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Cashmere, Wash. – June 1, 2015 – Approached by the Cashmere Chamber of Commerce to head the Main Stage Entertainment, and the Beer and Wine Garden, the North Central WA Wine Country will play a pivotal role to reinvigorate the Founders’ Day Celebration in Cashmere. The Main Stage Entertainment will be an attraction within the larger Founder’s Day Celebration event with other … [Read more...] about North Central WA Wine Country to Host Main Stage Entertainment at Cashmere Founder’s Day Celebration

Lowden, Wash. — May 26, 2015 – Woodward Canyon Winery has updated the packaging for its second label, Nelms Road. The first change was switching from using cork to screwcap bottle enclosures for the 2012 vintage. The final change was a complete overhaul of the label for the 2014 vintage. The transition to screwcaps was an easy choice. The Nelms Road price point is ideal for … [Read more...] about Woodward Canyon Transitions from Corks to Screwcaps for Nelms Road Label

Seattle, Wash. – May 5, 2015 – Just one month away from its second annual cider competition and festival, Pacific Northwest Cider Awards (PNWCA) announces a list of participating cideries and ciders for 2015.  Hosted by the Northwest Cider Association, sponsored by Seattle Cider Company, Capitol Cider and FruitSmart, a total of 38 cideries from three Northwest … [Read more...] about 38 Cideries Participate in 2015 Pacific Northwest Cider Awards & Festival

Walla Walla, Wash.–Spring has arrived in beautiful Walla Walla Valley, the world-class scenic wine region positioned amid Eastern Washington’s stunning Blue Mountains and rolling Palouse hills. Home to more than 100 acclaimed wineries, several tasting rooms and delectable dining, Walla Walla Valley is the perfect getaway destination for wine and food lovers alike. This spring, … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Historic Marcus Whitman Hotel Unveils Wine and Dine Packages, Specials & More

Wenatchee, Wash. – May 15, 2015 – Wenatchee Wine Country, a 501 c 6 non-profit organization, has transformed into North Central Washington Wine Country which will encompass wineries and associate members in Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Quincy, Chelan, the Okanogan Region, Ellensburg and towns in between. “We have been tasked with unifying this region’s wine tourism and education,” … [Read more...] about Wenatchee Wine Country Launches New Brand to Unify North Central WA Wineries

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has announced a new project called Tenet Wines, a joint effort with Rhône winemakers Michel Gassier and Philippe Cambie to raise the profile of Syrah and other Rhône varietals from Washington State. Tenet Wines consists of three wines: “Tenet” GSM (Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre) and “The Pundit” Syrah from Washington State’s Columbia Valley, and “Le … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle Wine Estates launches new Syrah-focused winery with Rhône winemakers

Lowden, WA — Woodward Canyon Winery will open its Reserve House Kitchen for the fourth season starting Thursday, May 7, 2015. Sager Small, son of owners Rick Small and Darcey Fugman-Small, will take over as chef. The restaurant will be open for lunch Thursday through Sunday from 11:30am to 3pm through the end of October. The Reserve House offers a farm-to-table dining … [Read more...] about Chef Sager Small Joins Woodward Canyon Reserve House Seasonal Restaurant

Prosser, Wash. — When he founded the Blended Learning winemaking course three years ago, Thomas Henick-Kling had an important choice to make: How to seal his department’s student-created wines. “For me, there was no question,” said Henick-Kling, director of Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology program. “We were going to put them under screw … [Read more...] about Screw Caps Win Affection of WSU’s Head Winemaking Guru As Researchers Dispel Old Myths

Woodinville, Wash. — Chateau Ste. Michelle winery in Woodinville, Washington will kick off its 31st annual Summer Concert Series on Saturday, June 13, 2015 with a live broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion with host Garrison Keillor. Tickets for the winery’s concerts will go on sale Saturday, March 28 at 10am online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be purchased in … [Read more...] about Chateau Ste. Michelle Announces its 2015 Summer Concert Series

Goldendale, Wash. – Citing the forward-thinking vision of Craig and Vicki Leuthold to build a destination winery in the eastern Columbia River Gorge, and the talent and tenacity of winemaker Richard Batchelor, Wine Press Northwest named Maryhill Winery as the 2015 “Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year.” Founded in 1999, Maryhill Winery is known for delivering excellent … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery Named Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year

Located on a stretch of the scenic Columbia Gorge, Jacob Williams is a family-owned winery named after Brad Gearhart’s two sons, Jacob and William.  For over a decade, owner Brad Gearhart and winemaking veteran John Haw have teamed up to produce quality wines sourced from top vineyards in the region. In January of 2015 they opened phase two of their Wishram-based winery … [Read more...] about Jacob Williams Winery Opens New Tasting Room in the Columbia Gorge

The 2015 Celebrate Woodinville Summer Event Series at Wilmot Gateway Park in downtown Woodinville continues this summer with five events, including four Wednesday evening concerts on July 15th, July 22nd, July 29th, and August 5th, and the third annual Woodinville festival on August 15th. Each event will feature live music, local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and food … [Read more...] about Celebrate Woodinville 2015 Concert in the Park Series

Walla Walla, WA — L’Ecole N° 41 celebrates the 100th birthday of its iconic schoolhouse illustrated on its label with the release of a new Columbia Valley red wine this spring. Frenchtown, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, is the newest addition to L’Ecole’s lineup of acclaimed wines.  The winery’s owner and managing winemaker, Marty Clubb, says Frenchtown … [Read more...] about L’Ecole Commemorates 100th Birthday of its Historic Frenchtown Schoolhouse with the Debut of Frenchtown Red Wine

Lake Chelan, Wash. - Tsillan Cellars has announced that head winemaker Shane Collins was elected to the board of directors of the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAWGG) Shane Collins of Tsillan Cellars Collins is a native of the Lake Chelan Valley as a fourth generation orchardist. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Washington State … [Read more...] about Shane Collins Elected to WAWGG Board of Directors

One of the Pacific Northwest’s most well respected chefs, Russell Dean Lowell, is making public his amazing life’s journey. In his newly released book, In Search of Duende, Lowell offers readers a glimpse inside his private journal filled with a dozen recipes and accompanying stories. Whether Lowell is fly fishing in Baja or hanging with friends in Malibu, his charmed life and … [Read more...] about Northwest Chef Authors Book Chronicling Outdoor Adventures & Recipes

Red Mountain Trails offers horseback trail rides and horse-drawn wagon rides through the vineyards in the Red Mountain AVA. During the month of December they have opened their barn for the holidays, giving visitors a chance to visit a working horse ranch and enjoy a true country Christmas. Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides in Wine Country Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through … [Read more...] about Holiday Horse-drawn Wagon Rides on Red Mountain

Goldendale, WA –Maryhill Winery, located in Washington’s scenic Columbia Gorge, has announced its No. 2 U.S. ranking and No. 10 international ranking in this year’s Top 100 Wineries. The prominent list is published by the World Association of Wine Writers and Journalists, a group of more than 13,000 writers, columnists, web page publishers and wine specialists from 80 countries … [Read more...] about Internationally-based Wine Writers Association Ranks Maryhill Among Top 10 Wineries

Yakima, WA — With so much to be thankful for, Yakima Valley wineries open their doors following Thanksgiving to celebrate the season. When you go wine touring during Thanksgiving from Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30, 2014, you can taste wine and help fight hunger at the same time with Wine Yakima Valley's 'Taste to Fight Hunger' campaign.  … [Read more...] about Go Wine Tasting Following Thanksgiving And Help Fight Hunger in WA State