
wine labels are important starting
places of information for consumers
they tell the type and origin of the
wine and, in the U.S., may contain
legal information such as variety,
alcohol content and the name of the
bottler and some labels are even
printed in Braille. The label is often
the only resource a buyer has for
evaluating the wine before buying
it. Certain information is ordinarily
included in the wine label, such as the
country of origin, quality and type
of wine, alcoholic degree, producer,
bottler, or importer. Because wine
labels are collectable by hobbyists and
others this can turn into a full-fledged
pastime, with collections organized
by theme, country, or region. For
others, saving labels may be part
of maintaining a wine tasting-notes
journal, or just simply to remember
an individual wine.
Local vintner, Cowan Vineyards,
is a family owned and operated
business and their label represents a
proud family crest. “When your goal
is to make the best wine, you have to
control the quality from the ground
up”, says Susan Cowan, owner. And
that includes the label. Theirs was
based on the Cowan family crest
then finished for production by
artist Sharon Bogan. “It was really
a fun process finishing the design”
and exploring family history, says
Susan Cowan, owner of Cowan
Vineyards. The Scottish themed crest
is prominent belted stag on a plaid
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by changing sample images, text
colors and colors of shapes used
in the background. Once you have
bottled your wine, take print out of
these templates and stick them to the
wine bottle to make its identification
unique among other bottles. There
are more than a few good wine label
software programs available that are
also free of charge. All you have to
do is download the program to your
computer and have some fun.
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Sleeping Dog Wines owner
Larry Oates by his own admission
is a dog fan and he wanted to some
how include his enthusiasm on
their label. “Let sleeping dogs lie,
like reds”,referring to his Malbec,
Merlot, Syrah and his special brand:
Tail Wagger. Larry’s dog pictures
were Photo Shopped, presented to a
focus group and promptly “thrown
out”. One of his favorite pet photos
was seen by artist Mary Jensen who
volunteered to render the photo and
appears on his unique label. Sleeping
Dog Wines may even include poetry
on the reverse label. “If your label
is too frivolous it’s hard for people to
take your wine seriously”, adds Larry,
“We do it for fun”.
The reader may be interested in
making your own label using wine
already set. Just drain a bottle of
wine into separate container; soak
the bottle in hot water and vinegar
to remove original label. Photocopy
your own label, or use label templates
from the internet, and cut out. Use a
glue stick to adhere label to washed
and dried wine bottle. Return wine to
bottle, and cork: a simple technique
that gives a distinctive addition to
your personal presentation.
There are wine label templates
online for you if you have started
making wine at your home or begun
a wine making business. Created in
MS Word 2007, all its contents are
editable. You can change its image
and filling according to your needs
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Horse Heaven
Hills AVA
Established in 2005
• Naturally bounded on the north by the
Yakima Valley appellation and on the
south by the Columbia River.
• Located in Southeast Washington - total
area is 570,000 acres (230,679 hectares)
of which about 8,400 acres (3,399
hectares) are planted to grapes, 26 percent
of Washington’s total grape production.
• Primary grape varieties: Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.
• Proximity to the Columbia River creates
30 percent more wind while moderating
temperature extremes, providing steep
south-facing slo0pes for optimum
vineyard locations and providing welldrained, sandy-loam soils.
• Elevations range from 1,800 feet at the
area’s northern boundary to 200 feet at its
southern.
• Outstanding sites that have been
developed in this area include Canoe
Ridge, Alder Ridge and Zephyr Ridge.
• Growers have raised grapes in the Horse
Heaven Hills region since 1972.
• There are at least 25 vineyards and seven
commercial wineries within the region.
• Proud source of the first, second and
third ‘100 point’ wines in the State of
Washington.
and special events.
Wineries
Alexandria Nicole’s Destiny Ridge
Vineyard – Paterson
www.alexandrianicolecellars.com
Canyon’s Edge Winery – Alderdale
www.canyonsedgewinery.com
Chateau Champoux Vineyard –
Prosser
www.chateauchampoux.com
Columbia Crest Winery – Paterson
www.columbia-crest.com
Heaven’s Cave – tasting room in Prosser
www.heavenscave.com
McKinley Springs Winery – Alderdale
www.mckinleysprings.com
Events
July 21, 2012 – 4th Annual “Horse
Heaven Hills Trail Drive & BBQ
This event celebrates the AVA’s
anniversary and helps fund the HHH
Wine Growers Scholarship and special
projects at Crow Butte Park. Take a drive
through the beautiful Horse Heaven
Hills, taste fabulous wines at our local
wineries & tasting rooms. Some of the
participating stops include Columbia
Crest Winery, Canoe Ridge Estate Winery,
Chateau Champoux Tours & Tasting and
McKinley Springs Winery. Allow at
least 4-5 hours for tasting tour, ice chests
suggested for any wine purchases. You
will be provided a driving map. For more
information, visit the website at www.
horseheavenhillswinegrowers.org
Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Wine activities for team building
By Victoria Walker
Looking for something new in your corporate team building or looking for
a new activity to attract business to your winery? Sponsor a corporate event at
your local winery or create a new team building event for your corporation by
coordinating with your local wine industry or local firms. By now most have
experienced the traditional winery tour and it may be old-hat for the rest who are
looking for something a little more unique. It’ll take a little more coordination
and creativity on your part but here are a few ideas that others are trying in order
to build strong team interaction and have a fresh event too.
Historical Wine Tasting
Your region has a bottomless and significant history of growth and development
in the winemaking business so create a number of characters from those in the
past and create small skits about them and the wine product. The skits should
emphasize the history surrounding the development and how the characters were
involved or evolved the wine making. As you tour, be sure to highlight the local
flavors and distinctive character of the wines.
Wine Tasting for Beginners
One of the challenges of wine making is knowing how to introduce the novice
wine drinker to the subtleties of the flavors and aromas of the wine. How does
the new comer tell the difference between nice wines and those that are slightly
less perfect? What are those faults and how do you learn to enjoy the local fruits
and their ultimate wine sensations? You can produce a wine tasting event for
your team that introduces the elements of good wines. Coordinate with an expert
for detailing the event and involve your local winery.
Music and Wine
Pop music has long been a staple addition to enjoying wine but what about
the country music crowd, or the opera folks, or the classical people? It’s hard to
get a country music fan to give up the beer for an evening and switch to a nice
merlot but what nice contrast for an entertaining evening? The guitarist, folk, or
a classical singer, can present the activity and the matching between the wine and
the music! Among a traditional music selection the performer determines and
explains the link between both the music and wine. Music can greet the visitors
when entering the dining room, or tasting room, once the food and snacks are
served, or between courses and right at the end of the meal. Maybe have a nice
menu that compliments the wines served.
The Special Bottle
Hide a few bottles, or as many as you’d like, around the area of your event.
As you tour, or taste, give out a lot of clues to where “Unique Bottles” of the
wines tasted are concealed. Maybe the clues have to do with the variety of wine
or by the achievement of definite tasks as you move along. Actors playing parts
of historical local figures could participate and hand out hints. What a pleasant
gift for your employees or guests when they find a new prize for their wine rack.
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509-786-3313
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March-October
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Wade Wolfe and Becky Yeaman started Thurston
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lots featuring: Pinot Gris-Viognier, Zinfandel,
Syrah, Petite Sirah, Lemberger, Dr. Wolfe’s
Family Red, JTW’s Port and Sweet Rebecca.
Take Exit 80 off of I-82, turn south on Gap
Rd. and the immediately left on Merlot Drive,
the right on Port Ave. and right onto Cabernet
Court. Thruston Wolfe features a wonderful patio
to sit and enjoy lunch with a glass of wine!
Barrel Tasting
April 27 • 28 • 29
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Catch The Crush
September 28 • 29 • 30
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November 23 • 24 • 25
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February 16 • 17 • 18, 2013
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Red Mountain AVA
In the springtime, cheatgrass such as this turns a wine red color which gives the landscape of Red Mountain its name.
Red
Mountain AVA
Established 1995
• Established in 2001, located on the
eastern edge of the Yakima Valley, near
Benton City.
Not necessarily a mountain, more of a
steep slope, which faces Southwest near
the Yakima River.
• Over 700 vineyard acres currently
planted in the 4,000+ acre area More
than 12 wineries are located in the Red
Mountain AVA, with many additional
Washington wineries sourcing grapes
from Red Mountain’s premiere growers
• Primary grape varieties planted include
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet
Franc, Syrah and Sangiovese
• The area has a desert climate with
average yearly rainfall of five inches per
year. During the growing season daytime
temperatures average 90 °F (32 °C) with
night time temperatures dropping below
50 °F (10 °C).
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Blackwood Canyon Vintners
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Buckmaster Cellars
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Col Solare
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Corvus Cellars
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Fidelitas Winery
www.fidelitaswines.com
Goedhardt Family Winery
www.goedhardtfamily .com
Hedges Family Estate
www.hedgesfamilyestate.com
Hightower Cellars
www.hightowercellars.com
Kiona Vineyards
www.kinoawine.com
Oakwood Cellars Winery
www.oakwoodcellars.com
Sandhill Winery
[email protected]
Seth Ryan Winery
www.sethryan .com
Tapteil Vineyard Winery
www.tapteil.com
Terra Blanca Vintners
www.terrablanca.com
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Horse Heaven Hills micro-brewery co-owner Gary Vegar welcomes guests to his
cozy, comfortable tasting room. It’s decorated with a variety of items that evoke the wild
horses that still roam the hills named after them.
Yakima Valley is a great
place for a cruise for brews
Touring the Yakima Valley is always a
pleasant experience.
The rural expanse nestled along the
Yakima River as it meanders its way
from its namesake city to the Columbia
River in the Tri-Cities provides pastoral
pleasures that are hard to beat.
The clusters of wineries that have
sprung up with the advent of the wine
industry make it easy to enjoy the sundrenched countryside from scores of
vantage points.
But, as appealing and welcoming as
they are, it isn’t only the wineries that
offer such respites. A number of microbreweries create some of the most highlyregarded beers and ales to be had.
And if you think wines pair nicely with
food, just wait until you match-up your
favorite eats with a hearty brew or two.
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to the Tri-Cities enjoying an unmatched
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Yakima Craft Brewing, with its
Taproom is at 2920 River Road, #6, and
is generally open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
during weekdays, but hours may very. It’s
always best to call ahead, (509) 654-7357.
The “small but inviting” Taproom
offers simple food and a classic pub
atmosphere from 4 to 8 p.m. weekdays
and 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday.
Sampler trays are available for those
who want to try the full spectrum of the
YCB full-time and seasonal brews.
The establishment maintains a web site
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Welcome
Five tips for navigating a wine list
By David White
Navigating a wine list can be
daunting.
Even wine geeks are intimidated
by the leather-bound tomes that so
many restaurants hand out. When the
wine list doesn’t land on the table
with a thud, patrons are still met with
unrecognizable regions and producers.
Plus, no matter where you dine or
how much you know, prices can be
senseless.
Fortunately,
deciphering
a
restaurant’s list doesn’t have to be
stressful. Here are five simple tips.
Ask For Help
The era of the snooty sommelier is
over. Whereas yesteryear’s sommeliers
were glorified sales agents who
intimidated their guests by pushing
expensive, predictable wines, today’s
sommeliers are wine zealots, eager to
share their passion and palates. So if
the restaurant you’re visiting employs
a wine professional, ask for advice.
Most are keen to help patrons find the
perfect wine, regardless of the price.
Be Brave
If you’re at a restaurant with
an impressive wine list, seize the
opportunity to be adventurous. Your
dinner companions will be impressed
with your courage, and you’ll learn
something new.
If you like Chardonnay, for
example, consider Viognier. If you
like Sauvignon Blanc, try Torrontes
or Albarino. If you typically order
California Cabernet, consider ordering
Malbec or Sangiovese. And don’t
be afraid of Merlot. Even though it’s
become cool to bash the grape, Merlot
can be as rich as Cabernet Sauvignon,
and is generally more approachable.
If everyone at your table has
ordered something different, opt for
an unusual wine that’ll pair with
virtually everything. For white, think
Austrian Gruner Veltliner. For red,
think Sicilian Nero d’Avola.
Look For Value
I recently chatted with Kathy
Morgan MS — one of just 186
people worldwide to earn the “master
sommelier” designation — and she
insisted that good deals can be found
virtually everywhere.
“Don’t be afraid to order cheaper
wines, especially if the wine list was
put together by a sommelier or a
wine professional,” she explained.
“If thought is put into the list, all the
wines should be good.”
If there isn’t a sommelier, Morgan
advises people to seek out wines from
less popular regions. At steakhouses,
for example, you can often find deals
on Pinot Noir from France and the
United States, as most patrons order
bigger wines. And at every restaurant,
wines from Spain typically offer a
great value.
