WALLA WALLA, Wash. - One of Washington's most exciting young wineries is putting some of its wines in a package that will reduce its environmental impact while also helping the wines stay fresh and delicious for consumers. Victor Palencia, owner and winemaker of Palencia Wine Co. has begun packaging some of his Vino La Monarcha wines in the AstroPaq. It's a fully recyclable, … [Read more...] about Washington winery puts reds in recyclable pouches
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Washington’s diverse, delicious Yakima Valley
The Yakima Valley is Washington's oldest, most diverse and most history-laden region, and the wines that come from here are among the state's most delicious. The federal government approved the Yakima Valley as the Pacific Northwest's first American Viticultural Area in 1983, but its viticultural history stretches decades earlier. Indeed, it's easy to see why the Yakima … [Read more...] about Washington’s diverse, delicious Yakima Valley
Washington Legislature considers special-event wine sales
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill is about two-thirds the way through the Washington Legislature to tackle wine sales at special events, plus selling private collections. The bill by Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, passed the Senate 39-8, and went through a hearing Monday in front of the House Commerce & Gaming Committee. “It does a lot for our wine industry,” King said. “This will … [Read more...] about Washington Legislature considers special-event wine sales
Scenes from Seattle Wine and Food Experience
SEATTLE - Hundreds of wine and food lovers crowded into the Seattle Center's McCaw Hall and Exhibition Hall to enjoy the eighth annual Seattle Wine and Food Experience over the weekend. On Saturday, festivities focused on sparkling wine and seafood, while Sunday's grand tasting provided sips of wine, beer, cider and spirits, along with plenty of bites of food. Here are a … [Read more...] about Scenes from Seattle Wine and Food Experience
Vicky Scharlau shepherds Washington wine grape growth
CASHMERE, Wash. - Washington's wine industry is in a strong growth mode - and is likely to remain that way for the foreseeable future. So says Vicky Scharlau, a person who is perfectly positioned to know. Scharlau is the longtime executive director of the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers. In this role, she works for more than 300 grape growers across Washington … [Read more...] about Vicky Scharlau shepherds Washington wine grape growth