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Terroir is an esoteric, if not somewhat elusive term that is used to describe the characteristic taste and flavor imparted to wines produced from the same grape growing region. But have you ever wondered what terroir actually smells or tastes like? Or specific common traits it can impart to various wines from one vintage to the next?  … [Read more...] about World Trade Center Seattle Presents Washington State AVA Wine Tasting Series

Tulalip, WA — August 2014 — The elite Magnum Party at the Tulalip Resort Casino's annual Taste of Tulalip weekend event is available to "all access" ticket pass holders and will again this year offer world-class wine tasting. Featuring big name wineries and large-format vintage bottlings, the exclusive Saturday, November 15th sampling will offer double the fun as it expands … [Read more...] about Tulalip’s Magnum Party Promises Double The Fun At 2014 Taste of Tulalip

On Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 1-6pm Columbia Winery will host its 13th annual Taste of Red event that showcases food, wine and live music. In addition to featuring new wine releases, this year's event will give attendees three brand new options to explore. … [Read more...] about Columbia Winery Brings Food Truck Fare & Wine Education Fun to Annual Taste of Red Event

The city of Prosser, Wash. in Washington's sprawling farm belt region east of the Cascade Mountains is the headquarters for the newly formed Prosser Wine Network, a volunteer-led non-profit organization aimed on promoting Prosser wine within the community, State and beyond.   … [Read more...] about Prosser Wineries Forge New Network to Promote Local Wines

When sisters Amanda Reynvaan and Angela Garratt (a history major and a lawyer respectively) launched Result of a Crush winery in Walla Walla they were seeking “a label that was fun and playful,” explains Angela Garratt. Their goal was to produce “a great bottle of wine you can bring to a dinner party that won't cost your entire paycheck to get it,” she says. Williams-Sonoma, … [Read more...] about Williams-Sonoma Selects Walla Walla Winery for Wine Club

OS Winery announces the appointment of Scott Greer as its new consulting winemaker. As owner and winemaker of Sheridan Vineyard located near Zillah, Wash., Greer oversees all aspects of farming and winemaking. His passion and commitment to crafting world-class wines grows stronger with each vintage. As a self-taught winemaker, he understands the importance of the unique Yakima … [Read more...] about OS Winery Announces Appointment of Scott Greer As Consulting Winemaker

Duckhorn Wine Company, a producer noted for their focus on premium Napa Valley Merlot today announced the release of its first Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from grapes grown on the slopes of Washington State's Red Mountain AVA. The inaugural 2012 vintage is a blend of four Red Mountain vineyards: Klipsun, La Coye, Shaw and Quintessence. … [Read more...] about Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Wine Co. Rallies Behind Washington-Grown Cabernet

The Mercer family, the first to plant vinifera in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills in 1972, announces the September 1 launch of the inaugural Eagle & Plow BLOCK 93 Cabernet Sauvignon, a new label created to support and benefit the servicemen and women and their families who have been impacted by the war on terrorism and those who continue to serve and protect. … [Read more...] about Mercer’s ‘Eagle and Plow’ Honors Fallen Comrade and Victims of Sept. 11 Attack

Sorrento’s Ristorante on the South Shore of Lake Chelan has been named a winner of OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards for the Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants in America.  The list of winners is derived from more than five million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 19,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. … [Read more...] about Sorrento’s Ristorante at Tsillan Cellars Named One of the Top Scenic View Restaurants in America

The Seattle Mariners announced the official release of the Seattle Mariners Wine collection, which includes Maryhill's 2011 Columbia Valley red and white wines. Wine by Design, the wine licensee for Major League Baseball Properties, partnered with Maryhill Winery, one of the largest most visited wineries in Washington State for these limited edition releases. The wines are now … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery Toasts Mariners Fans With Release of Two Limited Edition Wines

The Auction of Washington Wines, now in its 27th season, kicks into full throttle this month for a three-day celebration of Washington State wine, offering a variety of events to wine and culinary lovers. This annual fundsraiser benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital and supports the winemakers of tomorrow through viticulture and enology research at WSU. … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines Brings Three Days of Celebration in Mid-August

Goldendale, Wash. – After judging more than 4,500 wines from 1,400 wineries, 26 states and 31 countries, the 2014 San Francisco International Wine Competition (the largest-ever in its 34 year history) awarded Washington state’s Maryhill Winery as “Winery of the Year.” … [Read more...] about Maryhill Takes Top Honors As “Winery of the Year” At San Francisco International Wine Competition

May 2014 — Celebrating its sixth anniversary this November, the Taste of Tulalip brings different elements of surprise and wonderment to event goers with every passing year.  For wine and food lover's, it's like Christmas arriving about six weeks early. Here's an article that details some of the magic from the 2012 Taste of Tulalip and a preview of the 2013 Taste of Tulalip. … [Read more...] about Tickets Start To Fly Early As Taste of Tulalip Soars Into Sixth Season

By John Vitale — June 27, 2014 — In a landmark win against the world’s top Bordeaux producers this week, L’Ecole N° 41’s newest red blend, the 2011 Estate Ferguson, proved to be a tour de force at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards in London, walking away with the coveted International Trophy for best red Bordeaux varietals in the over £15 classification (over $25 … [Read more...] about L’Ecole N° 41 Winery: World Champion of Bordeaux Varietals

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation (WWIF) recently welcomed Sherri Swingle as a new member on the board of directors. Swingle brings more than 20 years of experience as a marketing specialist, event strategist and fundraising consultant. … [Read more...] about Wine Foundation Welcomes Sherri Swingle to Board of Directors

Seattle (June 2014) – ImpulseWine.com, a unique online wine shop specializing in hard-to-find boutique wines from the Northwest and occasional special pick from around the globe, is celebrating its first anniversary this month. … [Read more...] about Impulse Wine Focuses On Bringing Hard-To-Find Wines To Consumers

PROOF — The Washington Distillers Festival, the first-of-its-kind official tasting event showcasing Washington’s finest distilleries, returns for a second year on July 12, 2014, at Seattle's Fremont Studios. Tickets, a full list of participating distilleries and restaurants, plus complete event info, are available online at PROOFwashington.org.  … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual PROOF Festival Showcases Washington’s Craft Distilleries

Seattle, WA – Washington State’s largest independent wine recognition program, the Seattle Wine Awards (SWA), announced the medal winners for this year's annual wine evaluation program (view complete list here). More than 1,100 wines in 26 categories were submitted exclusively from Washington American Viticultural Area-sourced grapes and were judged "single-blind." … [Read more...] about Seattle Wine Awards Gives Nod To 2011 Vintage

The renovated century-old barn at Olympic Cellars Winery in Port Angeles, Wash. is home to the Olympic Peninsula's happening summer concert scene on Saturday nights during July and August.  Each concert benefits a local non-profit group, so wine fans can feel good about helping the community while kicking up their heels to live music under the stars.   … [Read more...] about Summer Concerts Under The Stars At Olympic Cellars Winery

Westport Winery will hold its sixth annual Fleur de Lis Festival on June 8, 2014, from noon to 4pm. This celebration of flowers is free to attend and open to all ages. The winery has a local reputation for its extensive iris plantings which are in bloom during the festival.  … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Fleur de Lis Festival at Westport Winery