When is a rosé not a rosé? Could a rosé by any other name be a … White Pinot Noir, perhaps? What’s the difference?

“The traditional model is pretty much gone,” says Cameron Mason, general manager of Tinte Cellars. “People want experiences. They want to come in, spend time and hang out.”

Ellensburg is becoming rich with wine tasting options rooms. We stood in the middle of North Pearl Street, AKA “the wine block,” and could hit three tasting rooms with a cork.

“I wanted wine that would pair well with African food, so I made my own,” Some says. “You can’t have good food without good wine.”

Downtown Edmonds is imminently strollable and filled with galleries, boutiques, street art, good restaurants, and fun new wine options. Whether you have a few hours or a whole day, Edmonds is worth a visit and making some new memories.

If you were offered a glass of Baco Noir or a crisp Seyval Blanc with your dinner, would you know what was being poured?