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SUMMER 2023 | VOL. 2, NO. 3

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COVER STORY | by Eric Degerman

L’Ecole N° 41’s position is rock-solid in the front row of the Walla Walla Valley wine industry

A VINE START | by Eric Degerman

Work of the Meritage Alliance deserves respect from wineries, consumers

THE WINE KNOWS | by Andy Perdue

In the hands of a talented winemaker, Viognier can hold some charm

SWIRL, SNIFF, SIP | by Ken Robertson

Hospitality, history found at Wente Vineyards leads to lifetime of wine appreciation

ELLEN ON WINE | by Ellen Landis

Tom Mortimer’s expedition to Oregon’s Parrett Mountain lands at Le Cadeau Vineyard

RISING STARS | by April Reddout

Even Johansen’s path to Sylvi Wines includes some of West Coast’s most famous wineries

VINTAGE 2023 REPORT | by Eric Degerman

Arctic blast in December devastates British Columbia vines

GEM STATE REPORT | by Jim Thomssen

Walla Walla wineries bring their tour to downtown Boise for first time

PUGET SOUND PROFILE | by Dan Radil

Family behind Pacific Growers begins to win awards as Van Vino Vineyard

LIBRARY TASTING | by Eric Degerman

A look back at L’Ecole N° 41 begins deliciously with 1983 Merlot

L’ECOLE HIRES NEW COO | by Eric Degerman

Ryan Pennington leaves Ste. Michelle for a leadership role in Lowden.

TASTING RESULTS | by Eric Degerman

11th Cascadia International proves Idaho continues to produce gems

PHOTOS ON LEFT

L’Ecole winemaker Marcus Rafanelli and his team work on the northern part of the Lowden campus. The acclaimed Cab Franc by Van Vino is grown on Red Mountain by the family at Kiona. Idaho and British Columbia make a splash in the Cascadia International sweepstakes.