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January 26, 2018 — The Washington Wine Industry Foundation (WWIF) is pleased to announce the inaugural Bill Powers Sabbatical award to Brad Binko, a certified Sommelier who graduated from the Enology and Viticulture program at the Walla Walla Community College in 2016. Brad is the founder and head winemaker of Drink Washington State and Eternal Wines in Walla Walla. Eternal … [Read more...] about Winemaker Brad Binko Selected by Washington Wine Industry Foundation To Receive Bill Powers Sabbatical Award

Yakima Valley, Wash. — January 22, 2018 — A weekend getaway to sunny Yakima Valley will warm the heart of your special Valentine during the annual Red Wine & Chocolate event weekend February 17-19, 2018. When properly paired, the red wine and chocolate combination creates a delightful indulgence. As part of this Yakima Valley festival, wineries from Yakima, Zillah, … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley’s Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend

Yakima, Wash. — January 19, 2018 — If you love award-winning wine, Secret Crush is for you. Enjoy the Yakima Valley’s highest-rated wines paired with the exquisite culinary talents of executive chef Greg Masset (of Masset Winery) at the Yakima Valley Country Club on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 6-9pm. This exclusive event will provide tastes of wines from the past, sneak … [Read more...] about Do You Have a Secret Crush on Award-Winning Wines?

Seattle, Wash. — January 18, 2018 — The Seattle consultant firm Metis announced today that Tamarack Cellars, one of Walla Walla’s pioneering wineries has been sold to Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Vintage Wine Estates. The Tamarack acquisition includes all brand, inventory, real estate, leases, equipment, grower contracts and the tasting room. Financial terms of the purchase were … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Tamarack Cellars Sells to Vintage Wine Estates

Seattle, Wash. — January 15, 2018 — Browne Family Vineyards is bringing the best of Walla Walla wine country right to the heart of downtown Seattle with the grand opening of its new tasting room in Pioneer Square at 11am on Saturday, February 3, 2018.  The new Browne Family Vineyards Tasting room is located at 411 First Avenue South in the historic Seller Building, right next … [Read more...] about Browne Family Vineyards Opens Its Doors in Downtown Seattle

Famed Bordeaux enologist Michel Rolland consulted for India-based Grover Zampa winery when they planted their vineyards in the early 1990s in the Nandi Hills region of South-Central India. Now you can taste a collection of these international wines on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 6-8pm at The Barrel Thief, a popular wine and whiskey bar  in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Barrel Thief Wine Bar to Pour Wines of India

Walla Walla, Wash. — November 30, 2017 — Lagana Cellars this week announced a new partnership with Todd Bernave of Seattle, WA. Todd joins Jason Fox, founding owner and winemaker, in all facets of the business including marketing, winemaking, and wholesale and retail sales. Todd has worked in the Walla Walla wine industry for over 10 years, most recently with Walla Walla … [Read more...] about Todd Bernave Joins Lagana Cellars As The 4-Year-Old Winery Expands Ownership

Prosser, Wash. — November 30, 2017 — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Legends is the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center annual fundraising gala which honors individuals who have made an impact on the Washington wine industry for 25 years or more. A new Legend is inducted annually from nominations received. Nominees may … [Read more...] about Nominations Are Open For “2018 Legend of Washington Wine Hall of Fame”

Tulalip, Wash. — November 8, 2017 — Tulalip Resort Casino’s Sommelier Tom Thompson is extending an invitation to all wine lovers and holiday gift givers to the Resort's annual Taste of Tulalip Holiday Wine Sale. The sale will feature over 100 remarkable wine selections from around the world, and will be held on Tuesday, November 21; Wednesday, November 22; and Black Friday, … [Read more...] about Holiday Wine Sale At Tulalip Resort Casino Features Over 100 Wines, Some Legendary

Spokane natives Craig and Vicki Leuthold bring high-quality, affordable wines representing Washington’s top AVA’s to Spokane’s Kendall Yards … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery Celebrates the Grand Opening of its Spokane Tasting Room

Washington Wine Country is rallying to help California Wine Country!  The event, spear headed by Sommelier David LeClaire, has Washington Sommeliers joining forces Monday, Oct. 16th from 6-10 pm at the Factory Luxe to raise money for the Napa County Disaster Relief Fund by bringing special bottles of wine from their personal cellars to share with area wine enthusiasts who will … [Read more...] about Fundraiser For Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief at The Factory Luxe

