Lane Hoss, vice president of operations at Anthony’s Restaurants based in Kirkland, Washington, has retired. Hoss spent 42 years at the company, almost all of that time overseeing Anthony’s wine and beverage program. “She must Read more...
Comes with operating budget reduced by approximately one-third The Washington State Wine Commission, the state-mandated body charged with promoting Washington wine, has released a new, five-year strategic plan. Among the key shifts is a focus Read more...
Earlier this month, Vintage Wine Estates (VWE) announced that it was reducing staff by 15%, restructuring the company’s business, and simplifying its business model. These moves come after the publicly owned company, like many large Read more...
Charles Sleicher, the last surviving member of the 10 original founders of Associated Vintners (AV), passed away January 23rd. He was 99 years old. Sleicher was at AV when the winery purchased the land that Read more...
Portland, Oregon Taste Walla Walla event. Image by Richard Duval. Starting next week, the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance will be conducting its annual tasting events. These events have long included Seattle and Read more...
Last week, Willamette Valley’s Sokol Blosser announced that it was adding an ingredients list to its wine labels. The change starts with the winery’s just-released 2023 Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir. “It’s something that I’ve Read more...
“All these farmers, it all starts with them,” says Damon Huard, president and co-owner of Passing Time in Woodinville, Washington. Huard’s wine journey began in 1997 after he was signed by the NFL’s Miami Dolphins Read more...
Ste. Michelle's Woodinville property. Areas 1-5 in rezoning request. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) has requested the City of Woodinville rezone portions of its Woodinville property. The rezoning would allow for residential townhouse Read more...
Snow Day event at Yellowhawk Resort January 13. Image by Richard Duval. The Columbia Valley, a sprawling appellation largely in eastern Washington but stretching into Oregon and abutting Idaho, experienced record low temperatures Read more...
The following article was written by Michael Fagin. Fagin is an operational meteorologist providing weather forecasts to clients in the Pacific Northwest and providing custom forecast for groups climbing Mt. Everest and other major peaks. Read more...
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