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Lake Roosevelt winemaker strips pretense from wine, food

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Sports-loving winemaker Michael Haig is a big fan of singer Jimmy Buffett, and ‘Tin Cup Chalice’ could have been written for the quarterback of Whitestone Vineyard & Winery near Spokane. “He has a tin cup for a chalice and fills it up with some fine red wine,” Haig said of the 1974 song. “He's pointing out that great wine doesn’t always have to be served … [Read more...] about Lake Roosevelt winemaker strips pretense from wine, food

Anacortes merchant wins top honor at Washington State Wine Awards

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SEATTLE — Anacortes wine merchant Doug Charles, Seattle sommelier Thomas Price and Wenatchee restaurant Visconti's Restorante Italiano received top honors Monday night at the Washington State Wine Awards in Seattle. Charles was awarded the Walter Clore Honorarium, which recognizes an individual who has demonstrated dedication to the advancement of the Washington wine … [Read more...] about Anacortes merchant wins top honor at Washington State Wine Awards

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