No other married couple in the state makes as much wine, collectively speaking, as Juan Muñoz-Oca and Jessica Munnell. In this interview, they talk freely about their influences on wine—and each other. … [Read more...] about Pillow Talk: An Interview With The First Couple of Washington Wine
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College Cellars: The Academics of Wine
College Cellars in Walla Walla is turning heads with award-winning student-made wine and generating a new crop of tomorrow’s winemakers in the process … [Read more...] about College Cellars: The Academics of Wine
Old Vines: Where Roots & Passions Run Deep
Wines made from long-established vineyards, known as “old vines,” are on the uptick. We turn to the pros for a conversation about the mystical significance surrounding these remarkable wines. … [Read more...] about Old Vines: Where Roots & Passions Run Deep
Col Solare: On Shining Hill
Col Solare's winemaker Darel Allwine talks about changes afoot at the once-exclusive winery whose gates are now open to the public for tastings … [Read more...] about Col Solare: On Shining Hill
Take A Trolley Wine Adventure In Tri-Cities
The Fruit of the Vine Trolley whisks wine tasters around fine wineries in the Tri-Cities … [Read more...] about Take A Trolley Wine Adventure In Tri-Cities
Côte Bonneville: A Walk In The Vineyard
An interview with winemaker Kerry Shiels, who takes no shortcuts when it comes to crafting world-class estate wines in the Yakima Valley … [Read more...] about Côte Bonneville: A Walk In The Vineyard
Owen Roe Winery: Grounded in the Vines
David O’Reilly of Owen Roe Winery is entrenched in vineyards from the Yakima Valley to the Willamette in his quest to craft finessed Washington reds and distinctive Oregon Pinot Noir … [Read more...] about Owen Roe Winery: Grounded in the Vines
Touring Southwest Washington
Washington's southwest corner along the Interstate-5 corridor is home to a growing number of wineries settling in Clark County. We tour eight wineries, from rustic and quirky tasting rooms to urban chic. … [Read more...] about Touring Southwest Washington
Woodward Canyon: Seeds of Sustainability
The legendary Woodward Canyon in Walla Walla is making strides to reduce its carbon footprint … [Read more...] about Woodward Canyon: Seeds of Sustainability
Changing of the Guard at Betz Family Winery
Five years after the sale of Betz Family Winery, the iconic winery continues to raise the bar … [Read more...] about Changing of the Guard at Betz Family Winery
A Father’s Legacy: The Walter Clore Center
Taste wines from different appellations at the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center, a showcase for Washington wine and tribute to the Father of Washington Wine … [Read more...] about A Father’s Legacy: The Walter Clore Center
Exploring Walla Walla’s Southside
Tour five wineries south of Walla Walla along a half-mile stretch of scenic J.B. George Road, each with distinct personality and world-class wines … [Read more...] about Exploring Walla Walla’s Southside
Force Majeure: An Unstoppable Force
After a year of heavy changes, Force Majeure looks to the future with the recruitment of Napa Valley winemaker Todd Alexander and a roster of all-star consultants. … [Read more...] about Force Majeure: An Unstoppable Force
StoneTree Vineyard: Of Vines & Fossils
Fruit from StoneTree Vineyard has long been a prized component in many Washington blends, and today more and more winemakers are reserving their best barrels to produce a vineyard designate. … [Read more...] about StoneTree Vineyard: Of Vines & Fossils
Incubator Wineries: Hatched in Walla Walla
The Winery Incubators at the Walla Walla Regional Airport have become a landing strip for promising wineries—and they're taking off in a big way … [Read more...] about Incubator Wineries: Hatched in Walla Walla
Lake Chelan: Wine Touring & Travel Destination
Lake Chelan is destination travel at its truest—we return to this exciting AVA and tour six more of the 20-plus wineries established around the lake On the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, Lake Chelan is a year-round tourist destination, offering outdoor sports from golf to boating, miles of hiking trails, and of course, wine tasting galore.An officially … [Read more...] about Lake Chelan: Wine Touring & Travel Destination
A Feminine Touch at Yakima’s DuBrul Vineyard
Overlooking the lush Yakima Valley, DuBrul Vineyard is cultivating a loyal following for their elegant fruit—with helpful hands from an all-female vineyard crew If you drive by DuBrul Vineyard, near Sunnyside, from mid-February through harvest in the fall, you are likely to see the ladies of their vineyard crew hard at work. They might be pruning, thinning, or doing … [Read more...] about A Feminine Touch at Yakima’s DuBrul Vineyard
Powers Winery: A Legendary Powerhouse
Changing the world one bottle at a time, the new generation of Powers Winery carries founder Bill Powers’ vision forward Despite success as innovators, not to mention their ranking as the eighth largest producer in the state, Powers Winery continues to pursue and improve upon multiple projects under a modest (literally and figuratively) roof. Located at the foot of … [Read more...] about Powers Winery: A Legendary Powerhouse
Syncline Winery in the Columbia Gorge
Crafting wines with distinct personality, Syncline Winery is founded upon a close connection to the land in the hilly Columbia Gorge AVA Few wine adventure destinations match the sheer spectacle of the Columbia River Gorge, the 80-mile canyon that serves as the border with Oregon. With its constant winds, 4,000-foot cliffs and miles of forest trails, the Gorge offers a … [Read more...] about Syncline Winery in the Columbia Gorge
Exploring the Outback of Prosser
Set among a rolling patchwork of farms and old vines just four miles north of Prosser await four estate wineries whose wines capture the aromas and flavors of this bucolic stretch of Yakima Valley On a picturesque bend of the Yakima River, the city of Prosser has a small town feel and authentic rural charm. The farming community here has long played a crucial role in … [Read more...] about Exploring the Outback of Prosser
Vin du Lac Winery: Bistro On The Vineyard
From the sloping vineyard that curves around the hills on the north side of Lake Chelan to the bistro and tasting room surrounded by apple and cherry orchards, Vin du Lac embodies Larry Lehmbecker’s vision of how to blend his two great passions: wine and food. “We are Washington winery No. 325,” he states proudly, “and from the first day, I wanted our focus to elegantly … [Read more...] about Vin du Lac Winery: Bistro On The Vineyard
Touring Red Mountain: The Road To Sunset
Photographs by John Vitale/Washington Tasting Room Magazine Written by Kirsten Telander Sunset Road cuts a two-and-a-half-mile swath through the middle of Washington State’s smallest appellation, Red Mountain, providing easy access to nine wineries lining the route. On a viticulture map, it’s identified with nothing but a dot of red the size of a pencil eraser. But Red … [Read more...] about Touring Red Mountain: The Road To Sunset