wine

Imagine a family deeply rooted in the Yakima Valley now taking the reins of one of Washington's most iconic wineries—what's next for this beloved brand?

For the first time in 50 years Ste. Michelle Wine Estates will be owned by a private Washington-based company.

Here are five unique activities this winter that will showcase our cool local wine culture plus give a fun experience for visitors and locals alike!

Did you know October is National Apple Month? And, did you know Oregon is home to the second largest cidery in America?

Oregon State University will soon have a new facility to test wines. Dr. James Osborne talks about what this means for the school and the industry as a whole.

According to the CDC’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey, fewer American teens are drinking alcohol.

Yakima Valley Vintners received a host of honors at the 2025 Seattle Wine Awards. These latest honors bring YVC’s total to 255 awards, including 15 Platinum recognitions, the most of any educational institution in the Pacific Northwest.

Cooper says the valley is known for it's landscapes and ideal growing climate for grapes that result in award winning wines.

Move over, Napa Valley! Compare the Market, a UK-based insurance company, ranked 300 global wine regions and Washington State came out on top!

Many people don’t know that Washington wineries have places where you can stay overnight on the property. I’m calling this phenomenon a “wine-cation.”