In the 30 years of Washington State wine performing at first-rate heights, family owned wineries have played an enormous role. The last decade or so has seen a glorious passing of the torch to the next generation of such industry legends as J. Bookwalter Winery, Hedges Family Estate, Leonetti Cellar and Olsen Estates Vineyards. No one has had more hands-on experience watching this transition than Michael Teer of Pike and Western Wine Shop, who will guide you through both sides’ perspectives on what our “new vintage” of talented winemakers and grape growers face as they build upon the legacy rooted in the beginnings of our industry…and the hearth of family.
Speakers: Michael Teer, Jerry and John Bookwalter, Tom and Christophe Hedges, Gary and Chris Figgins, Dick and Marty Olsen
Wines:
2007 Leonetti Cellar Merlot, Walla Walla Valley
1997 Hedges Family Estate “Red Mountain Reserve” Blend, Red Mountain
2007 Hedges Family Estate “Three Vineyards” Blend, Red Mountain
2006 J. Bookwalter Winery “Chapter 2″ Blend, Red Mountain
2008 J. Bookwalter Winery “Anecdote” Riesling, Columbia Valley
2007 Olsen Hills Chardonnay, Yakima Valley
2006 Olsen Estates Syrah,Collumbia Valley
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