WSU student-made wines released March 28

Maegan Murray — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 17:37:12 +0000

Richland, Wash. – Anthony’s Restaurants will host the WSU Blended Learning Spring Release Party at Budd’s Broiler at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28. The public is invited to attend.

WSU viticulture and enology student Melanie Ford pours a glass of wine during last year’s Blended Learning release party at Budd’s Broiler.

Event registration is $125 and includes a wine tasting reception, followed by a four-course dinner prepared by Anthony’s culinary team and expertly paired with wines from some of Washington’s most esteemed wineries. Tickets are available .

During the tasting reception, guests will be treated to the exclusive, first samples of new WSU Blended Learning student-made wines poured by WSU Viticulture & Enology (V&E) students.

Blended Learning is a V&E class offered to students each semester. This student winemaking project supports hands-on learning by pairing students with local growers and winemakers who collaborate on all aspects of the winemaking process.

Newly released wines included:

2018 Dry Rosé
Partner Vineyard & Winery: Ancient Lake Wine Company, Columbia Valley

WSU wine that was released during last year’s Blended Learning release party at Budd’s Broiler.

2016 GSM
Partner Vineyard: Hattrup Farms, Elephant Mountain
Partner Winery: Bookwalter

2015 Durif
Partner Vineyard & Winery: Kiona Vineyards, Red Mountain

This is the third year in a row that Anthony’s has hosted a fundraising event where 100 percent of funds raised support the WSU V&E Program. To date, Anthony’s has helped raise close to $50,000! Their continued support provides funds for lab modifications and new equipment at the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center in Richland, Wash.

Contact:

Kaury Balcom, WSU viticulture and enology communication & pubic relations coordinator, 509-372-7223, kaury.balcom@wsu.edu

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March 29: Blended learning wines spring release party

Maegan Murray — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:57:12 +0000

By Kaury Balcom, Viticulture & Enology

RICHLAND, Wash. – The public is invited to the Washington State University Blended Learning Spring Release Party at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at Budd’s Broiler, hosted by Anthony’s Restaurants.

Tickets are $100 and can be purchased online at . The event will include a social reception where guests can visit with WSU viticulture and enology students and faculty, taste the latest wines released from the Blended Learning series and enjoy a four-course gourmet dinner and wine pairing.

Blended Learning is a class that supports hands-on learning by pairing students with local growers and winemakers who collaborate on all aspects of the winemaking process. Blended Learning wines are sold through WSU Connections stores with proceeds supporting the VE program.

Newly released wines include:

2016 Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard: Boushey Vineyards, Yakima Valley
Partner Winery: Wine Boss

2016 Dry Riesling
Vineyard: Bacchus Vineyard
Partner Winery: Washington State University

2014 Grenache
Vineyard: Milbrandt Vineyards, Clifton Hill, Wahluke Slope
Partner Winery: Wine Boss

This is the third year that Anthony’s Restaurants has hosted a fundraising event for the VE program. The events have helped raise over $17,000. Funds raised through this event will support the purchase of a pickup truck to haul grapes and equipment for student learning and research projects.

News media contact:
Kaury Balcom, WSU viticulture & enology program, 509-372-7223, kaury.balcom@wsu.edu

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