Try Some Glasses
Morgan is also convinced that
skipping the bottle list can be a wise
decision. “At restaurants with serious
wine programs,” she explained,
“sommeliers see wines by the glass
as an introduction to their programs
— they know that’s where people are
going to get their first impression.”
Ordering by the glass also enables
patrons to try a wine before committing
to it — it’s not frowned upon to ask
your server for a taste of something
before ordering a full glass. Plus,
ordering by the glass makes it easier
to try a variety of wines at one meal.
Remember that you’re in Charge
Is your wine too warm? Do you feel
pressured to spend more than you’d
like? Is your server refilling your glass
too quickly? If the answer to any of
these questions is “yes,” speak up!
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Restaurants are notorious for
serving red wine too warm — reds
should always be served slightly cool,
at about 60-65 degrees. So if your wine
tastes like it’s been sitting at room
temperature, ask for an ice bucket or
switch to a white wine — or beer.
If the sommelier is steering you
towards something too expensive, there
was probably a miscommunication. So
say something. If you don’t want to let
your guests know how much you’re
spending, point to the price you’re
thinking and ask for something similar.
Finally, don’t be embarrassed to
ask your server to slow down. I always
insist on finishing my glass of wine
before its refilled. That way, I can
track the wine’s evolution and better
monitor how much I’ve consumed.
While there are countless other
ways to navigate a restaurant’s wine
program, these five tips should be easy
to remember — and help elevate your
next dining experience.
BREWS from page 30
About 25 miles down the valley, in
Sunnyside, you’ll find the spacious Snipes
Mountain micro-brewery and restaurant,
at 905 Yakima Valley Highway.
It looks like a mountain resort lodge,
with log-and-river-rock construction
elements and a massive stone fireplaces
inside.
Snipes offers a full menu and a full
complement of brown and blond ales,
a seasonal fresh-hop ale, a porter, India
pale ale, and others.
Snipes is open seven days a week, and
has a web site at www.snipesmountain.
com.
A scarce 15 miles further along I-82
eastbound you’ll find micro-breweries
of a more cozy variety, at Whitstran
Brewing Company and Horse Heaven
Hills Brewery, both in Prosser.
Whitstran, at 1427 Wine Country
Road, is open daily from 11 a.m., with a
diverse menu and a long list of specialty
brews.
Among its seasonal ales is Friar’s
Penance Barley Wine, which ferments
for nine to 10 months, and is available for
only a limited time each year.
Horse Heaven Hills, close to Prosser’s
downtown core, at 1118 Meade Ave., is
the more recently opened of the two, and
serves a variety of brews that range from
Apricot Honey, for light-beer enthusiasts,
to a Dark Cherry Stout.
Owners and proprietors Gary Vegar
and Dave Keller, and their wives, Carol
and Brenda, respectively, are high
school friends who brewed for their own
amusement and enjoyment for many
years before offering their speciallydeveloped recipes to the public.
At the far end of the valley, you have
two microbreweries to choose from.
Atomic Ale Brewpub and Eatery
at 1015 Lee Blvd. in Richland, offers
aptly named brews such as Halflife Hefeweizen, Atomic Amber, and
Plutonium Porter. All their brews pair
beautifully with their pastas, salads, and
hand-tossed, wood-fired pizzas.
They’re open Monday-Thursday 11
a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11
p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
At Ice Harbor Brewing Co. Take your
pick from two locations, one at 206 N.
Benton St., and a new place at 350 Clover
Island Drive, on Clover Island in the
Columbia River.
Both offer the same year-round
selection of brews, including ales, a stout,
and barley wine, and seasonal beers, as
well as a hearty menu.
The Clover Island pub overlooks the
marina, offering a perfect vantage point
for a spectacular sunset over the waters
of the Columbia.
How to keep birds away from grapevines
Planting your own grapevines
ensures your family access to the
freshest, tastiest grapes in town.
However, a determined flock of
hungry birds can decimate your
entire arbor in minutes. Birds feed
on both the grapes and the vines
themselves, not only stripping any
edible fruit from the plants but also
destroying the vines and preventing
future crops. Protect your vines
early in the growing season to
ensure a bountiful, bird-free harvest.
Instructions
1. Drape bird netting over your
vines. Lay the netting gently over the
grapes and stake down the ends with
small metal stakes. Loop the hook on
the top of the stake through the edge
of the netting and hammer the stake
into the ground at the base of the
vines.
2. Tape the top and edges of your
arbor with reflective tape. Birds
are frightened by quick, flashy
movements and will fly away when
the sun strikes the tape.
3. Tie plastic scare balloons to
arbor to frighten away birds. These
brightly-colored balloons mimic the
open mouth of a hungry hawk, and
will chase off grape-eating birds.
4. Set up motion-activated
sprinklers on top of your arbors. Hook
the sprinklers to hoses, and leave them
on from dusk until dark to ward off
birds. The unexpected splash of water
is enough to deter even the hungriest
birds.
Columbia
Gorge AVA
Established in 2004
• Includes areas in southern Washington
and northern Oregon, along the Columbia
River.
• Located in Southern Washington - Total
area is 4,432 acres (1,794 hectares) with
approximately 300 vineyard acres.
• Primary grape varieties: Chardonnay,
Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris.
• Moist, marine influences from the
Columbia River meet dry air from eastern
Washington, which allows constant
airflow. Warm days and cool nights
provide full, ripe flavor profiles and good
acid levels.
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Cascade Cliffs – Wishram
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Cathedral Ridge Winery –
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www.cathedralridgewinery.com
Cor Cellars
www.corcellars.com
Domaine Pierre Noire Winery – Lyle
www.pierrenoire.com
Dry Hollow Vineyards – The Dalles
www.dryhollowvineyards.com
Erin Glenn at The Mint – The Dalles
www.eringlenn.com
Jacob Williams Winery – Lyle
jacobwilliamswinery.com
Gorge Crest Winery – Underwood
www.gorgecrest.com
Illusion Winery
www.illusionwine.com
Klickitat Canyon Winery – Lyle
www. columbiagorgewinery.com
Major Creek Cellars – White Salmon
www. majorcreekcellars.com
Marshal’s Winery
http://www.marshalsvineyard.com
Maryhill Winery – Goldendale
www.maryhillwinery.com
McCormick Family Vineyards
509-365-9571
Mt. Hood Winery – Hood River
www. mthoodwinery.com
Naked Winery at Cascade Cliffs –
Wishram
www.nakedwinery.com
North Shore Wine Cellars – Bingen
www. northshorewinecellars.com
Pheasant Valley Vineyard & Winery –
Hood River
www.pheasantvalleywinery.com
Phelps Creek Vineyards – Hood River
Columbia Gorge AVA
www.phelpscreekvineyards.com
Quenett Winery – Hood River
www. quenett.com
Shady Grove Winery
http://www.shadygrovewinery.com/
Springhouse Cellars – Hood River
www.springhousecellar.com
Syncline Wine Cellars – Lyle
www. synclinewine.com
The Pines 1852 Tasting Room –
Hood River
www.thepinesvineyard.com
Waving Tree Vineyards & Winery –
Goldendale
www.wavingtreewinery.com
Wheatridge In The Nook Vineyard
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White Salmon Vineyard – Underwood
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Wind River Cellars – Husum
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Memorial Day Weekend in The Gorge
August 8, 2012
Gorge Wine Celebration for Hospice,
Hood River
September 1-3, 2012
Labor Day in The Gorge
November 25-27, 2012
Thanksgiving in The Gorge
February 14-16, 2013
Valentine’s Day / Presidents’ Day
April 9, 2012
Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Tasting
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Plaza
April 13-15, 2012
Passport Weekend in The Gorge
Maryhill
Winery
If ever there was a destination winery,
it’s Maryhill Winery of Goldendale, WA.
Its founders, Craig and Vicki Leuthold,
chose a spectacular location to build a
3,000 sq. ft. tasting room–complete with
a covered outdoor terrace–on a bluff
overlooking the Columbia Gorge and
Gunkel Vineyard, one of the state’s oldest
and most established vineyards. To the
southwest, Mount Hood punctuates the
picturesque scene.
According to Craig, more than 75,000
visitors travel to Maryhill Winery each
See MARYHILL on page 34
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MARYHILL WINERY from page 32
year to come & taste the wines, picnic,
listen to live music, browse the Gift
Shop, relax and enjoy the views or join
in the activities..
“Our entire portfolio of wines is
available year round in the tasting
room, with two selections of wine
flights offered for tasting on any given
day,”. “We also host a myriad of
monthly events and holiday weekend
celebrations that are family friendly,
dog friendly and offer fun, educational
and affordable outings for everyone.
The on-site and off-site “Member’s
Only” parties and excursions with
the owners and winemaker.keep the
Maryhill Wine Club of 1,000 growing
strong. And, an onsite amphitheater
draws tens of thousands music and
wine fans every year with famous
acts like Bob Dylan, Counting Crows,
Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne
and Natalie Merchant, to name a few of
the artists. who have performed there.
Also, every weekend from Memorial
Day - September, except on concert
days, there is free, live music on the
terrace featuring talent from all over the
Northwest.
The grounds even boast four world
class bocce ball courts for guests who
wish to engage in a friendly game while
sipping the site’s sumptuous wines.
For such an all-encompassing
operation, it’s surprising to hear that
the Leutholds are relatively new to the
winemaking business.
Prior to establishing Maryhill
Winery in 1999, Craig and Vicki both
worked in the corporate world. But with
hard work, persistence and passion,
the couple has turned a vacant 10 acre
parcel of land into a thriving company
with more than 1,000 awards and
accolades to its name.
The most prominent recognitions
are “Washington Winery of the Year”
award offered by Wine Press Northwest.
and“Best Destination Winery” by
Seattle Magazine.
“One of the things we have that
sets us apart from other wineries is the
long list of wines that we produce,”
said Craig. “We make around 30 wines
using grapes sourced from 15 vineyards
throughout the Columbia Valley.”
Three years ago, the Leutholds
brought highly experienced, native New
Zealander Richard Batchelor on board
as the winery’s full-time winemaker.
Batchelor is charged with monitoring
the production of grapes at all 15
supplier vineyards, ensuring that the
crops are grown with Maryhill Winery’s
exact winemaking specifications in
mind.
His vineyard visits increase in
frequency during harvest season.
During this time, Batchelor checks a
selection of grapes at each location
until he is certain that they contain the
flavor profile necessary to produce the
best-tasting wines possible.
“When the grapes are harvested, we
process them immediately, the same
day,” noted Craig. “Most of our reds are
aged for 18 to 20 months, predominantly
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and two Chardonnays,that see oak as
well.”
The winery has an impressive
collection
of
fermentation
and
processing equipment. Most of its
components are standard ones that can
be found at similar-sized operations.
However, the steel tanks that hold
fermenting liquids and must are
somewhat rare.
According to Craig, tanks are
usually jacketed to help cool during
the fermentation process. Maryhill
Winery’s tanks have jackets for this
purpose., but they also contain glycol
heaters that allows for precise control
of internal temperatures.
“We also use a process called
‘post fermentation maceration’ which
elevates the must after all of the sugar
has been consumed,” he said. “We
leave the must in the tanks for four to
five days after the primary fermentation
takes place to achieve an even richer
flavor profile for certain wines, like
reserves.”
Maryhill Winery presently has
around 10 reserve wines. In total,
its annual reserve wine production
amounts to 10% of overall production–
considering the winery’s average of
80,000 cases made annually.
In 2012 and beyond, the Leutholds
will be expanding this reserve wine
lineup to include seven or eight single
vineyard specialty blends. The high end
wines will be carefully created using
only the best grapes available from
hand selected vineyards.
A new reserve tasting room will
be added to the winery’s facilities to
showcase these luxurious libations
during special events, Maryhill Winery
Wine Club meetings and general
tastings. Members of the wine club will
be offered free samples during these
planned events and the general public
can partake by paying a nominal fee.,
as they would for any reserve tasting.
“Our goal is to offer more reserves
for avid wine enthusiasts, but we are
still committed to making affordable
wines as well,” Craig told Grower Wine
& Grape. “Many of our wines are priced
below $20 per bottle. We want people
to drink our wines on a daily basis. We
want Maryhill to be their household
wine of choice.”
With a thriving, multifaceted
winemaking operation in place, it’s no
wonder that more than 75,000 people
visit Maryhill Winery each year. The
business also attracts interns from all
over the world.
Through
Communicating
for
Agriculture
Education
Programs
(CAEP), an international agriculture
exchange
organization,
aspiring
winemakers are able to get handson training at a vast array of wineries
around the world. Because Maryhill
Winery produces around 30 varietal
wines–an anomaly considering that
most wineries make 20 wines or fewer–
the Goldendale, WA company is a
highly sought after internship provider.
“The interns, who must have a set
level of experience before coming
to Maryhill, work from the middle
of August through early December,”
explained Craig. “They are involved
with every task that takes place here
during these months. They even spend
time in the sourcing vineyards assisting
with harvest.”
