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By Duane Pemberton Photography by Ross Perez Col Solare winery was launched during the tenure of Allen Shoup, who at the time was the CEO of Chateau Ste. Michelle. His vision in bringing world-renowned Tuscan winemaker, Marchesi Antinori to Washington to produce cab-based wines is what helped make Col Solare into the destination winery it is [...]

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Seattle Uncorked is hosting a cool wine event at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle this Friday evening from 6-9pm – with over two dozen wineries participating. Proceeds will go to help raise funds for the zoo and this is a BRING YOUR OWN GLASS event, however, you can rent a glass there for $5. Tickets [...]

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The Washington Wine Commission is the main voice that champions the cause of the industry at large within Washington State and in doing so is always seeking out potential markets. In years past, they had been doing TasteWA events in Spokane WA, however, that’s sort of a lame market – according to industry insiders. Portland [...]

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The greater Yamhill-Carlton AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley has been gaining a lot of attention for producing some of that State’s best wines and based on what I sampled this past weekend, I understand why. The Pinot Noir, of course, took center-stage at this event as it’s the red grape that has put the Willamette [...]

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Our friends at Efeste Winery in Woodinville WA are holding a spring release party on Saturday. They will be releasing a new “Big Papa” Cabernet Sauvignon, Feral Sauvignon Blanc and Evergreen Riesling – I’ve reviewed past vintages and would gladly recommend Efeste to anyone. Here are the details: Saturday, April 30th from 12pm-5pm – they’ll [...]

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By Duane Pemberton Former music-teacher, turned winemaker, Doug McCrea has been setting a high bar for Washington-grown Rhone varietals for over a decade and in that time has established himself as one of the state’s “yoda-like” winemaker’s who have honed a specific nitch for themselves. This past weekend, he had a release part for another [...]

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By Duane Pemberton After attending the Taste Washington event for the past several years, I’ve come to conclude that it really is a sort of homecoming for the people in the industry. In fact, I’d have a better chance of getting around to tasting more wines if I didn’t know anyone. I do enjoy the fact [...]

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Get 50% off shipping from our online wine store when you buy six or more bottles and use checkout code "foot59" The great lakes region has a wine event it can be proud of and I was fortunate enough to be a small part of it. Invited by Dunham Cellars to come help pour for [...]

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Being as this was my first time at the Seattle Food and Wine Experience (SFWE), I really didn’t know what to expect, other than just a “typical wine event” – right? Well, yes and no. Pack in around 1200 people and what seemed like an equal amount of wineries and food vendors then you have [...]

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2 weekends to enjoy Red Wine and Chocolates with your sweetie in Wenatchee Wine Country Tour the wineries of Wenatchee Wine Country for the sweetest event of the year! Award-winning red wines will be paired with decadent chocolate desserts on February 12 and 13, and February 18-21. Nominal fees may be charged at the participating [...]

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