OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill is in play to trim the excise taxes for Washington’s small wineries. Rep. Cary Condotta , R-East Wenatchee, introduced a bill to remove two of the state’s three wine-specific taxes on the first 20,000 gallons of wine sold by a Washington state winery. But that bill drew a U.S. Constitution-related challenge Tuesday from the California wine … [Read more...] about Small Washington wineries ask state for tax break
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Seattle Wine and Food Experience a global opportunity
SEATTLE - Wine lovers attending the eighth annual Seattle Wine and Food Experience will not only have the opportunity to try many regional wines, but they'll also enjoy samples of international producers, too. "It was created to give that opportunity to other regions to taste that comparative aspect of wines from all over the world, particularly the West Coast," said Jamie … [Read more...] about Seattle Wine and Food Experience a global opportunity
California company buys Walla Walla’s Seven Hills Winery
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Seven Hills Winery, one of Washington's oldest producers, has been purchased by Crimson Wine Group. Crimson Wine Group, based in Napa, Calif., also owns Double Canyon in the Horse Heaven Hills and Archery Summit in Oregon's Dundee Hills. Last month, the company opened a tasting room for its two Northwest brands in Seattle's Pioneer Square. Seven Hills … [Read more...] about California company buys Walla Walla’s Seven Hills Winery
Sagemoor purchases Gamache Vineyards
BASIN CITY, Wash. - Gamache Vineyards, one of Washington's oldest and most respected vineyards, has new owners. Allan Brothers of Naches, Wash., announced Wednesday that it has purchased Gamache Vineyards in Basin City. Allan Brothers, a fourth-generation apple farming family, purchased historic Sagemoor Vineyards last year. Roger and Bob Gamache established Gamache … [Read more...] about Sagemoor purchases Gamache Vineyards
Walla Walla Valley winery at home with Oregon Tempranillo
ASHLAND, Ore. — Chris Castillo made sure the Walla Walla Valley was represented at the inaugural Oregon Tempranillo Celebration. The winemaker of Castillo de Felicana Vineyard and Winery traveled the farthest to reach Ashland near the California border, but he and his parents felt at home as members of the new Oregon Tempranillo Alliance. “We really wanted to be a part of … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley winery at home with Oregon Tempranillo