LAKE CHELAN, Wash. - A wildfire has destroyed one winery and caused many of the region's winemakers and grape growers to evacuate. Ventimiglia Cellars was destroyed Friday evening after owner Ron Ventimiglia was forced to flee. "I had a few customers in the tasting room when we were told to evacuate," Ventimiglia told Great Northwest Wine. They were told to leave the … [Read more...] about Lake Chelan wildfire destroys winery
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Auction of Washington Wines brings in record $2.5 million
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - The 28th annual Auction of Washington Wines, which concluded Saturday evening, raised a record $2.5 million, up significantly from last year's $1.8 million. Beneficiaries from the fundraiser, which took place at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, include Children's Hospital in Seattle and Washington State University's viticulture and enology program. … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines brings in record $2.5 million
Scenes from Auction of Washington Wines Picnic and Barrel Auction
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - The 2015 Auction of Washington Wines is officially under way with Thursday evening's Picnic and Barrel Auction. The kickoff to three days of fun and fundraising drew hundreds of Washington wine fans and supporters of Children's Hospital to the grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington's oldest and largest winery. By the end of this weekend, the … [Read more...] about Scenes from Auction of Washington Wines Picnic and Barrel Auction
New generation takes over Bainbridge Vineyards
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. - Nearly 40 years ago, Gerard and Jo Ann Bentryn arrived here with a dream: to grow grapes and make wine in a region many thought was too cool, too wet, too difficult. Today, they are retired, but that dream and winery - now called Bainbridge Vineyards - has been taken up by a new generation of believers. The Bentryns came to Bainbridge Island to … [Read more...] about New generation takes over Bainbridge Vineyards
With Tesla, Red Mountain’s Hamilton Cellars even greener
A Red Mountain winery already known for being among the greenest in Washington is now teaming up with Tesla Motors. Hamilton Cellars and Tesla have installed a Tesla High Power Wall Connector at the winery on Sunset Road. It provides enough power to add 58 miles of range per hour to a Tesla Model S. Tesla has been installing charging stations at hotels, wineries and … [Read more...] about With Tesla, Red Mountain’s Hamilton Cellars even greener