Chuck Byers, wine writer and consultant for Oshawa This Week claims that “Washington State produces excellent wine.” In a recent dinner for Washington wine-pairings held in Toronto, Canada, a Washington Hills Late Harvest Riesling was served to accompany the dessert course! Read the full article here. http://www.durhamregion.com/opinion-story/5813384-washington-state-produces-excellent-wine/

On the Albuquerque, New Mexico news station KOAT, a story about grape harvesting was taped at Gruet Winery, where the harvest is well underway and the wine making is soon to begin. Check out the clip here.   http://www.koat.com/news/grape-harvest-season-working-around-the-clock-at-gruet/34369702