By Barbara Robertson When the internationally acclaimed Hospice du Rhône revealed its decision to stage its prestigious wine event in the Walla Walla Valley this year, it was met with excitement among lovers of Rhône varietals grown in the region. The choice reflects the organization’s commitment to growth, exploring and showcasing regions at the forefront of Rhône … [Read more...] about Hospice du Rhône hones in on Walla Walla Valley
Washington wine
Puget Sound tasting rooms offer experiences with wine
Across the Puget Sound region, wineries are rethinking the traditional tasting room model. They are adding new locations, expanded hours and special events to both meet current customer demand and to entice new customers to visit. Tinte Cellars opened its new Georgetown tasting room during the first wave of the pandemic. The owners, Tim Gamble and Teresa Spellman Gamble, … [Read more...] about Puget Sound tasting rooms offer experiences with wine
Great Northwest Wine chooses Bayernmoor Cellars as Washington Winery of the Year
Great Northwest Wine Magazine selected Bayernmoor Cellars, an estate winery and vineyard in Snohomish County with a particular passion for Pinot Noir, as the 2024 Washington Winery of the Year. Led by co-owner/winemaker Larry Harris, the Snohomish County-based winery dominated the 24th annual Platinum Awards, pulling down nine Platinums during the judging staged by Great … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Wine chooses Bayernmoor Cellars as Washington Winery of the Year
Great Northwest Wine chooses Valo Cellars as Washington Winery to Watch
Great Northwest Wine Magazine selected Valo Cellars, a joint venture of restaurateur Michael Ruhland and Columbia Valley winemaker Matías Kúsulas as the 2024 Washington Winery to Watch. Last fall, Valo and other bottlings by the Chilean winemaker shined during the Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition, an international judging staged for West Coast wine buyers and … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Wine chooses Valo Cellars as Washington Winery to Watch
Rising Star: Stephanie Cohen shines atop Red Mountain at Col Solare
BENTON CITY, Wash. — Stephanie Cohen had a sense back in eighth grade that her career would be tied to fermentation. She remembers thinking during a tour of a Belgian brewery that the brewing process was “the coolest thing.” It led to thoughts of becoming a winemaker and starting down the path that’s taken her near the top of Red Mountain. That vision as a teen growing up … [Read more...] about Rising Star: Stephanie Cohen shines atop Red Mountain at Col Solare