Here’s a look at the Top 10, most read articles at Northwest Wine Report in 2024 based on 157 articles published. Note that I did not include the article ‘20 must try wines at Taste Washington‘, which otherwise would have landed on the list at #6.

The stories below very much capture the year that was. It was a year of endings, new beginnings, and evolution for the industry. Without further ado.

#10. Ste. Michelle outlines plan for Woodinville property redevelopment

#9. Update from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates: Part I

#8. Michelle requests rezoning of Woodinville property

#7. Brennon Leighton leaves House of Smith, will start own wine company

#6. Owen Roe founders buy back winery in Vintage Wine Estates selloff

#5. Ste. Michelle closes 14 Hands and Columbia Crest tasting rooms, wine clubs

#4. Distributor consolidation continues in Pacific Northwest

#3. Former Columbia Winery facility reopens as Columbia Collective

#2. Ackley Brands acquires Columbia Winery, Hogue Cellars from Gallo

#1. Idaho’s Colter’s Creek Winery destroyed by fire