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Seattle, Wash. — June 9, 2017 — Rob Mercer, owner of Mercer Estates, is a licensed private pilot who tells Tasting Room Magazine that he became familiar with Seattle's quaint Georgetown neighborhood during his flights into Boeing Field. The Mercer’s have brought a slice of their Horse Heaven Hills roots to the metro area with a new tasting room that opened early this month near … [Read more...] about Mercer Estates Lands In Seattle With New Tasting Room

Seattle, Wash. — April 27, 2017 — The Auction of Washington Wines is pleased to announce the lineup of honorees for its 30th anniversary weekend of events August 17-19, 2017.  Sparkman Cellars is Honorary Vintner, Tom Merkle is Honorary Grower, and Thomas Matthews, executive editor of Wine Spectator, is the 2017 Honorary Chair. The role of Honorary Chair is reserved for … [Read more...] about Winemaker Chris Sparkman & Grower Tom Merkle Among Honorees at 2017 Auction of Washington Wines

Winemaker, grower, and mentor, Doug Gore has been selected as the 2017 inductee into the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center will honor Gore with this award during the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame Gala to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11th, 2017. Native to San Jose, Gore grew up knowing he would spend his … [Read more...] about The Clore Center To Induct Doug Gore Into Legends of Washington Hall of Fame

Walla Walla, Wash. — April 5, 2017 — Walla Walla’s Passatempo Taverna is excited to announce their new executive chef, Aaron Mooney. Mooney brings a great knowledge of and passion for Italian cuisine to Passatempo. Most recently of the Robina Group in Madison, Wisconsin, Mooney has cooked at high-end restaurants in Chicago and Houston, and is a graduate of The Culinary … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Passatempo Taverna Welcomes New Executive Chef

The Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center in Prosser will host the 2nd Annual “Rising Stars: A Tasting Experience of Washington's Newest Wineries” event on Saturday, May 20, 2017.  This showcase of 35 of the newest wineries in Washington is presented in partnership with Washington Tasting Room® magazine. Click here to view photos and details from the inaugural 2016 Rising … [Read more...] about Rising Stars: A Tasting Experience of Washington’s Newest Wineries

Benton City, Wash. – March 23, 2017 – Col Solare, the landmark joint venture between Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and the Antinori family on Washington State’s Red Mountain, today announced that Bob Betz MW has returned to the winery as consulting winemaker. Editor's note: Read the article on Col Solare published in the Spring 2016 issue. “We are so proud that, for his … [Read more...] about Bob Betz Returns To Col Solare As Consulting Winemaker

Goldendale, Wash. — March 20, 2017 – Maryhill Winery & Amphitheater announces its 2017 Summer Concert Series, which includes ten-time GRAMMY®-Award winner Carlos Santana, Steve Winwood, ZZ Top & The Doobie Brothers, Goo Goo Dolls & Phillip Phillips and Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs. While the Santana show has already sold out, tickets for the rest of the … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery’s 2017 Summer Concert Series Features Goo Goo Dolls, ZZ Top, The Doobie Brothers & Others

January 25, 2017 — Now in its third year, “Secret Crush” is Yakima Valley’s newest wine tasting event, to be held this year on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 6-9pm at the Yakima Country Club. This intimate, premium wine event has been a sell-out the past two years and is the official kick-off party for the annual “Red Wine & Chocolate” three-day regional event where more … [Read more...] about Kick-Off Yakima Valley Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend With A Secret Crush

Prosser, Wash. — January 11, 2017 — Nominations are now being accepted for the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame. Legends is a program of the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center which honors individuals who have made a lasting impact, over 25 years or more, on the Washington wine industry. A new Legend is inducted annually from nominations received. A Legend may be a … [Read more...] about Wanted: Legends of Washington’s Wine Industry

Prosser, Wash. — January 6, 2017 — The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center is thrilled that Wine Program Director April Reddout has been invited to participate as a judge in the 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. This year marks the 17th competition and judging will take place next week. April joins a panel of 65 judges which includes wine industry professionals … [Read more...] about The Clore Center’s Wine Program Director to Judge San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Seattle, Wash. — December 1, 2016 – Wine and food lovers can take advantage of a one-time early-bird ticket special in honor of Taste Washington’s 20th Anniversary. Seattle’s premier wine and food festival will take place March 23-26, 2017 at various venues throughout the city. Individual tickets to the festival went on sale today at tastewashington.org. During the month of … [Read more...] about Early-Bird Tickets On Sale for ‘2017 Taste Washington’ Wine & Food Event

