Walla Walla Valley will host the second annual Grenache Festival this fall. As in its first iteration, the event will feature a combination of educational seminars, walk around tastings, and live music. “It ultimately came Read more...
Every now and then, a wine comes along that sits at a rare nexus of high quality, exceptional pricing, and limited availability. When that happens, it’s time to pull the alarm for an emergency wine Read more...
Mercer Wine Estates owner Rob Mercer and hospitality manager Mandy Walters Eastern Washington wineries have been opening satellite tasting rooms in Woodinville for years. More recently, wineries on both the west and east Read more...
Renowned Iron Chef and restaurant owner Masaharu Morimoto has partnered with Treveri Cellars, located in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Treveri will provide Morimoto-branded sparkling wines in restaurants throughout the continental United States and in Tokyo, Japan. Read more...
Don Mercer, who planted the first grape vines in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills, passed away in Prosser on Saturday, July 6th. He was 87. “He was a pioneer,” says Dick Boushey, owner of Boushey Vineyards Read more...
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California-based O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has acquired the brand Wines of Substance from House of Smith, one of Washington's largest producers. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. “With Substance, Charles Smith has tapped into Read more...
Below is a summary of articles from June. Enjoy! Brennon Leighton leaves House of Smith, will start own wine company A note to subscribers The rise of Washington white wines (Wine Reviews June 7th 2024) Read more...
Will Wiles, Ackley Brands Seattle-based Ackley Brands has hired Will Wiles as director of winemaking. Wiles started at the company June 17th. “Will Wiles is the total package,” says Cyndi Buehler, general manager Read more...
Libby Spencer, COO, Willamette Valley Vineyards Keeping pace in a fast-evolving industry Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVV) has been on the move of late. The Turner, Oregon-based winery has been opening tasting rooms and Read more...
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