WALLA WALLA, Wash. — When talking about the premier producers in the Pacific Northwest who work with the nation’s three most popular varieties — Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot — any serious buzz must include Abeja Winery & Inn. Ken and Ginger Harrison set the standard for a destination winery when they launched Abeja in 2000 across a century-old farmstead. … [Read more...] about Abeja Winery and Inn: 2023 Washington Winery of the Year
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Ray’s Boathouse toasts 50 years with Ste. Michelle via historic tasting
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
Brian Carter Cellars: 2023 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Those with the good sense to tastefully follow the work of Brian Carter know he’s been behind some of Washington’s most delicious wines since the Mount St. Helens vintage of 1980. It wasn’t until he launched his eponymous brand in 2000 that he truly began to make a name for himself. And in Carter’s soft-spoken way, his wines routinely announce themselves … [Read more...] about Brian Carter Cellars: 2023 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year
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
Wineries donate true club wine for 100-year-old Walla Walla Country Club
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Today marks the release of a true club wine in Walla Walla that comes with a delicious story and impeccable pedigree — the Walla Walla Country Club Centennial Celebration Cabernet Sauvignon. The all-star list of contributing wineries reads Abeja, Armstrong, Bergevin Lane, Corliss, Dumas Station, Dunham, Five Star, L’Ecole N° 41 and Reininger. They … [Read more...] about Wineries donate true club wine for 100-year-old Walla Walla Country Club