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Walla Walla, Wash. — Dunham Cellars has promoted Robert Campisi to the position of head winemaker. Campisi joined the winery in 2008 and has played a key role in winemaking and will help usher in the development of a new series of wines from Dunham’s recently planted Kenny Hill estate vineyard. A graduate of the University of Washington with degrees in both physics and … [Read more...] about Robert Campisi Rises To Head Winemaker At Dunham Cellars

Yakima, Wash. — March 2018 — Are you seeking to enjoy Yakima Valley’s Spring Barrel Tasting festivities without the  crowds? Yakima Valley’s newest event offers an intimate tasting at eight different wineries, where winemakers  will open their tastings rooms exclusively to Winemaker's Table ticket holders to experience an exclusive vertical tasting of library wines, current … [Read more...] about Inaugural “Winemaker’s Table” Offers Exclusive Tastings During Yakima Valley Spring Barrel Weekend

Prosser, Wash. — April 10, 2018 — The 2018 Winemakers Loft Food Truck Rally, a benefit for Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative Care on Saturday, April 21, received Title Sponsorship at the $5,000 level from Custom Bottling & Filtering, a mobile bottling company based in Benton City, Washington. Custom Bottling & Filtering’s contribution bolsters the event’s ability to … [Read more...] about Winemakers Loft Food Truck Rally’s Sponsor Pledges $5k, Aiding Heartlinks Hospice Care

The Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival will feature national and regional jazz artists over a four-day event to promote jazz appreciation and Lake Chelan wineries … [Read more...] about Lake Chelan Wine & Jazz Festival To Feature National & Regional Jazz Artists

Seattle, Wash. — April 4, 2018 — Anthony’s Restaurants hosted Washington State University in the third annual Blended Learning Release Party at Budd’s Broiler on March 28, 2018 and assisted in raising over $18,000 for the University’s Viticulture and Enology Program. Every year, Budd’s Broiler closes its doors and donates all of their service, food and use of the restaurant … [Read more...] about Anthony’s Restaurants Helped Raise $18k To Benefit WSU Viticulture & Enology Program

The scenic amphitheater in the Columbia River Gorge welcomes an all-star lineup for the 2018 summer concert season, including Chris Isaak, Michael Franti, Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery Announces 2018 Summer Concert Series

Seattle, Wash. — March 19, 2018 — The 21st annual Taste Washington festival, March 22-25, kicks off this week and there’s more to celebrate than ever before. For the first time in its history, The New Vintage will rock with a live performance by Los Angeles’ Man Made Time at Fisher Pavilion nestled near the Space Needle Friday, March 23. Take in the synth pop sounds of this … [Read more...] about 21st Taste Washington Festival Brings Together World-Class Chefs, Perfectly-Paired Wines & Live Music

March 19, 2018 – Every year the Auction of Washington Wines selects one vintner and one winegrape grower based on their outstanding accomplishments in the wine industry.  Winemaker Charlie Hoppes of Fidelitas Wines and grower Marshall Edwards of Quintessence Vineyards have been chosen as this year's honorees.  Past selections have included Marty Club of L'ecole No 41, Todd … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines Names Charlie Hoppes 2018 Honorary Vintner

Yakima Valley, Wash. — March 12, 2018 — Owning a vineyard is like owning any other real estate: Location is everything. Well, maybe not EVERYthing. In viticulture, it’s not only where the vineyard is located; it’s also about how it is positioned. Elevation, slope and aspect (direction of slope south, southwest, etc.), play a critical role in any vineyard. These three elements … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley Vineyards Suffered Zero Damage During February’s Freeze

Kennewick, Wash. — February 11, 2018 — A celebratory crowd that Kennewick officials estimated at 450 to 500 people turned out on a sunny February 9th day to welcome two new wineries to their town. Buoyed by a bevy of brief speeches from officials from the Port of Kennewick, the City of Kennewick, Benton County and winemakers Bart Fawbush of Bartholomew Winery and Victor … [Read more...] about Crowd Turns Out For Opening of Columbia Gardens Wine Village in Kennewick

February 5, 2018 — It is said the best fertilizer for a business is the owner’s footprint, so it’s little wonder that one of the state’s largest wineries has remained one of the Pacific Northwest’s most endearing. Started nearly two decades ago, Maryhill Winery’s amiable and hard-working founders, Craig and Vicki Leuthold, have remained accessible to their loyal following, … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery Opens 5,000-Square-Foot Tasting Room in Spokane

