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Mari (pronounced Mary) Womack has been earning respect and praise for crafting singular wines of distinction since her inaugural 2012 and 2013 releases of Cabernet and Syrah [eaerning her “winemaker to watch” in Washington Tasting Room Magazine’s Summer 2016 issue]. Mari’s killer winemaking instincts and trusted palate honed from her earlier restaurant background are … [Read more...] about Damsel Cellars Opens 2nd Tasting Room in Woodinville

Yakima-native and screen star Kyle MacLachlan is best known for his film and television roles in cult classics such as Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks. He is also well known in wine circles around the state for his Pursued by Bear wines, which he established 18 years ago. Celebrity status aside, the wines here are on a par far above the norm. “I grew up in Eastern Washington, not … [Read more...] about Hollywood Actor Kyle MacLachlan Brings Theatrical Flair to Walla Walla

FIVE-STAR HOSPITALITY and a host of festive events combine with first-rate wines in an elegant country setting at this Whidbey Island winery in the town of Freeland WA. Founders Brad and Nancy Thompson have retired and passed the torch to new owners Ross and Erin Egge. Ross spent much of his youth at a family home on Whidbey Island before embarking on a career that … [Read more...] about New Ownership Takes Dancing Fish Vineyards to the Next Generation

Lake Chelan-based Tsillan Cellars has operated a satellite tasting room in Woodinville since 2017. Now, to better serve their wine club members and guests, founder Bob Jankelson and his talented team recently moved the tasting room across Woodinville into the ever-popular “Wine Alley” section of the Woodin Creek retail district (in October of 2022). There is plenty of … [Read more...] about Upscale Italian Vibes at Tsillan Cellars in Woodinville

Browne Family Vineyards has opened their fourth tasting room, this time in Bellevue WA, bringing Walla Walla wines to residents of Seattle’s Eastside. The elegant and refined décor has a timeless feel, like stepping inside a 1940s-era British manor from the set of The Kingsman film series—a nod of honor to the founder’s grandfather who was a war hero and top intelligence agent … [Read more...] about Browne Family Vineyards Brings Wine & Craft Spirits to Bellevue

  Two Willamette Valley-based wineries, Montinore Estate and Landlines Estates (both under the same ownership), recently opened a shared tasting room in Woodinville’s “Wine Walk Row” in the Schoolhouse District neighborhood. As consumers place more and more emphasis on sustainably farmed goods and products, it can be confusing when a buzzword like “natural” wine is … [Read more...] about Montinore Estate Brings Legacy of Oregon Pinot Noir to Greater Seattle

Owner and winemaker Lisa Callan was first featured in the printed pages of Washington Tasting Room Magazine in 2017—shortly after … [Read more...] about Callan Cellars Makes a Splash in Lake Chelan

The iconic Barnard Griffin winery was started by Rob Griffin, head winemaker, and his wife Deborah Barnard, in 1983. Their first vintage was a small truckload of borrowed fruit that Rob fermented in rented cellar space while working as winemaker for Preston Cellars. Their daughter, Megan Hughes, is following in Rob’s footsteps as second-generation winemaker and … [Read more...] about Tri-Cities Based Barnard Griffin Introduces Westside Location

Bacovino's owner Randy Brooks grew up in the Puget Sound region surrounded by family with agricultural ties, which he says fueled his studies in biology and business. His early exposure to wine and food began at a family gathering, which grew over the years into a time-honored tradition. “Every year, my uncle would host a special dinner—he would bring fresh Alaskan salmon and … [Read more...] about Bacovino Winery Adds to Seattle’s Burgeoning Wine Scene