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Lake Washington Institute of Technology is offering you a chance to step outside of Woodinville and Washington to taste wines of the world. “Wines of the World” Classes @ Lake Washington Institute of Technology Curious as to why wines from France taste different than wines from Washington, Oregon, and California?  Or, perhaps you desire more […]

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Lake Washington Institute of Technology is offering a Wine Marketing Class to help you learn Wine Marketing. “Wine Marketing” Classes @ Lake Washington Institute of Technology Do big, glossy magazine ads really sell wine?  Or, for that matter, how effective are websites and social media posts in moving cases of wine through the supply chain?  […]

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If you are interested in furthering your wine education Lake Washington Institute of Technology is offering more classes in their wine program. “Food and Wine Pairing” Classes @ Lake Washington Institute of Technology Does white wine go with something besides fish?  How about a nice big red wine with that salad?  Nothing causes wine-anxiety quite […]

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DUCKHORN WINE COMPANY ACQUIRES 20-ACRE VINEYARD SITE IN WASHINGTON STATE’S ACCLAIMED RED MOUNTAIN AVA Once planted, the vineyard will establish an estate presence for Canvasback, Duckhorn Wine Company’s new Washington State brand. NAPA VALLEY, Calif. – December 19, 2013 – Duckhorn Wine Company has acquired a 20-acre vineyard site in Washington State’s acclaimed Red Mountain […]

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Did you always want to write a song? Now you can help out and finish the “Winemaker Blues” just in time for the Auction of Washington Wines next month. Just submit your verse by August 2nd to aww@washingtonwine.org. The Auction of Washington Wines is little more than a month away! As we move into our […]

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A sad note to tell that Tefft Cellars has closed its doors and ceased operation in its Woodinville location. This is a guest post from Richard Duval of Duval Images. I think it says it all. They will be missed. I had to say goodbye to my good friends at Tefft Cellars which closed its […]

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A bit of a sad event coming up November 8th at Chateau Ste. Michelle is the final dinner for the Enological Society of the Pacific Northwest, also know as the Seattle Wine Society. There will be a gourmet dinner and a number of guest speakers from the wine world to bid a fond farewell. You […]

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On September 12th I was invited to Efeste to a sneak preview of their upcoming wines that are to be released in November and next Spring. I was invited to taste the Adrienne Chardonnay, Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc, Nana Right Bank Bordeaux Blend, and Upright Merlot. A highlight of the tasting was a tour was a […]

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March is Washington Wine Month and on March 31st and April 1st is Taste Washington. It’s been expanded to two day this year. Let’s hope that’s a sign that the economy is improving and that more Washington wine is being consumed. If you are interested in the seminars being offered you should get your tickets […]

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