Walter Clore

Those looking at going into the wine industry after their post-high school education now have a few scholarship opportunities.  The Washington Wine Industry has opened up a host of scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students seeking an education in viticulture, enology or other wine related areas.  ...

The Clore Center accepting nominations for the 2020 Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame.  Established in 2004, the Legends Gala honors the legacy Dr. Clore and his impact on the Washington wine industry.  The event has been the platform to celebrate individuals who have contributed significantly to the success and longevity of Washington's wine industry and to raise funds for the organization'

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation is offering over $30,000 in scholarships for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying viticulture, enology, or related disciplines.  Those scholarships include:   Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers Scholarship Two scholarships of $2,000 with preference to students who are residents of Benton, Yakima, or Klickitat counties. The scho...

The Clore Center is preparing for the 12th Annual Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame Induction and Gala on August 10th.  According to Clore, the Legends Gala brings together passionate consumers, wine enthusiasts, and industry from across the region for a lively and social celebration of Washington wine.  Di...

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation awarded $38,000 in scholarships to 12 students pursuing careers in the wine industry.  The funds came through four scholarships:   Walter J. Clore Scholarship – Established in 1997 by the Washington Winegrowers Association to recognize and honor the research and lifetime achievements of this pioneering Washington vintner. Four students were ...

Dick and Wendy Shaw have been selected as the 2018 Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame inductees.  The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center will honor the two with this award during the Legends Gala to be held on August 10th.  Dick and Wendy's started working in the Washington wine industry back in 1981.   ...

The Clore Center in Prosser will be unveiling a state of Walter Clore at a public event on Saturday, November 12.   Executive Director Abbey Cameron said the bronze statue will be about eight-and-a-half feet tall and be looking out over the Horse Heaven Hills where much of Clore’s work was done.   “...

Last week, State Senator Mark Schoesler received the Stu Bledsoe Memoria Award from the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation.  Schoesler was chosen by members of the AgForestry Leadership Class 37 and honored at their graduation ceremony.  Th...