William Pollard Jr | aka: Wild 4 Washington Wine

Join Washington State University Tri-Cities on April 14, 2018 for a social evening of exquisite wine and food as part of the Crimson Food and Wine Classic at Hamilton Cellars on Red Mountain. Proceeds from this event will benefit the WSU Hospitality Business Management and Wine Business Management programs. “It will be an excellent evening of examining and showcasing not only one of our region’s accomplished wineries, but also the hospitality and wine expertise of our WSU Tri-Cities students,” said Robert Harrington, academic director of the WSU Tri-Cities Carson College of Business. “It should be a fun night of food, wine and social networking, as well as an excellent opportunity to get to know some of our accomplished students.” Featuring faculty and students of the WSU Tri-Cities Hospitality Business Management and Wine Business Management degree programs. Students majoring in hospitality business management from the Richland and Pullman campuses will collaborate with ...

Wineries Open Cellar Doors for Behind-the-Scenes Look at Winemaking LAKE CHELAN, WA (Nov 5, 2015) — The Lake Chelan Wine Valley will kick off the holiday season with a weekend of tasting future wine releases straight from the barrel on November 27 through 29. Fall Barrel Tasting takes place each year on the weekend after Thanksgiving and offers visitors the rare chance to experience young, unfinished wines before they’re released to the public. Guests will explore the use of different oak treatments and their impact on the taste, color, tannin and texture of the wine.  Guests can visit winery cellar rooms for exclusive tastings with local winemakers and purchase upcoming vintages of some of their favorite wines. At Hard Row to Hoe Winery. * Updates 11/13/15 More Lake Chelan wineries have contacted me. Don't miss out! I welcome more notices from Lake Chelan wineries pouring for this event. ATAM WINERY is also participating in this event. We are offering German styl...

Washington Wine Dazzles at Taste!  I don't always develop a relationship with my facebook followers , this month though, I've been interacting with a new follower, Kimihiro. For the last two months he's been quick to “like” many of my photographs and posts. As I've learned, he is a fan of Washington wine, but little Washington wine is available to him. He's been quite taken with what I've shared on facebook about Taste Washington and I've encouraged him to attend next year. But he told me, “I can't attend that because I'm in Japan! But I really love WA wine:).” This has driven home, again, how important I feel it is to showcase the treasures produced by Washington winemakers. It is a privilege and responsibility to share my Washington wine experiences with my readers and followers. My conversation with Kimihiro began with Taste Washington. My “reflections” on Taste Washington have grown into this post. Admittedly, it is no simple task to e...

Enjoying wine in Prosser, Washington Yakima Valley Wine Country. Experience Passion Across Washington Wine Country. There is ample time to make wine country plans for this Valentines Day. I've been asked to share with you some of the Valentines Day weekend, Red Wine and Chocolate, events across Washington. From Lake Chelan , to the Olympic Peninsula , Ellensburg and in my backyard of the Yakima Valley and Red Mountain , there are numerous wine and chocolate activities awaiting.  Lake Chelan Lake Chelan Wine Valley  Red Wine and Chocolate . Lake Chelan Wine Valley is a thriving community of 21 wineries that are attracting attention from winemakers, grape growers and wine enthusiasts. The Valley was recognized as an AVA in the Federal Register in April 2009. Located in the heart of Washington’s Cascade Mountains, Lake Chelan is a scenic destination three hours east of Seattle, situated on a pristine 50.5-mile lake.  Celebrate the Month of Love with Artisan ...