Belle & Bottle Podcast1 Aug 2024

Episode 5: Luanne Boushey

This week, Laura welcomes Luanne Boushey of Washington's acclaimed Boushey Vineyards. She and her husband Dick Boushey planted their first commercial vineyard in 1980. A former teacher, Luanne tells Laura about embracing all aspects of winemaking and why building relationships with small wineries has been a key aspect of their success.

Luanne shares the story about her unexpected her journey into wine, starting with her father's passion for wine and family travels through Europe. After she met her husband, the couple took a risk and planted their first commercial vineyard in 1980. They have since expanded their vineyard holdings and now sell grapes to about 55 wineries, focusing on building relationships with small producers and continuing to support the Washington Wine community. Luanne emphasizes the importance of learning about all aspects of winemaking, shares tories about the grassroots marketing efforts they used to promote their wines in the early days, and discusses the Women of Washington Wine event, which aims to honor and recognize the achievements of women in the industry. Enjoy the episode!

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