https://youtu.be/FKm27KSw-F0 UNION GAP, Wash. — They didn’t really need the help of Backer No. 1221 because with a week to go Liberty Bottleworks in Union Gap, Wash., near Yakima is just a few drops from attaining Kickstarter funding to manufacture what's billed as the first double-walled tumbler made in the United States. The all-or-nothing project on Kickstarter officially … [Read more...] about Kickstarter fans raise toast to Liberty Bottleworks near Yakima
Eritage resort prepares to open this fall in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — It’s a dream that's been in decade in the making, but Va Piano Vineyards founder Justin Wylie is poised this fall to open Eritage, his wine country resort just outside of Walla Walla. Eritage will feature 10 luxury suites and a restaurant partnership directed by Jason Wilson, the Seattle-based chef whose work with Washington cuisine and wines earned … [Read more...] about Eritage resort prepares to open this fall in Walla Walla
Shane Collins leaves Tsillan Cellars to join Rocky Pond Winery
CHELAN, Wash. - Lake Chelan winemaker Shane Collins wasn’t looking to leave stately Tsillan Cellars, but Rocky Pond Winery offered him an exciting opportunity that allows him to continue to work and live in the community where he grew up. “I like working for people with big plans and a big vision, and I like being involved with things on the ground level,” Collins told Great … [Read more...] about Shane Collins leaves Tsillan Cellars to join Rocky Pond Winery
Linfield hires Greg Jones to lead wine studies program
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Linfield College in Oregon’s Willamette Valley made international news Friday with its nascent wine studies program by hiring Greg Jones to become its director of wine education. Last year, Wine Business Monthly tabbed Jones, a professor at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, among its Top 50 Wine Industry Leaders for his work as one of the wine … [Read more...] about Linfield hires Greg Jones to lead wine studies program
Maryhill Winery rosé rises to top of Washington State Wine Competition
GRANDVIEW, Wash. — Maryhill Winery, a destination for Columbia Gorge travelers, dominated the 34th annual Washington State Wine Competition with a showing of 15 gold medals that included seven best of class awards, best white wine and best of show for its 2016 Rosé of Sangiovese. “Rosé seems to have become the wine of the millennial,” said Maryhill co-owner Craig Leuthold. … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery rosé rises to top of Washington State Wine Competition