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		<title>A Visual Tribute to the People Who Prepare Our Food</title>
		<link>http://www.nwfoodnews.com/2011/09/05/a-slideshow-tribute-to-idaho-food/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guy Hand</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Labor Day and the Day of Idaho Food, it seems fitting to post an audio slideshow of images that illustrate the commitment of those who grow, market and prepare the food that makes Idaho&#8217;s local food scene so diverse and vibrant. But before, here&#8217;s a fitting excerpt from “Honoring the Hands that Prepare Our Food” by Mark Muller, Director of  the Food and Community Fellows Program Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Minneapolis &#8220;In many cultures, it&#8217;s common before a holiday meal to give a prayer of thanks for the food and the people that prepared it. At these times, we may think of our family members in the kitchen, or possibly the hard-working farmers we met at the farmers&#8217; market. But this doesn&#8217;t even begin to capture the 20 million people working to bring us food 365 days a year. This Labor Day, let&#8217;s remember all the people that have provided for our gastronomic benefit.&#8221; Happy Day of Idaho Food! The Governor&#8217;s Official Proclamation Declaring the Day of Idaho Food: WHEREAS, there is growing importance being placed on increasing the production, distribution, and consumption of food grown in Idaho; and WHEREAS, it is important for citizens to enjoy the products grown and made in our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fraser Vineyard, Idaho Wines on the Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.nwfoodnews.com/2011/04/29/fraser-vineyard-a-hobby-wins-awards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guy Hand</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bill Fraser pops the cork on a bottle of 2009 Petite Sirah, a new varietal for his boutique Boise winery tucked into a quiet commercial neighborhood off Capital Boulevard. In a room whose concrete floor, sheetrock walls and fluorescent lighting betray its past as home to his former construction company, Fraser pours ruby liquid into a half circle of glasses perched atop an upturned oak barrel. Tasters lift those glasses, give the wine their best inquisitor’s eye; inhale a deep, face-in-the-glass breath and finally, take a lingering, cheek-swishing sip. In that suspended moment between first taste and final verdict, Fraser steps back and averts his eyes. It’s hardly the first time Bill Fraser has poured wine for a public tasting—after all, it’s that time of year when wineries all over Idaho are introducing their latest vintages—but when the approving nods and smiles come, he relaxes noticeably, picks up his own glass and takes a sip. You’d never guess that Fraser Vineyard had just won another award. “We were named the Idaho Winery of the Year by Wine Press Northwest,” Fraser says in an almost apologetic tone, “so we kind of wanted to get that word out as well.” Getting the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tasting And Tweeting in Washington State</title>
		<link>http://www.nwfoodnews.com/2010/03/26/tasting-and-tweeting-in-washington-state/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(GH: Northwest News Network correspondent Anna King reports on wine tweeting for Northwest Public Radio.) Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 RICHLAND, WA &#8211; Thousands of assessments of Washington merlot zipped across cyberspace last night. Vino experts and average wine fans alike logged on to Twitter for a virtual wine tasting event. It’s a first for the Washington wine industry, although similar events have been organized out of California recently. Correspondent Anna King reports. About 80 Northwest wineries, restaurants and wine critics participated in the online merlot tasting event last night. More than 500 Twitter users from San Francisco to Portland joined in. At the Bookwalter Winery in Richland, Washington, wine enthusiasts watched a Twitter feed scroll across a large flat screen. Bookwalter’s Marcella Henson says Twitter allows wine fans to feel included no matter what their experience level or physical location. Marcella Henson: “You don’t have to feel pressured to be knowledgeable you can sit back and try wine or see what others are saying about wine and be educated.” During the social media event tasters were encouraged to open and rate any Washington merlot they wanted. The event was organized by Spokane based wine blogger Josh Wade. Copyright 2010 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Northwest Winery Says No To Wine Critics</title>
		<link>http://www.nwfoodnews.com/2010/03/06/a-northwest-winery-vs-wine-critics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:47:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(GH: Anna King of The Northwest News Network reports on a battle between wine makers and wine critics on Northwest Public Radio.) Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010 RICHLAND, WA – Some big names in the Northwest wine industry have been quarrelling publicly &#8212; online. Gut punches on Facebook have led to rebuttals on blogs and plenty of ringside jeering. The cause of the spat? Wine scores. Those are the numerical ratings wine critics use to help consumers navigate the world-of-wine. In the Northwest there’s a small but vocal movement to let vino speak for itself. But wine journalists are none too happy about it. Correspondent Anna King reports. At Wine Spectator a score of 50-74 is not good. A wine from 95 -100, now that’s a classic. But it’s not just Spectator that uses these types of scores. They’ve become ubiquitous in the wine world, and they pack a lot of power. Christophe Hedges hates scores. Christophe Hedges: “We don’t want to give too much power to one person’s palate.” Hedges is the son of the owners of Hedges Family Estate in Eastern Washington. It’s one of the largest, most influential wineries in the state. Hedges says he had his [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Idaho&#8217;s Cinder Winery in the News</title>