Bainbridge Island, Wash. — December 2, 2016 — Bainbridge Vineyards was recently awarded accolades for the 2013 vintage of Madeleine Angevine. This dry, crisp French varietal originates in the Loire Valley in France, but grows wonderfully on the winery's seven-acre Puget Sound estate vineyard. This wine features notes of citrus and grass with an abundance of floral and fruity … [Read more...] about Madeleine Angevine Makes Top 50 Regional Wines List

Port Angeles, Wash. — December 2, 2016 — Camaraderie Cellars announced today that two of their wines won Double Gold medals at the Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition, considered by many to be one of the most prestigious competitions in America. Entries are by invitation-only and the competition is organized by Doug Frost, one of  four individuals in the world with both … [Read more...] about Camaraderie Cellars Wins Pair of Double Golds at Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition

Tulalip, Washington — November 2, 2016 — 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 130 bottles of wine from around the globe, and will run from Monday, November 21 through Wednesday, November 23 from 4-9pm each day. … [Read more...] about Annual Taste of Tulalip Holiday Wine Sale Offers Chance To Stock Up On Rare & Premium Wines

Prosser, Wash. — November 1, 2016 — In less than two weeks, a larger-than-life bronze statue of Dr. Walter Clore,  will be installed and dedicated to Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center. The statue will be unveiled on Saturday, November 12, 2016. The event is open to the public with a reception at 1pm and the dedication at 2pm. (Editor's note: RSVP … [Read more...] about Larger-Than-Life Statue of Dr. Walter Clore To Be Unveiled At The Clore Center On Nov. 12

Seattle, Wash. — The 2016 Holiday Wine Fest premiers in Seattle the second weekend of November bringing one of the largest tasting expositions to the Pacific Northwest with a focus on wines both local and international. This all-day Saturday and Sunday event features a world-class line-up of local, regional, national and international wines, ciders, spirits, gourmet cuisine and … [Read more...] about ‘Seattle’s Holiday Wine Fest’ Debuts With Wines, Ciders, Brews & Spirits From Around The Globe

Seattle, Wash. — October 24, 2016 — Survival and success for Seattle’s oldest urban winery is a demanding challenge.  As owner of OS Winery, Peggy Sullivan is both determined and creative.  “Our winery is nearly 20 years-old,” states Peggy Sullivan. “We have great wine and a wonderful history, but today’s marketplace for Washington wines is crowded.  It takes more than history … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Oldest Urban Winery Carries On As Founder Passes Torch To Daughter

Yakima Valley, Wash. —  October 20, 2016 — The 2016 winegrape harvest is winding down in the Yakima Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area). The overall impression: Great vintage. Last winter’s mild wet weather and early spring allowed the vines to warm up early. Couple that with the 2015 drought, and you get grapevines with a lot of stored capacity. Once the weather warmed … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley Growers Report Longer Season Results in Higher Yields and Excellent Quality

Walla Walla, Wash. — Oct. 5, 2016 – For the second time in three years, L’Ecole N° 41 has earned an international trophy for its red Bordeaux blend, Estate Ferguson, at a prestigious global wine competition. L’Ecole owner and managing winemaker, Marty Clubb, was in Sydney, Australia today to accept the Six Nations Wine Challenge’s International Trophy for 'Best Red Bordeaux … [Read more...] about L’Ecole N° 41 Brings Home International Trophy

Richland, Wash. – September 28, 2016 – Maybe you're already in the wine business and want to sharpen your skills?  Or perhaps you're seeking to start a career on the business side of Washington's rapidly expanding wine industry?  Beginning next January, Washington State University Tri-Cities will offer a one-year online professional certificate program in wine business … [Read more...] about WSU Launches New Program In Wine Business Management

Yakima, Wash. — September 23, 2016 — Harvest in Yakima Valley’s wine country is a time of excitement. It is the culmination of hard work and a glimpse into the promise of the new vintage. Catch the Crush weekend, October 8-9, 2016 celebrates the new vintage with more than 40 Yakima Valley wineries inviting wine lovers to their tasting rooms, vineyards and wineries for tours, … [Read more...] about Stomp, Run and Taste During ‘Catch the Crush’ Weekend In The Yakima Valley

Kirkland, Wash. — Vintimate at Kirkland’s Heathman Hotel will skillfully combine original works of art by local artisans Michael Ferguson, Toni Lagoria Almerico and Mike “Piano Man” Mansour; freshly hand-picked farm ingredients from Brian Scheehser’s 18-acre plot; and wine from Pondera Winery on Thursday, September 15, 2016, from 5-8pm in the San Juan Ballroom. The expressive … [Read more...] about ‘Vintimate’ To Feature Pondera Winery and Local Artisans at The Heathman Hotel Kirkland