• Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame Celebration
• New York Wine Centers Tour
• Capital Campaign
• Clore Center Role and Goals
• Vineyard Pavilion Available for Events
• Future Wine Science Center Role and Goals

Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame Celebration
Dr. Myles J. Anderson was honored as the 2011 Legends of Washington Wine inductee by more than 250 industry peers at the celebration held on Friday, August 12, 2011. Dr. Anderson’s distinguished career as author of several instructional texts and Founding Director of the Institute for Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College, now retired, continues to have a positive impact on the industry with more than 1,600 students completing the coursework since the program was launched. In addition, Dr. Anderson is co-owner/winemaker of Walla Walla Vintners, the eighth winery to open in the Walla Walla Valley.

An annual fundraising program in support of the Clore Center, Legends honors those whose contributions to the community and the wine industry are of historical and lasting significance. More than $30,000 was raised this year through event sponsorships, live and silent auctions and the sale of the Legends red wine, a 2009 Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon blend made by winemaker John Freeman of Waterbrook Winery and sourced from Canyon Ranch, one of Waterbrook’s estate vineyards near Prosser.

New York Wine Centers Tour
Clore Board members Deb Heintz, Bob Stevens and Charlie Bush and Deputy Director for the Washington State Wine Commission, Chris Stone traveled to New York in late July to tour the New York Wine and Culinary Center and the new Finger Lakes Wine Center in preparation for the design and construction phases of the future Clore Center.

Key findings:

• Open with no debt
• Use a commercial architect.
• Create flexible space
• Use natural light
• Evolve to meet market demand over time

Capital Campaign
The final phase of private fundraising is underway.
If you are a private donor and would like to be involved, contact Kathy Corliss at the Clore Center: (509) 786-1000 or kathy@theclorecenter.org.

Clore Center Role and Goals
Named after the late Dr. Walter J. Clore, the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center is a non-profit organization focused on wine and food marketing and education to consumers, wine and food industry and trade, and media.

Goals:

• Promote Washington State wine and food by building an understanding through education of the quality and diversity of the State’s wine and food products
• Increase brand awareness
• Expand market demand
• Create jobs
• Foster industry collaboration

Vineyard Pavilion Available for Events
The Vineyard Pavilion at the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center is now scheduling meetings, events and weddings. The facility features floor-to-ceiling glass walls, indoor fireplace, wall-mounted large screen television and a catering kitchen. In the warmer months, the glass walls open onto one or two patios for indoor/outdoor events. With views overlooking the Yakima River, the Vineyard Pavilion hosts memorable events with wine country charm.

Planning a holiday event? Contact Abbey Cameron abbey@theclorecenter.org today to reserve your date.

Future Wine Science Center Role and Goals
The Wine Science Center is a branch of Washington State University focused on viticulture and enology research and education to undergraduate and graduate students and the wine industry.

For additional information, visit wine.wsu.edu.

Goals:

• Support growth of Washington State’s wine industry through viticulture and enology research and education
• Enhance leadership in agriculture and food research and education
• Increase economic vitality of Washington State
• Foster industry collaboration

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.

Legends of Washington Wine

Announces 2011 Winemaker

Prosser, WA. – John Freeman of Waterbrook Winery was selected as winemaker for the 2011 Legends of Washington Wine celebration. He began his wine industry journey long ago. Raised in Napa Valley, Freeman spent twelve years working in California at Franciscan Estate and then at Miner Family before moving to the Walla Walla Valley in 2002.

Each year, the Legends celebration features a special blend showcasing Washington state wine and the talents of a proven Washington winemaker. Freeman chose a Malbec-based wine sourced from one of Waterbrook’s estate vineyards, Canyon Ranch near Prosser, as a tribute to the on-going discovery and potential that define Washington. “The 2009 Legends blend is 90% Malbec and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged 20 months in American Appalachia oak. Malbec grown in Washington, although not heavily planted, is exceptional, very brambly and blackberry forward. This is a powerful wine with beautiful color, medium tannins and bright acid.”

Join us on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. for the 6^th annual Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame celebration.  An annual fundraising program in support of the Clore Center, Legends honors those whose contributions to the community and the wine industry are of historical and lasting significance. For the first time, this casual event will be held at the newly completed Outdoor Event Facility on the grounds of the future Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center. The evening program includes the announcement of the 2011 Legends inductee, live and silent auctions, sampling and purchase of the 2011 Legends red wine, Northwest cuisine food stations and fabulous Washington state wines.

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.