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Three days. Waterfront views. 50+ Washington wines, cocktails, spritzes, live music and incredible local food, all set along the shores of Lake Washington. Kirkland Uncorked delivers everything we love about summer in one unforgettable weekend. 🍷☀️

Location: Kirkland’s Marina Park
Friday, July 17 - 5pm to 10pm
Saturday, July 18 - 12pm to 10pm

🎟️ Link to tickets here 👇
https://www.strangertickets.com/events/176354474/kirkland-uncorked-2026?ref=sip

What happens when a wine region comes together for its community?

The Basalt Bash & Barrel Auction celebrates The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater with exclusive barrel tastings, exceptional wines, educational experiences, and the chance to connect with the growers and winemakers behind the region. Best of all, every glass helps support expanded mental health services for local students and families!

Interested in joining the celebration? Read all the details via the link in our comment section!

Visit Walla Walla
Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance
The Rocks District of Milton Freewater AVA

For Anaïs Mera, taking over AniChe Cellars was never part of the plan.

Now, as this second generation takes the reins, AniChe is focusing on estate-grown wines, community, and rethinking what success looks like for a modern winery.

Read the full story, The Next Vintage: Shaping the Future of AniChe Cellars, through the link in our comment section.

Story by Aakanksha Agarwal
Photography by Kelly Turso

When Paul Beveridge accidentally planted Zweigelt instead of Pinot Blanc, he tasted it, loved it, and planted more. That pretty much tells you everything you need to know about and its founder.

Read the full story on the man who's spent 40 years asking "why not?" Link in comments.

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