Those who love Washington wine know one of the many fine areas for wine tastings is Woodinville. And in Woodinville you’ll find the stunning DeLille Cellars, which is located in the Old Redhook Brewery building just around the corner from the extraordinary Spa at Willows Lodge. At DeLille, I met with Jason Gorski, Vice President [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jason Gorski, Vice President of Winemaking, DeLille Cellars, Washington, defining the phrase “Every Day is Tuesday”.  Learn more by visiting delillecellars.com

Producing 100% estate grown Washington red wines from the heart of Red Mountain, Ambassador had an interesting entry into the wine business with a major connection to our old friend, Winemaker Tom Rinaldi. Allison Engman is co-owner and spends time in the warehouse district of Woodinville where many Washington tasting rooms are located. If you [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Allison Engman, Co-Owner, Ambassador Wines of Washington, defining the term “Plenipotentiary”.  Learn more by visiting ambassadorwinery.com

In the very cool stadium district of downtown Seattle you will find the Browne Family Vineyards tasting room…well one of a few of their tasting rooms. I met up with Andrew Browne, Proprietor of Browne Family to get up to speed on Washington wines and the huge link to Walla Walla. Andrew experience his first [...]

This week our Vino Lingo segment we feature Andrew Browne, Proprietor, Browne Family Vineyards, Washington, defining the term “KISSING”.  Learn more by visiting brownefamilyvineyards.com

This is part two of our coverage of the Auction of Washington Wines 2025. This podcast asks Washington Winemakers “Why is Washington Wine special?” Be sure to watch all three Washington videos on our YouTube channel. The list of Washington wine professionals as they appear: Chris Upchurch-Upchurch Vineyards Marissa Dineen-Dineen Vineyards Sidney Rice-Dossier Wine Kelsey [...]

While at the TOAST event for the Auction of Washington Wines, I had the opportunity to chat with Marissa Dineen, Vintner and family member, Dineen Vineyards. At the TOAST event, the “Healthy Land, Healthy Communities” award was given to Marissa in honor of her work. Cultivating excellence is what Washington Wine is all about. Learn [...]

This is part one of our coverage of the Auction of Washington Wines 2025. This podcast covers the 4th annual TOAST event at Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville, which honored some of the Washington Wine industry’s best and brightest. The Winemakers Barrel Auction and Picnic follows at Chateau Ste. Michelle. The weekend finishes with the GALA [...]

This is part five of our series where I ask winemakers “What is the one question you’ve never been asked, that you’d like to be asked”. Always fun answers and maybe bit of food for thought. Winemakers in order of appearance: Paula Kornell-Paula Kornell Sparkling Wine, Napa Valley Mike Sullivan-Benovia Winery, Sonoma County Rémi Vervier-Champagne [...]