We’re proud to share some exciting news from one of our long-time clients and favorite creative collaborations — the Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival. At this year’s Washington Festivals & Events Association (WFEA) Summit, the festival received top honors, including the prestigious Grand Summit Award — the highest recognition for excellence in festival marketing and community impact.

Photo Credit: Richard Duval - winepix.net Perseverance. Talent. Sticking to your guns. Belief. The guts to go against the grain. Standing up for yourself. It all matters. And if you do it long enough—sometimes amazing things happen. I’m super proud of the latest news involving three longtime friends and collaborators— Alex Stewart , Hal Iverson , and Jesse Schmidt . They’re the winemakers behind the 2022 Tenor La Reyna Blanca Vineyard Chardonnay, which just made Washington

Photo Credit: Richard Duval - winepix.net What is pure gold in the wine business? (Actually, any business.) Partners.  Trustworthy, long-term partners — and even better if they ooze talent! Richard Duval of Winepix.net and I have worked together for almost three decades, and I’ve had the privilege of using his images on more websites and collateral pieces than I can count. Beyond being a talented photographer, Richard is a massive supporter of the Washington wine industry. H