SEATTLE — This summer’s 50th anniversary of Ray’s Boathouse prompted co-owner Douglas Zellers to toast Ste. Michelle Wine Estates by carefully pulling corks on some rare bottles, starting with the first red wine it ever released — a 1967 Pinot Noir. “A few years ago, with the anniversary coming up, I knew I wanted to do something retro,” Zellers said. “I thought … [Read more...] about Ray’s Boathouse toasts 50 years with Ste. Michelle via historic tasting
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First Ladies of Washington Wine celebration sells out Clore Center
PROSSER, Wash. — It’s been a long time coming, so it makes sense that tickets for the First Ladies of Washington Wine celebration Thursday at the Walter Clore Center took almost no time in selling out. Organizers capped ticket sales at 175 for the luncheon and lineup of speakers. If there was room, more of the $100 tickets could have been sold for The Alliance of Women … [Read more...] about First Ladies of Washington Wine celebration sells out Clore Center
Match Maker sidebar: King Estate Winery 2015 Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $86
Recipe: Beef Ribeye with Uni Butter, Pacific Dulse and Lobster Glace One of the most historic vineyards that King Estate has pulled from is Hyland, the oldest commercial planting in the McMinnville American Viticultural Area. For some reason, Hyland — established in 1971 — hasn’t received the widespread acclaim it deserves, yet Brent Stone casts a worthy spotlight here … [Read more...] about Match Maker sidebar: King Estate Winery 2015 Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $86
Sandra Oldfield remains a force within British Columbia wine industry
PENTICTON, British Columbia — Before entering the business of wine, Sandra Oldfield was in the business of selling fashion. Dresses and ties, to be exact, at Macy’s. She was so good at it that one year she was the top salesperson for the famed department store in all of California, her home state. After growing up in Northern California and studying international … [Read more...] about Sandra Oldfield remains a force within British Columbia wine industry
Ellen on Wine: 19th century French chef’s legacy inspires 21st century NW women in hospitality with Les Dames d’Escoffier
Perhaps the hospitality world’s most important service organization dedicated to women continues to pay tribute to one of the most famous chefs France ever produced — a man born in the 19th century. Les Dames d’Escoffier International, an international philanthropic organization, is named for French chef Auguste Escoffier (1846–1935), and the Pacific Northwest is now home to … [Read more...] about Ellen on Wine: 19th century French chef’s legacy inspires 21st century NW women in hospitality with Les Dames d’Escoffier