(GH: In the last of a three-part radio series called “The Crush” the Northwest News Network looks into how the wine industry is adjusting to the new economy.  Here’s a link to the third story of the series):
Kyle MacLachlan sips wine from a barrel. The L.A.-based actor has teamed up with Walla Walla winemakers to make high-end wines.
If you want to see stars outside of Hollywood, head to a Northwest winery. Across the region winemakers are increasingly courting rockers, artists and movie stars to help market premium wines. In the down economy, they hope a little rub of star dust will add some cache to the fermented juice. Correspondent Anna King reports on how big names are investing a little cash down on the farm.
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