Prosser, WA — Dr. Myles J. Anderson, co-founder and winemaker of Walla Walla Vintners, has been selected as the 2011 inductee to the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Anderson was the Founding Director of the Institute for Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College that provides students with hands-on experience in winemaking, viticulture practices, and wine sales.
PHOTO: Dr. Myles Anderson of Walla Walla Vintners winery.
ATTEND THE GALA ON AUGUST 12, 2011
The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center 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 at 2140 Wine Country Road. Tickets to this annual event are $45 available here at The Clore Center.
ABOUT DR. MYLES ANDERSON
A distinguished winemaker, Dr. Anderson and his partner, Gordon Venneri, launched Walla Walla Vintners in 1995. This boutique winery was the eighth to be opened in the Walla Walla Valley. Today, there are over 120 wineries in the 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.
THE NOMINATION PROCESS
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.
ABOUT THE WALTER CLORE WINE & CULINARY CENTER
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.