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Washington Wine Country Springs Eternal Four Days of Flora and Vinifera - from Yakima to Walla Walla Spring is here! Leave work early on Friday, grab a picnic cloth, hop in your car and follow the scent of apple blossoms just two hours over the mountains...
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Each February, on Presidents’ Day weekend, wineries of the Yakima Valley invite you to “Red Wine and Chocolates”, a delectable pairing of tastes. The hills of the Valley are drizzled with snow, like icing on cakes. Daylight hours are...
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Wondering what to do for the holidays this year or where to find those special gifts? I say avoid the easy road of department stores and malls and find unique and hidden wine country treasures that will make your holidays sparkle. This year in wine country,...
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Happy Holiday Wines I bet you’ve already seen them – the “Christmas trees” are on display; heard them – the “holiday jingles” are being piped through the stores and even had a few of those “who’s naughty...
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This time of year, when the weather shifts back and forth from near balmy to frosty, it can be challenging to create a seasonal menu. Holiday festivities are long gone and the winter chill seems to linger on forever ... the luscious roasted squash and...
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Autumn has waned, and the ‘crush’ in the vineyards is over. Now is the perfect time to savor the pleasures of ‘off-season’ travel in the Yakima Valley. Summer crowds have dissipated, but many wineries remain open all year, allowing...
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Why aren't you going to Walla Walla?" That was the reply of my wine-geek friends when I asked them for recommendations on my upcoming wine-tasting tour of the Yakima Valley. True, Walla Walla has more wineries--and more 90-point scores--per capita...
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As it turns out, New England doesn't necessarily have 'the corner' on Fall Foliage. A recent travel segment on the "Today" show highlighted several other geographic areas in the U.S. worthy of an autumnal trips. And there it was...
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Abundance! Profusion! Luxuriant! Copious! Overflowing! Plentiful! This is the Yakima Valley, with its agricultural richness, rolling hills, and broad vistas. With so much to enjoy, be certain to stop at the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center, located...
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Get a Taste of the Destination Chef Gene Soto of The Restaurant at Desert Wind After a seven year stint with Deschutes Brewery in Oregon, Chef Gene Soto has joined Desert Wind Winery as Executive Chef, a return to his Eastern Washington roots. Gene was...
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Along The Wine Road Located just off of Wine Country Road in Prosser, the new Desert Wind Winery offers visitors much more than a taste of their award winning wines. This two story, 34,515 square foot mega winery is bringing wine country visitors and...
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More than just a historical bed and breakfast, A Touch of Europe is a culinary treasure in the Yakima Valley wine country. Erika and James (Jim) Cenci have operated their B&B for the past 12 years in Yakima and have worked hard to create a true Victorian...
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When driving by any new winery construction site in Eastern Washington, it’s no surprise to see a “ Mountain States Construction ” sign erected proudly front and center. The contracting company who first got its name in concrete work...
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One of the true joys of my profession is witnessing diners enjoying a meal, particular wine or wine pairing. Each night in our dining room, we have a multutude of people smiling, swirling, sipping and swallowing. I am very fortunate to be associated with...
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Want to get out of the fast lane, slow down, and let nature nourish your soul? Take the alternate route between Ellensburg and Yakima, in either direction, the Yakima River Canyon Road. While the I- 82 freeway climbs high over Manastash Ridge, (elevation...
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Trey Busch of Basel Cellars this past week and enjoyed the opportunity to catch-up and of course...taste wine. First, if you haven't met Trey, you need to - for he is one of the many "nice guys" of...
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Though it is one of Washington's smaller AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) in terms of vineyard acreage, Walla Walla has long had the largest concentration of wineries in one valley. In comparing the number of wineries to the population, one would...
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Hello Washington! Please allow me to introduce myself...Mr. Christopher Chan, at your service. It is my distinct honor and a pleasure to have this opportunity to share some thoughts and perspective on Washington Wine through Wine Country Washington. First,...
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Highway 97, about 80 miles long between Yakima and the Columbia River, traverses mostly sagebrush-covered desert land as you drive south from Toppenish, “City of Murals”. The light of day, from dawn to dusk, changes the hillside hues from...
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My name is Linda Moran and I am having a love affair. Yes, it is true. I was not prepared for this. However, I slowly began to feel that tingle, that excitement in the very center of my being. You know the one I'm talking about. The feeling of anticipation...
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The downtown Walla Walla restaurant of Whitehouse Crawford opened its doors in May of 2000 in a historical building that was once a lumber-planing mill and furniture factory in the early 1900's. Destined to be demolished by the City of Walla Walla,...
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Tom Schafer and his family are the founders of a'Maurice Cellars in Walla Walla. As fifth generation Washingtonians, the Schafer family embodies many things in their winery, the least of which are dedication, family and sustainability. Maurice Schafer...
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As gentle snow falls in the Yakima Valley, brown hills disappear under blankets of white. Vineyards slumber, preparing themselves for next year’s harvest. Leafless orchard trees, outlined with snow, create silhouettes against the white sky, as dark-capped...
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After spending 3 days in Walla Walla just prior to the Holiday Barrel Tasting Weekend, I am reminded of why this town is so inviting. The wines? Oh yes, they are good and they are plentiful. But it's more than just the wines themselves, it is a sense...
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Join the club, we haven't either. However, we hope we can share a few insights into our experiences with food...and there are quite a few of those! We should introduce ourselves just a bit. "Hi...I am Krista McCorkle Davis...currently I am a...
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