SEATTLE — Those who follow longtime wine marketing expert Kristina Kelley on LinkedIn may have noticed that she changed her profile image Monday evening from that of an unnamed vineyard to one reminiscent of the new Washington Wine Country license plate. This morning, the reason became clear. The former E. & J. Gallo Winery executive was announced as the new leader of … [Read more...] about Ex-Gallo exec Kristina Kelley to lead Washington State Wine Commission
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Savvy suggestions for Sauvignon Blanc from Walla Walla somm Kaleigh Brook
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — With zesty aromas of tropical fruits and fresh-cut grass and plenty of minerality, Sauvignon Blanc remains one of the most loved white varietals in the world. Originally from the Loire Valley in France, Sauvignon Blanc has found a happy home in nearly all major wine regions and grown globally from Bordeaux to Chile to New Zealand. Many wine drinkers … [Read more...] about Savvy suggestions for Sauvignon Blanc from Walla Walla somm Kaleigh Brook
Washington wine industry helps stall bill to lower DUI to .05%
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Senate Bill 5002 didn't make it across the finish line this year, but responsible wine consumers should keep in their rearview mirror the idea that a sizeable group of Washington state lawmakers wants to lower the legal limit of blood alcohol content to 0.05%.The only state in the nation where 0.05% BAC is illegal is Utah, where about two-thirds of the … [Read more...] about Washington wine industry helps stall bill to lower DUI to .05%
Dusted Valley Vintners elevates Edmonds wine culture
EDMONDS, Wash. — For the past 20 years, Corey Braunel and Chad Johnson have taken risks as winemakers in Washington, and their gamble on Edmonds is another that’s paid off. When they started Dusted Valley Vintners in 2003, they were the 52nd winery to join the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance. Their expansion into Western Washington has been different — as … [Read more...] about Dusted Valley Vintners elevates Edmonds wine culture
Rising Stars: Ellie Zeron’s path to wine began in Venezuela, led to Red Mountain
BENTON CITY, Wash. — During my time as the wine program director at the Walter Clore Center, we staged an annual tasting for consumers called “Rising Stars,” at which some of Washington’s promising young wineries poured their wines. My column will now take a similar path, providing a platform for rising stars who don’t fit the traditional perception of winemakers. Ellie … [Read more...] about Rising Stars: Ellie Zeron’s path to wine began in Venezuela, led to Red Mountain