GRANDVIEW, Wash. - One of Washington's most prolific winemakers has changed his focus to producing tiny amounts of high-quality wines. Co Dinn, who moved up through the ranks at Hogue Cellars to become its director of winemaking for six years, now is focusing his efforts on Co Dinn Cellars. He has gone from making about 600,000 cases of wine annually to fewer than … [Read more...] about Co Dinn Cellars dedicated to Yakima Valley
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Woodinville Wine Country to launch wine auction during harvest
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Woodinville Wine Country has scheduled its new wine auction for an NFL Sunday, but event organizers seemed to keep "The 12s" — fans of the Seattle Seahawks — in mind. It would explain why the inaugural WineCraft: Harvest Wine Auction at The DeLille Chateau will be 1-4 p.m., Oct. 25. That’s Week 7 in the NFL, but the Seahawks play on Thursday night, Oct. … [Read more...] about Woodinville Wine Country to launch wine auction during harvest
Ste. Michelle graduates launch Schlagel Santo micro-winery
Jeremy Santo and Jason Schlagel have followed similar paths in life and career. Both grew up in Eastern Washington farming communities. Both went to Washington State University. Both worked for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and the Wahluke Wine Co. Jason even introduced Jeremy to his future wife. So it makes perfect sense that they would now create a winery together. The … [Read more...] about Ste. Michelle graduates launch Schlagel Santo micro-winery
Washington wine industry continues incredible growth
SEATTLE - Washington's wine industry continues to grow at a remarkable rate, according to a new economic impact study. The study, prepared for the Washington State Wine Commission by Community Attributes Inc. (CAI) in Seattle, indicates that the wine industry has increased in every positive measure since the last study took place in 2009. A few of the highlights, from … [Read more...] about Washington wine industry continues incredible growth
Yakima Valley: A taste of Washington’s oldest wine region
The Yakima Valley, a long, wide swath of land that stretches from the shadow of Mount Adams in the west to Red Mountain in the east, is the cradle of the Washington wine industry. It was here where William Bridgman began planting wine grapes in 1914. It was here where Walter Clore spent his career with Washington State University studying and promoting the Washington wine … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley: A taste of Washington’s oldest wine region