Vines dating back to 1972 are gnarly and the size of trees but continue to produce grapes coveted by Washington wineries.
Champoux Vineyard Reveals
History in the Horse Heaven Hills
Paul Champoux tends some of Washington’s oldest vines, and grows some history of his own.
by
Anne Sampson
December 12, 2007
hen up-and-coming Washington winemakers go shopping for grapes, many of them knock on Paul Champoux’s door. As the managing partner of Chateau Vineyards, he knows a thing or two about making great wine, although he’s never crushed a grape.
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