Maryhill Winery’s tasting room offers an elevated view of the Columbia River and the opportunity to experience wines from the first producer to record 100 Platinum Award winners in the 23-year history of the judging. This fall, winemaker Richard Batchelor won eight Platinums — more than any other winery — which gave owners Craig and Vicki Leuthold a total of 103 since they … [Read more...] about 100 Platinum Awards and counting for Maryhill Winery
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Okanagan Winter Wine Festival returns
After taking some time to pause and reflect, the Okanagan Wine Festivals is beginning 2023 with a reset and reboot. Known in British Columbia for its signature fall wine festival and wine competition, secondary seasonal fests became part of the blend in recent years — pre-pandemic — in spring, summer and winter. However, a new vision is emerging with a fresh board of … [Read more...] about Okanagan Winter Wine Festival returns
Washington Wine Country license plate sales begin
If all of those who signed the petition follow through starting today, there will soon be more than 4,000 vehicles wearing the Washington Wine Country license plate. The Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Institute announced today that the Washington State Department of Licensing is now accepting orders of the Washington Wine Specialty License Plate … [Read more...] about Washington Wine Country license plate sales begin
A Vine Start: Ste. Michelle’s new owners add rather than subtract
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and its team have experienced turbulent times in recent years, but Sept. 7 sparked some celebrations when the largest wine company in Washington state announced its acquisition of two of Oregon’s largest brands — A to Z Wineworks and Rex Hill. The move makes Ste. Michelle Wine Estates the largest wine company in Oregon, and the shock and awe … [Read more...] about A Vine Start: Ste. Michelle’s new owners add rather than subtract
Ellen on Wine: Northwest competitions, festivals rebound from pandemic pauses
Many of the wine and culinary celebrations traditionally staged in conjunction with major Northwest wine competitions returned this year, with more on the way in 2023. While the pandemic prompted the cancellation of Taste Washington the past three years — the Washington State Wine Commission has it scheduled in 2023 for March 11-12 — it’s been fascinating and heartwarming to … [Read more...] about Ellen on Wine: Northwest competitions, festivals rebound from pandemic pauses