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WSU workshop is April 12 & 13
Washington State University extension viticulturists and enologists will collaborate with industry professionals to host "Vine to Wine" in Prosser, Wash. The first day will focus on establishing a vineyard; the second will address winemaking, winery design and economics. For details of the workshop, sponsored by the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers, visit winegrapes.wsu.edu.
McWatters to open academy
Harry McWatters, founder of Sumac Ridge Estate Winery in Summerland, B.C., now owned by Constellation Brands, has stepped down and will establish the Okanagan Wine Academy to educate consumers about premium B.C. wines. He's also re-activating his consulting business for newcomers to
the industry.
Classes have begun in Southern Oregon
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, Ore., will initiate its two-year degree program in viticulture and enology this fall, under the auspices of the Southern Oregon Wine Institute. A marketing and promotion class, "From Cellar to Seller," was held in early March, and another has begun on starting a vineyard. The initial class reached its 35-student limit and a waiting list was established. For more information and enrollment, phone (541) 440-7657.
Winery owner joins Oregon commission
Anne Root, co-owner and general manager of Eden Valley Orchards and EdenVale Winery, Medford, Ore., was appointed to a four-year term on the Oregon Economic and Community Development Commission. A graduate of Southern Oregon University, she earned a masters degree in commerce from the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia.
Washington State University extension viticulturists and enologists will collaborate with industry professionals to host "Vine to Wine" in Prosser, Wash. The first day will focus on establishing a vineyard; the second will address winemaking, winery design and economics. For details of the workshop, sponsored by the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers, visit winegrapes.wsu.edu.
McWatters to open academy
Harry McWatters, founder of Sumac Ridge Estate Winery in Summerland, B.C., now owned by Constellation Brands, has stepped down and will establish the Okanagan Wine Academy to educate consumers about premium B.C. wines. He's also re-activating his consulting business for newcomers to
the industry.
Classes have begun in Southern Oregon
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, Ore., will initiate its two-year degree program in viticulture and enology this fall, under the auspices of the Southern Oregon Wine Institute. A marketing and promotion class, "From Cellar to Seller," was held in early March, and another has begun on starting a vineyard. The initial class reached its 35-student limit and a waiting list was established. For more information and enrollment, phone (541) 440-7657.
Winery owner joins Oregon commission
Anne Root, co-owner and general manager of Eden Valley Orchards and EdenVale Winery, Medford, Ore., was appointed to a four-year term on the Oregon Economic and Community Development Commission. A graduate of Southern Oregon University, she earned a masters degree in commerce from the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia.
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