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January 7, 2016 — Taste Washington, the country's largest single-region wine and food event, returns to Seattle with a premier lineup of events happening March 31 - April 3, 2016. Culminating in a Grand Tasting featuring over 225 Washington wineries, other events include an exclusive Red & White Party, thought-provoking seminars, farm excursions, and The New Vintage … [Read more...] about Expand Your Wine Knowledge At The 2016 Taste Washington

October 28, 2015 — During the two-day Olympic Peninsula Harvest Wine Tour on November 7th and 8th,, ten artisan wineries and cideries located on the Olympic Peninsula will pair new and current releases with foods that celebrate the autumn season, from hearty soups and pumpkin chili to root vegetables with a new twist to seasonal sweets. Visitors will be greeted by signature … [Read more...] about Olympic Peninsula Harvest Wine Tour

Paterson, Wash. — October 5, 2015 — Each harvest brings Columbia Crest a new opportunity to bring the expressive terroir of Washington State to wine drinkers around the world. Harvest also provides a once-a-year platform for creativity and ingenuity in the vineyard. Currently nestled between the Wautoma Springs vines is a half-ton concrete fermenter holding Clone 8 Cabernet … [Read more...] about Columbia Crest Experiments With Wild Yeast Fermentation In The Vineyard

Tulalip, Wash. — October 1, 2015 — On Saturday, November 14th, get up close and personal at the 7th annual Taste of Tulalip Rock and Roll Challenge, where three chef/sommelier teams will face off for the ultimate, fun-filled 30-minute cooking and wine pairing showdown—Iron Chef Style. So hold on, as this will be a fast paced culinary roller coaster with slammin’ Rock and Roll … [Read more...] about Witness A Culinary Roller Coaster At The 7th Annual Taste of Tulalip Rock N’ Roll Chef & Sommelier Challenge

Walla Walla, Wash. — September 21, 2015 — Wine & Spirits magazine has designated L’Ecole N° 41 as one of its Top 100 Wineries of 2015. The award is a pretty big deal because it marks the 14th consecutive year L’Ecole has been named a Wine & Spirits Winery of the Year. The magazine tasted more than 15,000 international wines over the course of the year to winnow the list … [Read more...] about L’Ecole N° 41 Earns Spot On List Of ‘Top 100 Wineries’ For 14th Consecutive Year

September 17, 2015 — Grape harvest is underway in Washington state's first-established appellation, Yakima Valley AVA, and that means wineries will be celebrating harvest during Catch the Crush Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11, 2015. This annual two-day event keeps it lively and fun because there are so many varied winery experiences going on, including grape … [Read more...] about ‘Catch the Crush’ Promises A Weekend Of Festivities At Nearly 40 Yakima Valley Wineries

Woodinville, Wash. – September 1, 2015 – To celebrate this year’s harvest, Columbia Winery is holding a Harvest Celebration on Saturday, September 19, which includes gourmet food and wine pairings. Kicking off the celebration is a VIP Ticket option that provides ticket holders the opportunity to interact in a live video chat with the winemaking team from 3-4pm. VIP guests get … [Read more...] about Columbia Winery Harvest Celebration Features Wine, Food & Music

Prosser, Wash. — September 4, 2015 — Each month the Clore Center sources and features wine around a specific theme. For the month of September, the tasting room will focus on "Back to School" wines, made by students in the Enology and Viticulture Programs at Yakima Valley Community College, Walla Walla Community College, South Seattle Community College, and Washington State … [Read more...] about Taste Wines Made By WA Enology Students During Month of September At The Clore Center

Kirkland, Wash. — August 24, 2015 — Lompoc brewmaster Bryan Keilty joins Trellis Executive Chef Brian Scheehser and Pastry Chef Sandra Watson for an unforgettable evening of great food and farm inspired brews on Thursday, September 10, 2015. During the “Cascade Beer Dinner,” guests will sample a 4-course paired meal with locally farmed foods from Scheehser’s 18-acre plot and … [Read more...] about Trellis Restaurant and Lompoc Brewery Host Cascade Beer Dinner at The Heathman Hotel Kirkland

August 13, 2015 — The Taste of Tulalip is the Pacific Northwest's most coveted annual wine & food event (and Tasting Room Magazine's Editor's Choice for the region's #1 international wine event). Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and Sommelier Tommy Thompson have spent the past year organizing a star-studded line-up of food, wine and show-stopping entertainment. Tickets are now … [Read more...] about The 7th Annual Taste of Tulalip Returns With A Host Of Wine and Food All-Stars: Tickets Go On Pre-Sale

