OLYMPIA, Wash. - Small wineries in Washington state must wait another year to get a crack on trimming some of their excise taxes. That’s because the chairman of the Washington House Commerce & Gaming committee intended to discuss such a tax break this session solely to air out ideas to tackle in the 2017 session. This was one of three significant winery-related bills … [Read more...] about 2 of 3 wine-related bills fail in Washington Legislature
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Walla Walla’s Reininger Winery reaches for new heights
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - This fall will mark Chuck Reininger's 20th harvest in the Walla Walla Valley. The owner and winemaker for Reininger Winery and Helix by Reininger arrived in his wife's hometown with brewing on his mind, but he quickly caught the wine bug and has never looked back. Reininger was in the second wave of wineries to open in the mid-1990s in the Walla Walla … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Reininger Winery reaches for new heights
Cave B Estate Winery celebrates 15th year
GEORGE, Wash. - In one of the most remote and startlingly beautiful regions of Washington, one winery is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Cave B Estate Winery has a fascinating history that actually stretches back more than 35 years, and on Saturday evening about 150 friends, fans and customers gathered in the winery's barrel room to toast its success. The origins of … [Read more...] about Cave B Estate Winery celebrates 15th year
A dozen delicious Washington Merlots
In the past five years, Washington Merlot has been pushed to the shadows - a little - by the rise of Cabernet Sauvignon. Yet Merlot remains one of the state's most important varieties. In many areas of the world, Merlot is a softer version of Cab. But in Washington, Merlot is a big, bold red, providing structure to many wines. It also pairs well with such cuisine as grilled … [Read more...] about A dozen delicious Washington Merlots
Crimson Wine Group has long history in Northwest
NAPA, Calif. - After a California-based company purchased Seven Hills Winery in late January, many people in and around the Washington wine industry were questioning who Crimson Wine Group is and what its intentions are here in the Pacific Northwest. As it turns out, Crimson Wine Group has a foundation firmly based in the Northwest and has a well-established history of … [Read more...] about Crimson Wine Group has long history in Northwest