Some of the interns come from
families of wine producers, while others
have chosen winemaking as careers and
are seeking additional education that
they can take back to their places of
employment.
Whatever the background or future
focus, claiming a completed internship
at Maryhill Winery is an impressive
addition to hopeful winemaker’s
resume. And this accreditation will only
increase in significance as the winery
continues to accrue accolades and
expand its offerings in upcoming years.
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Walla Walla AVA
Walla Walla AVA
Established 1984
• 65 wineries and more than 1,200 acres
(486 hectares) of vineyards.
• Cabernet Sauvignon is the leading
varietal while Merlot, Chardonna and
Syrah are other predominant varieties.
Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc and
Sangiovese are also grown.
• Loess-derived soils which are essentially
unconsolidated, unstratified, calcareous
silt.
• Growing season of 190 to 220 days, with
annual rainfall averaging 12.5 inches (32
cm) per year.
and special events.
Wineries
428 Wines
www.428wines.com
Adamant Cellars
www.adamantcellars.com
àMaurice Cellars
www.amaurice.com
Amavi Cellars
www.amavicellars.com
Ash Hollow
www.ashhollow.com
Basel Cellars
www.baselcellars.com
Beresan Winery
www.beresanwines.com
Bergevin Lane Vineyards
www.bergevinlane.com
Buty Winery
www.butywinery.com
Canoe Ridge Vineyard
www.canoeridgevineyard.com
Cougar Crest Winery
www.cougarcrestwinery.com
Dunham Cellars
www.dunhamcellars.com
Dusted Valley Vintners
www.dustedvalley.com
Five Star Cellars
www.fivestarcellars.com
Flying Trout Winery
www.flyingtroutwines.com
Forgeron Cellars
www.forgeroncellars.com
Fort Walla Walla Cellars
www.fortwallawallacellars.com
Gifford Hirlinger
www.giffordhirlinger.com
Glen Fiona
www.glenfiona.com
Isenhower Cellars
www.isenhowercellars.com
Le Chateau Winery
www.lechateau.com
L’Ecole No 41 Winery
www.lecole.com
Lowden Hills
www.lowdenhillswinery.com
Mannina Cellars
www.manninacellars.com
Morrison Lane
www.morrisonlane.com
Nicholas Cole Cellars
www.nicholascolecellars.com
Otis Kenyon Wines
www.otiskenyonwine.com
Patrick M. Paul Vineyards
www.pmpvineyards.com
Pepper Bridge Winery
www.pepperbridge.com
Reininger Winery
www.reiningerwinery.com
Russell Creek Winery
www.russellcreek-winery.com
Sapolil Cellars
www.sapolilcellars.com
Sapphire Mountain Cellars
www.sapphiremountaincellars.com
Saviah Cellars
www.saviahcellars.com
Seven Hills Winery
www.sevenhillswinery.com
Skylite Cellars
www.skylitecellars.com
Tamarack Cellars
www.tamarackcellars.com
Tertulia Cellars
www.tertuliacellars.com
Three Rivers Winery
www.threeriverswinery.com
Trio Vintners
www.triovintners.com
Tru Cellars
www.trucellars.com
Walla Walla Village Winery
www.wallawallavillagewinery.com
Walla Walla Vintners
www.wallawallavintners.com
Waterbrook Winery
www.waterbrook.com
Watermill Winery
www.watermillwinery.com
Waters Winery
www.waterswinery.com
Whitmans Cellars Winery
www.whitmanscellars.com
Woodward Canyon Winery
www.woodwardcanyon.com
Yellow Hawk Cellar
www.yellowhawkcellar.com
Zerba Cellars
www.zerbacellars.com
FAST FACTS
The Irish believe that fairies are extremely fond of good wine. The
proof of the assertion is that in the olden days royalty would leave a
keg of wine out for them at night. Sure enough, it was always gone
in the morning. - Irish Folklore
The longest recorded champagne cork flight was 177 feet and 9
inches, four feet from level ground at Woodbury Vineyards in New
York State.
Before thermometers were invented, brewers would dip a thumb
or finger into the liquid to determine the ideal temperature, neither
too hot nor too cold, for adding yeast. From this we get the phrase
“rule of thumb.”
Richland Arts
While touring the wine country of Eastern Washington, come visit the Hear t of Downtown Richland.
The Gallery At The Park operated by Allied Ar ts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization suppor ts the visual ar ts through
workshops, shows, scholarships and ar t gallery. The sky-lit Gallery provides an exciting set ting for painting, sculpture,
fiber ar t and jewelry. Most work is for sale, including that of the monthly featured ar tists. Our major fundraiser, Ar t in
the Park, will take place July 27 and 28 in Richland’s Howard Amon Park, between the Gallery and the Columbia River.
There is no admission charge.
Ye Merrie Greenwood Faire celebrates its 26th anniversary. Where can you cheer for your favorite Knight on
horseback and take in 2 dif ferent Shakespearean plays in one day? At Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire. For the
past 25 years, Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire has transformed Howard Amon Park in Richland into an English
Village in the time of Elizabeth I, complete with costumed actors, period vendors, pageantry and music. The folks who
present the Faire have tried to make it as dif ficult as possible to see every per formance at their Faire in one day. There
are over 90 per formances on 8 stages from 10 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. on both Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd & June
24th. There are also acts which roam the streets of the Village of Greenwood. Please contact the director for more
information at 509-783-7727.
The Gallery at the Park
Allied Arts
* 64 years serving local art
* Monthly featured artists
* Art in the Park
July 27, 28, 2012
* Adult & Children’s Workshops
* Gift Gallery
* Never an admission charge
Tuesday-Friday
10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
10 am - 5 pm
www.alliedartsrichland.org
89 Lee Blvd. • Richland, WA 99352
509-943-9815
Ye Merrie
Greenwood Players
26th Anniversary
Ye Merrie Greenwood
Renaissance Faire
Sat. & Sun., June 23 & 24, 2012
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Howard Amon Richland Park
Shakespearean
Comedy
Jousting
Period Crafts
Food
ALL DAY GATE PRICE: $9 Teens & Adults
$7 Children over 5 & Seniors
For more information call 509-783-7727
www.yemerriegreenwoodfaire.org
Play in the Desert . . .
Stay on the River!
Play and Stay Packages Available
1-866-564-4653 (GOLF) . . . Call For Tee Times
www.hornrapids.com
Microbreweries
Microbreweries
ATOMIC ALE
BREWPUB
Atomic Ale Brewpub & Eatery, the
Tri-Cities first brewpub, was founded
by Aaron Burks in February 1997. Set
in an atmosphere that reflects the rich
history of the Mid-Columbia basin and
the Hanford Site, patrons can relax in our
non-smoking, family-friendly restaurant
while enjoying one of our many fresh,
full-flavored, handcrafted ales. Don’t
leave without trying our award-winning
potato soup.
Our eclectic group of brewers have
developed numerous nuclear-inspired
brews, such as Half-Life Hefeweisen,
Atomic Amber and Plutonium Porter.
Special seasonal brews are also on tap for
your enjoyment.
We also feature a distinctive menu
cooked in our wood-fired oven. The
kitchen specialty is gourmet, hand-tossed
pizza; in addition we have outstanding
soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts.
We have the finest chocolate cake this
side of Hershey, PA.
Atomic Ale is located at 1015 Lee
Blvd, Richland. We’re open Mon. through
Thurs.: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat.,
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 8
p.m. We have a Happy Hour, daily, from 4
to 6. Come on in for “big-city” taste with
a neighborhood feel.
For more information call (509)9465465 or visit www.atomicalebrewpub.
com. Follow us on Facebook.
HORSE
HEAVEN HILLS
BREWERY
Located in downtown Prosser, Horse
Heaven Hills Brewery brews beautifully
handcrafted ales and lagers utilizing local
and regional hops and malts. Additional
specialty ingredients and brewing
techniques from around the world are
utilized for seasonal and specialty beers.
The brewery and tap room offer a nice
variety of eight to ten different micros
for your tasting pleasure. From our
Honey Girl ale to the Dark Cherry Stout,
there is a beer for everyone. We offer
growlers and kegs to go and we cater
to special celebrations at your location
or our tap room. Looking for a special
gift? The taproom highlights local and
regional photography including the wild
horses of Horse Heaven Hills. For the
discriminating beer drinker, we offer
standard and unique beer gear. Visit Gary,
Dave, Carol and Brenda at the brewery.
The brewery and tap room combines great
beer, good company, and the spirit of the
wild horses of the Horse Heaven Hills.
Live Long in Prosser.
ICE HARBOR
BREWING
Ice Harbor Brewing Company is
dedicated to brewing beers they like and
are proud to serve to their friends.
Ice Harbor Brewing, now in its
fourteenth year of operation, is owned by
Mike Hall and Bill Jaquish who started
out brewing at home as a hobby and
then left their jobs at Hanford to go into
brewing full-time.
Ice Harbor bottled beverages are
available in grocery stores, restaurants
and taverns throughout the Tri-Cities.
The Columbia Kolsch Brand Ale is their
flagship ale because it is a soft-bodied
golden ale that appeals to everyone. They
have won numerous awards for their beers
at local and regional beer tasting events.
In addition to bottled beers, they also
brew a number of seasonal beers available
in draft. The brewery sells draft beer to
go in one and two liter refillable bottles
and Party Pigs. They sell kegs to go in
three sizes: five-gallon, eight-gallon, and
15.5-gallon. The brewery also sells home
brewery and winemaking supplies.
The Ice Harbor Brewing Company
is located at 206 N. Benton Ave. in
downtown Kennewick. The pub is open
Mon. through Thurs. from 11 a.m. to 9
p.m., Fri. and Sat. from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
and Sunday Noon to 6 p.m. The brewery
also has a second pub at the Marina
overlooking Clover Island.
For more information contact the
brewery at (509) 582-5340. Or check out
their website at www.iceharbor.com for
more information.
SNIPES
MOUNTAIN
BREWERY
Take a look inside the glass enclosed
brew room. View the shiny copperbanded tanks and see the head brewer
See MICROBREWERIES on page 37
TRI-CITIES IS THE PLACE FOR . . .
HAND-CRAFTED BEER
and CULINARY EXPERIENCES
At The Marina
 Upscale Pub Food
 Award Winning Beer
Extensive
Washington Wine List
Overlooking The New
Clover Island Marina
Pub Hours:
Monday-Thursday
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday Noon-7 p.m.
350 Clover Island Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-586-3181
www.iceharbor.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
Personal Service In An
Intimate Atmosphere
Fine Dining
Premium Northwest and Italian
Wine & Beer
Historic
1947 Pullman Dining Car
Classic Italian Menu
• Pasta • Chicken • Seafood • Steak
Homemade Desserts featuring Tiramisu
NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH
Tuesday-Friday • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
We Cater Special Events:
Holiday Parties • Birthdays
Luncheons • Corporate Functions
Weddings & Rehearsals
Mon.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m. • Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.
(509) 946-4525
1026 Lee Blvd. • Richland
www.monterossos.com
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Big City Taste With A
Neighborhood Feel
Gourmet Pizza
Hand-tossed, Wood Fired!
Hand Crafted Beer
Unique Ales, Brewed In-House
Historic Hanford
Photos and Memorabilia
Lunch and Dinner Specials
Soups, Salads, Sandwiches
 Wine/Brewmaster Specials
 Happy Hours Daily 4-6
Family Friendly Restaurant
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. • Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
(509) 946-5465
1015 Lee Blvd. • Richland
www.atomicalebrewpub.com
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In Historic
Downtown Kennewick
Dedicated to producing
hand-crafted ales
we are proud to serve.
Pub Food
Pizza • Burgers
Sandwiches
Appetizers
Home brew and home
wine making supplies
PUB HOURS:
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday Noon-6 p.m.
206 N. Benton Street
Kennewick • (509) 582-5340
www.iceharbor.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
Microbreweries/Wahluke Slope AVA
Microbreweries
MICROBREWERIES from page 36
at work, using the finest ingredients to brew quality microbrews. The result is a
variety of freshly brewed beers ranging from light Pilsner-style to robust Porter. It’s
all right here: the brewmaster’s hand-crafted ales plus an extensive menu of superb
northwestern lunch and dinner fare. Find a seat at the oak bar, in front of the fireplace,
or on the wrap-around patio.
Snipes Mountain ales are handcrafted in small batches using a blend of traditional
and modern brewing methods. Our pure house yeast is clean finishing and flexible
enough to produce many styles of ales. Snipes Mountain features many varieties of
locally grown Yakima Valley hops balanced with a blend of Northwest and European
malts. The use of quality ingredients and a passion for beer results in a fresh, unique,
full-flavored beer that I hope you will enjoy.”
-- Chad Roberts, Head Brewer
WHITSTRAN BREWING CO.
