OLYMPIA - A revived bill in the state Legislature to allow Washington wineries to operate up to four off-site tasting room is working its way through the House for a second time. The House Government & Information Technology Committee staged a hearing Monday on the bill by Rep. Cary Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, that would increase the number of allowable off-site tasting … [Read more...] about Washington wineries ask Legislature for more tasting rooms
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Heat takes toll on Washington’s 2015 wine harvest
Last year's heat meant lower tonnage in Washington state. The annual wine grape report, released Monday, showed a mild decrease in the 2015 harvest, as the total tonnage dropped from 227,000 tons in 2015 to 222,000 tons last fall. The most dramatic decrease was in Riesling, which had surged to a reported 50,500 tons last year and dropped to 44,100 tons last fall. Kevin … [Read more...] about Heat takes toll on Washington’s 2015 wine harvest
‘Somm: Into the Bottle’ takes loving look at wine
Somm is back, and it's better than ever. Three years after the release of the critically acclaimed documentary Somm, writer/director Jason Wise has returned with a sequel, Somm: Into the Bottle. The film was released in November and made its Seattle debut last month. Now it is available on streaming services including iTunes and Amazon Video. The original Somm followed … [Read more...] about ‘Somm: Into the Bottle’ takes loving look at wine
Malbec a delicious Pacific Northwest red
Malbec is proving to be a great fit in the Pacific Northwest. The robust red Bordeaux grape has been little more than a bit player until a decade ago, when more winemakers began to focus more attention on it. Native to France and famous in Argentina, Malbec really shines on its own in the Northwest, particularly in Washington but also in Southern Oregon, Idaho's Snake River … [Read more...] about Malbec a delicious Pacific Northwest red
Yakima Valley winemakers show fondness for Secret Crush
YAKIMA, Wash. — It’s an exclusive club, so it makes sense for Wine Yakima Valley to stage its second annual Secret Crush on the eve of Valentine’s Day at Yakima Country Club. Organizers are looking up to build upon the success of last year’s event, so Friday’s event again will serve as the official kickoff to Red Wine and Chocolate in the Yakima Valley. A ticket to the … [Read more...] about Yakima Valley winemakers show fondness for Secret Crush