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The Hedges Family Estate Winery has risen and flourished out of a serendipitous collision of Red Mountain terroir and French sensibility.  Tom Hedges and his wife Anne-Marie, a native of the Champagne region of France, took a chance on Red Mountain back in 1990 and purchased land on this remote site of scrub and tumbleweed in central Washington. PAVING THE WAY Now, almost … [Read more...] about Hedges Winery: Tradition de Famille

Filled with harmonious connections to the sea, Westport Winery is a coastal traveler's dream The 40-foot tall lighthouse beacon lures visitors whizzing past on Highway 105, halfway between the quiet coastal fishing town of Westport and inland neighbor Aberdeen.  Coming upon Westport Winery is like the thrill of finding one of the elusive shiny agates that dot the sand at … [Read more...] about Passion For The Sea at Westport Winery

Alfalfa fields and grain silos still rule the land west of Walla Walla, where horses and cows graze the age-old pastures, unaware they share their home with some of the pioneers and trendsetters of Walla Walla’s wine industry along rural Highway 12. These humble creatures are also blissfully oblivious to history: the Battle of Walla Walla was fought in these parts in 1855. … [Read more...] about Winery Loop: Lowden to Walla Walla

THE MAN behind J. Bookwalter Wines is an avid reader, music host, part philosopher and marketer…did I mention winemaker, too? As if his “full time and a half job” running Bookwalter Winery wasn’t enough, winemaker and entrepreneur John Bookwalter opened what is known as Washington state’s first wine lounge in October of 2003 and never looked back.  The Richland tasting room … [Read more...] about The Next Chapter of Bookwalter Wines

Rediscovering magnificent Chateau Ste. Michelle and touring three sister wineries No two pearls in the world are identical.  Few understand this as well as Ted Baseler, CEO and president of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, whose keen eye for sizing up valuable pearls of a different nature has led his company to success.  His talent for collecting noteworthy wineries—both … [Read more...] about The Pearls of Ste. Michelle

Wine, sculpture art and natural beauty combine to make Camaraderie Cellars a tranquil gathering place. “Wow, I had no idea this was here!” exclaim would-be wine tasters to Camaraderie Cellars. The utter surprise in their voice brings a smile to the face of Don Corson, winemaker and owner. “How long have you been here?” is the question Corson hears next.  “We’ve completed … [Read more...] about Marine Air Meets Cabernet at Camaraderie Cellars

Tsillan Cellars Winery will sweep you away with the romance and grandeur of a hillside Tuscan villa retreat overlooking Lake Chelan “Imagine the addition of an Italian-style piazza here,” said Bob Jankelson, owner of Tsillan Cellars Winery & Vineyards.  Jankelson was highlighting his plans for the winery as I alternated between scribbling notes in my journal and … [Read more...] about Paradise On The Lake At Tsillan Cellars

Klipsun means sunset in Chinook jargon. But the sun is certainly not setting on Klipsun Vineyard, located in the Red Mountain AVA (American Viticultural Area) near Benton City, Washington.  In fact, it’s more like late morning in the evolution of Klipsun Vineyard, with many of its best vineyard blocks just entering the prime of their productive lives. If you ask the best … [Read more...] about Klipsun Vineyards on Red Mountain

Tracing Red Willow Vineyard's roots to the birthplace of Washington Syrah … [Read more...] about Red Willow Vineyard: The Mother of Washington Syrah