Whitstran Brewing Company produces hand-crafted ales using Yakima Valley
hops and other fine ingredients. Our premium offerings include Highlander ScottishStyle Ale, Steamy Cream California Common Ale, Horse Heaven Hefe BavarianStyle Hefeweizen, 11th Hour Pale Ale, Palouse Porter, D2O Heavy Water Stout, and
Over-the-Edge Dry-Hopped Pale Ale.
Seasonally we serve up Friar Lawrence Belgium-Style Ale, Friar’s Decadence
Chocolate Chocolate Imperial Stout and Friar’s Penance Barley Wine. Our beers can
be purchased as bottled beer, as draft beer for a great fresh taste and as kegged beer in
1/6, ¼ or ½ barrel containers.
Come in hungry. We have hearty appetizers and hot and cold entrees, with nightly
specials. There’s a children’s menu as well.
Visit our family friendly pub at 1427 Wine Country Road, on the corner of 9th
Street, in Prosser.
We’re open daily at 11 a.m. Call (509) 786-4WBC (4922) for reservations for 6
or more.
Wahluke
Slope AVA
Established in 2006
• Naturally bounded by the Columbia
River to the west and south, by the Saddle
Mountains on the north, and on the east by
the Hanford Reach National Monument.
• Lies entirely within the established
Columbia Valley appellation and is home
to more than 20 vineyards and at least
three wine production facilities.
• The 81,000 acre (32,780 hectares)
region features approximately 5,200
acres (approximately 2,100 hectares) of
vineyards: nearly 20 percent of the total
wine grape acreage in the state.
• Top grape varieties: Merlot, Syrah,
Cabernet
Sauvignon,
Riesling,
Chardonnay, and Chenin Blanc.
• Wahluke Slope has one of the driest,
warmest climates in the state, allowing
nearly complete control of vine vigor and
ripening through irrigation.
and special events.
Wineries
Fox Estate Winery- Mattawa
www.foxestatewinery.com
Franz Langguth Winery
(509) 932-4943
Ginkgo Forest Winery- Mattawa
www.ginkgowinery.com
FAST FACTS
Why should I swirl wine in my glass before I drink it? By swirling
your wine, oxygen is invited into the glass, which allows the aromas
to escape.
How many varieties of wine grapes exist worldwide? 10,000.
How long does it take to harvest a commercial crop from newly
replanted grape vines? Four to five years.
AUTHENTIC GREEK CUISINE
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
LUNCH•DINNER•TAKE OUT
943-9841
620 Cullum Avenue, Richland
Winery Profiles
WINERY PROFILES
ALEXANDRIA NICOLE
Voted 2011 Washington Winery of the
Year, Alexandria Nicole Cellars is a boutique winery dedicated to producing small
lots of hand-crafted wine that come from
our Estate Vineyard, Destiny Ridge. Located in the famed Horse Heaven Hills
AVA Destiny Ridge is along the majestic Columbia River and produces over
20 varietals. We have 3 unique locations
where guests can join us to taste through
the wines and see for themselves what an
amazing job our fun loving team has done.
The first of which is our Winery which is
nestled in the middle of the Vineyard at
158422 W. Sonova Rd in Paterson, WA.
Here we offer Vineyard Tours and Glamping (glamorous camping) May through
September. Our second location is in
Prosser and located off Wine Country
Road (exit 82 off I-82), 2880 Lee Road,
Suite D) between Hogue Cellars and Kestrel Vintners. Here we also feature Chef
Magana Catering and D’Vine Cupcakes.
Our third location is in Woodinville where
we are located on the ground floor of the
historic Hollywood School House building, just up the road from Chateau St Michelle and Columbia Wineries. Each location hosts a wide array of special events
and a unique wine tasting experience. For
additional information or to make reservations please contact (509)786-3497 or
visit our website www.AlexandriaNicoleCellars.com.
We look forward to meeting you.
Come visit us at 46601 N. Gap Rd.,
Prosser, WA 99350. Our phone number
is 509-786-3166 or you can email us at
barrelspringswinery.com. Our hours are
Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
COLUMBIA CREST
Columbia Crest is one of the most
impressive wineries in the US. Fashioned
after a country French chateau, the winery
sits amidst 2,500 acres of estate vineyards
just 20 minutes south of Prosser.
Picnickers enjoy the winery’s landscaped
grounds, acres of lawn, scenic pond and
courtyard with tables. Inside, the elegant
lobby, large gift shop and tasting room
top the list of visitor amenities. The
winery is best known for Chardonnay,
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, which
are consistently recognized for quality by
leading wine publications. In 2009, Wine
Spectator magazine named the Columbia
Crest 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
the No. 1 Wine in the World on its Top
100 list for 2009, the first time a wine
from Washington state has received the
ranking. The wine was selected from
more than 17,000 wines tasted by editors
throughout the year. Self-guided tours and
complimentary tastings are conducted
daily. The winery is located just outside
of Paterson, WA and is open daily from 10
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information,
call (509) 875-4227 or visit columbiacrest.com.
BARREL SPRINGS
COWAN VINEYARDS
Join us, share the Barrel Springs
Experience!
Nestled in a park-like setting, our
winery is a friendly place to savor our
premium varietal wines, while enjoying
the grounds and surrounding estate
vineyard.
We are producing Cabernet Sauvignon,
Syrah, Cab Franc, Merlot, and a Viognier/
Chardonnay blend.
Our family wants to share our love of
wine with you. We acquired this beautiful
acreage in 2002 with the intent of opening
a boutique winery that would enable us
to share our passion for fine wine with
others.
Our art gallery features nationally and
internationally acclaimed sculptors Jim
Brousseau, Bob Scriver and E.I. Wade.
Topics include Western, Equine, Animals,
Nature Spirits, and Wine Service. Crafts
include one of a kind birdhouses by Jim
and Linda Brousseau and paintings by
Western artists. Hand thrown pottery
by Sonoma County Raku artist Randy
Snyder.
Quality from the ground up, is the
motto of Cowan Vineyards, a familyowned and operated winery and vineyard.
Traditional Bordeaux style wines are
the specialty here along with a spicy
Gewurztraminer and a luscious Muscat
Canelli. The 65-acre estate vineyard was
established in 1994 and added to the family
farm operation of growing apples, pears,
cherries and hops. You will find these
fresh fruits in the tasting rooms during the
season. The shady patio is a perfect spot
to picnic with a bottle of Cowan wine,
some cheese and fresh fruit. The beautiful
tasting room, laid-back atmosphere and
gift shop will enhance your experience.
Tasting room hours are, daily: 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. Lee Road, Suite E, Prosser. (509)
788-0200 or www.cowanvineyards.com.
DESERT WIND
Desert Wind Winery, Prosser’s
ultimate destination winery, brings the
spirit of the Southwest to the Northwest.
Open to visitors daily, the winery features
a large tasting room and retail area loaded
with unique gifts, home décor items,
and wine accessories. We always offer
complimentary tasting of our wines, all
of which are produced using estate-grown
fruit from our Wahluke Slope vineyard
sites. We host a variety of special events
throughout the year, from our annual
Dungeness crab feed to regular cooking
classes with professional chefs.
Desert Wind is the perfect location for
your next special event. Our onsite event
coordinator will work closely with you
to ensure a memorable event, whether
it’s a private dinner for 10 or a corporate
event for 100. We work with the valley’s
best caterers to provide excellent cuisine
tailored to your tastes and budget.
Can’t get enough of Desert Wind?
Spend the night in one of our luxurious
guest rooms, located right inside the
winery. Each room is individually
appointed in distinctive Southwest
style and features a gas kiva fireplace,
private balcony overlooking the Yakima
River, and decadently comfortable beds.
Overnight guests receive a complimentary
bottle of Desert Wind wine, continental
breakfast, and nightly turndown service.
Desert Wind Winery is conveniently
located just off exit 82 on Wine
Country Road. For tasting room hours,
a list of special events, overnight room
reservations, or more information, please
visit www.desertwindwinery.com or call
509.786.7277.
HINZERLING WINERY
Hinzerling Winery was established in
1972 when the Wallace family moved
from Seattle and planted a vineyard on
the Roza, north of Prosser. Son, Mike,
had been doing graduate work in viticulture and enology. The entire family
tended the vines while they grew to the
bearing stage. During this time, Mike
worked with famed grape researcher Dr.
Walter Clore at the Washington State University research center near Prosser. The
Wallaces began producing wines at their
Prosser winery in 1976, and released their
first wines in 1977. Tasting room hours
are Mon. through Sat., 11 a.m. through 5
p.m., and Sun. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other hours are by appointment. Next door to
the winery is our bed and breakfast, the
Vintner’s Inn. Call for hours and reservations. Picnic on our grounds. Interested
persons may write or call the winery to
be placed on its events mailing list. The
winery is located at 1520 Sheridan Ave.,
Prosser. For more information call (509)
786-2163 or 1-800-727-6702. You can
also contact the winery at www.hinzerling.com.
KESTREL VINTNERS
We craft our wines to suit wine lovers
with palates for dark, rich reds and fruitdriven, food friendly whites. These
elegant, distinctive wines include four
tiers.
Our Signature Edition Series Old
Vine Merlot, Cabernet, and Raptor Red,
our flagship Meritage blend, are elegant
and refined - a function of the old vines
planted in 1972 and a true expression of
our terroir.
The Winemaker Select Series
showcases our winemaker’s talent
and expresses his interest in particular
varietals, unique clones, yeast strains, and
distinctive processing styles. Production
is limited to less than 500 cases. These
wines have a unique story.
The Falcon Series offers superior wine
at a tremendous value. These are great
food wines, handcrafted and balanced
with great fruit and complexity. They can
be enjoyed now or placed in your cellar
for several years.
The Collector Series includes our
iconic Platinum and Lady in Red.
These are approachable, entry level,
food friendly, easy drinking wines in
collectable bottles.
Visit our Winery and Tasting Room
and Gift Shop in the Prosser Food and
Wine Park, 2890 Lee Rd. in Prosser.
We are open Noon-5:00 p.m. daily. For
information call 509-786-2675.
KIONA VINEYARDS
Kiona Vineyards Winery pioneered
the widely acclaimed Red Mountain
growing region, planting its first grapes
in 1975 and making its first wines
in 1980. The John Williams family
cordially invites you to visit the winery
overlooking the vineyards and taste
our internationally recognized wines.
We feature a full range of handcrafted,
premium varietals wines including
Chardonnay, Cabernet, Sangiovese,
Merlot, Syrah, Lemberger, Chenin Blanc
and several styles of Riesling, along
with limited amounts of special dessert
style wines featuring Gewurtzaminer
and Ice Wine. Our banquet room in our
new facility is available for your special
event. We also have picnic facilities
available. Tasting room hours are daily
noon to 5 p.m. Call (509) 588-6716.
44612 N. Sunset Rd., Benton City, WA
99320 www.kionawine.com.
See WINERY PROFILES on page 39
Winery Profiles/Snipes Mountain AVA
MARTINEZ & MARTINEZ
The Martinez Family has been growing grapes in the Horse Heaven Hills
(HHH) American Viticultural Area (AVA)
in Washington State since 1981 when
Sergio and Kristy planted three acres of
Cabernet Sauvignon vines on a distinct
microclimate called Phinny Hill. Martinez Vineyard is the pride and joy of the
family and is known to produce some of
the best Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the
world. In 2005 Sergio’s son Andrew convinced him that it was time to create their
own label and in 2008 that dream came
true with the release of Martinez & Martinez Wineries first two vintages.
The winery is family owned and solely
operated by Sergio and his wife Kristy and
Andrew and his wife Monica. The winery
produces; multiple award winning, hand
crafted limited release wines. Located in
Prosser at 357 Port Ave. 99350, www.
M2-WINE.com.
MARYHILL WINERY
Maryhill Winery, Washington’s premier destination winery, is located along
the banks of the Columbia River on scenic Highway 14. A family owned and operated winery, Maryhill produces award
winning wines from many different varietals, specializing in Zinfandel, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Viognier and a
Winemaker’s Blend. The expansive tasting room features a self-service deli and
gift shop. Maryhill Winery encourages
picnicking under the covered arbor, which
hosts live music most weekends during
the summer. Maryhill Winery Amphitheatre will begin its concert series in early
June. Visit www.maryhillwinery.com for
concert schedule. Families are welcome,
tours are available, open daily from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m., 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, WA 98620. Call toll-free (877)
maryhill.
MERCER ESTATES
The Mercer and Hogue families, wish
for guests to be able to connect with staff
and take in the sights, sounds, and aromas
of the wine-making process—from grapes
to barrel to bottle.
Arrange for a private tour of our facility
and then enjoy the resulting awardwinning wines in our beautiful tasting
room! Our friendly and knowledgeable
staff welcomes you to enjoy your tasting
at one of our comfortable tables, sampling
our wines side-by-side, or if you prefer,
step up to our tasting bar to sample in the
traditional manner, one wine at a time.
