This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Scott Kirkpatrick, Winemaker, Dancing Crow Vineyard, Hopland, defining the term “Flocculate”. Learn more by visiting dancingcrow.com
In the very cool stadium district of downtown Seattle you will find the Browne Family Vineyards tasting room…well one of a few of their tasting rooms. I met up with Andrew Browne, Proprietor of Browne Family to get up to speed on Washington wines and the huge link to Walla Walla. Andrew experience his first podcast and I was happy to make that happen. His story is all about family, a common theme in wine. Family grows great wines.
You can also hear Andrew on our Vino Lingo segment defining the word “Kissing”
Learn more by visiting brownefamilyvineyards.com
This is part two of our coverage of the Auction of Washington Wines 2025. This podcast asks Washington Winemakers “Why is Washington Wine special?” Be sure to watch all three Washington videos on our YouTube channel.
The list of Washington wine professionals as they appear:
Chris Upchurch-Upchurch Vineyards
Marissa Dineen-Dineen Vineyards
Sidney Rice-Dossier Wine
Kelsey Albro Itämeri-Itä Wines
John Patterson-Patterson Cellars
Lacey & Charlie Lybecker-Cairdeas Winery
Javier Alfonso-Pomum Winery
Alex Stewart-Tenor Wines
Chris Peterson-Avennia Wines
Jürgen Grieb-Trevari Cellars
Kerry Shiels-Cote Bonneville/DuBruel Vineyard
Ashley Trout-Brook & Bull Wines/Vital Wines
Learn more by visiting auctionofwawines.org or washingtonwine.org
While at the TOAST event for the Auction of Washington Wines, I had the opportunity to chat with Marissa Dineen, Vintner and family member, Dineen Vineyards. At the TOAST event, the “Healthy Land, Healthy Communities” award was given to Marissa in honor of her work. Cultivating excellence is what Washington Wine is all about.
Learn more by visiting AuctionofWaWines.org or washingtonwine.org
This is part one of our coverage of the Auction of Washington Wines 2025. This podcast covers the 4th annual TOAST event at Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville, which honored some of the Washington Wine industry’s best and brightest. The Winemakers Barrel Auction and Picnic follows at Chateau Ste. Michelle. The weekend finishes with the GALA raising $4 million which benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital, Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology Department and Washington Wines Grant Partner Vital Wines. Be sure to watch the video on our YouTube channel.
The list of Washington wine professionals as they appear:
Jamie Peha-Executive Director Auction of Washington Wines
Katie Maltais-Incoming Director Auction of Washington Wines
Kelsey Albro Itämeri-Itä Wines
Sidney Rice-Dossier Wine
John Patterson-Patterson Cellars
Lacey & Charlie Lybecker-Cairdeas Winery
Javier Alfonso-Pomum Winery
Alex Stewart-Tenor Wines
Chris Peterson-Avennia Wines
Jürgen Grieb-Trevari Cellars
Kerry Shiels-Cote Bonneville/DuBruel Vineyard
Ashley Trout-Brook & Bull Wines/Vital Wines
Learn more by visiting auctionofwawines.org or washingtonwine.org
