Mark Ryan Winery was established in 1999. Since that time, it has developed a strong cult following for its big, opulent reds. The winery is named after winemaker and owner Mark Ryan McNeilly. Originally located Read more...
Seattle Uncorked will be hosting a “Cabernet Classic” on Wednesday, October 28th. The event, which will take place at the Shillshole Bay Beach Club in Seattle, is a fundraiser for CoCA, the Center for Contemporary Read more...
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from October 8th to 14th.The buzz this week is an article in the Seattle Times about the effects of global warming on grape growing that was picked up Read more...
What’s this you say? A 2008 Cabernet?Magnificent Wine Company is one piece of the three piece rocket that launched winemaker Charles Smith into orbit. Smith, who was recently named Food & Wine Magazine’s Winemaker of Read more...
I am pleased to announce a new, monthly series on Washington Wine Report called EAT & DRINK in the Northwest. Posts in this series will be written by Melissa Peterman and Marcus Pape, authors of Read more...
Tuesday October 6th marked the launch of Purple Café and Wine Bar in Bellevue. The first Purple Café opened in Woodinville in 2001. Since that time, owners Larry and Tabitha Kurofsky have also opened locations Read more...
In honor of Halloween, this month’s Virtual Tasting will be the 2008 Owen Roe Sinister Hand. This wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre and retails for $24. A list of on-line retailers Read more...
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from October 1st to 7th.Sad news this week of the passing of winemaker David Lake. See Andy Perdue’s obituary, Paul Gregutt’s remembrance, JancisRobinson.com’s article with a comment by Read more...
Cougar Crest Winery was founded by Deborah and David Hansen in 2001. Natives of the Northwest, the Hansens had been living in San Francisco for twenty years when they began purchasing farms and apple orchards Read more...
David Lake, former Columbia Winery winemaker and Washington wine industry pioneer, passed away at his home yesterday. Mr. Lake’s death was confirmed by Ascentia Wine Estates who purchased Woodinville’s Columbia Winery in 2008. Lake was Read more...
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