If all of those who signed the petition follow through starting today, there will soon be more than 4,000 vehicles wearing the Washington Wine Country license plate. The Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Institute announced today that the Washington State Department of Licensing is now accepting orders of the Washington Wine Specialty License Plate … [Read more...] about Washington Wine Country license plate sales begin
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Clearwater Canyon Cellars in Idaho turns Albariño into top wine at Great Northwest Invitational
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — In hindsight, it wasn’t surprising that some Pacific Northwest’s top wine buyers selected an Albariño from Idaho’s Clearwater Canyon Cellars and the 2018 Cabernet Franc by Lake Chelan Winery as top wines at the 10th annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition. Coco Umiker has won major regional awards in recent years with the Albariño grapes she … [Read more...] about Clearwater Canyon Cellars in Idaho turns Albariño into top wine at Great Northwest Invitational
A Vine Start: Ste. Michelle’s new owners add rather than subtract
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and its team have experienced turbulent times in recent years, but Sept. 7 sparked some celebrations when the largest wine company in Washington state announced its acquisition of two of Oregon’s largest brands — A to Z Wineworks and Rex Hill. The move makes Ste. Michelle Wine Estates the largest wine company in Oregon, and the shock and awe … [Read more...] about A Vine Start: Ste. Michelle’s new owners add rather than subtract
Ellen on Wine: Northwest competitions, festivals rebound from pandemic pauses
Many of the wine and culinary celebrations traditionally staged in conjunction with major Northwest wine competitions returned this year, with more on the way in 2023. While the pandemic prompted the cancellation of Taste Washington the past three years — the Washington State Wine Commission has it scheduled in 2023 for March 11-12 — it’s been fascinating and heartwarming to … [Read more...] about Ellen on Wine: Northwest competitions, festivals rebound from pandemic pauses
Behind the Tasting Bar: Working, pouring in winery tasting room not for all
"We should get jobs in tasting rooms!”Those brilliant words were uttered between me and my neighbor back in 2008, after enjoying a few glasses of box wine — that’s an entirely different topic — on her patio. Have you ever thought or said the same thing? If so, I can help you get started. First, let’s make sure you have the right idea: Do you think people who work at … [Read more...] about Behind the Tasting Bar: Working, pouring in winery tasting room not for all