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THIS SUMMER marks the 40th year of grape growing on Bainbridge Island, defying the commonly held belief that grapes “can’t grow” on this side of the Cascade Mountain Range. Gerard and JoAnn Bentryn founded Bainbridge Island Vineyards and Winery in 1977, after being inspired by their study of grape growing and wine making in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. … [Read more...] about Celebrating 40 Years Of Growing Grapes On Bainbridge Island

Walla Walla-based TERO Estates has grown to include three sister wineries that complement each other with a diverse collection of rich red wines … [Read more...] about TERO Estates: Bold Reds in the Valley

It’s hard to tell what Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery loves more — wine or music. Luckily for us, he doesn’t have to choose. … [Read more...] about Power Ballad: Gorman Winery

College Cellars in Walla Walla is turning heads with award-winning student-made wine and generating a new crop of tomorrow’s winemakers in the process … [Read more...] about College Cellars: The Academics of Wine

Wines made from long-established vineyards, known as “old vines,” are on the uptick.  We turn to the pros for a conversation about the mystical significance surrounding these remarkable wines. … [Read more...] about Old Vines: Where Roots & Passions Run Deep

Col Solare's winemaker Darel Allwine talks about changes afoot at the once-exclusive winery whose gates are now open to the public for tastings … [Read more...] about Col Solare: On Shining Hill

The Fruit of the Vine Trolley whisks wine tasters around fine wineries in the Tri-Cities … [Read more...] about Take A Trolley Wine Adventure In Tri-Cities

An interview with winemaker Kerry Shiels, who takes no shortcuts when it comes to crafting world-class estate wines in the Yakima Valley … [Read more...] about Côte Bonneville: A Walk In The Vineyard

David O’Reilly of Owen Roe Winery is entrenched in vineyards from the Yakima Valley to the Willamette in his quest to craft finessed Washington reds and distinctive Oregon Pinot Noir … [Read more...] about Owen Roe Winery: Grounded in the Vines

The legendary Woodward Canyon in Walla Walla is making strides to reduce its carbon footprint … [Read more...] about Woodward Canyon: Seeds of Sustainability

Five years after the sale of Betz Family Winery, the iconic winery continues to raise the bar … [Read more...] about Changing of the Guard at Betz Family Winery

Taste wines from different appellations at the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center, a showcase for Washington wine and tribute to the Father of Washington Wine … [Read more...] about A Father’s Legacy: The Walter Clore Center

After a year of heavy changes, Force Majeure looks to the future with the recruitment of Napa Valley winemaker Todd Alexander and a roster of all-star consultants. … [Read more...] about Force Majeure: An Unstoppable Force

Fruit from StoneTree Vineyard has long been a prized component in many Washington blends, and today more and more winemakers are reserving their best barrels to produce a vineyard designate. … [Read more...] about StoneTree Vineyard: Of Vines & Fossils

The Winery Incubators at the Walla Walla Regional Airport have become a landing strip for promising wineries—and they're taking off in a big way … [Read more...] about Incubator Wineries: Hatched in Walla Walla

Overlooking the lush Yakima Valley, DuBrul Vineyard is cultivating a loyal following for their elegant fruit—with helpful hands from an all-female vineyard crew If you drive by DuBrul Vineyard, near Sunnyside, from mid-February through harvest in the fall, you are likely to see the ladies of their vineyard crew hard at work.  They might be pruning, thinning, or doing … [Read more...] about A Feminine Touch at Yakima’s DuBrul Vineyard

Changing the world one bottle at a time, the new generation of Powers Winery carries founder Bill Powers’ vision forward Despite success as innovators, not to mention their ranking as the eighth largest producer in the state, Powers Winery continues to pursue and improve upon multiple projects under a modest (literally and figuratively) roof. Located at the foot of … [Read more...] about Powers Winery: A Legendary Powerhouse

Crafting wines with distinct personality, Syncline Winery is founded upon a close connection to the land in the hilly Columbia Gorge AVA Few wine adventure destinations match the sheer spectacle of the Columbia River Gorge, the 80-mile canyon that serves as the border with Oregon.  With its constant winds, 4,000-foot cliffs and miles of forest trails, the Gorge offers a … [Read more...] about Syncline Winery in the Columbia Gorge