LONDON - The next time you head to the United Kingdom for vacation or business, there is little need to pack along a bottle of Washington wine to ensure you have a taste of home with you. This year, 15 Washington wineries will sell nearly 20,000 cases of wine in the U.K. That's barely a sliver of the 12 million cases of wine Washington produces each year, but it's an … [Read more...] about Washington wine industry maintains small, important presence in U.K.
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Central Washington University wine expert leaving for France
ELLENSBURG, Wash. - Amy Mumma, a longtime wine educator, is moving to France to launch a new career in the wine industry. Mumma launched the World Wine Program at Central Washington University in 2003. The program includes a four-year degree in international wine business and certificate programs for wine trade professionals, sommeliers and wine tourism. Mumma, who earned … [Read more...] about Central Washington University wine expert leaving for France
Warm, early spring excites Washington wine grape growers
Wine grape vines are waking up across Washington's Columbia Valley, and growers could not be more pleased. "I'm plenty happy," said Mike Sauer, owner of Red Willow Vineyard west of Wapato in the Yakima Valley. "We haven't had it this early in several years." The first sign of grape vines waking up from their winter slumber is called bud break, when baby leaves begin to … [Read more...] about Warm, early spring excites Washington wine grape growers
Chateau Ste. Michelle to re-open Canoe Ridge Estate for tastings, tours
PATERSON, Wash. - Chateau Ste. Michelle will re-open its Canoe Ridge Estate tasting room to visitors starting Friday, April 5. This is the third year in which Ste. Michelle will have opened its most remote - and arguably its most beautiful - winemaking facility to the public. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October. Chateau … [Read more...] about Chateau Ste. Michelle to re-open Canoe Ridge Estate for tastings, tours
Seattle’s Bartholomew Winery to pair up with chocolatier
SEATTLE — Bart Fawbush and his Bartholomew Winery will be expanding tasting room hours and bringing another culinary attraction to The Old Rainier Brewery building in Seattle by partnering with Tease Chocolates. "They have the same mindset we do and the same attention to detail," Fawbush told Great Northwest Wine. "They do some single-origin type chocolates, which features … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Bartholomew Winery to pair up with chocolatier