In a follow-up to the article “Washington Wine, Part 1: Key Players on a Hot Streak,” part two focuses on the growth of wineries, specifically in Washington State, and includes a quote from our very own Andrew Browne. “With winery revenues of roughly $1 billion and a U.S. market share of around 4%, according to …
Copyright 7.13.15 M. Shanken Communications Washington state wines have made impressive progress in the U.S. market lately, with the category now accounting for more than 12.5 million cases overall. The state’s easy-drinking red blends are gaining traction, including brands like Composition ($14 a 750-ml. bottle) from E.&J. Gallo’s Columbia Winery and Pendulum ($18) from Precept …
“Summer is upon us, so we asked 11 of our favorite Northwest wine experts to provide lists of some of their favorite summer sippers. These leaders come from various backgrounds, including restaurants, retail shops, journalism, hotels and education. We’ve worked with many of them throughout the years on stories we’ve written or in wine competitions …