WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Many wineries produce reserve-level wines. Few craft them as rarely as Marie-Eve Gilla. Gilla, winemaker and partner at Forgeron Cellars, launched her top-tier label "Anvil" with the 2008 vintage when she simply could not bear to blend away a few barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon from acclaimed Klipsun Vineyards on Red Mountain. "As a winemaker, you … [Read more...] about Forgeron Cellars crafts rare gems for Anvil wines
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Chateau Ste. Michelle toasts 20th Artist Series with Chihuly
SEATTLE — Chateau Ste. Michelle showcases the work of two virtuosos with its 2012 Artist Series Red Wine, and both were feted Monday night — winemaker Bob Bertheau and world-renowned glass blower Dale Chihuly. The flagship winery for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates launched its Artist Series with the 1993 vintage, and 20 years later, it sought to toast the success of both its … [Read more...] about Chateau Ste. Michelle toasts 20th Artist Series with Chihuly
Great Northwest Destination Winery: Cave B Estate Winery
Editor’s note: This is the 16th in an occasional series on destination wineries of the Pacific Northwest. GEORGE, Wash. - For the past couple of decades, music lovers have flocked to Central Washington's fabulous Gorge Amphitheater. It all came about because of a winery that is all but forgotten by the modern Washington wine industry. And from the ashes of that winery - … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Destination Winery: Cave B Estate Winery
Young Washington winemaker learns at feet of greats
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - Two of Washington's most accomplished and acclaimed winemakers are Chris Upchurch of DeLille Cellars and Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery. One fortunate young winemaker has had the opportunity to work for both. The experiences for Louis Skinner have been remarkable, especially for a guy who originally was going to learn how to repair cars. After having … [Read more...] about Young Washington winemaker learns at feet of greats
Woodinville’s Avennia launches new label
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - One of Washington's rising stars is adding an affordable new bottling of red and white wines styled after Southern France. Avennia, a 3,100-case boutique producer that has enjoyed praise from consumers and critics alike, today is announcing the launch of Les Trouvés. The initial bottling is 400 cases each of a red and white wine from the 2013 vintage. … [Read more...] about Woodinville’s Avennia launches new label