According to the calendar, there’s still a few more weeks of summer to enjoy. And as Pacific Northwesterners, we fully intend to take advantage of the end of the season by cramming it full with as many barbeques, picnics and outdoor activities as possible. A glass of chilled wine always seems fitting for a late […]

For a number of smaller Washington wineries it’s not uncommon for the owners and winemakers to still maintain their day jobs. I’ve met attorneys, pharmaceutical sales reps, real estate agents and farmers, to name a few, who are serious about their winemaking but just haven’t been able to make the jump to working at it […]

Are women having a hand in shaping the Pacific Northwest wine industry? Absolutely! Husband and wife teams share ownership, winemaking and management duties at dozens of wineries such as Hightower Cellars, Tildio Winery, and James Leigh Cellars. Olympic Cellars, located near Port Angeles, is currently owned and operated by three women. And a number of […]