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Two wine events planned here in May and June

May 6, 2010
The Spokane Winery Association plans to hold its annual Mother's Day Spring Barrel Tasting festivities this weekend, May 7-9, and the Washington Wine Commission will hold its annual Taste Washington! Spokane event on Sunday, June 6.The Spokane &
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—Staff photo by Jeanne Gustafson

Townshend Cellar owner makes wines as he likes them

Winemaker aims for vintages with 'bang for the buck,' plans facility
May 6, 2010
Jeanne Gustafson
Spokane winemaker Don Townshend didn't set out to start what now produces more than 20,000 cases of wine annually in the Spokane area. He started out selling air-conditioning equipment to clients around the Northwest, including to Preston Premium a
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—Staff photo by Mike McLean

Growth despite recession

Spokane-area wine industry enjoys strong sales of bottles priced under $20
May 6, 2010
Mike McLean
Some winemakers in the growing wine industry here say they've fared well through the recession and would even welcome more competition.Jim van Loben Sels, general manager at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, one of the Spokane area's oldest wineries, 17
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