Walla Walla Washington
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Walla Walla Awards
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Top 10 Greatest Neighborhoods
Most Authentic Wine Region in America
One of 8 of Best American Small Towns for Foodies
USA Today: One of Five Best Small Towns in America
Named Friendliest Small Town by Rand McNally/USA Today
Morrison Lane Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA
The Walla Walla Valley has often been called the next Napa Valley, and for good reason. This is a place winemakers from around the world are coming to start the next generation of legendary wineries. Despite this growth, most wineries remain small, family-run operations. When visiting the wineries, you often get the chance to talk directly with the winemakers and learn what makes Walla Walla Valley wine so special.
A For the Morrison family, farming, viticulture and winemaking in the Walla Walla Valley is a four-generation tradition. Established in 1918 by Billy Morrison, this family farm was left to Walter Morrison after his fathers passing in the 1930s. Taking over the family farm at the age of 18 along with two brothers and one sister, Walter began his career of growing pretty much any row crop grown in the valley.
Dean and Verdie Morrison planted their first four acres of Syrah just outside Walla Walla in 1994. The original Vineyard has grown to 28 acres and the dazzling array of varietals produced makes it one of the most eclectic in the state. More than half of acreages is devoted to Syrah; also included in the rest of mix are Viognier, Cinsault, Carmenère, Counoise, Dolcetto, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Barbera. An additional 5 acreages non-contiguous is being leased. That plots one of the highest in Walla Walla at 1800 feet.
Morrison grapes were a hot commodity from the wineries first harvest. Among the wineries that lined up to purchase they were Seven Hills, Cayuse, K Vintners, and Walla Walla Vintners. The winemaker for Morison Lane is son Sean Morrison who is also the cellar master at Abeja. Estate grapes are used almost exclusively; a couple of Columbia Valley wines were made in 2004 when the estate Vineyard was frozen out. The varies wines show clear varietal identifiers, and such unusual as the Morrison Lane Dolcetto, Cinsault, and Counoise is varietal bottling are especial interesting as is the 33 1/3 (Syrah, Counoise and Viognier). Morrison Lane wines can be somewhat difficult to find. Produced is about 1200 cases annually largely sold out in the testing room.
The multi-talented Morrison's are a musical family well. Dean on stand-up bass, Verdie on piano, Sean guitar. Their main testing room is often the setting for some excellent jazz jams.
Forgeron Wine Cellars- Walla Walla, Washington
If you ever get to tour the wine cellars in Walla Walla, Wa. make it an absolute must to stop by at Forgeron Wine Cellars. These Vintners are natives of France, and trained as classic wine makers. Frankly, I consider their wine as 'genius in a bottle'. The crafting, blending, and seasoning in burgundy oak... absolute elegance. Also in this video take notice of the superb Voice Over Artistry of Fiona Goldman. Old school skill displayed in colour, pacing, texture and mood. Not often heard these days...we thought Fiona's skill-set and award winning talent, fivoice.co.uk was perfect for this shoot and we were right!
Driving Seven Hills
VinoVerve's Rory Gurland drives with Dana Lane of Pepper Bridge Vineyard as they discuss Seven Hills Vineyard. Seven Hills is a partnership between Pepper Bridge, L'Ecole No. 41, Leonetti Cellars and Nelson Irrigation to demonstrate sustainable viticultural practices.
The Science of Good Taste -- Geology, Wine and Food
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The Eola-Amity Hills AVA & climate change in Oregon: interview Bethel Heights winemaker Ben Casteel
As one of the first families to plant vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills, the Casteels of Bethel Heights winery are considered leaders in this AVA within Willamette Valley. Winemaker and second-generation family owner, Ben Casteel, talks about the unique terroir and climate of the Eola-Amity Hills and what sets it apart from the rest of Willamette Valley. Amanda Barnes asks him about how climate change is impacting the region, and how it will affect the wines of the future, and they talk about how the fast pace of growth in Willamette Valley and the opportunities that will bring in the future. To see the full interview please visit 80harvests.com and make sure to follow us on social media @80harvests Thank you for the support!
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