Sagemoor Vineyards, a group with holdings that include some of the Northwest wine industry’s oldest vines, announced Wednesday the hiring of Aryn Morell to oversee all of the winemaking for its Selections By Sagemoor project. It means wines such as the Stars in a Row Cabernet Sauvignon will be made by Morell in Walla Walla. The Selections By Sagemoor brand has featured some … [Read more...] about Sagemoor group hires Aryn Morell to spearhead all winemaking
Washington wine
Bill to create Washington wine license plate moves to state Senate
State lawmaker Kelly Chambers and her husband, Jeff, make wine from their vineyard in Washington’s Lake Chelan American Viticultural Area. For the third time in four years, Chambers, who represents Puyallup in the state House of Representatives, passed a hurdle in her bid to create a Washington wine special license plate and help fund state tourism efforts. The state's wine … [Read more...] about Bill to create Washington wine license plate moves to state Senate
Welcome Road Winery adds Bellingham address
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The philosophy of Welcome Road Winery owners Kristen Dorrity and Leigh McMillan is remarkably simple: “We love wine, food and the great outdoors.” And while the couple enjoys skiing, hiking and traveling, they strive to maintain a close- to-home, neighborhood-oriented feel to their brand as they expand beyond their flagship tasting room in West Seattle … [Read more...] about Welcome Road Winery adds Bellingham address
Alliance of Women in Washington Wine creates $5,000 scholarship
Last year, women won six of the seven scholarships awarded by the Washington Wine Industry Foundation. This year, the Alliance of Women in Washington Wine has launched its inaugural scholarship, and it totals $5,000. It will be awarded to a female student pursuing a program linked to either viticulture or enology, and the scholarship also will be facilitated by the … [Read more...] about Alliance of Women in Washington Wine creates $5,000 scholarship
Tinte Cellars adds second Red Mountain vineyard
Tim Gamble and his wife, Teresa Spellman Gamble, owners of Tinte Cellars in Woodinville, Wash., announced Wednesday the acquisition of their second Red Mountain vineyard in as many years by adding E&E Shaw Vineyards. The Gambles purchased the 12-acre planting from Ed and Eve Shaw last year. In 2020, Tinte Cellars bought Corvus Vineyard. The Shaws have been longtime … [Read more...] about Tinte Cellars adds second Red Mountain vineyard