Our unique seated tastings provide
an opportunity to rest your feet while
comparing and contrasting the different
flavors and aromas of each individual
wine. We currently produce: Chardonnay,
Riesling,
Pinot
Gris,
Sauvignon
Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet, Mourvedre,
Sangiovese, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Syrah.
Tasting Room Hours
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm
(March-Dec)
January & February- by appointment
Exit 82 off of Interstate 82, between
Yakima and the Tri-Cities.
Tour. Taste. Learn.
NORTHSTAR WINERY
With stunning panoramic views of the
Blue Mountains, a visit to Northstar’s
state-of-the-art winery is one that will
be remembered. Since the first vintage
(1994), Northstar has been committed
to producing world-class Merlot. Under
the direction and specifications of our
winemakers, our grapes are sourced from
only the best vineyards. We invite you
to visit our tasting room and experience
our award-winning Washington Merlots,
including winery-only releases. Our hours
are: daily, Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Sun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are located at
1736 JB George Rd., Walla Walla, WA
99362. Call us at 866-486-7828 or visit
www.northstarwinery.com.
SNOQUALMIE
Founded in 1984, Snoqualmie was
one of Washington’s first premium wineries, producing classic wine varietals from
vineyards across the Columbia Valley.
Originally located in the foothills of
the Cascade Mountains, Snoqualmie
opened its winery in Prosser, at the base of
the Horse Heaven Hills, in 2002. Under
the leadership of Joy Andersen, winemaker since 1991, Snoqualmie has become a
leader in sustainable and organic winemaking in Washington and was named
Washington’s Winery of the Year for 2006
FAST FACTS
Among the world’s fruit
crops, where do wine grapes
rank in number of acres planted? Number one.
Rose bushes are often
planted at the end of a row of
grape vines to act as an early
warning signal for infestation
by diseases and insects like
aphids. A vineyard manager
who notices black spots or root
rot on the roses will spray the
grape vines before they are
damaged.
by Wine Press Northwest. As part of the
winery’s longtime commitment to maintaining and advancing the natural quality
of the Northwest, winemaker Joy Andersen and her team take an active interest
in the local community and environment.
Snoqualmie was one of first wineries in
the state to craft wines from USDA-certified organically grown grapes, and as
of 2008 has the largest certified organic
vineyard in the state. We welcome you to
visit our winery and tasting room located
660 Frontier Road in Prosser, WA. Sit
back and relax on our beautiful patio and
experience Snoqualmie wines for yourself.
509.786.5558 or 800.852.0885 www.
snoqualmie.com.
Snipes
Mountain AVA
The newest AVA in wine country
is the Snipes Mountain AVA. It’s a
4,145 acre area lies entirely within
the Yakima Valley AVA and is
entirely within the Columbia Valley
AVA with 535 acres planted with 25
varieties of wine grapes.
• Check with wineries for current
hours and special events.
Upland Winery – Outlook
www.uplandwinery.com
PONTIN DEL ROZA
Pontin Del Roza Winery – This winery
has been the dream of the Pontin family
since grandfather Pontin first arrived
in the Yakima Valley in the 1920s. In
1975, the family traveled to Italy to visit
relatives and to see their well-established,
high-trellised vineyards. The winery will
crush only grapes that have been grown on
the Roza, an area of south-facing slopes
in the Yakima Valley where the Pontins
have farmed since the 1950s. The Roza
refers to 77,000 irrigated acres that stretch
from an extensive canal system that
diverts water from dams in the Cascade
Mountains. The Pontins feel that many
of the south-facing vineyard sites are
proving to be excellent locations for finequality wine grapes. Tasting room hours
are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The winery
is three-and-a-half miles north of Prosser
on Hinzerling Road. The facility will
host Spring Barrel Tasting April 27, 28,
29, 2012. Thanksgiving in Wine Country
November 23, 24, 25, 2012. Contact us at
(509) 786-4449 or pontindelroza@mac.
com or www.pontindelroza.com.
2012 https://maryhillwinery.com/concerts.asp
SUMMER CONCERT SEASON
Saturday, July 21 7:00pm
Earth, Wind & Fire
Sunday, August 5 6:00pm
Alison Krauss & Union Station
Featuring Jerry Douglas
Saturday, September 15 7:00pm
Huey Lewis and the News
Tickets On Sale April 21, 2012
Welcome
CALEND A R O F E V E N T S
The Grape Vine’s 2012 Regional Annual Events Calendar
Chamber Contact Website Address
List:
Baker City, OR: www.visitbaker.com
Benton City, WA: www.
bentoncitychamber.org
Cascade Locks, OR: www.skamania.
org
Clarkston, WA: www.
clarkstonchamber.org
The Dalles, OR: www.
thedalleschamber.com
Dayton, WA: www.historicdayton.com
Ellensburg, WA: www.ellensburgchamber.com
Goldendale, WA: www.
goldendalechamber.org
Grandview, WA: www.visitgrandview.
org
Granger, WA: www.grangerchamber.
org
Hermiston, OR: www.hermiston.com
Hood River, OR: www.hoodriver.org
Kennewick, WA: www.tcrchamber.
com
Milton-Freewater, OR: www.
mfchamber.org
Naches, WA: www.
nachesvalleychamber.com
Pendleton, OR: www.
pendletonchamber.com
Prosser, WA: www.prosserchamber.
org
Richland, WA: www.tcrchamber.com
Sunnyside, WA: www.
sunnysidechamber.com
Toppenish, WA: www.toppenish.net
Walla Walla, WA: www.wwvchamber.
org
West Richland, WA: www.
westrichlandchamber.org
White Salmon Arts Council: www.
whitesalmonarts.org
Yakima, WA: www.yakima.org
Events Calendar
April-December 2012
APRIL
April 5 (and every 1st Thurs.):
Kennewick Art walk. 15 locations. Artmusic. Meet the artist 5-9 p.m.
April 27-29: Spring Barrel Tasting
throughout the Washington AVA’s.
Check your local Commerce for
events in the area you plan to visit.
April 12: Festival of Wine and
Flowers,
Spokane
,
www.
FestivalofWineandFlowers.com.
April 14-15: Rainier Cup Sailing
Regatta. Cascade Locks, OR. www.
travelthegorge.
April 21-22: Apple Valley Blossom
Festival. Hood River , OR . www.
hoodriver.org
April 22-23:Spring Beer & Wine
Festival. Oregon convention Center.
www.spring beerfest.com
April 21: First Annual Bloom Day at
Bills Berry Farm.www.billsberryfarm.
com
April 26-28: Northwest Cherry Festival
The Dalles celebrates “Cherry
Mania,” 33 years of cherry blossoms!
Parade, vendors, live music. www.
thedalleschamber.org
April 28: Benton City Spring Opener
Car and Bike Show.
April 28: 10th Annual Spring Fling.
Zillah. Car & bike show, wine tasting,
tantalizing food. (509) 949-0164
MAY
May 4-5: Fly Fishing Fair; Ellensburg
WA
May 5-6: Cinco de Mayo Festival,
Sunnyside and Grandview .
May 5: Prosser, All-City Chamber
Yard Sale, www.prosserchamber.org,
(509) 786-3177.
May 7: Farmer’s Market opens in
Prosser. Every Saturday until October.
www.prosserchamber.org.
May 8: Yakima Farmers Market
opens.
May 11-12: UnTapped Blues and
Brews Festival. Benton County
Fairgrounds. www.Festivalnet.com
May 12: Prosser’s Sage Rat Run to
benefit McDonald House. Prosser
chamber.org
May 14: Pendleton Underground
Tours Come to Life. www.wallawalla.
org/calendar
May 17-20: Selah Community Days
May 18: Farmers’ Market opens in
Richland , WA from 7:30 a.m. to noon,
www.richlandlocal.net.
May 19-20: Columbia Gorge Wine &
Pear Festival. Wine, fruit, live music,
local artisans. Hood River . www.
traveloregon.com
May 19: 5th Annual Grape to Glass
Galla.YVCC vineyard & Tech.
program hosting wine makers dinner,
Grandview . [email protected].
May 24-25: Fiddlin’ Under the Stars –
Bluegrass Festival, Goldendale www.
May 25-26: Dayton Days, Dayton , WA
. (509) 382-4825. www.historicdayton.
com
May 26: 8th Annual Make the Dash
Count Race, Prosser. Contact Geoff
Moore 253-208-2800
May 28-30: Memorial Day Open
House Weekend. 30 Columbia Gorge
Wineries feature special release,
barrel tasting, live music, artisan treats
and more.www.ColumbiaGorgeWine.
com
May 28-29: Pacific N.W. Mustang
Club Show & Shine Car Show.
Howard Amon Park — Richland www.
visittri-cities.com
JUNE
June 2-3: Mural in a Day event.
Toppenish. www.toppenish.net
June 2-3: Rock the Gap and Gap to
Gap Relay, Yakima Greenway, www.
yakimagreenway.org
June TBA: White Swan Annual All
Indian Championship Rodeo
June 8-10: Mount Hood Cycling
Classic www.hoodriver.com
June 9-12: 157th Annual Yakama
Nation Treaty Days Celebration and
Tulalip powwow. www.powwowtime.
com. ???
June
14-17:
Columbia
River
Volkssport Club Biennial
June 15-17: Dayton, WA , All Wheels
Weekend, Classic Car Show, Friday
Night Cruise, Live Stage Show,
Demo Derby . 1-800-882-6299. www.
allwheelsweekend.com.
June 16: 11th annual Prosser Scottish
Fest. www.prosserchamber.org. (509)
786-3177
June 21-23: Cool Desert Nights Car
Show. West Richland www.visittricities.com
June 21: Hogs & Dogs Motorcycle and
Classic Car Show 4 p.m. Bombing
Range Sports Complex.
June 22-23: Fiddlin’ Under the Stars –
Bluegrass Festival, Goldendale www.
June 23: Northwest Wine Auction.
Maryhill Museum. 5-8 p.m.
June 23-24: Ye Merrie Greenwood
Renaissance Faire. Howard Amon
Park. www.experiencewa.com
June 22-23: Gorge Blues and Brews
Festival. www.skamania.org
June 22-24: Sternwheeler Days.
Cascade Locks.www.skamania.org
June 30: Cherry Festival at Bills Berry
Farm. Grandview (509) 882-3200
JULY
July 2-4: Haines Stampede Rodeo.
www.hainesstampede.com
July 4: 23rd Annual River of Fire
Festival at Columbia Park . www.
visittri-cities.com
July 4: 77th Annual Wild West Parade
in Toppenish www.toppenish.net
July 4: Old Fashioned Fourth of July,
Prosser. www.prosserchamber.org
July 6-7: Toppenish Rodeo and Pow
Wow.
July 7: Blueberry Daze Festival.
Bill Berry Farm, Grandview . www.
billsberryfarm.com
July 14-15: Trout Lake Festival of the
Arts. www.gorgeevents.com
July 18-21: Fort Dalles Days and
Rodeo. www.historicthedalles.org
July 19-20: Whiskey Dick Triathlon,
Ellensburg www.ellensburg-chamber.
com
July 19-20: Mule Mania, Dayton WA
July 21-22: Lavender DAZE Festival.
Hood River OR. www.visitoregon.com
July 21-22: Nile Valley Days at the
Jim Sprick Community Park/Chinook
Pass. [email protected]
July21-22: Prosser Fly-in. www.wingnuts.org
July 21-22: Apple Valley ’s Cherry
Days & BBQ, Hood River . www.
travelthegorge.com
July 21-22: Logs to Frogs. Annual
chainsaw carving competition. MiltonFreewater. (509) 938-8236. www.
muddywatercountry.com
July 21: 9th Annual Art Walk and Wine
Gala, Prosser. www.prosserchamber.
org
July 26-29: Bluegrass Festival, Annual
bluegrass festival at Skamania County
Fairgrounds in Stevenson. Concerts,
workshops, contests. (509) 4273980.
July 27-28: Allied Arts “Art in the Park”
Richland . Visittri-cities.com
July 27-29: Tri Cities Water Follies. Hydroplane races and air show. 45th
annual running of the Columbia Cup.
http://www.waterfollies.com/.
July 27-28-29: Ellensburg, Jazz in
the Valley. www.ellensburgchamber.
chambermaster.com
AUGUST
Aug. 1-5: Sound RIDER! Rally in the
Gorge: Sport Bike NW/Sport Touring
NW. Skamania County Fairgrounds .
www.soundrider.com
Aug. 8-11: Yakima Valley Junior Fair
and Rodeo, Grandview . www.yvfairrodeo.org.
Aug. 11: Annual Prosser Wine and
Food Fair at the Walter Clore Culinary
Arts Center. (509) 786-4545 or 800408-1517.
Aug. 11: 4th Annual Grandview Car
Show.www.visitgrandview.org(509)
882-2100.
