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Kevin Mueller began making wine a decade ago. “I’ve long had a passion for Washington wine, believing that some of the most amazing wines in the world come from our beautiful state,” he says. He and his wife Kathryn founded Virtue Cellars in 2016, starting quite small at first, and then carefully building volume as word of their wines slowly spread. When Washington Tasting … [Read more...] about Virtue Cellars Partnership Brings Craft Wines to Downtown Edmonds

As did many well-respected winemakers in the region, Scott Greenberg began making wine commercially in a Woodinville warehouse in the early 2000s. Soon he developed a reputation for crafting structured and flavorful reds and whites in small, high-quality batches, like his flagship Storm Front Bordeaux-style blend. “I started the winery to make wine that would pair well with … [Read more...] about Convergence Zone Cellars Migrates to Tri-Cities in Central Washington

Whitman Hill Winery offers easy access on Roza Drive, an area that beckons with postcard-like charm amid a bucolic mixed-use setting of vineyards, hops, orchard farms and horse ranches near the epicenter of Zillah’s winegrowing region about 20 minutes from Yakima. Owners Scott and Denise Whitman (whose maiden name is Hill) purchased the former winery, Agate Field, in … [Read more...] about Whitman Hill Is Yakima Valley’s Newest Destination Winery

Owner and vintner Stephanie Jones is an avid hiker and backpacker, and she brings that enthusiasm into Glacier View Cellar’s new Woodinville tasting room in ways that capture the spirit of naturalist John Muir’s holistic vision of the great outdoors. “When you tug at a single thing in nature, you’ll find it attached to the rest of the world,” Muir wrote. He was likely referring … [Read more...] about Glacier View Cellars Mixes Passion for The Great Outdoors With Handcrafted Wines

Fans of Rhône-inspired wines on the western side of the state will be cheered to hear that owners Charlie and Lacey Lybecker have opened Cairdeas’ long-anticipated Seattle tasting room. The location is south of downtown and is part of the SODO Urbanworks complex on 1st Avenue at the intersection of Andover. The Lybeckers, who released their first vintage in West Seattle back … [Read more...] about Cairdeas Brings Rhône-Inspired Wines to South Seattle

Launched by three WSU Viticulture and Enology graduates in 2021, Tirriddis’ name is an amalgamate of Tirage, Riddle and Disgorge—the three key steps to produce sparkling wines using the traditional method. Although it can be said there is little else that falls under the category of “traditional” from the entrepreneurial-minded team of Andrew Gerow, Gabriel Crowell and Matthew … [Read more...] about Sparkling Wine Producer Pops Up in Prosser

Kyle and Amy Johnson are the power-couple behind the success of Muret-Gaston Winery and sister wineries, Purple Star and Native Sun. The husband-and-wife winemaking team established their Benton City production facility in 2012. Most recently, in mid-2022 they opened a sleek modern tasting room and wine bar in historic downtown Kennewick that offers patio seating overlooking … [Read more...] about Muret-Gaston Winery Brings Premium Wines and Mediterranean Bites To Kennewick

Mari (pronounced Mary) Womack has been earning respect and praise for crafting singular wines of distinction since her inaugural 2012 and 2013 releases of Cabernet and Syrah [eaerning her “winemaker to watch” in Washington Tasting Room Magazine’s Summer 2016 issue]. Mari’s killer winemaking instincts and trusted palate honed from her earlier restaurant background are … [Read more...] about Damsel Cellars Opens 2nd Tasting Room in Woodinville

Yakima-native and screen star Kyle MacLachlan is best known for his film and television roles in cult classics such as Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks. He is also well known in wine circles around the state for his Pursued by Bear wines, which he established 18 years ago. Celebrity status aside, the wines here are on a par far above the norm. “I grew up in Eastern Washington, not … [Read more...] about Hollywood Actor Kyle MacLachlan Brings Theatrical Flair to Walla Walla

FIVE-STAR HOSPITALITY and a host of festive events combine with first-rate wines in an elegant country setting at this Whidbey Island winery in the town of Freeland WA. Founders Brad and Nancy Thompson have retired and passed the torch to new owners Ross and Erin Egge. Ross spent much of his youth at a family home on Whidbey Island before embarking on a career that … [Read more...] about New Ownership Takes Dancing Fish Vineyards to the Next Generation

Lake Chelan-based Tsillan Cellars has operated a satellite tasting room in Woodinville since 2017. Now, to better serve their wine club members and guests, founder Bob Jankelson and his talented team recently moved the tasting room across Woodinville into the ever-popular “Wine Alley” section of the Woodin Creek retail district (in October of 2022). There is plenty of … [Read more...] about Upscale Italian Vibes at Tsillan Cellars in Woodinville

Browne Family Vineyards has opened their fourth tasting room, this time in Bellevue WA, bringing Walla Walla wines to residents of Seattle’s Eastside. The elegant and refined décor has a timeless feel, like stepping inside a 1940s-era British manor from the set of The Kingsman film series—a nod of honor to the founder’s grandfather who was a war hero and top intelligence agent … [Read more...] about Browne Family Vineyards Brings Wine & Craft Spirits to Bellevue

  Two Willamette Valley-based wineries, Montinore Estate and Landlines Estates (both under the same ownership), recently opened a shared tasting room in Woodinville’s “Wine Walk Row” in the Schoolhouse District neighborhood. As consumers place more and more emphasis on sustainably farmed goods and products, it can be confusing when a buzzword like “natural” wine is … [Read more...] about Montinore Estate Brings Legacy of Oregon Pinot Noir to Greater Seattle

Owner and winemaker Lisa Callan was first featured in the printed pages of Washington Tasting Room Magazine in 2017—shortly after … [Read more...] about Callan Cellars Makes a Splash in Lake Chelan

The iconic Barnard Griffin winery was started by Rob Griffin, head winemaker, and his wife Deborah Barnard, in 1983. Their first vintage was a small truckload of borrowed fruit that Rob fermented in rented cellar space while working as winemaker for Preston Cellars. Their daughter, Megan Hughes, is following in Rob’s footsteps as second-generation winemaker and … [Read more...] about Tri-Cities Based Barnard Griffin Introduces Westside Location

Bacovino's owner Randy Brooks grew up in the Puget Sound region surrounded by family with agricultural ties, which he says fueled his studies in biology and business. His early exposure to wine and food began at a family gathering, which grew over the years into a time-honored tradition. “Every year, my uncle would host a special dinner—he would bring fresh Alaskan salmon and … [Read more...] about Bacovino Winery Adds to Seattle’s Burgeoning Wine Scene