Chelan, WA — Best of the Best Platinum Wine Judging is a prestigious annual invitational wine competition that invites gold medal winning wines from state, regional, national and international wine competitions to compete for coveted Platinum Awards. The Platinum Competition invites wines from the almost 2,500 wineries in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia to … [Read more...] about Wineries in the Lake Chelan AVA Shine in 24th Annual ‘Best of the Best’ Competition
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Tsillan Cellars Brings Home Gold from the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Chelan, WA — The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is the largest wine competition in the United States with 1,000 wineries and over 5,500 wines competing in the recent January 2024 competition in San Francisco. Tsillan Cellars, Lake Chelan’s pioneering estate winery, again was the leading importer of Gold from California to Washington State in this prestigious wine … [Read more...] about Tsillan Cellars Brings Home Gold from the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Southwest Washington Viticultural Area Progresses Toward Official AVA Status
Mount St. Helens American Viticultural Area achieves ‘pending’ status by the Tax and Trade Bureau, bringing Southwest Washington winegrape growers and vintners one step closer to recognizing the region as a bona fide AVA. … [Read more...] about Southwest Washington Viticultural Area Progresses Toward Official AVA Status
Mark Ryan Winery Opens 2nd Woodinville Tasting Room
Woodinville, WA — Mark Ryan Winery announced an exciting expansion in the heart of Woodinville's wine country with a second tasting room that opened in late October 2023 in the new building at the site of the former Redhook Brewing headquarters (14200 NE 145th St., Suite D). "Within the last few years, Mark Ryan Winery has grown to the 14th largest in Washington State … [Read more...] about Mark Ryan Winery Opens 2nd Woodinville Tasting Room
DeLille Cellars Releases 30th Vintage of D2 Red Blend
Woodinville, WA — DeLille Cellars has released the 30th vintage of its iconic red blend, D2. This milestone is a testament to DeLille's commitment to showcasing the world-class quality of Washington State and the Columbia Valley AVA. Over the past thirty years, D2 has become the winery’s most sought-after and widely distributed wine with representation across the United States … [Read more...] about DeLille Cellars Releases 30th Vintage of D2 Red Blend
The Walls and Reininger Wineries Aid Vineyard Workers Through Contributions to Vital Wines
Walla Walla, WA — Vital Wines, a 501c(3) non-profit winery that directs its net profits to improving access to healthcare for vineyard workers and their families, is kicking off the fall release season with two new offerings from the Vital Guest Winemaker Program—including the 2022 Vital x Reininger Dolcetto and the 2022 Vital x The Walls Chardonnay. Made possible by generous … [Read more...] about The Walls and Reininger Wineries Aid Vineyard Workers Through Contributions to Vital Wines
Tsillan Cellars Scores 100-Point Wine from West Coast Wine Competition
Chelan, WA — Tsillan Cellars, a destination Italian-inspired winery and restaurant known for their excellence in winemaking, was awarded a 100-point score for its Bellissima Rossa Bordeaux red blend at the prestigious 2023 West Coast Wine Competition. The judges described the 100 Point Bellissima Rossa as a “Superb wine. Rich, ripe red fruit. Supple notes of chocolate and … [Read more...] about Tsillan Cellars Scores 100-Point Wine from West Coast Wine Competition
The Walls Announces New Winemaking Talent & Executive Management
Walla Walla’s The Walls and PÁŠXA Wines, producers of award-winning Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhône-style wines, and other distinctive varieties announced today it has attracted top-tier regional talent in winemaking and executive management. Pacific Northwest winery executive Ben Kaehler joins The Walls as General Manager, veteran winemaker Sally Johnson Blum … [Read more...] about The Walls Announces New Winemaking Talent & Executive Management
Auction of Washington Wines Raises $4 Million; Celebrates 36 Years of Wine and Giving
Seattle, WA — The Auction of Washington Wines celebrated its 36th year of wine events with last week’s TOAST!, Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction, and the Saturday night Gala. In conjunction with the online holiday Bid for Bottles auction and Wine Country Celebrations events hosted in April, the annual event series raised $4 million. One of the premier wine auctions in the … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines Raises $4 Million; Celebrates 36 Years of Wine and Giving
Cairdeas Winery Opens Second Tasting Room in Seattle
Seattle, WA – Charlie and Lacey Lybecker announce the opening of the long-anticipated Cairdeas Winery Seattle Tasting Room in the SODO Urbanworks complex. The couple is embarking on their 15th vintage of making Rhône inspired Washington wines, and returning to Seattle, where the winery began, has always been a part of their growth vision for Cairdeas Winery. The … [Read more...] about Cairdeas Winery Opens Second Tasting Room in Seattle