WOODINVILLE, Wash. — The Auction of Washington Wines, one of the top five charitable wine auctions in the U.S., has named Eduardo Zaragoza, vineyard manager for Shaw Vineyards, as the Vine to Wine Award winner for 2023. This year marks the 36th annual Auction of Washington Wines, and the presentation to Zaragoza will be part of the second annual TOAST! Honoree … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines selects Eduardo Zaragoza for Vine to Wine award
Red Mountain
Taste Red Mountain Weekend of Events
Join us on Red Mountain for the second annual Taste Red Mountain! Secure your spot at the Grand Tasting, taking place on Saturday, June 10 from 3-5 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of Col Solare Winery, for the unique opportunity to taste from 27 producers of Red Mountain AVA wines in one location. Experience 180-degree views of the region’s vineyards, meet the growers and … [Read more...] about Taste Red Mountain Weekend of Events
Taste Red Mountain – Woodinville
The Red Mountain AVA returns to Woodinville for a second annual Taste Red Mountain event on April 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Winemaker’s Reserve. This public tasting will feature 24 Red Mountain AVA wineries alongside bites from Twelve Baskets Catering. Taste Red Mountain is a rare opportunity to taste current and library releases and learn from the winemakers and growers … [Read more...] about Taste Red Mountain – Woodinville
Hamilton Cellars 2018 Estate Malbec, Red Mountain $48
Charlie Hoppes of nearby Fidélitas fame has been one of Washington’s leading proponents of Malbec, and the first Platinum he produced for the Hamiltons was a 2008 Malbec. These grapes from the vines near their Sunset Road tasting room — a planting named for the Italian translation of “beautiful sunset” — creates a mood surrounding strawberry jam, candied cherries and violets. … [Read more...] about Hamilton Cellars 2018 Estate Malbec, Red Mountain $48
Côtes de Ciel 2016 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Counoise, Red Mountain $35
One of the West Coast’s leading Rhône Rangers, Doug McCrea, found Ciel du Cheval to be a playground for his innovative work. Now, it is second-generation grower Richard Holmes using varieties such as Counoise to add to his family’s fame. This grape benefits from the heat and extended growing season on Red Mountain, and this wine offers a rush of dark red fruit and a lot of … [Read more...] about Côtes de Ciel 2016 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Counoise, Red Mountain $35