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  • The way things are going in Washington these days, the above headline needs a bit more information - because it seems like a Walla Walla winery is opening a second tasting room in Woodinville about every other week.

  • ROHNERT PARK, Calif. — Northwest wineries fared well at the 2010 Grand Harvest Awards, an international wine competition staged by Vineyard & Winery Management magazine.

Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010

Martin-Scott, a small family-owned winery on the hills above East Wenatchee, offers an impressive view and wines to match.

Wednesday, Mar. 03, 2010

KENNEWICK -- Kennewick has joined the Northwest's winery boom, with three tasting rooms in a row emerging in the Southridge neighborhood.

Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

PROSSER — On the entrance wall of the stylish new tasting room at Mercer Estates Winery in Prosser are heirloom photographs of the pioneer Mercer and Hogue families.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010

PATERSON, Wash. — Travel anywhere in the U.S., and the Washington wine you're most likely to encounter will be labeled Columbia Crest Grand Estates, which are made just up the hill from the tiny community of Paterson.

Wednesday, Feb. 03, 2010

KENNEWICK — Wine judgings don't have to be big to be beneficial to the wine-drinking public.

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

KENNEWICK — Spending some time in a mountain cabin with a chance to concentrate on tasting two fine lines of wine was a great idea until wild turkey got in my way.

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

KENNEWICK — Finding good wine at a good price is a good thing. And that's what Covey Run delivers.

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

A batch of Mid-Columbia wines that earned coveted platinum awards in the current edition of Wine Press Northwest magazine are not only top quality but also bargain-priced.

Wednesday, Jan. 06, 2010

Vin du Lac is French that translates into "wine by the lake," and this emerging Chelan-area winery also translates it into some mighty tasty moderately priced wines.

Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009

KENNEWICK -- Preparing my annual year in review of wines revived fond memories of 2009.

Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009

KENNEWICK — Sparkling wine, or if you prefer Champagne, is the classic holiday wine.

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Traditionally, I've recommended a bottle of wine as a great Christmas or holiday gift for people who like wine.

Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009

KENNEWICK — Sifting though the results of the recent Tri-Cities Wine Festival, which attracted a record 328 wines for judging, is a bit daunting.

Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009

PROSSER — Albariño, an intriguing Spanish white grape with characteristics of pear and melons, is the star of Coyote Canyon Winery of Prosser.

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

KENNEWICK -- This is it for Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

KENNEWICK — It's time for round two of picking wines for the Thanksgiving meal, which offers an opportunity to explore and enjoy predictable and surprising elements of wine and food match-ups.

Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009

KENNEWICK — My how time flies when you're writing about wine.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

WALLA WALLA — Yellow Hawk Cellar is a Walla Walla winery with a difference.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

WEST RICHLAND — All things Riesling drives West Richland's Pacific Rim Winery.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

Some visitors to Washington wine country who represent more than $400 million in annual wine buying power recently were treated to the state's Syrahs.

Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2009

PASCO — Gordon Brothers Family Vineyard east of Pasco is a quintessential family operation.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009

GOLDENDALE — A rich red Zinfandel and a crisp, fruity rosι of Sangiovese highlighted a tasting last week of Maryhill wines under $20.

Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2009

ZILLAH -- Silver Lake Winery near Zillah is a beautiful, bucolic spot to visit not only for the scenery, but also for its well-made and inexpensive wines.

Wednesday, Sep. 09, 2009

PASCO — The first winery tasting room I ever visited was in 1976 when I drove out to Preston's winery.

Wednesday, Sep. 02, 2009

Washington Wine Month at the state liquor stores arrived a month later this year, but it's worth the wait.