Prosser, Wash. — February 1, 2018 — Dick and Wendy Shaw have been selected as the 2018 Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame inductees. The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center is pleased to honor them with this award during the Legends Gala to be held on Friday, August 10th, 2018. Dick and Wendy's impact and contribution to the Washington wine industry began in 1981. … [Read more...] about Dick & Wendy Shaw Inducted into Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame

January 26, 2018 — The Washington Wine Industry Foundation (WWIF) is pleased to announce the inaugural Bill Powers Sabbatical award to Brad Binko, a certified Sommelier who graduated from the Enology and Viticulture program at the Walla Walla Community College in 2016. Brad is the founder and head winemaker of Drink Washington State and Eternal Wines in Walla Walla. Eternal … [Read more...] about Winemaker Brad Binko Selected by Washington Wine Industry Foundation To Receive Bill Powers Sabbatical Award

Yakima Valley, Wash. — January 22, 2018 — A weekend getaway to sunny Yakima Valley will warm the heart of your special Valentine during the annual Red Wine & Chocolate event weekend February 17-19, 2018. When properly paired, the red wine and chocolate combination creates a delightful indulgence. As part of this Yakima Valley festival, wineries from Yakima, Zillah, … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley’s Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend

Yakima, Wash. — January 19, 2018 — If you love award-winning wine, Secret Crush is for you. Enjoy the Yakima Valley’s highest-rated wines paired with the exquisite culinary talents of executive chef Greg Masset (of Masset Winery) at the Yakima Valley Country Club on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 6-9pm. This exclusive event will provide tastes of wines from the past, sneak … [Read more...] about Do You Have a Secret Crush on Award-Winning Wines?

Seattle, Wash. — January 18, 2018 — The Seattle consultant firm Metis announced today that Tamarack Cellars, one of Walla Walla’s pioneering wineries has been sold to Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Vintage Wine Estates. The Tamarack acquisition includes all brand, inventory, real estate, leases, equipment, grower contracts and the tasting room. Financial terms of the purchase were … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Tamarack Cellars Sells to Vintage Wine Estates

Seattle, Wash. — January 15, 2018 — Browne Family Vineyards is bringing the best of Walla Walla wine country right to the heart of downtown Seattle with the grand opening of its new tasting room in Pioneer Square at 11am on Saturday, February 3, 2018.  The new Browne Family Vineyards Tasting room is located at 411 First Avenue South in the historic Seller Building, right next … [Read more...] about Browne Family Vineyards Opens Its Doors in Downtown Seattle

Famed Bordeaux enologist Michel Rolland consulted for India-based Grover Zampa winery when they planted their vineyards in the early 1990s in the Nandi Hills region of South-Central India. Now you can taste a collection of these international wines on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 6-8pm at The Barrel Thief, a popular wine and whiskey bar  in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Barrel Thief Wine Bar to Pour Wines of India

Walla Walla, Wash. — November 30, 2017 — Lagana Cellars this week announced a new partnership with Todd Bernave of Seattle, WA. Todd joins Jason Fox, founding owner and winemaker, in all facets of the business including marketing, winemaking, and wholesale and retail sales. Todd has worked in the Walla Walla wine industry for over 10 years, most recently with Walla Walla … [Read more...] about Todd Bernave Joins Lagana Cellars As The 4-Year-Old Winery Expands Ownership

Prosser, Wash. — November 30, 2017 — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Legends is the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center annual fundraising gala which honors individuals who have made an impact on the Washington wine industry for 25 years or more. A new Legend is inducted annually from nominations received. Nominees may … [Read more...] about Nominations Are Open For “2018 Legend of Washington Wine Hall of Fame”

Tulalip, Wash. — November 8, 2017 — Tulalip Resort Casino’s Sommelier Tom Thompson is extending an invitation to all wine lovers and holiday gift givers to the Resort's annual Taste of Tulalip Holiday Wine Sale. The sale will feature over 100 remarkable wine selections from around the world, and will be held on Tuesday, November 21; Wednesday, November 22; and Black Friday, … [Read more...] about Holiday Wine Sale At Tulalip Resort Casino Features Over 100 Wines, Some Legendary

Spokane natives Craig and Vicki Leuthold bring high-quality, affordable wines representing Washington’s top AVA’s to Spokane’s Kendall Yards … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery Celebrates the Grand Opening of its Spokane Tasting Room