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Auction of Washington Wines Raises Over $1.5 Million During 2011 Event

Seattle, Washington – With more than 2,400 people in attendance, the 24th annual Auction of Washington Wines took place on August 18-20 in Woodinville, WA at Chateau Ste. Michelle and raised more than $1.5 million for uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Washington Wine Education Foundation.  Highlights of this prestigious charity wine event featured the … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines Raises Over $1.5 Million During 2011 Event

Washington State Wine Industry Commits $7.4 Million To Wine Science Center

California winemakers and wine grape growers have long had an indispensable ally; an institution that has helped them survive droughts, pest invasions, and grapevine diseases that would otherwise have wreaked havoc on their wine.  It's called UC Davis, whose wine department has been a leader in the sciences that impact grape growing and winemaking.  And soon, Washington State … [Read more...] about Washington State Wine Industry Commits $7.4 Million To Wine Science Center

Northwest Cellars of Kirkland Takes Artist Series To A Personal Level

Kirkland, WA — There’s always been an inner connection between the world’s of fine art and fine wine.  In support of their favorite local artists and the arts, some wineries produce wines of exceptional quality under an ‘artist series’ label.  But when Northwest Cellars owner Bob Delf and artist Richard Duval teamed to share their passion of wine and art, they did so with a … [Read more...] about Northwest Cellars of Kirkland Takes Artist Series To A Personal Level

Washington State Wine Commission Announces First-Ever Promotion in India

Seattle, WA – A number of winemakers from Washington State are set to kick off a marketing campaign in India early next month.  Based on projections by the Washington State Wine Commission, "India will to overtake China as the world’s most populous country sometime in the next ten to fifteen years, and the wine market in India continues to grow." … [Read more...] about Washington State Wine Commission Announces First-Ever Promotion in India

Wine & Beer Tasting To Begin At Selected Farmers Markets Across WA State

Would you prefer to taste your wine selection before buying a bottle of it?  If so, you're not alone.  Most would agree that wine and beer sales increase proportionately when consumers are first able to sample the beverage.  Until now, wine and beer tastings at farmers markets in Washington State have been illegal, even though the sale of bottled wine and beer have long been … [Read more...] about Wine & Beer Tasting To Begin At Selected Farmers Markets Across WA State

Myles Anderson Chosen For 2011 Wine Hall Of Fame

Prosser, WA — Dr. Myles J. Anderson, co-founder and winemaker of Walla Walla Vintners, has been selected as the 2011 inductee to the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame.  Anderson was the Founding Director of the Institute for Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College that provides students with hands-on experience in winemaking, viticulture practices, and … [Read more...] about Myles Anderson Chosen For 2011 Wine Hall Of Fame

Seattle Event Company Mixes Painting Parties With Wine Tasting

Corks and Canvas Events is a Seattle-based company that’s discovered a fun way to combine wine tasting with painting.  Co-founded by Washington wine enthusiasts Lisa Cryder and Stefanie Hare, the pair hold events at local wineries to create a memorable evening of sipping Washington wines while painting a beautiful acrylic masterpiece. … [Read more...] about Seattle Event Company Mixes Painting Parties With Wine Tasting

Wine Storage Bellevue Offers Free Cellar Relocation Service

Bellevue, WA – Many established and novice wine collectors will agree that proper storage of wine is essential to the longevity of any collection.  Yet, not everyone has the time to move their wine to self-storage units, much less pack and organize it.  Wine Storage Bellevue is offering a free service designed to make moving a valued wine collection to state-of-the-art storage … [Read more...] about Wine Storage Bellevue Offers Free Cellar Relocation Service

Elements of Walla Walla’s One Wine Weekend Rescheduled for October 2011

Walla Walla, WA – Elements of One Wine Weekend, the event combining Vintage Walla Walla® and the Entwine Grand Auction, have been rescheduled for October 15, 2011. With a record number of summer events bringing high visitor traffic to Walla Walla, the overnight hotel needs of event guests has exceeded the weekend lodging capacity currently available in the area, leaving event … [Read more...] about Elements of Walla Walla’s One Wine Weekend Rescheduled for October 2011