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New Kirkland Warehouse District Features Three Winery Tasting Rooms

April 19, 2012, Kirkland WA — The eastside community of Kirkland, known for art galleries, shopping and eateries, has a new wine district.  Three tasting room’s opened their doors on April 14, 2012 to celebrate the grand opening weekend of what the group has officially named the "Kirkland Warehouse District". Northwest Cellars Winery, which has been at this location since 2004, … [Read more...] about New Kirkland Warehouse District Features Three Winery Tasting Rooms

Quality Microbrews Are Served On Tap, So Why Not Fine Wines?

A growing number of high end eateries in the Puget Sound are going "green" when it comes to restaurant wines served by the glass.  Kingfish Café owners Laurie and Leslie Coaston looked for a way to bring quality Washington-grown wines to their patrons at reasonable prices, as well as eliminate the waste associated with bottled product.  They found what they were looking for at … [Read more...] about Quality Microbrews Are Served On Tap, So Why Not Fine Wines?

‘On The Road To Paradise’ Spring Wine & Brew Festival Coming April 28, 2012

Ashford, WA – Grapes and hops will put their best flavors forward at the 3rd Annual “On the Road to Paradise” Spring Wine and Brew Festival, from 2 to 8pm on April 28, 2012 at the historic Lions Hall in Ashford, WA.  The festival features hard-to-find artisanal wines and microbrews from small Washington producers.  The event is held in conjunction with fee-free week, April … [Read more...] about ‘On The Road To Paradise’ Spring Wine & Brew Festival Coming April 28, 2012

Tulalip Resort’s Restaurants Take Home A Trio Of Wine Awards

Tulalip Bay Restaurant, the fine dining showpiece of the Tulalip Resort Casino’s Food and Beverage program, was honored with the inaugural “Seattle Magazine Award at the 10th annual Washington Wine Restaurant Awards.  The award, accepted by Sommelier Tom Thompson, was presented on March 26, 2012 at the Washington Athletic Club and paid homage to the restaurant’s leadership in … [Read more...] about Tulalip Resort’s Restaurants Take Home A Trio Of Wine Awards

Researchers Say ‘Don’t Be Afraid’ Of Future Invasions By Vine-Destroying Bugs

Prosser, WA — Almost all wine grapes grown in Washington are grown on their own roots.  That's unusual.  In most of the world's other major wine regions, grapes are grown on grafted rootstock.  That is, varietal scions (the part of the plant that produces the leaves, buds, and fruit) are grafted onto rootstocks resistant to phylloxera (a tiny sap-sucking insect) and nematodes … [Read more...] about Researchers Say ‘Don’t Be Afraid’ Of Future Invasions By Vine-Destroying Bugs

April 27-29: Yakima Valley’s Spring Barrel Tasting Weekend Offers First Sips, Food Pairings & Tours

When flowers start to bloom in the Yakima Valley, it can only mean one thing, spring has arrived and the annual Spring Barrel Tasting is just around the corner.  From April 27-29, 2o12 during Spring Barrel Tasting weekend, Wine Yakima Valley (a regional association of growers and wineries) is opening its collective cellars, vineyards and tasting rooms to give guests a first … [Read more...] about April 27-29: Yakima Valley’s Spring Barrel Tasting Weekend Offers First Sips, Food Pairings & Tours

Rob Andrews, Don and Linda Mercer, Glenn Coogan Honored at Grape Growers Convention

The final count is in and a record-breaking crowd of nearly 2,200 people attended the 2012 convention of the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers.  The annual meeting was held in Kennewick in early February and included 18 educational sessions plus a two-day, sold-out trade show with 170 booths. … [Read more...] about Rob Andrews, Don and Linda Mercer, Glenn Coogan Honored at Grape Growers Convention

Wenatchee Wine Week is the Perfect Time to Taste Region’s Award-Winning Wines

Wineries in the Wenatchee Valley are kicking off spring with Wine Week, five different wine events planned for the week of March 19-24, 2012 at local wine shops, retailers, and restaurants.  It’s a fun opportunity to taste award-winning wines and meet the wineries of this burgeoning culinary region.  … [Read more...] about Wenatchee Wine Week is the Perfect Time to Taste Region’s Award-Winning Wines

“Taste with Tommy” Winemaker Dinner Features Va Piano Vineyards of Walla Walla

Tulalip, WA — Sommelier Tom Thompson of Tulalip Resort Casino will launch his 2012 “Taste with Tommy” winemaker series with an intimate dinner featuring Va Piano Vineyards of Walla Walla on Saturday, February 11 from 6-9pm. The event will be held in the Tulalip Bay Private Dining Room with its exquisite handcrafted Chihuly chandelier. … [Read more...] about “Taste with Tommy” Winemaker Dinner Features Va Piano Vineyards of Walla Walla

Washington State Wine Commission Celebrates Quarter Century Milestone

Seattle, WA — This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Washington State Wine Commission.  In 1987, the Washington State legislature created this government agency with the intent of giving a voice to every winery and wine grape grower, and to champion the marketing goals of the Washington State wine industry.  The legislature had the foresight to recognize that “the … [Read more...] about Washington State Wine Commission Celebrates Quarter Century Milestone