Washington Tasting Room Magazine

14/10/2024

Planning a wine-cation? Read the article on “10 Fall Getaways in Wine Country” from the Fall 2024 print issue: https://www.washingtontastingroom.com/travel/10-fall-getaways-in-wine-country
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23/09/2024

The Fall 2024 15th Anniversary Special Edition has officially arrived!. Here’s a taste of what’s inside: The State of the Industry Report, 10 Fall Getaways in Wine Country, The Wines of Lake Chelan, 20 Wine Clubs Worth Joining, Coyote Canyon Vineyard Pioneers, New Tasting Rooms, Fall Events, Throwback Pictorial & more.

13/08/2024

Auction of Washington Wines Raises $4.25 Million during its 37th Year of Giving Back to Community and Industry! Details here: https://www.washingtontastingroom.com/news/auction-of-washington-wines-raises-4-25-million-during-its-37th-year
Auction of Washington Wines Jamie Michelle Peha

11/07/2024

From the Print Issue: The Intrigue of Grenache. Hear from industry leaders about this dazzling high demand wine grape.
https://www.washingtontastingroom.com/taste/the-intrigue-of-grenache
Maryhill Winery Cedergreen Cellars

05/06/2024

From the Print Issue: Inspirational stories from women who influence the world of Washington wine. From owners, winemakers, managers and viticulturists, they are raising the bar with their hard work, creativity and perseverance.
https://www.washingtontastingroom.com/category/special-sections/women-of-washington-wine

15/05/2024

Breaking News: Iconic Betz Family Winery Purchased By Seattle-Based Ackley Brands
https://www.washingtontastingroom.com/news/iconic-betz-family-winery-purchased-by-seattle-based-ackley-brands

17/04/2024

Ackley Brands Acquires Washington Wineries Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars. Details here: https://www.washingtontastingroom.com/news/ackley-brands-acquires-washington-wineries-columbia-winery-and-hogue-cellars

Ackley Brands Acquires Washington Wineries Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars April 17, 2024Seattle, WA — Ackley Brands, a family-owned company based in Seattle that owns and operates premium beverage brands in the Pacific Northwest, has announced its acquisition of Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellar...

17/04/2024

From the Spring 2024 Print Issue: Reviews of 21 releases of Grenache from top Pacific Northwest Producers. https://www.washingtontastingroom.com/taste/reviews-washington-grown-grenache
Maryhill Winery House of Smith Wines Callan Cellars - Woodinville Cedergreen Cellars Two Vintners Winery Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery Martinez & Martinez Winery Elephant Seven Alluvium Cellars Novelty Hill-Januik Winery Camaraderie Cellars Ryan Patrick Wines South Hill Winery 425Cellars Paul Bianchi Spruce Hill Winery Lobo Hills Wine Co. Rush Lattin Cellars Ocelli Cellars Quiddity Wines

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational
story from Melissa Clubb, Megan Clubb and Rebecca Clubb-Olson of L’Ecole No 41. L'Ecole No 41 Winery

Megan Clubb, Rebecca Clubb-Olson & Melissa Clubb of L’Ecole Nº 41 March 28, 2024Owner Megan Clubb (center) with owner Rebecca Clubb-Olson (left) and Brand Manager Melissa Clubb (right) Melissa Clubb, Brand Manager What led you into the world of wine? In a single word: family. Since the inception ...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational story from Lindsay Krug & Karen Krug of Spoiled Dog Winery.
Spoiled Dog Winery

Lindsay Krug & Karen Krug of Spoiled Dog Winery March 28, 2024Lindsay Krug (left) with founder Karen Krug (right) Lindsay Krug, Tasting Room and Marketing Manager, Co-Owner Karen Krug, Founder and Winemaker, Co-Owner   What are the moments that define your work or career? Our estate vineyard celebr...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational
story from Hannah Lewis of Adams Bench Winery.
Adams Bench Winery

Hannah Lewis of Adams Bench Winery March 28, 2024Assistant Winemaker, Club & Tasting Room Manager What area are you most passionate about? I love to introduce our wines to new friends and share what makes us different. The care and thoughtfulness we take with each step shows itself in the finished p...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational story from Danna de Klerk of Rolling Bay Winery.
Rolling Bay Winery

