Wine Yakima Valley is inviting
wine enthusiasts to its annual
Catch the Crush event
October 13, 14.
Each winery offers its own
celebratory events, including grape stomps,
harvest and crush activities, tours,
free-run juice, hors d’oeuvres, live
music, and of course wine
Learn about the Yakima Valley's journey from the early pioneer growers to today's modern wine industry.
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The Yakima Valley was designated as an AVA in early 1983; but the story began much earlier…fifteen million years earlier.
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Many associate Washington State with rain, but the snowcapped volcanoes of the Cascade Mountains dramatically influence the weather in our corner of the country.
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First printed in Forbes.com June 21, 2018 This list promises to get you out of your wine rut and open up new possibilities with ten great wines to try now. There is so much amazing wine in the world today
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An appellation, or AVA (American Viticultural Area), is a designated geographical region that possesses unique climate, soil and physical features which distinguish it from surrounding areas.This combination of soil, slope and sunshine influences the growth and character of the grapes,
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Originally printed in the Tri-City Herald May 31, 2018 A grape that has become a mainstay across the Pacific Northwest is Syrah, the classic red wine grape from France’s Rhône Valley that was introduced to our region in Washington’s Yakima
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With Memorial Day weekend in our rearview mirror, it is officially Rosé season. The pink wine exudes fun and frivolity. Regardless of its color–pink, copper, or anywhere in between, Rosé is a light and easy drinking wine with aromas and
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Originally published in Yakima Magazine May 18, 2018 Tradition. It’s a word that conjures up many feelings and emotions. At the core, the word means “transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation.” And no word could be more
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Published by Yakima Magazine May 18, 2018 “Never the twain shall meet.” This line from Rudyard Kipling’s poem, “The Ballad of East and West,” comes to mind when considering the life of a winemaker and wine grape grower. Those two
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As you approach Paradisosdel Sol, you will be greeted by friendly dogs, cats and chickens on this countryside farm/winery. In the tasting room, you will experience a delightful pairing of rosé, whites, reds, and dessert wines each with tasty morsels.
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’Tis the season for weekend winery outings. The Yakima Valley is home to more than 80 wineries offering various styles of wine and experiences. Friendly, relaxing and educational tasting room visits can bring out the best or the worst in
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Wishing all mothers a happy Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 13. Several Yakima Valley wineries are recognizing Mother’s in the tasting room. Bring your mother out and treat her to the gift of time, wine, and sunshine. Celebrate with the following Yakima
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From reds to whites, roses to sparklings, the diversity and flavors of Yakima Valley wines will be explored and decoded as the Valley’s largest wine weekend draws near. Spring Barrel tasting will gather the region’s winemakers and their wines for
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