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Mercer Estates Celebrates US Launch |
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Thursday, 24 July 2008 |
Mercer Estates, a new family-owned winery based in Prosser, Wash., celebrated its US launch in Seattle in February. The events brought together partners Bud Mercer and Mike Hogue, winemaker David Forsyth, and more than 50 members of the media and trade for inaugural tastings of Mercer Estates wines.
 The Mercer and Hogue families share a winemaking legacy in Columbia Valley that bridges generations of excellence in Washington State agriculture. Committed to creating outstanding wines that exceed expectations, Mercer Estates builds upon Bud Mercer and Mike Hogue's tradition in the Columbia Valley, and closely involves their children, Barbara and Ron Harle of Hogue Ranches, and Rob Mercer of Mercer Canyons.
Forsyth, formerly of The Hogue Cellars, brings more than 25 years of experience to the venture, and is in charge of winemaking efforts on behalf of the families. National sales & marketing director Kyle Cook also has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for more than 25 years. Based in New Jersey, Cook manages all account and wholesaler partnerships on behalf of Mercer Estates.
Presently, Mercer Estates offers six wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, sourced from three AVAs: Horse Heaven Hills, Yakima Valley and Columbia Valley. In the coming vintages, Mercer Estates wines will be estate-grown, bottled and produced. Mercer Estates will be opening a tasting room adjacent to the winery in Prosser, Washington this fall.
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