BENTON CITY, Wash. -- Red Mountain wineries will turn their tasting rooms into temporary art galleries April 6-14 for a new, nine-day event called Estates of the Art on Red Mountain. More than a dozen artists from the Tri-Cities are pairing up with Red Mountain wineries, displaying their works during the nine-day, self-guided exhibit. Participating wineries are Col Solare, … [Read more...] about Red Mountain wineries bring artwork, artists into tasting rooms
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Is Malbec Washington’s next big grape? Unlikely
Is Malbec "the next big thing" in Washington state? More like Washington's "next big niche." Last year in Washington, wineries crushed 1,800 tons of the red Bordeaux variety, putting it on a strong trajectory since the U.S. Department of Agriculture began measuring its production in 2007. Already, Malbec is the No. 5 red wine grape in Washington, behind Cabernet … [Read more...] about Is Malbec Washington’s next big grape? Unlikely
Woodinville Wine Country adds Reserve event for high-scoring wines, small lots
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Woodinville Wine Country has developed a new event featuring high-scoring wines and small lots called Woodinville RESERVE, which will be held April 12 at Columbia Winery. The event runs 7-9:30 p.m., and the cost to attend is $75. However, for a fee of $125, a RESERVE guest also will receive a two-day ticket to the popular Passport to Woodinville weekend … [Read more...] about Woodinville Wine Country adds Reserve event for high-scoring wines, small lots
Restaurants, retailers embrace March as Washington Wine Month
SEATTLE -- The annual celebration of Washington wines begins Friday, March 1, with a full month of promotions among restaurants, retailers, hotels and wineries. The month includes discounts on Washington wine at top restaurants, free tastings at retailers, winemaker dinners and Taste Washington – the nation’s largest single-region wine and food event – March 23-24 in … [Read more...] about Restaurants, retailers embrace March as Washington Wine Month
Walla Walla Valley celebrates Cabernet Sauvignon with Napa winemakers
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Top winemakers from the Walla Walla and Napa valleys will share the stage June 20-22 for Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine. The two wine regions are coming together to explore the world of Cabernet Sauvignon, not in a "Judgment of Paris" format but rather as a way to show the similarities and differences of their wines. Duane Wollmuth, executive … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley celebrates Cabernet Sauvignon with Napa winemakers