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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 or nice” thoughts dance through your head?  Yes, the Holidays are near and ...

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 a world-class kitchen and culinary team at The Rainier Club.  ...

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 Washington wine.  As the representative of the beautiful Basel Cellars - one ...

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 expect this growth to level off at some point, but, in fact, the opposite is true. The wineries ...

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, I ask that you forgive me for the title of this blog as I am truly ...

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 was Tom's father and due to his family and community loyalty, the Schafers have named ...

Visit the newest winery of the Lake Chelan area and experience a tasting for the senses with Winemaker and recent UC Davis grad Judy Phelps. At the tasting bar, visitors are encouraged to take a different approach to their tasting experience. Judy pairs lemons with her Riesling, peaches with her Viognier and chocolate with her Cabernet, not to ...

When people ask me if I prefer white or red, my answer seldom varies, "it depends on the weather and what I'm eating." It's a great time to explore the wines of summer, from crisp whites bursting with fruit to dry Rosé and lighter bodied reds, they all have something to offer. And since we're focusing on a daily summer ...

In Zillah on Roza Drive,  Agate Field Vineyard opened its doors on April 1st. Owned by Bob and Ginger Radke, this no frills, unpretentious winery offers visitors a chance to be a part of the action. With the tasting room inside the barrel room, you may catch some actual bottling, labeling or blending going on. "We like to get the ...

Long Shadows Vintners recently broke ground on their new wine production facility in Walla Walla. The $4.2 million dollar, state-of-the-art winery is designed to accommodate the exacting standards and varied winemaking practices of Long Shadows’  international winemakers. The 30,000 sq. ft. small-lot production winery sits on a ...