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Woodinville, WA — The Washington Winegrowers Association has honored veteran Washington winemaker, Brian Carter, with the 2020 Grand Vin Award. Carter is the winemaker and managing partner of Brian Carter Cellars headquartered in Woodinville, Wash. The winery operates tastings rooms in Woodinville and Vancouver USA. Carter was presented with the prestigious award by Robert … [Read more...] about Washington Winegrowers Association Honors Brian Carter With 2020 Grand Vin Award

Lowden, WA — Woodward Canyon hit a milestone this year in celebration of the winery's 40th anniversary. Among the Walla Walla Valley's oldest wineries, it was founded in 1981 by Rick Small and Darcey Fugman-Small. Woodward Canyon has been family-owned and operated since its inception, and the second generation has been increasingly more involved over the years and now work full … [Read more...] about Woodward Canyon Hits 40-Year Milestone

Halldorson Responsible For Kiona's Top Vineyard Sites on Red Mountain … [Read more...] about Kiona Vineyards and Winery Announces Hire of Viticulturist Matt Halldorson

With the approach of Valentine’s Day, tasting rooms will play host to heavenly wine and chocolate pairings around the state. Celebrate the “Month of Love” with specials, wine and chocolate tasting, discounts and virtual tastings guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Participate in person at wineries, or from the comfort of home. We've compiled a handy list from both Eastern … [Read more...] about Celebrate February With Red Wine & Chocolate Indulgences

Walla Walla, WA – L’Ecole No 41, one of Walla Walla’s early founding wineries, announced their plan today to open a new Wine Bar in downtown Walla Walla at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel. The space is being redesigned and redefined to welcome guests in downtown Walla Walla, in a setting which denotes the winery’s sense of place and pays homage to the Heritage of the … [Read more...] about L’Ecole No 41 To Open Tasting Room in Historic Marcus Whitman Hotel

Just in time for holiday cheer, Tinte Cellars Georgetown will come to life with the opening of the new tasting room and event space today located on Airport Way South in Seattle. As the patio gates swing open and wines are uncorked, Tinte Cellars will be welcoming guests with a pour of their "Raise the Roof" Rosé. Tinte Cellars was founded in Woodinville, WA. (Editor's note: … [Read more...] about Tinte Cellars Opens in Seattle’s Georgetown Neighborhood

Royal Slope became the 15th official American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Washington on September 2, 2020. This is welcome news to Royal Slope wine grape growers like Josh and Lisa Lawrence, owners of Lawrence Vineyards.  Josh's family has been farming in the agriculturally-rich area for over four decades and began planting their flagship vineyard in 2003. Today Josh … [Read more...] about Royal Slope Designated As Washington’s 15th Official AVA

The Washington Winegrowers Association and nine other regional and national organizations asked Congress to extend the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) to help grape growers and winemakers affected by recent wildfires. The September letter, addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, asks for immediate relief … [Read more...] about WA Winegrowers Join National Partners to Ask Congress for Wildfire Relief

Woodinville-based Tinte Cellars has been an innovator on winery guest safety protocols since the start of the pandemic. They are currently open for tastings and curbside pickup at their location in the Woodinville Warehouse District, and this week have launched a "Tastings To Go" kit for those interested in a comprehensive wine tasting flight from the comfort of home. The … [Read more...] about ‘Tastings To Go’ Kit Launched by Tinte Cellars

Orondo, WA — Rocky Pond Estate Winery, a Washington producer crafting wines from sustainably farmed riverside and lakeside estate vineyards, has reached an agreement with highly regarded and accomplished winemaker and viticulturist Steve Leveque. He will join the team for the 2020 growing season and will lead all winemaking activities alongside their established winemaker Shane … [Read more...] about Rocky Pond Estate Winery Adds Accomplished Consulting Winemaker

Vancouver, WA — The Vancouver Waterfront added a new attraction on June 24, 2020, when Brian Carter Cellars Tasting Room & Wine Bar opened its doors to the public. Currently in its soft opening phase, due largely to COVID-19 related restrictions, the Tasting Room has already garnered a following, including current and new wine club members. With up-close views of the … [Read more...] about Brian Carter Cellars Opens in Vancouver, WA

