I had the awesome privilege of meeting and interviewing Bill Powers earlier this year on Stan The Wine Man TV, and Bill did an excellent job. The interview went for an hour, and it turned into a four part series. Bill will be missed by all those in the wine world.
Bill, one the first to grow grapes organically in Washington State was tireless in his efforts to improve in his grape growing practices. However, he was also an innovator and hard worker. In the interview, which I encourage you to watch, he talks about his start in the grape growing industry, the transformation of his vineyards to organic, and the start of his winery. Powers Winery now run by his son Greg Powers is on of the top producing wineries in the State of Washington. It’s sibling Badger Mountain Winery which is entirely organic, has become one of the most respected wineries in that segment. One of the highlights of the interview is when Bill talks about his entry into the wine making business…He was truly a forward thinking individual.
Bills legacy will never fade and we are all grateful for his pioneering efforts. Even as his health was deteriorating he showed up at the winery on a daily basis to help out wherever he could. I am lucky to have had the opportunity to meet him and we are all going to miss him dearly.
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