Yakima, Wash. — August 10, 2015 — Washington State's first wine grape harvest of the season began in the Yakima Valley on August 7, 2015, a notable 18 days earlier than 2014, which was an early harvest year.  This year is believed to be the earliest wine grape harvest in Washington State history.  The above-average temperatures this season has winemakers throughout the state … [Read more...] about Harvest Heats Up In Washington State With Earliest Start To Season On Record

The Auction of Washington Wines kicks into full gear with a three-day celebration of Washington State wine, offering several events to tickle the taste buds and palates of wine and culinary lovers.  This annual fundraiser benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital and supports the winemakers of tomorrow through viticulture and enology research at WSU.  Kicking off the celebration is … [Read more...] about The Winemakers Picnic & Barrel Auction Kicks off 2015 Auction of Washington Wines

Woodinville, Wash. — August 5, 2015 — Eye of the Needle Winery kicks off its annual Bottles for Bread Campaign on Saturday, August 8, 2015 (from 1-7pm), welcoming wine enthusiasts, sports fans and the entire community to an afternoon of wine tasting, chocolate pairing, food and free music entertainment by the Grand Cru Band.  The festivities and official release of its … [Read more...] about Eye of the Needle Winery Kicks off ‘Bottles for Bread’ Campaign With Its 12th Blend Release

Woodinville, Wash. – August 5, 2015 — Chateau Ste. Michelle of Washington state and Dr. Loosen estate of Germany will host the fifth Riesling Rendezvous July 17-19, 2016  at Chateau Ste. Michelle and Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle. The event brings together leading experts and producers to explore the versatility of Rieslings from around the world, … [Read more...] about Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen to Host Riesling Rendezvous in 2016

Olympia, Wash. - August 5, 2015 – Celebrate the roots of Washington’s brewing industry and sample selections from 40 craft breweries as well as local wineries and cideries at Tumwater Artesian Brewfest on Saturday, August 22 from 1-8pm. Sip suds from around the state along with the original Olympia beer on tap while enjoying lawn games, music and food vendors in the shadow of … [Read more...] about Tumwater Artesian Brewfest Gathers 40 Craft Breweries to Celebrate the State Capital’s Brewing History

Ashland, Oregon — July 28, 2015 — Oregon winemakers and film lovers paired up to help Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF) raise money to close out their fiscal year in style. The exclusive $500 per person event featured two of the top Tempranillo winemakers in the Rogue Wine Country, Terry Sullivan of Upper Five Vineyards and Rob Folin of Folin Cellars. Hosted by AIFF … [Read more...] about Oregon Winemakers and Film Lovers Pair Up to Support Film Festival

Cle Elum, Wash. - July 1, 2015 - Swiftwater Cellars, the destination winery in the foothills of the Cascades, hosts four summer concerts in their 2,500 seat outdoor amphitheater.  The concerts are family friendly and seating is open so bring a lawn chair or blanket for the concerts.  Chairs are available to rent.  Concession style food and drinks will be available for purchase … [Read more...] about Swiftwater Cellars Summer Concert Series 2015

Woodinville, Wash. – July 1, 2015 – Columbia Winery announces details and artists for their Summer Concert Series taking place on select dates in Woodinville. Enjoy music from the lawn using your own blanket or chair or purchase VIP seating, which includes a complimentary glass of wine, reserved seating, and table service. Concerts are from 2pm to 4pm and you must be 21 and … [Read more...] about Columbia Winery Presents Columbia Live! 2015 Summer Concert Series

Prosser, Wash. - July 1, 2015 - The Winemakers Loft announces details and artists for their fifth annual Lounging at the Loft Summer Music Series taking place on select Saturday nights from 6-9pm at The Winemakers Loft in the Prosser Vintner's Village. The live music series is held in the Mediterranean style courtyard and is hosted by the three wineries that have their tasting … [Read more...] about The Winemakers Loft Presents Lounging at the Loft

Port Townsend, Wash. – June 30, 2015 – The Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) announces details for its fifth annual Summer Cider Day taking place Saturday, August 8 from 12 noon-5pm at the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend. With more than 60 ciders to try, music from the dynamic, award-winning bluegrass band, the Whiskey Minstrels, and gourmet gluten-free fare from … [Read more...] about Annual Summer Cider Day Returns to Port Townsend On August 8th