Thursday, September 2, 2010

No Detention for Drinking in School: Walla Walla Institute for Enology and Viticulture

February 15, 2010 by Catie McIntyre Walker  
Filed under FCG, Featured Stories

“I think when you combine all of this [training] with the fact that our students get hands-on practical experience during the entire two years they are with us—we offer the best two-year EV education available.” Speaking as one of the graduates, I have to agree. The program was one of the best experiences of my life.

Taking Flight: Walla Walla Wine Incubators

November 24, 2009 by Catie McIntyre Walker  
Filed under FCG, Wine Spotlight

In 2006, the Port of Walla Walla in Washington State constructed buildings to serve as space for new start-up wineries. Inside the five whimsical-colored buildings, that resemble a village out of “The Simpsons” cartoon, are winemakers with an entrepreneurial spirit and the dream of someday flying away from the incubators to be on their own.