PROSSER, Wash. - For the past 30 years, one of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates' little-known projects is a red dessert wine called Whidbey's Port. The origins of this special wine that continues to persist at just a few thousand cases per year lie in the early history of Chateau Ste. Michelle. Soon after Prohibition was repealed in late 1933, two competing wineries started in … [Read more...] about Whidbey’s Port part of Washington wine history
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Bringing the Beast
Did you know that Walter Clore, the father of Washington wine, lettered in football at what is now Oklahoma State University as a lineman? Yep, even Walt went Beast Mode. With the Seattle Seahawks will play next Sunday in New Jersey in the country's biggest game, we thought it was high time to track down some Pacific Northwest wines that are big, brash and ready to win it … [Read more...] about Bringing the Beast
Walla Walla wine road show returns to Seattle, Portland
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Walla Walla Valley producers will be taking their wines to Seattle and Portland next month. On Feb. 10, more than 50 wineries will be pouring at the annual Walla Walla Wine at McCaw Hall event in Seattle Center. “We’re excited to again bring the Walla Walla Valley to Seattle,” Duane Wollmuth, executive director of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance, … [Read more...] about Walla Walla wine road show returns to Seattle, Portland
Northwest wine stories of the year: Nos. 20-11
It was an exciting and interesting year in the world of Pacific Northwest wine. We went through the hundreds of stories we wrote in 2013 and chose the top 20 stories. During the next two days, we will review those stories. Here are Nos. 20-11: 20. Walter Clore Center prepares for opening More than a decade after the idea of honoring the father of the Washington wine … [Read more...] about Northwest wine stories of the year: Nos. 20-11
An Outstanding case for Christmas
Looking for that perfect Christmas gift - how about a case of great wine for around $140? That's what we've put together in the following pages. Each of these wines earned our top "Outstanding!" rating in our blind tastings, and each retails for $15 or less. In reality, you should be able to get this case for around $125 plus tax. Wineries' suggested retail prices tend to … [Read more...] about An Outstanding case for Christmas