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Walla Walla, WA — Inspire your palate with locally crafted bites and sips at Eastern Washington’s annual ‘Feast Walla Walla,’ a culinary celebration of the region’s best restaurants, wineries, breweries and more. Feast Weekend takes place over April 11 and 12, 2014 and features a ‘Chefs' Table on First’ on Friday, April 11 and the main celebration, Feast Walla Walla, on … [Read more...] about Join The Marcus Whitman Hotel At ‘Feast Walla Walla’ For A Weekend of Dining, Wine & Libations

Prosser, WA — 14 Hands Winery and tasting room will officially open its doors for business on Saturday, April 12, 2014 in Prosser, Washington. Owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, 14 Hands is Washington's 3rd largest wine brand. To secure a ticket to the grand opening event, please visit: 14hands.com. … [Read more...] about 14 Hands Winery Opens Tasting Room In Prosser, Wash.

Prosser, WA — Founder and managing partner of Long Shadows Vintner, Allen Shoup has been selected as the 2014 inductee into the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Shoup was the former CEO of Chateau Ste. Michelle, taking the company from a single brand generating $5 million annually to revenues over $140 million during his 20 year reign. … [Read more...] about Allen Shoup Named 2014 Inductee To “Legends of Washington Wine” Hall of Fame

Lowden, WA – Woodward Canyon owners Rick Small and Darcey Fugman-Small officially welcome their daughter Jordan Dunn-Small to the staff of Woodward Canyon. This transition has been in the planning stages for several years, and the time was right for Jordan to join the team. … [Read more...] about Woodward Canyon Welcomes 2nd Generation

Taste Washington is billed as the nation's largest single-region wine and food event. Held at CenturyLink Field Event Center on March 29-30, 2014, get set for a gastronomic weekend of wine tasting, gourmet food bites, chefs on display, and informational seminars with a focus on Washington State's array of wine varietals and culinary delights. New this year is a kick-off event, … [Read more...] about Taste Washington 2014: Drink, Eat, Learn

Goldendale, WA (January 28, 2013) – Maryhill Winery broke all their own records for winning wine awards in 2013. The tenth largest Washington winery earned 300-plus awards, nearly 70 of which were platinum, double gold or gold medals. With the growing popularity of Washington wine nationwide, and the release of the winery's unique The Vineyards wine series, Maryhill continues … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery Gains Widespread Recognition For Its Vineyard Series Wines & Expanding Portfolio

Woodinville, WA – Along with new wines and a new logo, Columbia Winery has refreshed their Woodinville tasting room to show off some local talent. The tasting room has dedicated more than 50 feet of blank walls to be used as a revolving gallery space for locally renowned artists to display a variety of media. … [Read more...] about Columbia Winery Features Revolving Gallery Of Local Artists

The Seattle Wine and Food Experience (SWFE) is back for a sixth year Sunday, February 23, 2014 (12-5 pm VIP, 1-5 pm General Admission) at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Throughout the gastronomical event guests will learn about and taste a wide offering of quality products through "experiences" and event features. … [Read more...] about Seattle Wine & Food Experience Returns to Seattle For 6th Year at Center Exhibition Hall

Seattle Uncorked in collaboration with Women’s Funding Alliance and Columbia Tower Club will be hosting their first annual Women Stars of Food & Wine, highlighting local women chefs, sommeliers and winemakers. The event will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 2pm to 5pm at Columbia Tower Club. … [Read more...] about ‘Women Stars of Food & Wine’ To Highlight Female Chefs, Sommeliers and Winemakers

Lake Chelan, WA – Sunshine, stunning lake views and wine tasting are all on the agenda at the Lake Chelan Winterfest Wine Walk on January 17-18, 2014. This wine walk is part of Lake Chelan’s Winterfest and an opportunity to sip and stroll through Historic Downtown Chelan during this two day event. … [Read more...] about Lake Chelan Winterfest Wine Walk on January 17th & 18th

Yakima, WA — Dark chocolate and red wine are often referred to as the real food of love. A weekend getaway to sunny Yakima Valley will warm the heart of your special valentine during the annual Red Wine & Chocolate event weekend on February 15-17, 2014. … [Read more...] about Tickets Now On Sale for Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend in Yakima Valley

Cashmere, Wash. – The Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers 2014 Annual Conference is the premier educational opportunity for the Northwest grape and wine industry featuring sessions and workshops for growers, viticultural staff, wineries, enologists, tasting room staff and marketers. … [Read more...] about Wine Grape Convention Highlights Top Priorities For Northwest Viticulturists & Enologists

December 19, 2013 – It says a lot about the universal appeal of Washington State wine grapes when premium producers from Napa Valley get serious about Washington State fruit. In 2012, Duckhorn Wine Company began purchasing fruit from various Red Mountain growers for a new Cabernet Sauvignon called Canvasback (vineyard sources were Klipson, Shaw, La Coye/Ambassador and … [Read more...] about Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Wine Co. Buys Estate Vineyard Site in Washington’s Red Mountain AVA

December 12, 2013 – Now in its 27th year, Auction of Washington Wines announced today that the new co-chairs for its annual weekend of events will be Marty and Megan Clubb, owners of L’Ecole No. 41 winery, and Frank and Charlene Blethen, of The Seattle Times and its affiliate newspapers, the Yakima Herald-Republic, the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin and The Issaquah Press. … [Read more...] about L’Ecole N° 41 & Seattle Times To Co-Chair the 2014 Auction of Wash. Wines