Washington Wine Industry Launches Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship
This release reported by the Washington State Wine Commission on January 18, 2024: The Washington wine industry is launching a fellowship for emerging writers and communicators. The Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship is an industry-wide collaboration that brings together the Washington State Wine Commission, Auction of Washington Wines, Washington Winegrowers Association, Washington Wine Industry Foundation, individuals, wineries and […]
Matthews Releases First Wines Crafted by New Winemaking Team
WOODINVILLE, WA (December 12, 2023) – Matthews, a family-owned winery focused on expressing the purity of the Columbia Valley, has released its first wines under the new winemaking team, which joined in the spring of 2021. The releases include the 2021 Columbia Valley Cuvée, Claret, Cabernet Sauvignon and 2022 Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc. For the […]
Terry Doherty Joins Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards & Winery as Chief Operating Officer
Benton City, WA (December 18, 2023) – Family owned and operated Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards & Winery announced today the appointment of 20-year Washington state wine industry veteran, Terry Doherty, to Chief Operating Officer. Doherty will focus on sustainably growing the estate, its branded products and its custom services. Doherty transitioned into the role in […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Fall, 2023
For the week of December 17, 2023: Bledsoe Family Winery 2021 Cabernet Franc – Drew Bledsoe and Josh McDaniel’s wines have always been a bit of a splurge, and Bledsoe’s Family Winery label is slightly more affordable than those from their flagship Doubleback Winery. That said, you should still be prepared for some stellar wines […]
Goose Ridge Wine Dinner
October 13, 2023 – Join Dan at North Bellingham Golf Course’s 9Restaurant for a wine dinner featuring wines from Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery. The five-course dinner, prepared by Executive Chef, Nick Moss, will include selections from the winery’s G3 and Goose Ridge labels as well as a few surprises that may include bubbles, […]