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Below is a summary of articles from October. Enjoy!

Summary of Articles September 2025

CEO Shawn Conway leaves Ste. Michelle, company names new CEOs for Washington, Oregon businesses

Wine Reviews October 6th 2025

Don’t call it a comeback: Charles Smith launches Real Wine

Pacific Northwest summer weather and an early look at fall and winter

Sparkman Cellars and Sigillo Cellars join forces

Matías Kúsulas will take Washington to new heights (Wine Reviews October 17th 2025)

Fall subscriber drive

A note to subscribers

Valo and Massalto tasting room opens in Tacoma

Has focusing on “the experience” helped the wine industry or hurt it?

Devison Vintners is making some of the world’s best wine

Wine Reviews October 29th 2025

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