OLYMPIA - A revived bill in the state Legislature to allow Washington wineries to operate up to four off-site tasting room is working its way through the House for a second time. The House Government & Information Technology Committee staged a hearing Monday on the bill by Rep. Cary Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, that would increase the number of allowable off-site tasting … [Read more...] about Washington wineries ask Legislature for more tasting rooms
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Heat takes toll on Washington’s 2015 wine harvest
Last year's heat meant lower tonnage in Washington state. The annual wine grape report, released Monday, showed a mild decrease in the 2015 harvest, as the total tonnage dropped from 227,000 tons in 2015 to 222,000 tons last fall. The most dramatic decrease was in Riesling, which had surged to a reported 50,500 tons last year and dropped to 44,100 tons last fall. Kevin … [Read more...] about Heat takes toll on Washington’s 2015 wine harvest
Yakima Valley winemakers show fondness for Secret Crush
YAKIMA, Wash. — It’s an exclusive club, so it makes sense for Wine Yakima Valley to stage its second annual Secret Crush on the eve of Valentine’s Day at Yakima Country Club. Organizers are looking up to build upon the success of last year’s event, so Friday’s event again will serve as the official kickoff to Red Wine and Chocolate in the Yakima Valley. A ticket to the … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley winemakers show fondness for Secret Crush
Washington’s Double Canyon makes national push
ALDERDALE, Wash. - A young Washington winery focused on producing great Cabernet Sauvignon from the Horse Heaven Hills is taking its brand to the national level. Double Canyon is heading into a dozen new markets across the country, with General Manager Will Beightol leading the charge. The wine already has penetration in Western states, but this year the focus is to get … [Read more...] about Washington’s Double Canyon makes national push
Ron Irvine’s ‘Wine Project’ tells story of Washington wine
PROSSER, Wash. - Two decades after crossing Europe, learning about wine, saving the Pike Place Market and opening a successful Seattle wine shop, Ron Irvine set out to chronicle the history of Washington's wine history. The result was The Wine Project, which Irvine wrote with Washington wine legend Walter Clore and published in 1997. Today, The Wine Project remains the most … [Read more...] about Ron Irvine’s ‘Wine Project’ tells story of Washington wine