Taste Washington 2021 Kicks-Off: Enjoy Winery and Restaurant Pairings Throughout March
New and longtime favorite wineries and restaurants team up to offer specials for Taste Washington Wine Month Enjoy Winery and Restaurant Pairings Throughout March SEATTLE – Today marks the start of Taste Washington and Taste Washington Wine Month. Usually anchored by a four-day wine and food festival of in-person events and activities, this year offers […]
Taste Washington 2021: Shifts to Safe Celebrations in Lieu of In-Person Events
The annual event features take-out and stay-in activations in supportof local wineries and restaurants SEATTLE – While in-person events will not take place at Taste Washington this year, it is more important than ever to support our local wine and food communities. On February 8, organizers of Taste Washington will announce an innovative line-up of […]
WALLA WALLA VALLEY WINE LAUNCHES NEW YEAR WITH NEW LOOK
Celebrating the organization’s 20th year with a new brand identity. WALLA WALLA, WA – Today, the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance unveiled an updated brand highlighting the region’s dedication to world-class wine and an unparalleled wine country experience. In addition to a refreshed look, the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance will transition to be called […]
Brian Carter: Shares the highlights of our 2020 Harvest
Time to take a deep breath (hard to do with this mask on), relax a bit and assess the harvest 2020. Harvest time is inspirational and exhausting all in one big two-month mind and body expanding package. Actually, it is hard to separate out exactly what harvest means; it always seems like the rest of […]
New Episode of the 1600 Sessions: “Wine and the White House”
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the White House Historical Association released its October episode of The 1600 Sessions, “Wine and the White House.” In this episode, host and Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks with Frederick J. Ryan, about his new book Wine and the White House: A History. Ryan serves as chairman of the board at the White House Historical Association and is […]
Candy Mountain: Becomes Washington’s 16th American Viticultural Area
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Pogue Candy Mountain is smallest AVA in state, with well-drained soils on south-facing slopes SEATTLE (September 25, 2020)—The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published the final rule for the Candy Mountain American Viticultural Area (AVA) on September 25, 2020, making it the 16th AVA in Washington. “Candy Mountain […]
Royal Slope: Washington’s newest American Viticultural Area
Royal Slope is state’s 15th AVA, defined by variation in elevation, slopes and aspect SEATTLE (September 2, 2020)—Royal Slope is the newest American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Washington. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published the final rule for Royal Slope today, September 2, 2020, to officially define it as a designated […]
The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia by National Geographic Books is catalyst for the innovative global wine exploration
Virtual Wine Exploration Goes Global August 31, 2020 (Los Angeles, Calif.) – The SOMM Journal announced the details of its first-of-a-kind virtual global wine tasting, the partners involved in the inaugural presentation, and eight wineries from around the world selected to participate in the September 24 presentation, “Unique Regions of the World.” “The magnitude of […]