Longtime Microsoft executive Marty Taucher attracted attention ahead of the first crush in 2010 for Avennia Winery by partnering with acclaimed Chris Peterson winemaker on their new project in Woodinville, Wash. As a result, Avennia became an overnight success among critics and consumers. This month, Taucher, Peterson and their wives added another feature to their business … [Read more...] about Avennia purchases vineyard, tasting room on Red Mountain
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Washington Wine Industry Foundation awards 6 of its 7 scholarships to women
The photo collage of the seven Washington Wine Industry Foundation scholarship recipients for 2021 may say something about the state’s future — six of the winners are women. That furthers a trend which no doubt delights the newly formed Alliance of Women in Washington Wine and its 300-plus donors. Last year, the Washington Wine Industry Foundation awarded scholarships … [Read more...] about Washington Wine Industry Foundation awards 6 of its 7 scholarships to women
Kiona, Barnard Griffin toast 40th Red Mountain harvest with fundraiser Cab
RICHLAND, Wash. — Ask either Scott Williams or Rob Griffin how long they’ve known one another and it’s likely they will look back upon the same day during the harvest of 1978. Scott, who now oversees the vineyards his parents began planting in 1975 with their then-partner Jim Holmes and of the family’s Kiona Vineyards and Winery, remembers the occasion well. That’s because … [Read more...] about Kiona, Barnard Griffin toast 40th Red Mountain harvest with fundraiser Cab
Pandemic prompts Red Mountain wineries to postpone consumer weekend
During the first few weeks of summer 2021, a "heat dome" or smoke from wildfires posed bigger threats to Taste Red Mountain than the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the rise in coronavirus infections throughout the region prompted the Red Mountain American Viticultural Area Alliance to scrub the two-day consumer event it scheduled for Aug. 7-8. “Over the last few weeks, the … [Read more...] about Pandemic prompts Red Mountain wineries to postpone consumer weekend
Betz Family Winery will not release wines from smoky 2020 vintage
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Smoke from West Coast wildfires adversely affected grapes for Betz Family Winery, so rather than damage the reputation of their famous winery, owners Steven and Bridgit Griessel informed customers they will not release wines from the 2020 vintage. "We never considered for one second sending wines to customers that are flawed," the Griessels wrote Great … [Read more...] about Betz Family Winery will not release wines from smoky 2020 vintage