Breed: Australian Shepherds Duties: Greet tasters and guard the vineyard (from birds) Alpha Pack Leaders: Karen & Jack Krug Ruff Notes: We are dedicated to making exceptional handcrafted fine wines and honoring spoiled dogs. Expect to be greeted by our friendly dogs, who in addition to being the namesake of the winery, are prominently showcased on our labels. … [Read more...] about Sami & Brix at Spoiled Dog Winery
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Picasso of Eternal Wines
Breed: Mixed; Shepherd, lab, chow Duties: We only source fruit from Picasso approved vineyards! Alpha Pack Leaders: Brad Binko Ruff Notes: Picasso loves roaming the vineyards chasing rodents, greeting guests in our tasting room and cleaning up spilled wine. What To Taste: • Eternal Beauty Rosé • RocketMan Red • Syrah Find both of our brands: … [Read more...] about Picasso of Eternal Wines
Darby Doolittle & Charlie of TERO Estates Winery
Breeds: Darby Doolittle: Anatolian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees Charlie: Anatolian Shepherd Duties: Greet guests with abandon, guard vineyard, winery and home Alpha Pack Leaders: Doug & Jan Roskelley Ruff Notes: We rescued Charlie from a shelter in Texas as a two year old on January 1, 2016. He is a handful of serious, wild, funny, unpredictable and incredibly lovable … [Read more...] about Darby Doolittle & Charlie of TERO Estates Winery
Chelsea of Mercer Estates Winery
Breed: Standard Poodle Duties: Greet guests and patrol the vineyard Alpha Pack Leaders: Larry & Jane Pearson Ruff Notes: Argus & Hugo roam the winery and sustainable 25-acre vineyard where we specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Our wines showcase the the spectacular quality of Red Mountain fruit. What To Taste: • Argus Barrel Aged … [Read more...] about Chelsea of Mercer Estates Winery
Nyx of Woodward Canyon
Breed: Jack Russell-Lab-Heeler Duties: Estate Vineyard and Lazy S Arrow Garden supervisor, occasional office duties Alpha Pack Leaders: Sager Small Ruff Notes: We are a family-operated business and our dogs are a part of our families so it is natural that they come to the winery, garden and vineyard with us. What To Taste: • 2013 Estate “Erratic” Red Blend (like … [Read more...] about Nyx of Woodward Canyon
Chance of Thurston Wolfe Winery
Breed: Airedale/Terrier Duties: Chance is the greeter at Thurston Wolfe Winery in Prosser. He likes other dogs most of all. At Thurston Wolfe dogs are always welcome. We often have people that come just to see him! Well they like the wine, too! Chance does have exceptions...the FedEx and UPS guy, but they always have dog bones. The rest of the time he hangs out with us at … [Read more...] about Chance of Thurston Wolfe Winery
Chester of Convergence Zone Cellars
Breed: Maltimo Duties: I kiss faces and make you smile Alpha Pack Leaders: Scott and Monica Greenberg Ruff Notes: Chester is chief greeter at the family owned and operated winery (North Bend) and tasting room (Woodinville) where we source grapes from some of Washington’s best vineyards in the Red Mountain, Snipes Mountain and Columbia Valley areas. What To Taste: • … [Read more...] about Chester of Convergence Zone Cellars
Samantha of C.R. Sandidge Wines
Breed: German Shepard Duties: Chief post hole inspector/ guardian of grounds and persons Alpha Pack Leaders: Ray, Athena and Caris Sandidge Ruff Notes: Samantha serves as best companion and jester to Caris while they play outside on our new vineyard property on the north shore of the Chelan AVA. She has been known to stand her ground against bear and a visiting … [Read more...] about Samantha of C.R. Sandidge Wines
Sooke, Keenu, Layla of AntoLin Cellars
