(Jim Carter of the South Coast Winery came up with the idea for a fundraiser and met with people from local wineries before the Labor Day weekend.) We just had one of the greatest tragedies in the nation, ... It`s so enormous.
- Jim CarterWe are pleased that Florida has acted in favor of its citizens by allowing them to access the wines of their choosing. This is a victory for consumer choice, fair trade and U.S. wineries.
- Robert KochThe truth be told, wholesalers aren`t even concerned about small wineries. They`re worried about the Amazon.coms setting up centralized warehouses and selling alcoholic beverages.
- Astrid LudinIt`s been incredibly satisfying to see music lovers embrace the concept - we look forward to another summer of great music, food and wine in the best wineries.
- Atle SkaardalTaste Washington is one of the largest wine events in the nation highlighting a single wine region, providing connoisseurs and novices alike with the opportunity to mingle with Washington winemakers, sample hundreds of award winning wines and learn from leading experts in the field. We are introducing some changes to Taste Washington this year to bring the focus back to wine and create a more relaxed, intimate tasting experience for attendees. With more than 380 wineries located in virtually every corner of the state, our `Ultimate Wine Tour` theme shines a spotlight on the many touring regions wine enthusiasts can visit, and reinforces the message that Washington state truly is wine country.
- Bakari Kitwana