What happens when two wine-loving, native Washingtonians fall into the rabbit hole of wine? They move to the Yakima Valley and plant a vineyard, of course. At least for Scott and Denise Whitman, that’s how Whitman Hill Winery eventually came to be. But first there was...
They say successful leaders surround themselves with smart(er) people. Norman “Norm” McKibben agrees and that’s exactly what he set out to do in each of his many ventures. And at almost 90 years old, he’s still doing it. Norm McKibben, known by his colleagues and...
Selection committee awards fellowship to Dennis Fraley SEATTLE (August 11, 2026)—The Washington wine industry has named Dennis Fraley of Florence, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship for Writers and Communicators....
Across eastern Washington, vineyards and wineries are quietly evolving. After decades dominated by classic Bordeaux and Rhône white wines, a vibrant new star has arrived: Vermentino. Commonly linked with Mediterranean climates, this grape was first cultivated in Italy...
“Philanthropy isn’t something we do alongside our business — it’s at the heart of our business,” says Cameron James, general manager at Tinte Cellars. This isn’t what you expect to hear from a winery. You expect deep dives in grape selection and swooning about...
Industry-led Programming Spotlights Growers, Makers, and Regions Throughout August SEATTLE (August 3, 2026) — WAugust is back as Washington’s month-long celebration of wine, place, and community. Built for storytellers and designed for broad participation,...
Woodinville, Wash. (July 23, 2026) — This summer, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s founding winery, introduces two new wines that showcase the quality and diversity of Washington wine: Chateau Ste. Michelle 2024 Evergreen Vineyard...
Rainbrew revives a Korean tradition outside of Seattle The steady drip drop patter of rain is white noise in the concrete wine country of Woodinville, Washington. On the other hand, the drizzling sound that comes from a gently roiling tank of Korea’s oldest alcohol,...
June 30, 2026 - SEATTLE, WA – Visionary winemaker Charles Smith, today announced REAL WINE COLLECTIVE, a collaboration with Evergreen Family Wines and its leaders, Jerry Milbrandt and Brandon Rice. REAL WINE COLLECTIVE emerges as the powerhouse umbrella...
Walla Walla, WA—Capital Call Vintners is excited to announce the acquisition of the Dixie & Bass brand from Aquilini Wines. Aquilini ceased wine production in November 2025. A popular brand made with Columbia Valley fruit and sporting distinctive labels by...
