Since our last industry news posting (19 January) there have been more news of acquisitions, a new tasting room and management changes. Here's the latest:

Tamarack Cellars under New Ownership

Tamarack Cellars, located in near the Airport has been acquired by Vintage Wine Estates of Santa Rosa, California, whose portfolio includes Clos Pegase, Cosentino and other brands. Tamarack Cellars was founded in 1998 by Ron and Janine Coleman. This acquisition enables the Colemans to take a well deserved retirement. The rest of the winery staff will be carrying on.

Armstrong Family Winery Opening a new Tasting Room

In the Review of Washington Wines Blog of 30 AugusI, I  announced that Armstrong Family Winery was moving to the Walla Walla Valley with the acquisition of a farmhouse and vineyard on Middle Waitsburg Road. The move has been made and the 2017 vintage harvested and made in Walla Walla. A new tasting room in downtown Walla Walla on West Main Street, next to Valley Vision, is about to open. A report will be in an upcoming issue of the Review of Washington Wines.

March Cellars is now Brook & Bull

Ashley Trout's March Cellars has changed its name to Brook & Bull. The new brand reflects Ashley's name and her Eastern (Washington D.C.) and Western (Washington State) connections, named for the eastern Brook Trout and western Bull Trout. Reviews of the inaugural Brook & Bull releases will be in the April issue of the Review of Washington Wines.

Passing the Baton at Woodward Canyon

As part of the ongoing generational transition at Woodward Canyon, Darcey Fugman-Small, General Manager and Owner has turned the day to day operations of the tasting room and direct relationships to her daughter, Jordan Dunn-Small. The tasting room and customer relationships will continue to operate superbly. Rich Small remains director of winemaking.