An interview with recent grad Forest Rogers-Phillips of August Forest Wines by Skip Watson I would like to introduce you to Forest Rogers-Phillips, a recent graduate of the Enology and Viticulture program at Walla Walla Community College. Originally from Virginia he was drawn to the EV Program at WWCC after…
Every Friday, we’re shining a light on a different farmer in Washington State. We hope you enjoy getting to know those who grow our grapes. They work around the clock to make our hours happy. This week, get to know Jared Funk, Viticulturist over at Seven Hills Vineyard in the…
Location: South-central WashingtonDesignated: 2021Total Size: 16,870 acresAcreage Under Vine: 1,500 acres (607 hectares)Top Varieties: Cabernet SauvignonSoils: Fine sand along with silt and sandy loam Average Annual Precipitation: 8-9 inches Two Things to Know: It’s a warm appellation that acts like a cool one. It receives more precipitation than many other areas…
Five Star Cellars has focused on producing high-quality Walla Walla wines for more than 20 years. Matt Huse, a Walla Walla native, switched from construction to winemaking back in 2002 and hasn’t looked back since taking over the reins from his father, Dave Huse. Five Star Cellars’ humble start began…