Danna de Klerk of Rolling Bay Winery March 28, 2024General Manager What led you into the world of wine? I began helping Alphonse in 2006 when he was making wine with a group of friends on Bainbridge Island. As a graphic designer, I designed a label for our newly bonded winery in 2007. My tasks chang...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational story from Brenda Mercer of Mercer Wine Estates.
Mercer Estates

Brenda Mercer of Mercer Wine Estates March 28, 2024Co-Founder What challenge excites you most? Getting the word out about Washington wines. Everyone knows of Napa and France, but Washington is still relatively new to the marketplace. But I think if you can get people to try Washington wines, they ar...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational story from Pamela Adkins of Adrice Wines.
Adrice Wines

Pamela Adkins of Adrice Wines March 28, 2024Winemaker / Owner What are you most passionate about? My passion is driven by the opportunities for women in winemaking and enology and the creativity we have in this field. Having passion for winemaking drives me to reach beyond the boundaries set and to....

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational story from Becca Hines of Succession Wines & Alta Cellars.
Succession Wines Alta Cellars

Becca Hines of Succession Wines and Alta Cellars March 28, 2024Executive Manager, Sales & Hospitality What does your ‘happy place’ look like? My happy place is at Succession Wines. Seeing people in the Tasting Room enjoying wine and creating relationships, new and old. It’s the way Brock and E...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational
story from Joanne Dunham of Dunham Cellars.
Dunham Cellars

Joanne Dunham of Dunham Cellars March 28, 2024Winery Founder What are you most passionate about? As we approach our 30th anniversary, I have so enjoyed this incredible journey as winery founder and owner. From the delight of experiencing a wonderful new vintage, to the acquaintances that have develo...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational story from Kahryn Campbell of Anelare.
Anelare

Kahryn Campbell of Anelare Winery March 28, 2024Proprietor What led you into the world of wine? Family business runs deep in my blood, moreover team Anelare’s blood. From a young age, I was taught that hard work and patience will create great things. I had the opportunity to work at my Grandfather...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational
story from Anaïs Mera & Rachael Horn of AniChe Cellars.
AniChe Cellars

Anaïs Mera & Rachael Horn of AniChe Cellars March 28, 2024From left: Anaïs Mera & Rachael Horn of AniChe Cellars Owners / Winemakers What area are you most passionate about? Our passion lies not just in wine, but in creating a safe space for our wine community. We certainly are not working miracle...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational story from Keely Newsom of Boudreaux Cellars.
Boudreaux Cellars

Keely Newsom of Boudreaux Cellars March 28, 2024Winemaker Keely Newsom (photo by Richard Duval) Assistant Winemaker What is your greatest career achievement? Making the highest scoring wine our winery has ever produced (alongside my father) relatively early in my winemaking career. Our 2016 Cabernet...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational story from Kimberly Andrew & Debe Brazil of Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery.
Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery

Kimberly Andrew & Debé Brazil of Chateau Faire Le Pont March 28, 2024From left: Kimberly Andrew and Debé Brazil Kimberly Andrew, Chief Financial Officer Debé Brazil, Chief Marketing Officer What challenges excites you both the most? Kim and Debé embody the power of gender diversity. As Co-managi...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational story from Tanya Woodley & Elaine Jomwe of SuLei Cellars.
SuLei Cellars

Tanya Woodley & Elaine Jomwe of SuLei Cellars March 28, 2024Winemaker & Co-Owners What are you most passionate about in your field of work? Accessibility. Wine is a universal language. It’s a time and a place. A bookmark in a story. Wine gives us the opportunity to learn about others. Terroir may ...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational story from Allison Engman of Ambassador Wines of Washington. Ambassador Wines Of Washington

Allison Engman of Ambassador Wines of Washington March 28, 2024CEO What area are you most passionate about? As the CEO of Ambassador Wines of Washington, my passion resonates deeply throughout every stage of the process, from nurturing our vines in Red Mountain AVA to crafting our blends and sharing...

29/03/2024

From the new Spring print issue: Celebrating Women of Washington Wine! Read the inspirational story from Lisa Callan of Callan Cellars. Callan Cellars - Woodinville Callan Cellars - Chelan

Lisa Callan of Callan Cellars March 28, 2024 Owner / Winemaker What does your ‘happy place’ look like? It’s during harvest when the winery is full to the brim with grapes, the smells of active fermentations, new barrels arriving, long hours, sore backs and lots of laughter, loud music, late ni...