Aug. 17-19: Muddy Frogwater
Festival, Milton-Freewater , OR .
www.muddyfrogwaterfestival.com
Aug.17-18-19: Western Art Show
Toppenish. www.toppenish.net
See EVENTS on page 41
Welcome
CALEND A R
EVENTS from page 40
Aug. 17-19: Bluegrass Pickin’ Days.
Zillah , WA www.visityakima.com
Aug. 18: A Case of the Blues and All
That Jazz. www.yakimagreenway.org
Aug. 21-25: Benton Franklin County
Fair and Rodeo. Kennewick
Aug. 25-26: Maryhill Arts Festival.
www.maryhillmuseum.org.
Aug. 24-25: Northern Pacific Rail
and Steam Show. Caboose rides,
pumpcar rides, displays and more.
Northern Pacific Railway Museum,
Toppenish.
Aug 23-26: Klickitat County Fair &
Rodeo, Goldendale.
Aug. 24-26: Mt. Hood Huckleberry
Festival and Barlow Days. Welches,
OR. www.traveloregon.com
Aug. 24-26: Highland Community
Days & Clan Gathering Live
entertainment. Tieton Square , Tieton.
Aug. 27-31: River Rafting - Flip Flop,
Call Bureau of Reclamation for exact
date (509) 575-5848
Aug. TBA: 10th Annual Pow Wow,
Rodeo & Stick Game Tournament.
Toppenish. www.visityakima.com
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 1: Show N’ Shine, 12 Annual
Show at Columbia Gorge Interpretive
Center Museum in Stevenson. Cars/
trucks cruise-in and swap meet.
People’s Choice awards, food
vendors, music, raffles, door prizes.
Free. Museum open, admission fees
apply. (509) 427-8211 or 800-9912338,www.gorgeguide.com.
Sept. 1-2: Tumbleweed Music Festival
in Howard Amon Park , Richland WA
www.visittri-cities.com
Sept. 3-5: Labor Day Open House.
30+ Gorge wineries feature special
release, barrel tasting, food, music
and more. www.ColumbiaGorgeWine.
com
Sept. 3. Prosser States Day
Celebration, Parade and Valley’s Got
Talent. www.prosserchamber.org
Sept
9-11:
Sportsman
Days.
Entertainment, rides, flea market,
auction and more. Naches.
Sept. 7-9: Columbia County Fair,
Dayton .
Sept. 8: A Night Out. Prosser. www.
prosserchamber.org . Reservation
hotline: 788-6042
Sept. 12: The Great Grandview
Grape Stomp. (509) 882-2100. www.
visitgrandview.org.
Sept. 12-15: Pendleton Round-Up,
Pendleton , OR . www.pendleton_
oregon.org
Second week in Sept.: Benton City
Daze.
Sept 16-17: Sunshine Days. Sun &
Shine Car Show. Sunnyside , WA
th
Sept. 15: Fall City Wide Garage Sale,
Prosser
Sept. 15-16: Tractor Run to Kittitas
WA . Two-day slow-moving race
through Ellensburg Canyons. Eric:
(509) 833-4811.
Sept. 15: Goldendale “Festival of
Wheels”
www.goldendalechamber.
org
Sept. 21-Sept. 30: Central Washington
State Fair, Yakima . (509) 248-3177.
Sept. 28-30: Catch the Crush.
Throughout all Washington State
Wine AVAs. Check with your local
Chamber of Commerce for events
in the area you will be visiting.
Sept. 28-30: The Great Prosser
Balloon Rally, Harvest Fest, Caren
Mercer-Andreasen Street Painting
Festival, Prosser.
Sept. 8-9: Festival of Nations,
Cascade Locks. www.skamania.org
Sept. 24: Sunfair Parade. Yakima ,
WA www.visityakima.com ??
Sept. 22 & every Sat. through
Oct.: Apple Pumpkin Festival, Bills
Berry Farm, Grandview . www.
billsberryfarm.com
OCTOBER
Oct. TBA: 26th annual White Swan
Indian Summer Festival. www.
visityakima.com
Oct. 6: Fresh Hop Ale Festival.
Yakima. www.visityakima.com
Oct. 6-7: “Car is King” weekend at
Maryhill Museum.
Oct. 8: Airfield Estates 5k vineyard fun
run.
Oct. 19-21: 30th Annual Hood River
Valley Harvest Festival. Hood River
event site. Exit 63 off I-84.
Oct. 27: HallowWine in the Rattlesnake
Hills. Chills and thrills on the winery
trail. www.visityakima.com
Oct 28: Columbia Gorge Marathon.
www.columbiagorgemarathon.com
Oct. 28-31: Haunted Depot. Toppenish Oct. 29: Pumpkin Run. Northern
Pacific Railroad Museum. Toppenish
October,
all
month:
Granger
Pumpkin Patch Festival, 1733
Beam Rd, Alva (509) 854-7851
and Schell Corn Maze, by Schell
Farms & Produce Stand, (509) 8654511 or [email protected].
NOVEMBER
Nov. 3: Tri Cities Wine Festival. www.
tricitieswinesociety.org. (509) 5474849
Nov. 11: Annual Prosser Veterans Day
Parade, 11 a.m., Keene-Riverview
School , www.prosserchamber.org.
Nov. 23-25: Christmas Kickoff “An Old
Fashioned Christmas” Dayton .
Nov. 23-25: Thanksgiving in Wine
O F
E V E N T S
Country,
wineries
throughout
Washington
Wine
Country
participate. Check with your local
wineries or local media for details.
Nov. 24: Toy Train Christmas.
Every weekend through December.
Toppenish Railroad Museum .
Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving open
house weekend. 30+ Gorge wineries
feature special release, barrel
tasting, food, music and more. www.
ColumbiaGorgeWine.com
Nov. 27: Family Christmas Festival,
Prosser www.prosserchamber.org.
DECEMBER
Dec. 1: Lighted Horse Parade,
Toppenish
Dec. 1: Darigold’s Decorating
Cookies with Mrs. Claus. Sunnyside
Dec.
1:
Lighted
Implement
Parade.
Sunnyside.
www.
sunnysidechamber.com
Dec. 3-4: 10-11, 17-18: Toy Train
Christmas, Northern Pacific Railway
Museum , Toppenish.
TBA: Lighted Boat Parade along the
Columbia River . Visittri-cities.org.
(509) 737-1166
TBA-Festival of Trees, Pendleton
, OR , Convention Center. www.
pendleton_oregon.org
Dec. 14: Cocoa and CarolsChristmas Tree Lighting. Grandview
. www.visitgrandview.org
Dec. 14-15: 21st Annual Luminaria
mile long candle-lit pathway through
the arboretum. www.visityakima.
com
Dec. 31: Tri Cities New Years. At
Columbia Basin College (formerly
First Night) www.visittri-cities.com
Every Saturday in December:
Christmas Trees at Bills Berry Farm.
www.billsberryfarm.com
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Welcome
Mechanical grape harvesting
By Mike Miller – Airfield Wine Estates
How does mechanical grape harvesting
work?
In short… A grape harvester is a tall
machine that straddles the trellis and
uses special fingers (or rods) to shake the
grapes off the vine.
For our technical readers….On our
farm, we use Korvan Grape Harvesters.
Our machines use a set of bow rods
placed in close proximity to each other
on each side of the fruiting zone. These
rods freely float through the canopy as the
harvester rolls through the field. The rods
oscillate at a fairly high number of beats
per minute. Meanwhile, the vines move
back and forth in time to the picking rods,
and the grape clusters (whose stems have
become mature & somewhat brittle) drop
toward the vineyard floor.
After the grapes have been shaken off
the vine, the fruit lands on a catching tray,
is collected by conveyor cups, and then
transported to a cross conveyor that sits
high at the rear of the machine. As the
grapes drop onto the cross conveyor, two
large fans pull out all of the light debris
(such as leaves).
Then the grapes are transported to
the discharge conveyor where they are
screened by a third fan and by an inspector,
who pulls out any foreign material (such
as grape wood).
The fruit continues to move along the
conveyor toward a trailer (catch bin) that
travels in the row next to the harvester.
Before the grapes enter the catch bin, the
final screening is performed by a high
power magnet, which removes any metal
(wire or clips) that may have been caught
by the picking rods.
Does it save on labor in the vineyard?
Our machine harvest crew is able to
harvest as much as 200 tons in a shift.
That crew is composed of 8 people. On
the contrary, it typically takes 30 hand
pickers to harvest 20 tons in a 10 hour
shift. Machine harvesting not only allows
us to save on labor costs, but also gives
us the opportunity to harvest our fruit in a
more timely fashion.
Does machine harvesting damage wine
quality?
If grapes are not pressed in a timely
manner after mechanical harvest, wine
quality may be compromised. We insure
that grapes are delivered within an hour
of harvest. This is possible because of
the close proximity of our vineyard to the
winery. Furthermore, in order to mitigate
the effects of the harvester, we harvest
all of our fruit early in the morning. This
means that the fruit is delivered in a
chilled state, which helps insure that early
fermentation will not be initiated.
What grapes are suitable for machine
harvesting?
In general, mechanical harvesting
works well for the thicker-skinned grapes
(such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon).
Thin-skinned grapes (such as Pinot Noir)
are more delicate, and the berries pose
a greater risk of rupturing and being
susceptible to oxidation.
The physical characteristics of the
vineyard (such as the type of trellis, space
between rows, & the slope) also play a
role in determining whether mechanical
harvesting is feasible.
Weather is another factor. A formidable
weather forecast might encourage
mechanical harvesting to get the fruit off
the vine in a more timely fashion. On the
contrary, the early killing frost of the 2009
season caused us to hand-pick nearly
every red varietal. We were concerned
that machine harvesting would cause the
dry, brittle leaves to become pulverized,
be too difficult to remove from the
grapes, and cause the wine to take on an
undesirable vegetal character.
On our farm, we are fortunate that we
have the ability to both machine harvest
and hand-pick. This allows us to be more
strategic about how we can process grapes
in the most efficient and effective manner
without compromising quality.
Do grape harvesters miss a lot of the
fruit?
I truly believe that a hand crew leaves
more fruit in the vineyard then the
machine. This has not always been the
case. The early harvesters were not as
efficient at grape removal. We find that
many home winemakers are extremely
disappointed when given the opportunity
to glean fruit because very little is left
behind after the harvesters roll through
the vineyard.
How do I get hired as a grape harvester
driver? It sounds like fun.
Our entire machine harvest crew is
comprised of full-time employees. When
we get into the harvest season, everyone
has his or her particular expertise. The
main job requirements are: (1.) Be
dependably early. We traditionally start
at midnight. (2.) Good night vision. At
least 60% of our grapes are picked before
the sun rises. Trying to determine picked
from unpicked rows can be difficult, &
once the machine enters a row, it can not
back up. Some of the rows can be up to ½
mile long. Pulling into the wrong row will
result in a few expletives. (3.) Be able to
deal w/ sleep deprivation. Universally, no
one ever gets enough sleep during harvest.
(4.) It is important that each member
of our crew have a healthy appetite.
Midnight snacks, donuts at break, big
country breakfast mid-morning, & lunch
breaks after the pick are a rule of order.
I’ve always found that harvest can be
good for at least 10 pounds.
YVCC teaching winery offers a taste of success
The vigorous growth of the wine
industry in the Yakima Valley and
across the state and region has created
a substantial demand for wine-industry
professionals.
The number of wineries in the state
has grown from just 19 in 1981 to more
than 700 in 2011.
The demand for professionals to
keep up with that growth is being
filled, at least in part, by Yakima Valley
Community College with its Vineyard
and Winery Technology programs at
the school’s Grandview campus.
On that YVCC campus, at 110
Grandridge, you’ll find the awardwinning teaching winery, Yakima
Valley Vintners, which includes a
comfortable, appealing tasting room.
The tasting room is open Fridays
from 3:30p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays
from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
If you’re visiting the valley during
barrel tasting weekend in April, the
teaching winery will be open then, as
well.
The wines produced there are also
available so far at five Seattle-area
restaurants, and in several west-side
wine shops, as well as in Yakima and
Prosser.
Clearly, students in the program are
learning their lessons well.
To quote program information in
the college’s web site, “Vineyard
Technology emphasizes the sustainable
grape
production
principles
in
Washington with specialization in the
integrated management of insects,
weeds, diseases and crop production.
“Winery
Technology
provides
students with an understanding
of principles and the application
of technology associated with the
production of wine. Students will also
apply methods to evaluate grape and
wine quality.”
Program degrees qualify students to
for careers such as assistant winemaker,
cellar worker, crew supervisor, field
manager,
laboratory
technician,
tasting room manager, and vineyard
technician.
The winery facility also includes a
The Yakima Valley Community College Teaching Winery in Grandview offers
students the chance to gain the practical experience of producing wines as part of their
course work. The facility’s tasting room offers visitors the chance to sample the latest
successful vintage.
laboratory, barrel and case storage, and
two incubator winery spaces.
It’s an interesting stop for visitors
who are interested in seeing the future
of the Washington wine industry take
shape before their eyes.
