HOUSTON — Texans love to brag about the size of their state and the level of their hospitality, and a number of Washington and Oregon wineries got a sense for both in anticipation of this week’s start to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Cally Mercer of Mercer Estates in Prosser, Wash., poured last week for a reported 5,700 wine lovers at Roundup and Best Bites, one of … [Read more...] about Houston Rodeo brings Washington wine along for ride
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Washington winery puts reds in recyclable pouches
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - One of Washington's most exciting young wineries is putting some of its wines in a package that will reduce its environmental impact while also helping the wines stay fresh and delicious for consumers. Victor Palencia, owner and winemaker of Palencia Wine Co. has begun packaging some of his Vino La Monarcha wines in the AstroPaq. It's a fully recyclable, … [Read more...] about Washington winery puts reds in recyclable pouches
Washington’s diverse, delicious Yakima Valley
The Yakima Valley is Washington's oldest, most diverse and most history-laden region, and the wines that come from here are among the state's most delicious. The federal government approved the Yakima Valley as the Pacific Northwest's first American Viticultural Area in 1983, but its viticultural history stretches decades earlier. Indeed, it's easy to see why the Yakima … [Read more...] about Washington’s diverse, delicious Yakima Valley
Washington Legislature considers special-event wine sales
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill is about two-thirds the way through the Washington Legislature to tackle wine sales at special events, plus selling private collections. The bill by Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, passed the Senate 39-8, and went through a hearing Monday in front of the House Commerce & Gaming Committee. “It does a lot for our wine industry,” King said. “This will … [Read more...] about Washington Legislature considers special-event wine sales
Scenes from Seattle Wine and Food Experience
SEATTLE - Hundreds of wine and food lovers crowded into the Seattle Center's McCaw Hall and Exhibition Hall to enjoy the eighth annual Seattle Wine and Food Experience over the weekend. On Saturday, festivities focused on sparkling wine and seafood, while Sunday's grand tasting provided sips of wine, beer, cider and spirits, along with plenty of bites of food. Here are a … [Read more...] about Scenes from Seattle Wine and Food Experience