OLYMPIA, Wash. - While many Pacific Northwest wine lovers know about the Washington Wine Commission in Seattle, few have likely heard of the Washington Wine Institute. Josh McDonald, who this week joined the Washington Wine Institute as its executive director, describes the organization's role as working with the Washington State Liquor Control Board and state lawmakers to … [Read more...] about Washington Wine Institute hires director
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – nation’s biggest – starts today
CLOVERDALE, Calif. - North America's largest wine competition begins this morning in northern Sonoma County - and it continues to grow at a remarkable rate. The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition marks its 30th year in existence and has drawn a record 6,417 wines. That's up nearly 600 wines from last year's record numbers. "Last year, we hit 5,850, which we thought … [Read more...] about San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – nation’s biggest – starts today
Top Northwest wine stories: 10-1
It was a fascinating, news-filled 2014 in the Pacific Northwest wine industry. We saw record warmth, huge harvests, big investments, anniversaries and sad losses. Today, we complete our review of the top 20 wine stories in the Northwest, unveiling stories 10 through 1. 10. Dan Marino, Damon Huard launch Washington winery While they were teammates with the Miami … [Read more...] about Top Northwest wine stories: 10-1
Top Northwest wine stories of 2014: 20-11
It was a fascinating, news-filled 2014 in the Pacific Northwest wine industry. We saw record warmth, huge harvests, big investments, anniversaries and sad losses. Today and Saturday, we will look at the top 20 wine stories in the Pacific Northwest. Today, we will unveil stories 20 through 11. Here they are: 20. Idaho wine video pokes fun at potatoes [youtube … [Read more...] about Top Northwest wine stories of 2014: 20-11
Washington wine’s Warner has every reason to smile
SEATTLE - Steve Warner has a perpetual smile on his face. And why wouldn't he? The executive director of the Washington State Wine Commission has one of the plum jobs in the wine industry. Warner, who took over the wine commission in 2011, oversees a wine region that has been on an amazing growth trajectory for more than a decade. "As much as anything, it's this … [Read more...] about Washington wine’s Warner has every reason to smile