SEATTLE - The Puget Sound Business Journal announced this week that wine retailer Paul Zitarelli of Full Pull Wines in Seattle received a spot on its annual "40 Under 40" list for 2013. “This year’s class joins the 560 past winners who have been recognized for their outstanding achievements in both career and community," Gordon Prouty, Puget Sound Business Journal publisher, … [Read more...] about Puget Sound Business Journal to honor Seattle wine retailer
First director of Washington wine industry embracing foundation work
SHORELINE, Wash. - Simon Siegl has spent most of his working life as a key player in the business of Washington wine. Now one of the industry's most important nonprofits group is benefiting from the expertise of the state wine commission’s first - and longest-serving - executive director. "I've been in the business for a long time, starting in the industry in 1985 with … [Read more...] about First director of Washington wine industry embracing foundation work
Savino will save your opened wine
Most wine lovers have at least one wine preservation gadget either in the kitchen or in their cellar, but the Savino immediately became the favorite wine preservation system in my household for many reasons. While not inexpensive at $59.95 with free shipping, it may well be the last wine preservation method you'll buy. And it lives up to its slogan of "Today's wine … [Read more...] about Savino will save your opened wine
Canada’s WestJet to feature BC wines
KELOWNA, British Columbia - Canadian carrier WestJet and The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society launched a partnership this week to showcase Okanagan Valley wines on summer flights operated by WestJet Encore. Lori Pike-Raffan, OWFS director of public relations, told Great Northwest Wine the program follows the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air model for Washington, Oregon and … [Read more...] about Canada’s WestJet to feature BC wines
British Columbia Wine Institute elects 2 new board members
OSOYOOS, British Columbia — The British Columbia Wine Institute recently added Spencer Massie of Clos du Soleil and David Wilson of Mission Hill Family Estate to its board of directors. Wilson, vice-president of finance at the West Kelowna showpiece, was elected to a two-year term under the large winery category. Massie, co-owner of his biodynamic winery in the Similkameen … [Read more...] about British Columbia Wine Institute elects 2 new board members