Yakima, Wash. — October 3, 2017 — As harvest begins in the Yakima Valley, so does the anticipation of the most spectacular time of year in wine country. Experience harvest with the experts during the annual Catch the Crush weekend, October 14-15, 2017. Nearly 40 wineries invite guests to tour vineyards, enjoy harvest and crush activities, stomp in barrels, and wine and dine all … [Read more...] about Experience Fall in Yakima Valley During the Annual ‘Catch the Crush’ Weekend Oct. 14 & 15

Walla Walla, Wash. — The first weekend in November (Nov. 3-5, 2017) marks the return of the annual Fall Release Weekend in Walla Walla, where visitors can be the first to indulge in the seasons newest wines and enjoy many that can only be found by visiting the tasting room or winery. Along with sampling and purchasing the newest wines, there will be special activities such as … [Read more...] about Marcus Whitman Hotel Perks Include Waived Tasting Room Fees

Focused on benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State, Double Canyon completes construction on West Richland winery facility in time for 2017 harvest … [Read more...] about Double Canyon Launches State-of-the-Art Winery in West Richland

Walla Walla, Wash. — Sept 8, 2017 — As the 2017 Washington wine harvest kicks into high gear this month, Walla Walla’s L’Ecole N° 41 will bring home more than wine grapes. The winery will add yet another prestigious, new honor to a growing list of international awards, just in time for its 35th harvest celebration. Wine Enthusiast announced yesterday that L’Ecole is one of … [Read more...] about L’Ecole N° 41 Kicks Off the Winery’s 35th Harvest with “American Winery of the Year” Nomination

Walla Walla, Wash. — September 8, 2017 —  Since his first commercial harvest in 2014, owner and winemaker Brad Binko, of Eternal Wines and sister label Drink Washington State, has moved his production each year. Now he's signed a six-year tenant lease in one of the five Walla Walla's airport's Incubator winery facilities located on Piper Avenue. “This is huge for us!" says … [Read more...] about Eternal Wines To Become Walla Walla’s Latest Incubator Winery

Woodinville, Wash. — September 7, 2017 — As Seattle’s beloved Super Bowl Champions prepare for the season’s opening game day this weekend, so too will local fans and wine enthusiasts be preparing for their own victory in the fight against hunger when Eye of the Needle Winery in Woodinville kicks off its annual Bottles for Bread fundraiser on Saturday, September 9th. “We want … [Read more...] about Fans Of The 12th Blend Prepare For Seahawks Kickoff Weekend

Prosser, Wash. — September 4, 2017 — If you've been fortunate enough to taste Lemberger wine grown in Washington State, you're likely among those who have fallen in love with this approachable varietal that tends to fly under the radar. If you have not yet tried it, don't let the name fool you—unlike the German stinky cheese of a similar name, this red wine is a perennial … [Read more...] about Lemtoberfest Is To Wine Drinkers What Oktoberfest Is To Beer Fans

Prosser, Wash. — September 1, 2017 — The 11th Annual Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame Induction & Gala held on August 11, 2017 at the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center raised $105,000 for their annual programs and services that promote and support the Washington wine industry. This was the Center's most successful fundraising event in its history. Over 300 … [Read more...] about Walter Clore Center Hosts Record-Breaking $105k Fundraiser

Woodinville, Wash. — August 29, 2017 — DeLille Cellars, one of Woodinville’s founding wineries and a prominent player in developing Washington State as a premier wine region, today announced that co-founder Greg Lill transferred his role as president and CEO and his management responsibilities to Tom Dugan, effective today. Dugan previously served as general manager and chief … [Read more...] about Tom Dugan Promoted To CEO Of Woodinville-Based DeLille Cellars

August 25, 2017 — Auction of Washington Wines (AWW) celebrated its 30th anniversary in Woodinville, Wash. this month, raising $4.19 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital and Washington State University’s (WSU) Viticulture & Enology Program. AWW not only set a record, but surpassed their goal to raise $3.5 million this year. One of Washington Tasting Room Magazine's … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines Sets Fundraising Record Of $4.19 million

Spokane, Wash. — July 7, 2017 — Vintage Spokane, one of the city's top wine and food experiences now in its sixth year wine, will be held at the Davenport Grand Hotel Ballroom on Sunday, July 23, 2017. The Inland Empire's largest wine tasting event will feature a record number of restaurants compared to past years, plus wine from more than 50 Northwest wineries. Ticket … [Read more...] about Vintage Spokane Comes to The Davenport Grand Hotel Ballroom