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Browne Family Vineyards Principal Andrew Browne announced today that Davey & Browne wines from the McLaren Vale, and Browne Australian Olive Oils will be donating a portion of funds from direct-to-consumer sales to aid organizations that fight Australia’s fires and heal its wounded (people and animals). All direct-to-consumer sales of the following select products … [Read more...] about Browne Family Vineyards and Davey & Browne Wines Announce Fundraiser for Australian Wildfire Relief

Walla Walla, Wash. — L’Ecole N° 41, one of the Walla Walla Valley’s early founding family wineries, announced today that experienced enologist and educator Marcus Rafanelli has joined L’Ecole as Winemaker. Rafanelli comes to L’Ecole from Walla Walla Community College’s Institute for Enology & Viticulture, where he has been the Instructional Technician/Cellarmaster, … [Read more...] about L’Ecole N° 41 Recruits Marcus Rafanelli As Winemaker

The devastating Kincade wildfire in Northern California has been front and center in the national news, and sparked the largest evacuation in Sonoma County history. For wineries in this region, the latest fire marks the third consecutive season of massive, destructive wildfires in the wine country. As Western Washington firefighters head to California to help with wildfires, … [Read more...] about Raise A Glass To Support California’s Fire Emergency Relief

Building on the success of its fast casual restaurant at the Vancouver Waterfront, Maryhill Winery Tasting Room & Bistro introduces regionally inspired cuisine and a new brand to match … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery Tasting Room & Bistro Unveils New Brand That Includes Restaurants At All Locations

Visit Ballard will pair ten Washington wineries with ten Ballard neighborhood boutique shops for its first annual Visit Ballard Ballard Wine Walk on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm. Each of the ten shops will offer a unique wine tasting experience featuring one of ten participating Washington wineries. The Columbia Bank NeighborHub will serve as event headquarters … [Read more...] about Inaugural Ballard Wine Walk On Saturday, October 19th

A charitable wine event benefiting Seattle Children’s and Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology Program … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines Breaks Record, Raises $4.5 Million

Walla Walla, Wash. – L’Ecole N° 41, one of the Walla Walla Valley’s early founding family wineries, announced today that experienced hospitality professional Marta Timoteo has joined the winery as its first Marketing Manager. Timoteo joins L’Ecole from a confectionary company in the UK, where she served as a brand and category manager. Prior to that, she worked as a food … [Read more...] about Marta Timoteo Joins L’Ecole N° 41 As The Winery’s First Marketing Manager

Yakima, Wash. — Wineries in the Yakima Valley celebrate harvest with Catch the Crush slated for October 12, 13, 2019. Experience harvest with the experts during the Annual Catch the Crush weekend. More than 40 wineries invite guests to tour vineyards, enjoy harvest and crush activities, stomp in barrels, and wine and dine all weekend long. Wine Yakima Valley offers the most … [Read more...] about ‘Catch the Crush’ in the Yakima Valley Oct. 12-13, 2019

Conner Lee Vineyard to be owned and managed by partnership of two Washington wine grape growing families … [Read more...] about Josh Lawrence and Tom Merkle Acquire Historic Conner Lee Vineyard

Seattle, Wash. — A record-breaking 8,479 local, national and international visitors attended the 22nd annual Taste Washington festival March 28-31 to sample delicious food from Seattle’s hottest chefs and sip some of the state’s most incredible wines. Festival organizers also announced dates for the 23rd Taste Washington, which will occur March 19-22, 2020. Tickets will go on … [Read more...] about Taste Washington Celebrates Record Attendance in 2019

Prosser, Wash. — The Winemakers Loft, a winery and tasting room collective housed in the epicenter of Washington wine production of Prosser, looks forward to celebrating the good life with wine, food, and philanthropy on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Winemakers Loft Food Truck Rally focuses on giving back to community; all net revenue generated from the upcoming day of food … [Read more...] about Winemakers Loft Food Truck Rally on April 20, 2019 Features Food, Music & Wine

The Auction of Washington Wines (AWW), Washington state’s only nonprofit wine event that has been around for 32 years, today recognized Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery as its 2019 Honorary Vintner and Scott Williams of Kiona Vineyards as its 2019 Honorary Grower. Both vintner and winegrape grower have elevated the status of Washington wine through their  individual efforts. … [Read more...] about Vintner Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery & Grower Scott Williams of Kiona Vineyards Named 2019 AWW Honorees

