Revelry Vintners Opens New Southside Walla Walla Winery
Shontina Coers, Revelry Vintners General Manager reports: On May 4 2018, Revelry Vintners will celebrate the much anticipated Grand Opening of their nearly 12,000 square-foot destination winery on the Southside of Walla Walla, a milestone that marks 12 years of hard work, dreaming and determination. With a strong emphasis on showcasing a sense of place, […]
Vinostrology Shines as Downtown Bellingham Wine Bar and Lounge
This article originally appeared in the April, 2018 issue of Bellingham Alive Magazine Bellingham native Katie Bechkowiak had plenty of prior experience in the restaurant and wine industries when she began toying with the idea of opening up her own wine bar. Then, while wrapping up a visit to the city’s Bloedel Donovan Park, she […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Winter, 2018
For the week of March 11, 2018: Gravel Bar Winery 2015 Dry Riesling – Winemaker Joshua Maloney does a nice job with this oftentimes sweet varietal by limiting the sugar and focusing on the fruit and acidity qualities of the grape. Apple, citrus, mineral notes and a crisp, clean finish highlight a wine with excellent […]
Vineyard Location, Elevation Aspect All Work Together to Protect Vines During Cold Weather
Photo and story from Wine Yakima Valley: Owning a vineyard is like owning any other real estate: Location is everything. Well, maybe not EVERYthing. In viticulture, it’s not only where the vineyard is located; it’s also about how it is positioned. Elevation, slope and aspect (direction of slope south, southwest, etc.), play a critical role […]
Winemaker’s Table Experiences Available at Yakima Valley Spring Barrel Tasting
Barbara Glover from Wine Yakima Valley reports: Yakima Valley’s newest event offers an intimate tasting with your favorite winemaker. Enjoy an exclusive vertical tasting of library wines, current vintages, and barrel samples from your favorite winery during Spring Barrel Tasting, April 28, 29, 2018. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy Yakima Valley’s Spring Barrel […]