SEATTLE - The Auction of Washington Wines took place in August, and it just keeps on giving. The Washington State Wine Commission announced this week that the Auction of Washington Wines has provided $200,000 to help support viticulture and enology research next year at Washington State University. "Washington state's wine industry is very appreciative of the Auction of … [Read more...] about Auction gives $200k to WSU for wine research
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Cherry Wood Bed Breakfast and Barn combines equine with Yakima Valley wine
ZILLAH, Wash. - Each time Pepper Fewel learned of a horse facing a premature death, the Yakima Valley wine lover wanted to bring it to her ranch and give it a new lease on life. “We rescue horses that are just about to go onto the slaughter truck,” she said. “At one point, my husband told me, ‘You can rescue as many as you want as long as you can find a way to pay for … [Read more...] about Cherry Wood Bed Breakfast and Barn combines equine with Yakima Valley wine
Brian Carter Cellars scores big at Jefferson Cup Invitational
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Capping what has been another superb year, Brian Carter Cellars in Woodinville, Wash., has earned two prestigious Jefferson Cup awards. The Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition is conducted by Doug Frost, one of the world's foremost wine experts. Unlike most competitions, the Jefferson Cup is open only to wineries that are invited to enter. "We … [Read more...] about Brian Carter Cellars scores big at Jefferson Cup Invitational
Westport Winery named best in Northwest
WESTPORT, Wash. - One of Washington's most remote wineries has once again been honored as best Northwest winery, according to views of King 5 TV's Evening Magazine. "Considering we're one of the smaller wineries in the world, it's a compliment that our fan club supports us like that," said Kim Roberts, who owns Westport Winery with her husband, Blain, and their children. … [Read more...] about Westport Winery named best in Northwest
Mercer Estates rounds up top awards at Houston wine competition
HOUSTON — Mercer Estates in Prosser, Wash., received two major awards — including best red blend of the competition — and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates was named the top region wine company at Rodeo Uncorked!, the international wine competition for the 2016 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The competition was staged Nov. 14-15 at NRG Center near the historic Astrodome. More … [Read more...] about Mercer Estates rounds up top awards at Houston wine competition