The Clore Center and Washington Tasting Room® Magazine team up for the 4th consecutive year to present Rising Stars: A Tasting Experience of Washington's Newest Wineries held May 18, 2019 at the Clore Center in Prosser, Wash. from 1pm-4pm. Rising Stars is one of The Clore Center's largest annual consumer events, hosting up to 300 guests from all over the Pacific Northwest … [Read more...] about 4th Annual “Rising Stars” Offers a Tasting Experience of Washington’s Newest Wineries on May 18

The 22nd annual Taste Washington returns to Seattle at the end of March for a two-day event overflowing with Washington's culinary riches. Attendees will sample wines from over 235 wineries bites from over 65 area restaurants at the Grand Tasting event held Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31, 2019. Whether you’re a seasoned wine and food connoisseur or simply a fan of eating … [Read more...] about Taste Washington Food & Wine Extravaganza Returns to Seattle March 30 & 31

Gary and Nancy Figgins have been selected as the 2019 Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame inductees. The Clore Center is pleased to honor them with this award during the Legends Gala to be held on Friday, August 9th, 2019. Founded by Gary and Nancy Figgins in 1977, Leonetti Cellar is Walla Walla's first commercial winery, and a tribute to the Leonetti Farm established in … [Read more...] about Leonetti Cellar Founders Gary & Nancy Figgins Inducted into 2019 Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame

Woodinville, Wash. — DeLille Cellars, one of Woodinville’s founding wineries and a prominent player in developing Washington State as a premier wine region, today announced that Jason Gorski has been promoted to director of winemaking and viticulture. Gorski previously served as winemaker and assistant winemaker, under the tutelage of founding winemaker Chris … [Read more...] about DeLille Cellars Promotes Jason Gorski to Director of Winemaking and Viticulture

Walla Walla, Wash. — L’Ecole N° 41, one of Walla Walla’s early founding family wineries, is the small firm recipient of Seattle Business magazine’s 2018 Family Business of the Year award. The winery was one of 11 Washington State companies honored for excellence at an awards ceremony held in Seattle Tuesday evening. The recognition coincides with the 35th anniversary of the … [Read more...] about L’Ecole N° 41 Garners “2018 Family Business of the Year” Award

Woodinville, Wash. Northwest Travel Service has announced their 2019 chartered cruise program. The Moselle River, with over 2,000 years of wine production, is a new itinerary for Uniworld Cruises. The nine night cruise is from May 11-May 19, 2019. The cuisine and wine experience will be enhanced with the addition of four Pacific Northwest winemakers, who will be joining guests … [Read more...] about Moselle River Cruise Features Wine & Cuisine of the Region

This October make a date and get your tickets to attend one of a handful of special Winemaker Dinners or a Cigar and Bourbon paired dinner at The Loft at Russell’s created by Chef Russell Dean Lowell. The Winemaker Dinners take place in The Loft at Russell's just minutes from Woodinville, as Chef Lowell pairs his exquisite cuisine and possibly a story or two, with the … [Read more...] about Chef Russell Dean Lowell Presents Winemaker Dinners In October

October 2018 — For the whole month of October, join The Lakehouse restaurant for "Gorman Winery Date Night." When you make reservations, refer to "date night" and you and your date will receive the following: Shared First Course: Choices moroccan spice roasted carrots, rich yogurt, chiles, almonds, mint or curry roasted cauliflower, herb hummus, kale pesto, green … [Read more...] about Gorman Winery Date Night All Month in October at The Lakehouse

Walla Walla, Wash. — September 20, 2018 — L’Ecole N° 41, one of the Walla Walla Valley’s early founding family wineries, announced today that experienced hospitality professional Alyson LaVarnway has joined the winery as its new tasting room manager. L’Ecole’s previous manager, Ben Dimitri joined their production crew to work the 2018 harvest. LaVarnway joins L’Ecole from … [Read more...] about Hospitality Pro Alyson LaVarnway Joins L’Ecole N° 41 as Tasting Room Manager

On Saturday, October 27th the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center in Prosser, Wash. will be the place for the wine crowd to gather to enjoy the quality and variety of cooler climate wines that do so well in Washington state. "We are fortunate to have such varietal diversity in Washington, due to the micro-climates in AVAs across the state. At this festival we get to sample … [Read more...] about Expand Your Wine Palate At Winetoberfest With A Bevy Of Lesser-Known Varietals