		<link>http://www.nwfoodnews.com/2010/03/05/idahos-cinder-winery-in-the-news/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guy Hand</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Garden City based Cinder Winery has been on the receiving end of some very good press lately (not that that&#8217;s altogether unusual thing for husband and wife team Joe Schnerr &#38; Melanie Krause). In February, Cinder made Wine Business Monthly&#8217;s seventh annual “Hot Small Brands” list, which the magazine says &#8220;includes some of today’s most exciting brands from small- and medium-sized producers . . . wineries and brands that represent market trends or innovation, that take a leadership position in their regions, or that make unusual varietals or unexpected wines.&#8221; Of the ten North American wines the magazine chose, four were from the Northwest, including Cinder (plus Pacific Rim and Wines of Substance from Washington and Abacela from Oregon). Yesterday, ag weekly Capital Press profiled Cinder and their work with the often cantankerous Viognier grape.  The paper credits Cinder for showing the potential leading role Viognier could play in Idaho&#8217;s wine future. If you want to check this all out first hand, Cinder is offering a tasting of their new releases tomorrow, Saturday, March 6th from noon to 5p.m. at their winery at 107 E. 44th Garden City. In addition to their new 2009 Viognier, they&#8217;ll open bottles of 2008 Syrah, 2009 Rosé. And if you missed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Idaho&#8217;s Wine Region Gets a Guidebook and Viticulture Classes</title>
		<link>http://www.nwfoodnews.com/2009/12/04/idahos-wine-region-gets-a-guidebook-and-viticultural-classes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:08:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guy Hand</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Agricultural weekly The Capital Press says &#8220;Grape lovers in [Idaho's] Treasure Valley no longer have to travel outside the area to attend viticulture classes.&#8221; According to the paper, an introductory course involving both classroom and vineyard work began this fall at the Treasure Valley Community College just across the border in Ontario, Oregon. &#8220;Some of the interest has undoubtedly been driven by recent growth in the Idaho wine industry,&#8221; says the Capital Press.  &#8221;There are 40 wineries in the state now, up from 38 in 2008. Grape plantings continue to rise. The state has about 1,600 vineyard acres, not all of them yet in production.&#8221; That growth is no doubt why writer Steve Roberts thought he had enough material to publish &#8220;WineTrails of Idaho&#8221; this fall as well. &#8220;One huge advantage to wine-trekking through Idaho&#8221; Roberts tells the Capital Press &#8220;is that you don&#8217;t have to battle the hordes of other wine tourists you would encounter in Napa or on a Thanksgiving weekend in the Willamette Valley.  Along Idaho&#8217;s uncrowded byways, you might be the only visitor to a winery during your tasting stop.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title>Washington Wine Hits Number One</title>
		<link>http://www.nwfoodnews.com/2009/11/23/washington-wine-hits-number-one/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(GH: A story from Anna King at the Northwest News Network on a winning Washington wine) RICHLAND, WA &#8211; A Washington State winery has earned an honor that could translate into big sales for the Northwest wine industry. Out of 17,000 wines, it landed the number-one spot on Wine Spectator magazine’s top 100 list. Correspondent Anna King reports. The Columbia Crest 2005 Reserve Cabernet took Wine Spectator’s top prize. The bottle retails for about 27 dollars. It’s the first time that a Washington wine has reached the top of the list of wines from around the world. It’s a prestigious honor, and one that usually guarantees swift sales. Ted Baseler is the CEO of Ste. Sant Michelle Wine Estates. He says Pacific Northwest grape growers and wine makers have been working for recognition of this kind for decades. Ted Baseler: “There are some spectacular wines from the great regions of the world – Bordeaux, Tuscany, from Napa, and now at the very top of all of them is a Washington State wine.” Columbia Crest is a Ste. Michelle Wine Estates brand, the largest wine producer in Washington, and one of the largest in the United States. Total: Nine Washington and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thanksgiving Wine Tastings</title>
		<link>http://www.nwfoodnews.com/2009/11/22/thanksgiving-wine-tastings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guy Hand</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Idaho&#8217;s wine industry in flourishing. Nothing illustrates that better than the state&#8217;s annual Thanksgiving wine tastings.  Some 16 southern Idaho wineries will open their doors, pop corks and tap barrels over the holiday weekend.  Below is a list of participating wineries courtesy of the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission. And for more information on Idaho&#8217;s wine industry, check out last fall&#8217;s Edible Idaho on the Urban Winemakers Cooperative. Fall Barrel Tasting in Idaho Wine Country For more winery information and directions, please click on the links below or go to www.idahowines.org. 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards Wednesday 11am-7pm &#38; Friday-Sunday 11am-7pm 5900 Pearl Road, Eagle Phone: 208.863.6561 www.3horseranchvineyards.com Specials: Introducing their newest release &#8216;Vivacious&#8217; as well as 9 other award-winning wines, as well as samples of cheese, olives, and fresh baked baguettes. Bitner Vineyards Friday &#38; Saturday 12-5pm 16645 Plum Road, Caldwell Phone: 208.455.1870 www.bitnervineyards.com br&#62; Specials: Case Specials and locally flavored olive oils, breads and cheeses. Cinder Wines-Urban Winemakers Cooperative Friday &#38; Saturday 11am-4pm 107 E. 44th St., Garden City Phone: 208.407.4347 www.cinderwines.com Specials: Offering you the opportunity to try the wines of Cinder straight from the barrel with the winemaker, Melanie Krause. Coyotes Group-Fujishin Family Cellars, Vale Wine Co, Bitner Vineyards [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Using Celebrity to Sell Northwest Wines</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(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): 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. Click for the full story and audio]]></description>
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		<title>New Plan for Walla Walla Wineries</title>
		<link>http://www.nwfoodnews.com/2009/09/29/new-plan-for-walla-walla-wineries/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:57:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(GH: In the second 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 second story of the series): WALLA WALLA, WA &#8211; The bad economy has hit the Northwest wine industry hard. That’s especially true in the market for high-end wines. In the last 20 years, Washington alone has added 600 new wineries. Now, signs of stress are leaking out in one of the region’s wine hubs, the Walla Walla Valley. In part two of “The Crush,” Correspondent Anna King visits this tight-knit, pastoral valley to see how winemakers are adapting. Click for the full story and audio]]></description>
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