This year's Winemaker Picnic and Barrel Auction, Private Barrel Auction, the Gala Live Auction and other signature events will become a virtual celebration in support of the Washington wine industry and Seattle Children’s … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines Moving to Virtual-Only Events in 2020

Adapting to the changing conditions around in-person events, The Auction of Washington Wines has replaced the annual Wine & Music event with an online auction happening May 6th through May 10th, ending on Mother’s Day. The auction will highlight lots from of their Washington winery friends who usually would be pouring at the event. Visit the website for all the details … [Read more...] about The Auction of Washington Wines “Wine & Music” Event Goes Online

Walla Walla, WA – Passatempo Taverna in downtown Walla Walla has launched a special heartfelt campaign in support of those in their community whose lives have been particularly disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Good Samaritans who wish to make a donation and help 'pay it forward' can visit this page to offset the cost of a Passatempo Lasagna (or other Passatempo meals) … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Restaurant Launches “Pay It Forward With Lasagna” Campaign To Help Community

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Tinte Cellars will recognize Washington State first responders, nurses, doctors, police officers, grocery store employees, and other heroes — but they are asking for the community’s help. From April 15 to May 15, 2020, the family-owned Woodinville winery collective invites the public to nominate a hero for Tinte Cellars' Bottles for … [Read more...] about Nominate Your Favorite Washington Hero Serving On The Front Lines

DeLille Cellars has announced they will donate 50 percent of D2 Heart sales to the Seattle Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund and Lifewire, both agencies doing important work in Greater Seattle. Since the winery's founding in 1992, DeLille Cellars has partnered with select charities and helped raise more than one million dollars for these organizations. The DeLille Cellars D2 … [Read more...] about DeLille Cellars Supports Seattle Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund and Lifewire

The wineries at Winemakers Loft in Prosser announces that the Pre-Barrel Bash scheduled for April 18, 2020 will now be moved to a "virtual platform" (on the same day) in order to be compliant with all health and safety precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Titled the “Winemakers Loft Food Truck Rally” in prior years, the 2020 Pre-Barrel Bash aimed to showcase premium wine … [Read more...] about Pre-Barrel Bash at Winemakers Loft in Prosser Transitions to Virtual Event Amid COVID-19

Wapato, Wash. – Fortuity Cellars, one of Yakima Valley’s newest wineries, announced today that winemaker Alexis Sells will join them later this month. Sells has most recently been on the winemaking team of Napa-based Duckhorn Cellars and has roots in the Washington wine industry. “Lexi’s experience making wine in three of the world’s top wine-producing regions will certainly … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley’s Fortuity Cellars Announces New Winemaker, Alexis Sells

Sign the online petition now to help raise 3,500 signatures needed for a wine license plate … [Read more...] about Specialty License Plate May Soon Be An Option For Washington Wine Fans

Revelry Vintners Awarded Top Red Wine from 2020 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition Walla Walla, Wash. — Revelry Vintners of Walla Walla, Washington takes home the honor of "Top Red Wine" from 2020 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition held as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas. The competition included over 3,500 wines … [Read more...] about Revelry Vintners Displays Passion for Ranching, Rodeo & Red Wine

Wine Yakima Valley association will hold its annual Red Wine & Chocolate weekend over three days this year from February 15-17, 2020. As the oldest wine growing region in Washington, wineries from Yakima, Zillah, Prosser and Red Mountain will be offering a weekend of divine decadence with a Premier Pass for $35, the only way to experience the depth of the Yakima Valley … [Read more...] about Indulge in Yakima Valley’s Red Wine & Chocolate, Feb. 15-17

The Walls Vineyards has purchased the 10-acre Rockgarden Vineyard in the Rocks District of Milton Freewater AVA in the southern Walla Walla Valley. The well-established vineyard property will allow the winery to produce estate-focused wines. Rockgarden Vineyard was planted in 2007 by Nina Buty with the assistance of viticulturalist Dr. Phil Freese. It is planted to Syrah, … [Read more...] about The Walls Vineyards Aquires Famed 10-Acre Rockgarden Vineyard