More than 40 wineries in Washington's oldest wine region will fling open their doors for their annual pre-spring celebration of Valentine's Day. The Yakima Valley's Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend takes place Feb. 13-15, which also happens to be Presidents Day weekend. Wineries from Yakima to Red Mountain will be open to visitors, and many of them will have … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley prepares for Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Washington wine
How Woodward Canyon Winery Old Vines Cab became a classic
LOWDEN, Wash. - Woodward Canyon Winery's Old Vines Dedication Series Cabernet Sauvignon has been one of the classic Washington wines since its inaugural vintage back in 1981. It all starts with the grapes, said Rick Small, owner of the Walla Walla Valley winery. He started out using Cabernet Sauvignon fruit from Sagemoor Vineyards north of Pasco - and he's still using those … [Read more...] about How Woodward Canyon Winery Old Vines Cab became a classic
Walla Walla’s Va Piano expands with Spokane, Bend tasting rooms
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Highly acclaimed Va Piano Vineyards is expanding by opening two new tasting rooms. The wine in the heart of the southern Walla Walla Valley plans to open tasting rooms in Spokane as well as in Bend, Ore. Va Piano, a Tuscan-inspired winery and vineyard on J.B. George Road, near the state line between Washington and Oregon, announced late last week that … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Va Piano expands with Spokane, Bend tasting rooms
Taste, hear Washington wine history at special dinner
PROSSER, Wash. - For an industry that is fairly young, Washington wine country is home to some old vines - and they are spread across the state. Next weekend, the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center will play host to a special evening called "History Through the Vines." As part of this evening, patrons will not only enjoy wines from some of the state's oldest vines, but … [Read more...] about Taste, hear Washington wine history at special dinner
Fidelitas’ first wine holds a secret
RICHLAND, Wash. - When Charlie Hoppes launched Fidelitas Wines with the 2000 vintage, he left a little secret in that first bottle, an unintended Easter egg, a secret that was never revealed. Until now. Corks branded with the name "Fidelis" - instead of "Fidelitas" - went into all 4,800 bottles of red wine he made that year. It all happened because a major grocery chain … [Read more...] about Fidelitas’ first wine holds a secret