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A Vine Start: Ste. Michelle’s new owners add rather than subtract
A Vine Start: Ste. Michelle’s new owners add rather than subtract
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and its team have experienced turbulent times in recent years, but Sept. 7 sparked some celebrations when the largest wine company in Washington state announced its
Ellen on Wine: Northwest competitions, festivals rebound from pandemic pauses
Ellen on Wine: Northwest competitions, festivals rebound from pandemic pauses
Many of the wine and culinary celebrations traditionally staged in conjunction with major Northwest wine competitions returned this year, with more on the way in 2023. While the pandemic prompted
Behind the Tasting Bar: Working, pouring in winery tasting room not for all
Behind the Tasting Bar: Working, pouring in winery tasting room not for all
“We should get jobs in tasting rooms!” Those brilliant words were uttered between me and my neighbor back in 2008, after enjoying a few glasses of box wine — that’s
Match Maker: King Estate Winery rising stars combine for elevated restaurant experience
Match Maker: King Estate Winery rising stars combine for elevated restaurant experience
EUGENE, Ore. — The King family continues to take a thoughtful approach to the gradual evolution of their restaurant that surrounds the tasting gallery at King Estate Winery. With the
Thoughtful winemaking, tarot card define Three of Cups
Thoughtful winemaking, tarot card define Three of Cups
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — When Mike Metheny, Lisa Swei and a bottle of wine first crossed paths in 2005, the results might be described as perfectly uneventful. Both were working on