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Welcome
Local Cuisine Ascendant at Sun Mountain Lodge
By Teresa Bishop
Slowly and steady as a sunrise and no
less expected - something wonderful is
happening at Sun Mountain Lodge near
Winthrop. Chef Russel Bradshaw arrived
three years ago and is turning the lodge
with its pristine natural glamour into a
serious food destination.
Russel and his kitchen makes most
all of its own products - a partial list
includes sauces, sauerkraut, cheese,
pickled beets, mustards, mayonnaise,
elegant slim pickled asparagus, pink
pickled eggs, crispy sweet and dill
pickles, breads, and charcuterie.
Sun Mountain has Washintgton
State’s only ACFE apprenticeship
program - the workers in the kitchen are
always learning, a permanent continuing
education program.
Methow Valley is as charming and
unchanged as a Cat Stevens album, and is
a wealth of natural resources - including
clean water, historically good soils, and
good farming practices. Methow Valley
provides organic lettuce, tomatoes,
potatoes - all manner of regional
vegetables, foraged ramps, mushrooms,
berries, all natural pork, chicken, beef,
old hippies, herbs, wood for smoking
meats, and even locally roasted coffee.
Mmmm, yes, the charcuterie. So far
this week during the seasonal closure
the kitchen has made more than a dozen
types of sausage - chorizo, antelope,
summer sausage, pepperoni, mortadella
- what lovely word!
The mortadella was real treatdelicately flavored pork, the pink of
a blushing angel and studded with
pistachios, it had a nice lift from a bit
of white pepper. Tilt your chin and say
“Mortadella e Montepulciano, prego”
and you will pass Italian nobility for the
remainder of the day. Mortadella is one
of the foods that causes an epiphany the
first time it is tasted prepared properly.
The pepperoni is also a standout. It
is a rich mingling of paprika, fennel,
pepper, and other spices with the
coarsely ground all natural meat.
The remainder of the week will
include pate en croute, duck galantine
- duck pounded stuffed, and rolled to
make a sausage, terrines, more sausage,
and Grateful Dead stickers on truck
windows.
However now I must take my coffee
to the porch to enjoy the late fall sunrise
on Patterson Lake, the geese are waiting
for me.
Listen......listen carefully... you can
hear the tinkling of banjos and mandolin.
The Next Day……
One of the great things about Methow
Valley is its timelessness - the folk music,
classic rock, mellow mellow mellow
floating on the breeze. I usually don’t
particularly like a grey ponytail and
mustache, on either sex, but here it lends
a certain charm. And then just as you are
drifting along on Bob Dylan Cover songs
- Michael Franti, really? Chef Russell
Bradshaw creates a meal that would hold
its own at Val D’Isere or Tignes.
For lunch in the Wolf Creek Bar &
Grill, with snow gently falling outside,
sprucing up the already wonderful view,
I ordered the Harold Heath Burger.
Burger is a slight misnomer, as this is not
a burger that would be happy wrapped
in paper and tossed out through a drive
through window, with some jerk tapping
his horn behind you to hurry it up. No,
this was the exact type of burger to be
enjoyed in a wonderful large post and
beam airy bar, with the right amount of
Teddy Roosevelt style taxidermy - deer,
elk, mountain lions, and a 90 mile view
of the Methow Valley spread below, and
Cat Stevens’ “Another Saturday Night’
drifting in the room. This burger made
you expect Hemingway to stride in and
cast a longing eye at your tableThe
foundation is 8 ounces of Methow Valley
natural beef patty that changes ones idea
of beef foreverThis on a Kaiser onion
roll, Tillamook cheddar, thick woodsy
smoked bacon, and grilled apples. And
the piece de resistance - truffled fries.
Imagine that wonderful earthy hard
to describe flavor of truffles on fresh
wonderful fresh french fries. Perfect, as
the snow began to fall harder. Naturally,
Photo submitted
View from Sun Mountain Lodge looking over the landscape during the winter months.
the next day at lunch time, I contrived an
excuse “Oh Rusell, here’s that magazine
I mentioned.....” and ran up to the lodge
with wings on my feet. My efforts were
rewarded. The traditional Reuben is
made with Lodge cured corned beef
and lodge made sauerkraut, with Swiss
cheese and rye bread. This Reuben
transcends the idea of a salty buttered
mess -it is perfect. I have never had
such delicately flavored, moist corned
beef ever. You really need to try it out
yourself. I’ll drive! We can make a road
trip, with the car radio for company.
and thin, without heavy ornamentation.
As a matter of fact, any large glass or
goblet is better than the small, so-called
“wine glass” that is in use in many
homes and restaurants. Serving wine in
a water goblet is a good idea when no
regular wine glass is available.
Serving:
Wine is poured as soon as food is
brought to the table. It is the host, rather
than the hostess, who serves the wine and
sees to it that glasses are replenished all
during the meal. The glasses are never
filled. They are served only half-full.
How to Serve Wines
The proper etiquette of wine serving
and drinking should be one of complete
informality and ease. It does not require
long planning and great care of execution,
except, of course, in the case of great and
old wines. Some general rules to follow
would be:
Serving temperatures:
(a) Red table wines should be
left standing in the dining room
approximately 24 hours before the meal
for allowing any sediment to settle, and
then brought to room temperature.
(b) White and Rose wines are served
slightly chilled (around 50’F.), and one
hour on the shelf of a refrigerator will
bring them to the right temperature.
(c) Champagnes and other sparkling
wines take longer to chill and should be
left in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Uncorking:
(a) Red wine is improved if the
bottle is uncorked about one hour
before the meal. Wine is a living body.
It is dormant in the bottle, and, as soon
as the bottle is uncorked, the wine is
“awakened” and starts “breathing.” It
absorbs oxygen from the air, and this
oxidation activates the development of
the “bouquet” and the aroma. One hour
or so of “breathing” gives depth and
smoothness to red wine.
(b) White and Rose wines have a
very delicate fragrance which would
lose its freshness if it were exposed to
air for too long a time. Therefore, the
bottles are opened just before serving.
All experts agree that one type of
wine glass is perfect for all wines,
including Champagne. The perfect glass
is long stemmed and tulip-shaped, with
a bowl the size of an orange. It is clear
Welcome
Cooking with wine
Wine’s complexity of flavors and
aromas is one reason it works so
well as an ingredient for cooking.
The Flavor Factors
Photo by Jennifer Ely
Cowan Vineyards delights guests with an opportunity to meet alpacas during their
Thanksgiving in Wine Country event.
Alpacas in Wine Country
What do wine enthusiasts and alpaca
enthusiasts have in common? As it turns
out, a great deal! Demographics between
the two groups are nearly parallel: similar
income, education, age and interests.
And in the midst of our burgeoning agritourism, both passions co-exist right
here in southeastern Washington. If you
find yourself on a winery tour, chances
are you’ve passed by one of the Yakima
Valley’s premier alpaca ranches.
Most of us know the fundamentals of
fine wines, but what about these engaging
camelids? The curious alpaca is raised
for its fabulous fleece, which is similar
to cashmere and softer, stronger, warmer
and lighter than wool. Alpaca fiber is
found in everything from luxurious
designer fashions to casual sportswear.
The appeal of raising these eco-friendly
creatures is due largely to the minimal
care they require, their gentle personality,
the resulting revenue and enviable
lifestyle.
Wine enthusiasts enjoy a day in the
sun touring wine regions and sampling
offerings. Alpaca enthusiasts enjoy
touring other farms and getting their
hands on animals and fleece at each stop.
A glass of wine at sunset while watching
crias pronk in the pasture is a relaxing end
to a very good day.
Lovers of wine share their knowledge
and enthusiasm with like minded friends.
Alpaca breeders are a cooperative group,
mentoring one another for mutual success.
Often times certain wines are sampled
based on a recognizable vintner or
compelling label. So too with alpacas.
A measure of quality livestock is often
presumed by lineage and breeder
reputation.
Wine makers selectively blend certain
varietals for an anticipated outcome. So
too do alpaca breeders in the pairing of
males and females to improve fiber and
conformation in subsequent generations.
Wine makers and alpaca breeders share
a common creed: Find a job you love
and you’ll never work a day in your life.
Ah, the good life… the engaging alpaca
lifestyle, in the heart of wine country. It
doesn’t get better than that.
For more information on alpacas, or
to arrange a farm visit, contact John and
Jennifer Ely, Sage Bluff Alpacas, PO Box
1302, Prosser, WA 99350, 509-786-4507,
www.sagebluffalpacas.com.
Alcohol itself doesn’t add flavor to
dishes so much as it helps release
flavor molecules in foods and assists in
dissolving fats, allowing ingredients to
reveal their own unique flavors in ways
that other liquids (like water or broth) or
fats (like butter and olive oil) cannot.
When adding wine to a sauce, make
sure you allow most of the alcohol to
cook off; otherwise, the sauce may
have a harsh, slightly boozy taste. How
do you know when enough is enough?
After adding the wine, cook the sauce
uncovered until it reduces by about half.
As the alcohol burns away, the flavor of
the sauce will concentrate, becoming
more delicious.
Tannins
Tannins come from the grape’s skins,
stems, and seeds. Thick-skinned grapes,
like Cabernet Sauvignon, produce
more tannic wines than thinner-skinned
varietals like Pinot Noir. And red wines
have more tannin than whites. This is
because the juice of red grapes spends
more time swimming around with their
skins than white grapes whose juice
is separated from the skins soon after
pressing. The juice of white grapes just
doesn’t hang out with its skins long
enough to pick up tannins.
Tannins affect the texture of a wine.
We often experience them in the mouth
as a drying sensation, rather than as a
specific taste. In a young red wine with
lots of tannin, they can come across as
astringent and pucker-inducing, but the
tannins will mellow with age, and are, in
fact, one of the compounds that allows red
wines to age gracefully.
How do tannins affect our eating
experience? Well, let’s take Cabernet
Sauvignon. Beef dishes are a classic
pairing partner for Cabernet Sauvignon.
In large part, it’s because Cabernet
Sauvignon is a highly tannic wine. The
tannins in the wine become attracted to
the proteins in the meat rather than the
proteins in your saliva, which makes
the wine seem less astringent, a softer
experience in your mouth.
When you make a pan sauce with
Cabernet Sauvignon, the tannins become
concentrated as the sauce reduces. If
the sauce does not also contain enough
protein and fat to handle those tannins,
the end result could be a sauce that is a
bit astringent for your liking. A vegetarian
sauce, then, will probably work better
with a less tannic red wine, like Pinot
Noir, or a white wine.
Acidity
Have you ever paired a tomato sauce
with a red wine like Merlot? The acid in
the tomatoes can burn right through the
wine, making it seem flat. That’s because
Merlot, which is typically on the low end
in acid, can’t compete with the acid in the
See COOKING WITH WINE on page 46
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Unique pairing: fine wines and exotic alpacas.
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Whoopem up Hollow Café
By Teresa Bishop
Walla Walla was named when French
fur traders stood near the river and
shouted Voila! Voila! Nearby Waitsburg
is a charming mélange of food and drink
and promise.
Waitsburg was the Washington State
capitol briefly long ago, and was a
railroad. More recently, it has benefitted
from the great chef migration from
Seattle to Eastern Washington, much like
a great race movement of yore. One of the
best new pioneers is Bryant the owner.
Southern Comfort food is what is served,
and it is very much worth the drive.
I went with my parents. My dad could
not understand how the oysters appetizer
were so fresh, so perfectly crisp on the
outside and tender on the inside, or
how such fresh seafood made its way to
Waitsburg. Dowager was delighted with
the corn bread made in miniature corn
cob molds, and loved her root beer float.
My appetizer of shrimp, crayfish and
salmon cakes were so perfect I could have
stopped there. But we didn’t. The smoked
trout salad was perfect, and the preserved
lemons and Green Goddess dressing set
it apart from any salad in recent memory.
The Jambalaya actually made one
care about the south, and the Waitsburger
is le dernier cri of wonderful burgers.
Beginning with the house made bun to
the finishing of the Point Reyes cheese,
and the beef inside that evidently came
from a cow who lived her life in peace
and harmony.
Dessert is not to be missed as Valerie
the Pastry chef is from Campagne in
Seattle. We shared the Cuckoo for
Coconut- a surprising mélange of cake
and ice cream, the Coca Coal Chocolate
What are the most
common grape diseases?
By Patrick Beaufort
Photo submitted
Logo for the Whoopem Up Hollow Café in
Waitsburg.
Cake, moist and tangy, with foam on top,
and the banana split is bread pudding,
chocolate banana terrine and two ice
creams.
The wine and beer list is varied and
sophisticated, and remember, you are in
Walla Walla Valley, so one can expect
good wines. The house made lemonade
and Laht Neppur root beer on tap are
real treats for the designated driver.
Why southern you ask on the way in, why
not you gallantly shrug on the way out.
