Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Summer, 2026
For the week of August 30, 2026: Zerba Cellars 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon – Zerba has performed exceptionally well at the Pacific Northwest Wine Competition. In this year’s event they scored four Double Gold medals out of five entries, including this 2021 Cab. Fragrant blueberry and pipe tobacco aromas start you off, with a layered palate […]
Columbia Hills is Washington’s 22nd American Viticulture Area
As reported by the Washington State Wine Commission: Columbia Hills is Washington’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA). On August 17, 2026, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published the final rule to officially define the Columbia Hills AVA as a designated wine grape-growing region. Columbia Hills is located in south-central Washington between […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Spring, 2026
For the week of June 21, 2026: 11th Annual Pacific Northwest Wine Competition – Preparations are underway this week for the 2026 Competition, which will be held from June 22 to 24 in Walla Walla, Washington. 644 wines from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have been entered for this year’s event. In the weeks ahead, we’ll […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Winter, 2026
For the week of March 15, 2026: :Nota Bene Cellars 2019 Arianses Vineyard Red Blend – Seattle winemaker Tim Narby makes it a practice to hold his wines for several years prior to release, so in spite of the later vintage date, this wine was just entered in the last year’s Pacific Northwest Wine Competition, […]
Taste Washington 2026
Without a doubt, Taste Washington is the biggest and best celebration of food and wine in Washington State. Mark your calendars and plan on visiting the Seattle area for a extra-long weekend of seminars, food and wine-related functions, and hobnobbing with some of the state’s top winemakers. The festivities kick off on March 19 and […]