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Washington wineries now top 650

Hugh and Kathy Shiels wanted to stand out when they started Cote Bonneville winery in 2001, and at $100 a bottle for their initial vintage, they certainly did.

Some criticized the Eastern Washington winery for charging so much for unproven wines, but Cote Bonneville has received high scores from wine critics and found markets in Florida, New York, Chicago and, just last week, Denmark.

“We had pretty lofty goals for a small winery, and we’re still maintaining those goals,” said Kathy Shiels. “We had a particular piece of property that we believed was of the caliber to show itself on a world stage. That’s not why a lot of people start making wine.”

Back then, Washington’s wine industry was an industry darling, with fewer than 200 wineries. Setting yourself apart wasn’t overly difficult, whether you charged $100 a bottle or not.

No longer.

Shannon Dininny

Full Story: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/apr/04/washington-wineries-now-top-650/

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