Whoopem Up Hollow Café is why road
trips can be such a treat.
Non-alcoholic wines - Alcohol free wine
When people think about all the
different types of wine they might
drink, they often forget about nonalcoholic or alcohol-free wines. These
wines provide a nice social option for
designated drivers, expectant mothers
and those on medications who are not
allowed to drink. They are also a great
choice for anyone who wants to live a
healthy, alcohol-free lifestyle.
Non-alcoholic wines allow people
to enjoy the taste and social experience
of wine without the alcohol. Alcoholfree wines are available in a large
range of styles and flavors, including:
Brut Sparkling , Cabernet Sauvignon ,
Chardonnay , White Zinfandel.
Alcohol-free wines are usually very
affordable. Expect to pay around $5.99
to $8.99 per bottle. You can buy nonalcoholic wines in many local stores,
including supermarkets, or you can
find them online. Both foreign and
domestic companies sell non-alcoholic
wines.
The Taste of Non-Alcoholic Wine
Non-alcoholic wines are made from
the same premium grapes as other fine
wines and are aged and fermented
in barrels. Alcohol is filtered out just
before the wine is bottled. This can be
done through cold filtration, among
other methods.
Welcome
The taste of non-alcoholic wine is
generally the same as other wines but
without the alcohol aftertaste.
Legally Alcohol-Free
The legal definition of an alcoholfree drink is that it must contain less
than one-half of 1 percent of alcohol.
While it is physically impossible
to remove all of the alcohol in nonalcoholic wines, these drinks meet the
alcohol-free legal standard. The tiny
amount of alcohol in alcohol-free wines
is not enough to make you feel drunk
and is actually less than you might find
in a glass of fresh orange juice.
Many Ways to Enjoy Alcohol-Free
Wine
Alcohol-free wine can be enjoyed
in any situation where you would have
a glass of wine. It is great with dinner
or at restaurants, parties and corporate
events. Non-alcoholic wine is a great
choice when you need to stay focused
and alert, if you are going to be driving
or if you are expecting a baby. If you
are on medication that doesn’t allow
you to drink, you can still enjoy a glass
of this wine.
Non-alcoholic wine is considered
safe for diabetics, but if you have
diabetes you should check with your
doctor or nutritionist before adding any
new foods or drinks to your diet.
Even the fruits blessed by the Greek gods are not immune to diseases
that can wipe out the entire vineyard or adversely change their flavor. We
are, of course, referring to grape diseases, of which there are many. It is
then the farmer’s job to identify, manage and eliminate these diseases for
the protection of both crops and profits.
Identification of the vine diseases is important as most pests, fungi and
bacteria will respond to a specific control measure. Once the grape disease
has been properly identified, management in the form of elimination and
prevention can then commence.
Anthracnose
This is a fungal disease (Elsinoe ampelina) that mostly affects the fruits
although other parts like the leaves, shots and stems are also attacked. It’s
first signs are dark spots that then progress to ashy-gray on the berries
while the young shoots become dead and the leaves become disfigured.
Black Rot
Yet another of the fungal grape diseases is black rot, which attacks the
fruit, leaves, young canes, petioles and tendrils of the vine. Unfortunately,
the first symptoms can only be seen within 10 days after the first infection
has started, thus, possibly making for elimination difficult. Brownish
circular spots followed by tiny black dots appear on the leaves with rainy
weather spreading the infection over larger areas of the vineyard.
Crown Gall
A bacterial disease caused by the Agrobacterium tumefaciens, crown
gall can be seen on the roots and on the stems above the ground. It appears
as hard brown to black gall almost to the size of walnuts. Soil fumigation
is one common practice for its control.
Dead Arm
This is one of the grape diseases that affect all parts of the plant from
the shoots and branches to the fruits and leaves. The symptoms are similar
to black rot except that rotted tissue has a lighter color and the pycnidia
are larger albeit lesser in number. The name comes from the fact that all
the affected parts eventually die from the fungal infection.
Downy Mildew
In downy mildew, the affected parts of the plant are covered with the
whitish fungus known as Plasmopora viticola. The fungi attack the fruit,
foliage and shoots during the immature stages with initial symptoms of
greenish-yellow spots on the leaves’ upper sides. When the disease enters
its severe stage, the leaves fall considerably.
Powdery Mildew
Downy mildew and powdery mildew are two grape diseases that are
often mistaken for each other. However, powdery mildew is caused by
another fungus - Uncinula necator - which attacks mostly the leaves and
the fruit stems. The fruit berries appear dull and darkened with a light
powdery growth.
Other diseases in the vineyard include gray mold and nematode
growth, which are also of great concern for the farmer. Most of the time,
agricultural intervention is necessary lest grape diseases have the run of
the vineyard and, thus, leading to the ruin of both the crop and the profit.
So, wine lovers, you must know that each drop of wine enjoyed during
meals and parties came from grapes lovingly tended to by farmers.
COOKING WITH WINE from page 45
tomatoes. Chianti Classic, on the other
hand, is a terrific choice for tomato-based
pasta dishes: the sangiovese grape (the
main grape in Chianti) has enough acid to
stand up to the acid in the tomato sauce.
Of course, all wines have acid. So
when cooking with wine, use nonreactive
pans and skillets (like those made from
stainless steel or enameled cast iron) to
avoid discoloration when the acid hits the
pan.
Flavors and Aromas
When you’re making a dish that has
one or two dominant flavors, it’s worth
thinking about wines that share those
basic taste characteristics. Pinot Noir, for
example, particularly Pinot Noir from
Burgundy, is known for having flavors
and aromas of mushrooms; it might pair
up nicely with a dish that features lots
of fresh, sauteed mushrooms. A bright
dish with a healthy splash of citrus might
respond well to a wine with a nice, bright
citrus flavor--like Sauvignon Blanc.
A cream sauce with shrimp will likely
match up well with a creamy, buttery
Chardonnay.
Welcome
On Tasting Wine: Color,
Swirl, Smell, Taste, and Savor
The following are the necessary
steps for tasting wine. You may wish
to follow them with a glass of wine
in hand. Wine tasting can be broken
down into five basic steps: Color, Swirl,
Smell, Taste, and Savor.
Color
The best way to get an idea of the
color of the wine is to get a white
background and hold the glass of wine
in front of it. The range of colors that
you may see depends, of course, on
whether you taste a white or red wine.
Here are the colors for both, beginning
with the youngest wine and moving to
an older wine:
WHITE WINE: pale yellow-green,
straw yellow, yellow-gold, old gold,
yellow-brown, maderized, brown
RED WINE: purple, ruby, red, red
brick, red-brown, brown
Color tells you a lot about the wine.
There three main reasons why a wine
may have more color:
1.
It’s older.
2.
Different
grape
varieties
give different color. (For example,
Chardonnay usually gives off a deeper
color than does Riesling.)
3.
The wine was aged in wood.
Swirl
Why do we swirl wine? To allow
oxygen to get into the wine: Swirling
releases the esters, ethers, and aldehydes
that combine with oxygen to yield the
bouquet of the wine. In other words,
swirling aerates the wine and gives you
a better smell.
Smell
This is the most important part of wine
tasting. You can only perceive four
tastes-sweet, sour, bitter, and salt-but
the average person can smell over 2,000
different scents, and wine has over 200
of its own. Now that you’ve swirled
the wine and released the bouquet, you
should smell the wine at least three
times. You will find that the third smell
will give you more information than
the first smell did. What does the wine
smell like? What type of nose does it
have? Smell is a very important step
in the tasting process and most people
simply don’t spend enough time on it.
Pinpointing the nose of the wine helps
you to identify certain characteristics.
The best way to learn what your
own preferences are for styles of
wine is to “memorize” the smell of
the individual grape varieties. For
white, just try to memorize the three
major grape varieties: Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling. Keep
smelling them, and smelling them, and
smelling them until you can identify
the differences, one from the other. For
the reds it’s a little more difficult, but
you still can take three major grape
varieties: Pinot Noir, Merlot, and
Cabernet Sauvignon. Taste
To many people, tasting wine means
taking a sip and swallowing immediately.
This isn’t tasting. Tasting is something
you do with your taste buds. You have
taste buds all over your mouth-on both
sides of the tongue, underneath, on the
tip, and extending to the back of your
throat. If you do what many people do,
you take a gulp of wine and bypass all
of those important taste buds.
What should you think about when
tasting wine?
Be aware of the most important
sensations of taste and where they
occur on your tongue and in your
mouth. One can only perceive four
tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, and salt (but
there’s no salt in wine, so we’re down
to three). Bitterness in wine is usually
created by high alcohol and high tannin.
Sweetness only occurs in wines that
have some residual sugar left over after
fermentation. Sour (sometimes called
“tart”) indicates the acidity in wine.
Sweetness-Found on the tip of the
tongue. If there’s any sweetness in a
wine whatsoever, you’ll get it right
away.
Fruit and Varietals CharacteristicsFound in the middle of the tongue.
Acidity-Found at the sides of the
tongue, the cheek area, and the back
of the throat. White wines and some
lighter-style red wines usually contain a
higher degree of acidity.
Tannin-The sensation of tannin begins
in the middle of the tongue.
Tannin frequently exists in red wines
or wood-aged white wines. When the
wines are too young, tannin dries the
palate to excess. If there’s a lot of tannin
in the wine, the tannin can actually coat
your whole mouth, blocking the fruit.
Remember, tannin is not a taste. It is a
tactile sensation.
Aftertaste-The overall taste and
balance of the components of the wine
that lingers in our mouth. How long
does the balance last? Usually a sign of
a high-quality wine is a long, pleasing
aftertaste. The taste of many of the
great wines lasts anywhere from one
minute to three minutes, with all their
components in harmony.
Savor
After you’ve had a chance to taste
the wine, sit back for a few moments
and savor it. Think about what you
just experienced, and ask yourself the
following questions to help focus your
impressions. Was the wine:
Light, medium, or full-bodied? For a
white wine: How was the acidity? Very
little, just right, or too much? For a
red wine: Is the tannin in the wine too
strong or astringent? Is it pleasing? Or
is it missing? What is the strongest
component (residual sugar, fruit, acid,
tannin)?
How do you know if a wine is good
or not?
The definition of a good wine is one that
you enjoy. Do not let others dictate taste
to you!
“There are no standards of taste in
wine, cigars, poetry, prose, etc. Each
man’s own taste is the standard, and
a majority vote cannot decide for
him or in any slightest degree affect
the supremacy of his own standard.”
-Mark Twain, 1895
Create a decorative Christmas wreath with grapevines.
How to make wreaths
using grapevines
By Angie Marie
Grapevines are flexible and long
enough to create decorative wreaths.
Create wreaths for any occasion such
as the holiday season or fall weather.
The vines allow you to customize your
wreath by making it the desired size
and thickness. The appearance of your
finished wreath will depend on the
technique that you use and the amount
of vines that you harvested. Once you
finish making the wreaths, display them
on the door or on walls in your home.
Instructions
1. Gather grapevines after the grapes
are harvested. Cut long lengths of the
grape vine with pruning shears. The
length of the grapevine pieces will depend
on how large a wreath you wish to make.
2. Remove the leaves from the
grapevines. You can leave small leaves
on the grapevines if you desire; they can
serve as decorations on the wreath.
3. Locate the thickest end of one of the
grapevine sections. Bend the vine into a
circle that is only slightly smaller than the
size of the wreath that you want to make.
Bend two to three more grapevines into a
circle before you begin weaving. Hold the
grapevine in place until you weave your
first grapevine.
4. Weave a grapevine through the coil.
Pull the grapevine in and out of the circle
until you weave it all the way around the
wreath. Tuck the end of the grapevine
between the coils to keep it in place.
5. Weave another length of vine at the
thicker end and in a different location
than the first grapevine. Weave in and out
of the circle again. Continue to add vines
until you have the desired size wreath.
6. Add decorations to the wreath such
as flowers, leaves or bows. Hang the
wreath by a wire or string.
A thousand cups of wine do not
suffice when true friends meet,
but half a sentence is too much
when there is no meeting of
minds.”
-- Chinese Proverb
“Pleasure for one hour, a bottle
of wine. Pleasure for one year
a marriage; but pleasure for a
lifetime, a garden.”
-- Chinese Proverb
Welcome
A JOURNEY WORTHWHILE
Experience Prosser Wine Country
Naturally Northwest
Cowan Vineyards
Hand Crafted from the Ground Up!
509.788.0200
www.cowanvineyards.com
2880 Lee Rd., Ste. E • Prosser, WA 99350
Tasting Room: Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
HINZERLING
WINERY
1520 Sheridan Avenue
Prosser
509-786-2163
1-800-727-6702
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660 Frontier Road, Prosser, WA 99350
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Mercer Wine Estates
Visit us at
2880 Lee Rd., Suite D
Prosser • 509.786.3497
Winery & Tasting room
open daily
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
26 miles south of Prosser
on Hwy 221
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