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Heading to Taste Washington? Here’s how to make the most of the experience,...
That’s right, fellow wine lovers. Taste Washington, the mother of Washington wine events, is just a couple of days away. The format is simple – two days of education, socializing, great food and...
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Remains of the Day: Wine-drenched observations gathered from the floor at...
In no particular order, a handful of notes and observations swept up from the floor of the 2013 version of Taste Washington. Taste Washington is a great opportunity for wineries to show off something...
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This weekend’s Revelry on Red Mountain: Sun, scenery and great WA wine, all...
Looking out at this morning’s November-like weather got me to thinking: Where could I go this long Memorial Day weekend for a quick stay-cation that offers sunshine, warm temperatures and of course,...
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Celebrate Walla Walla: An opportunity to make a new vintage of wine memories...
Vintage memories of Vintage Walla Walla: Chuck Reininger cracking wise with Rick Small during the Vintage tasting of old WW juice, looking at the legendary winemaker from Woodward Canyon over the edge...
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Woodinville by the numbers: Are there really nearly 200 wineries in the ‘hood?
After I finished a couple of media interviews with a winery client in Woodinville this past weekend, I spent some time visiting a few other wineries in the warehouse and Hollywood schoolhouse...
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Planning the 2014 itinerary for Washington wine: Around our house, it’s a...
Now that this and this are behind us, I’m starting to fill our 2014 calendar with other activities beyond family stuff, work and recreation. One thing that keeps me going during the long wet darkness...
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Wine commission shops for video vendors to help market Washington’s wine...
Will 2014 be the year of the video for Washington wine? It certainly seems so. The state’s wine commission recently wrapped up an RFP to engage a photographer and videographer who will provide the...
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Taste Washington reccs: Overlooked gems, fun brands & wines that cause a...
Taste Washington, the annual two-day, all-you-can-consume wine/food fest, is upon us. If you’re attending and need guidance on how to enjoy and navigate the show, look here and here. Need reminders on...
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FYI in the news: HHH vineyard land up for auction, proposed ‘Rocks’ AVA moves...
A couple of developing news stories involving Washington wine caught my eye recently. First, the upcoming land auction of nearly 700 acres in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA will be fun to follow to see if...
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‘Metal Impressions’ photo exhibit by Richard Duval opens Friday in Spokane
If you like breathtaking imagery of wine country – and who doesn’t? – then this one’s for you. Richard Duval, the dean of Washington wine country photographers, unveils a new fine art series, “Metal...
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