Chuck Reininger started making wine at home in the early 90’s, channeling his passion for nature into the craft while paying particular attention to soil conditions and climate which can greatly influence the quality of the product in the bottle. His early dedication paid off as Reininger was one of the first 10 bonded wineries in the region.

Ask a farmer how many jobs they do each day and they will likely rattle them off one by one. The same can be said about winemakers. And brewers. And artists. There's nothing easy about entrepreneurship, but up on Green Bluff, the folks at Wildland Cooperative are approaching their new business the only way they know how—together.

Sniff, swirl, sniff, sip, swish, swallow, close eyes in pleasure, repeat. These eight actions can allow one to enjoy a wine on their own, but when performed alongside others, they open the door to a communal experience. By sharing a toast, taste or bottle, wine can be a conduit for deeply rooted community connections.

An event two years in the making, coordinated with great professionalism, and even greater patience, by Walla Walla Valley Wine, Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine made a comeback in 2022 worth the wait! With a style distinctly Rhone, but with a reach that defies region, Syrah was the subject of celebration this year, bringing people from all over the United States, as well as destinations beyond, to the Walla Walla Valley, and most importantly together.

BBQ is the flavor of the moment, the air filled with delicious scents of grilled meats, smoked fish, and even charred veggies. Meghan Fitzgerald tells us how to pair our favorite grilled dishes with the perfect glass of wine. Whether you feel like burgers or oysters, or just want to throw a couple pizzas on the grill, you’ll find a crisp white wine or a bold red variety to compliment your meal.

With an emphasis on sustainable agriculture, Hierophant Meadery offers the Inland Northwest with a variety of mead, an alcoholic and honey-based beverage. Its tasting room is located in Green Bluff, where visitors can purchase flights of mead and sit outside by the fire.

Townshend Cellar develops and serves wines for every occasion, mood and meal. From whites to reds, the variety of locally made wines boosts the specialty drink presence in Green Bluff and the Spokane area. Venturing out to Green Bluff is the perfect opportunity to check this winery out and go wine tasting.

Within Washington State there is already a beautiful diversity of wine in terms of style and varietals. Add some international, old-world-techniques and you have the potential for a blend that is much more than the sum of its parts.

With 30 years of ranching under their belts, the Wieselers aren’t always tending calves in their bathroom. During a typical winter they have a straw-filled cattle trailer in the field and a hospital barn set up to handle bad weather, but as Washington faces more and more extreme temperatures, farmers like the Wieselers are having to improvise in order to protect their livelihoods.