CLORE CENTER RECEIVES GLASS DONATION
TO HONOR INDUSTRY LEGEND

Universal Packaging, a family owned, full line supplier to the wine industry, recently announced its continued support of the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame, a program of the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center.  Universal will donate all the bottles, stems, and labels for the Clore Center’s 2011 Gala event to be held Friday, August 12 on the grounds of the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center in Prosser, WA.

“Universal Packaging Inc. has been proud to partner with the Legends of Washington Wine event since its inception,” states Mac McLellan, President and CEO. “It is exactly the type of event we feel strongly about–where the real pioneers are recognized for their good work.”

The Legends Gala event annually honors an inductee into the Washington Wine Hall of Fame who exemplifies legendary status because of substantial commitment and contributions made to the Washington wine industry.

Tickets and sponsorships for the August 12 Legends Gala, supporting the Clore Center, are now available!  Reservations may be made via Pay Pal at www.theclorecenter.org or by downloading a reservation form from the website.  More information is available by calling 509-786-1000.

The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center, named after the late Dr. Walter J. Clore, will be a learning center that promotes Washington food and wine by engaging visitors to experience the diversity and quality of Washington’s food and wine products.

See more at:  www.theclorecenter.org

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Photo attached:  “Mac McLellan, President and CEO of Universal Packaging Inc.”

Legends of Washington Wine

Announces 2011 Legend Inductee

PROSSER, WA — Founding Director of the Institute for Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College and owner/winemaker of Walla Walla Vintners, Dr. Myles J. Anderson has been selected as the 2011 inductee to the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame.

The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary will honor Dr. Anderson during the 2011 Legends of Washington Wine induction gala to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2011 on the grounds of the Clore Center in Prosser.

A distinguished winemaker, Dr. Anderson and his partner, Gordon Venneri, launched Walla Walla Vintners in 1995. A boutique winery, Walla Walla Vintners was the eighth winery to be opened in the Walla Walla Valley.

A graduate of Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, Anderson earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education. He also holds a master’s degree in counseling and educational psychology from Bucknell University and a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Wyoming.

As the author of several instructional texts, Anderson was charged with developing and launching the enology and viticulture program at Walla Walla Community College in 2000. More than 1,600 students have completed enology and viticulture coursework since the program was launched. Dr. Anderson continues to consult with College Cellars and also serves on the advisory committee of the Institute for Enology and Viticulture. A 31-year employee, Anderson also served as counselor, instructor and administrator for Walla Walla Community College.

Legends of Washington Wine are selected for their contributions of historical and lasting significance to the community and the wine industry. Nominations are received from the public, and an industry-based selection committee evaluates and scores recommendations based on specific criteria.

Previous inductees include: S.W. “Bill” Preston, Preston Premium Wines; John and Ann Williams and Jim and Pat Holmes, Red Mountain pioneers; Stan Clarke, a 30-year industry veteran; John Anderson, a visionary and mentor to the Washington wine industry; Guy W. “Bill” Powers, whose Badger Mountain Vineyard was the first Washington vinifera vineyard to be certified organic; and David Lake, Master of Wine and long-time winemaker for Associated Vintners/Columbia Winery.

Legends of Washington Wine is a program of the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center, named after the late Dr. Walter J. Clore.  The Clore Center will be a learning center that promotes Washington wine and food by engaging visitors to experience the diversity and quality of Washington’s food and wine products.

Tickets and sponsorships for the Legends Gala, supporting the Clore Center, are available via PayPal at www.theclorecenter.org or by downloading a reservation form from the website.  More information is available by calling the Clore Center at 509-786-1000.  Reservations may also be made by calling the same number.

We are also actively seeking sponsors for this annual celebration. You will find this year’s event sponsors by clicking on the Events tab and selecting Legends Event Sponsors in the drop-down. We would love to add your logo to those who have already made sponsorship commitments. Click to download the Sponsorship Form.