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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
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)
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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Thanks, Sean, for your interesting and wide-ranging articles on the WA wine industry. I always learn something new
Thanks so much for the support and kind words! I greatly appreciate both.