Expect another record year for the Washington wine industry when the 2014 harvest is completed. Last year's record 212,000 tons in Washington wine country will likely exceed 230,000 tons this year, according to the Northwest's largest wine producer. "(Harvest is) coming!" said Kevin Corliss, vice president of vineyards for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. "Everything is … [Read more...] about Washington wine industry prepares for another record vintage
Patterson Cellars quietly makes great wine in Woodinville
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - In a corner of the Warehouse District, John Patterson is quietly making some of Washington's best wine. Patterson Cellars was launched by Patterson in 2000 in the Cascade Mountains town of Monroe before moving to Woodinville. Today, Patterson has two locations - perhaps the only winery to do so - in Woodinville, one in the Warehouse District and one near … [Read more...] about Patterson Cellars quietly makes great wine in Woodinville
Great Northwest Destinations: J. Bookwalter
Editor’s note: This is the 11th in an occasional series on destination wineries of the Pacific Northwest. RICHLAND, Wash. - The Bookwalter saga started 20 years before one of Washington's top destination wineries ever started. Patriarch Jerry Bookwalter attended the University of California-Davis in 1963, long before it was trendy to do so. His studies were in … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Destinations: J. Bookwalter
Wenatchee event to highlight North Central Washington wine region
WENATCHEE, Wash. - Washington's original wine country is on the comeback trail, and an August event will put it on display. The North Central Washington Wine Awards will take place Aug. 23 at the Town Toyota Center in downtown Wenatchee and will highlight some of the best wines in this region of the state. Tickets for the gala event are $40 each. Winners of the fourth … [Read more...] about Wenatchee event to highlight North Central Washington wine region
Life, times and growing wine empire of Charles Smith
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - For such a colorful character, Charles Smith is a man seen in terms of black and white. It's not just the colors he tends to use on his labels. With Smith, you either love him - or you don't. There isn't a lot of gray beyond what is starting to show on his temples. At this point, it's safe to say way more people like Smith and his wines than not, … [Read more...] about Life, times and growing wine empire of Charles Smith