Breed: Siberian Huskies Duties: Running together and warmly greeting guests Alpha Pack Leaders: Linda & Tony Haralson Ruff Notes: This half-a-dog-sled team are the official and fluffy greeters for AntoLin Cellars in downtown Yakima. These are very loving dogs; especially Layla who is a rescued dog. They love people as much as they love to romp through AntoLin … [Read more...] about Sooke, Keenu, Layla of AntoLin Cellars
SOMM Summit: Up Your Tasting Game
Taste and experience the new and classic regions, wines, beers and spirits from around the world at SOMM Summit coming to Seattle on July 9-11, 2017 … [Read more...] about SOMM Summit: Up Your Tasting Game
A Negociant in Woodinville
At Eye of the Needle Winery, Bob and Lauren Bullock spend time sleuthing vineyards to fulfill their quest for quality wines … [Read more...] about A Negociant in Woodinville
Wine & Cheese: Willapa Hills Creamery
We pair wines with Big Boy Blue and Lilly Pad cheeses from Willapa Hills Creamery located on the Chehalis River in southwest Washington … [Read more...] about Wine & Cheese: Willapa Hills Creamery
2016: Tasting Room Magazine’s The Year In Wine
Iberian varietal wines, a wave of new wineries, and an official new American Viticultural Area are part of what’s trending on Washington’s expanding wine scene … [Read more...] about 2016: Tasting Room Magazine’s The Year In Wine
Top Picks: Fall 2016 Issue
If you cherish savory or bold smooth reds or crisp complex white wines, you'll delight over these Top Wine Picks from our Washington vs. The World series. Below we feature four styles of Washington wine: Merlot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and White Rhône varietals. … [Read more...] about Top Picks: Fall 2016 Issue
Chef-Made Wines at the Heathman Hotel Kirkland
Under his Piggyback Cellars label, executive chef Brian Scheehser of Trellis at the Heathman Hotel Kirkland brings the farm to the table—and glass … [Read more...] about Chef-Made Wines at the Heathman Hotel Kirkland
Top Picks: Summer 2016 Issue
Whether you fancy earthy reds or bold, powerful ones, refreshing Rosé or crisp whites, you'll swoon over these top wines picks from our Washington vs. The World series. Below we review 16 Washington State wines crafted in four worldly styles: Syrah, Rosé, Malbec and Sauvignon blanc. … [Read more...] about Top Picks: Summer 2016 Issue
Red Willow Vineyard: Grand Cru Kinships
Under the stewardship of the Sauer family, Red Willow is one of the state’s Grand Cru vineyards … [Read more...] about Red Willow Vineyard: Grand Cru Kinships
Wine Politics: Changing the Rules of the Game
Now is a great time to join a wine club, thanks to a new law allowing wineries and consumers greater freedom to come together. … [Read more...] about Wine Politics: Changing the Rules of the Game
Walter Clore: The Father of Washington Wine
A closeup look at the personality behind wine grape pioneer Dr. Walter Clore and the everlasting effects of his work … [Read more...] about Walter Clore: The Father of Washington Wine
2015: Tasting Room Magazine’s The Year in Wine
Napa Valley players, new appellations, and a love affair with Rosé are included in our annual review of the hottest trends at the forefront of Washington wine … [Read more...] about 2015: Tasting Room Magazine’s The Year in Wine
Artist Todd Telander: Chasing the Light
An interview with Walla Walla artist Todd Telander, whose landscapes radiate dreamy tonality … [Read more...] about Artist Todd Telander: Chasing the Light
Recipes: Chef Perry Mascitti’s Secrets to Cooking With Wine
Executive Chef Perry Mascitti of Tulalip Resort Casino reveals his secrets for 30-minute wine sauces and relishes that are easily interchangable with your favorite meats or seafood EVERYDAY I get to do what I love at work, which is experiment with new recipes. I admit it, it’s rare when I am willing to spend five hours at home preparing a fine sauce for dinner when I would … [Read more...] about Recipes: Chef Perry Mascitti’s Secrets to Cooking With Wine