Seattle Urban Wineries made impressive strides in 2024, with members recognized for exceptional wines, innovative experiences, and continued growth. From major awards to vineyard acquisitions and creative tasting room approaches, it was a year of momentum and impact across the region. Highlights from the year include:
Washington Tasting Room Magazine’s “Best 75 Wines of the Year”
include selections from Seattle Urban Wineries members Cairdeas, Tinte Cellars, K Vintners, and Darby.
Sip Magazine writes about the acquisition of Sugarloaf Vineyard by Tinte Cellars.
https://sipmagazine.com/tinte-cellars-acquires-sugarloaf-vineyard
Congratulations to
Eight Bells Winery for being awarded Best Wine Club AND Best Winery and to Tinte Cellars for Best Wine Selection as selected in the “Best in the Northwest” in The Seattle Times People’s Choice Awards!
https://www.bestinthepnw.com/listing/2024/winery
https://www.bestinthepnw.com/listing/2024/wine-selection-wine-shop
The announcement of a relocation and expansion for Eight Bells Winery
is covered by Sean Sullivan of Northwest Wine Report.
In an article about how wineries are rethinking the traditional tasting room model, Dana Van Nest describes how Tinte Cellars and Wilridge Winery are offering people special experiences and alternative wines. Read the full article via Great Northwest Wines.