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
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Taste Washington 2014: Drink, Eat, Learn
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
Wine, Food, Gardening, Music & Art Come Together At Columbia Winery’s ‘Taste of Spring’
Woodinville, WA—On April 12, 2014, Columbia Winery will officially welcome in the season with its Taste of Spring event to be held at their Woodinville tasting room. In celebration of the season, Columbia Winery will offer an exclusive taste of new wine releases, delicious food and live music, as well as a selection of gardeners and other vendors ready to help you greet spring. … [Read more...] about Wine, Food, Gardening, Music & Art Come Together At Columbia Winery’s ‘Taste of Spring’
Food Meets Art Meets Wine At Heathman Hotel’s Vintimate Social
Kirkland, Wash.—Four times annually, The Heathman Hotel and Trellis Restaurant present their Vintimate Social, an evening showcasing food, wine, art and music. This year’s kickoff will take place on Thursday, February 27, from 5-8pm in the San Juan Ballroom. Executive Chef Brian Scheehser will feature hand-crafted hors d'oeuvres containing fresh ingredients from his 18-acre … [Read more...] about Food Meets Art Meets Wine At Heathman Hotel’s Vintimate Social
Bitner Vineyards Becomes First L.I.V.E. Certified Vineyard in Idaho
Bitner Vineyards in Caldwell, Idaho recently became the first vineyard in the state to earn LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) certification. Dr. Ron Bitner is an Idaho native and internationally known bee biologist who planted his sixteen acre vineyard in 1981. … [Read more...] about Bitner Vineyards Becomes First L.I.V.E. Certified Vineyard in Idaho
Anthony’s Restaurants Awarded ‘Best Event Featuring Washington Wine’ By WA Wine Commission
Seattle, WA — (January 28, 2014) — Anthony’s Restaurants proudly announces that they have has been awarded The Best Event Featuring Washington Wine for the Raise a Glass Fund a Scholarship Promotion at the 2014 Washington State Wine Awards, a recognition program of the Washington Wine Commission. … [Read more...] about Anthony’s Restaurants Awarded ‘Best Event Featuring Washington Wine’ By WA Wine Commission
Maryhill Winery Gains Widespread Recognition For Its Vineyard Series Wines & Expanding Portfolio
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
Columbia Winery Features Revolving Gallery Of Local Artists
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
Learn How To Taste Tequila The ‘Proper Way’ at The 2nd Annual Noche Agave
Join the Y-MSCA on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 5:30pm in Yakima for an incredible night of food, drink and tequila tasting by regional expert Luis Navarro. Featuring a delicious gourmet dinner at the Yakima Valley Museum, it promises to be an evening of incredible flavor. … [Read more...] about Learn How To Taste Tequila The ‘Proper Way’ at The 2nd Annual Noche Agave
Yakima Valley VCB Announces Name Change & Strategic Plan To Rally Tourism
Yakima, WA — Friday, January 17, 2014 — The agency responsible for developing and marketing tourism for the Yakima Valley will be doing business under a new name. Effective today, the Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau will be doing business as Yakima Valley Tourism. The change resulted from a board retreat last year as the organization made future plans for tourism … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley VCB Announces Name Change & Strategic Plan To Rally Tourism
Carpe Vinum at Uncorked – Seattle Boat Show’s Opening Night Wine Event
Chardonnay and a Cobalt. Sauvignon Blanc and a SeaRay. Merlot and a Malibu. What do these unusual pairings have in common? They will all be available at Uncorked, Seattle Boat Show’s opening night event at CenturyLink Field Event Center on Friday January 24, 2014. … [Read more...] about Carpe Vinum at Uncorked – Seattle Boat Show’s Opening Night Wine Event
Seattle Wine & Food Experience Returns to Seattle For 6th Year at Center Exhibition Hall
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
‘Women Stars of Food & Wine’ To Highlight Female Chefs, Sommeliers and Winemakers
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 Winterfest Wine Walk on January 17th & 18th
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
Tickets Now On Sale for Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend in Yakima Valley
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
Wine Grape Convention Highlights Top Priorities For Northwest Viticulturists & Enologists
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
Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Wine Co. Buys Estate Vineyard Site in Washington’s Red Mountain AVA
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
L’Ecole N° 41 & Seattle Times To Co-Chair the 2014 Auction of Wash. Wines
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
Woodward Canyon Celebrates 20th Vintage of Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon
There are a small number of varietal wines that have been produced and bottled continuously every year for two decades, and Woodward Canyon Winery's Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon is a consistent winner. Since the 1992 vintage, their award-winning Artist Series has featured a different talent each year, focusing mainly on artists from the Northwest. … [Read more...] about Woodward Canyon Celebrates 20th Vintage of Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Woodinville “Wine Valet” to Make Shopping Easier During St. Nick’s Weekend
Woodinville, Wash. – Woodinville Wine Country’s popular St. Nick’s Open House weekend is the perfect time to stock up on wine for holiday gift giving, parties and special celebrations, but the logistics of lugging a case of wine around while tasting can be challenging. To solve a shopper’s dilemma, Woodinville Wine Country is adding a “wine valet” to this year’s open house … [Read more...] about Woodinville “Wine Valet” to Make Shopping Easier During St. Nick’s Weekend
Treveri Cellars Makes International Inroads in Diplomatic Circles
Copenhagen, Denmark – Treveri Cellars, a sparkling wine producer based in Yakima, Wash., continues to make inroads among diplomatic circles both nationally and internationally. … [Read more...] about Treveri Cellars Makes International Inroads in Diplomatic Circles
Walla Walla Valley Reports Successful Harvest Season
Walla Walla, WA — According to a recent survey conducted by the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance, nearly ninety percent of its member growers and wineries said the overall quality of the 2013 vintage was above average or exceptional, and almost one in three reported it to be exceptional. Roughly one-half of the respondents also reported that grape tonnage per acre harvested was … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley Reports Successful Harvest Season