<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>News &amp; Reviews</title><link>http://www.olympiccellars.com/eventsroot/news/</link><description></description><language>en-us</language><item><title>Olympic Cellars makes list of Top 78 Corporate Philanthropists</title><link>http://www.olympiccellars.com/eventsroot/news/2009/05/15/149/</link><description><![CDATA[Puget Sound Business Journal - May 2009The Puget Sound Business Journal has named Olympic Cellars to its 2009 List of Top Corporate Philanthropists in an expanded Corporate Citizenship Program that recognizes companies of all sizes for their staunch support of philanthropic causes and organizations. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an honor to be recognized for our philanthropic efforts,&rdquo; says Kathy Charlton, owner, Olympic Cellars. &ldquo;Giving back is ingrained in our overall business philosophy, and we look forward to continuing our support for women and families in the future.&rdquo;]]></description></item><item><title>Northwest Woman - Olympic Cellars, How Sweet It Is!</title><link>http://www.olympiccellars.com/eventsroot/news/2008/11/17/146/</link><description><![CDATA[If you haven't been to Olympic Cellars Winery on the Olympic Peninsula, I have one word for you: GO! 
Located in&nbsp;a fabulous century-old barn, the winery is a comfortable, cozy gathering place that invites you to leave the daily hustle-bustle at the door and enjoy &quot;the sweet life&quot;.&nbsp;&nbsp; Winery owner Kathy Charlton&nbsp;says &quot;Although we're a small winery, we have a wine to suit every palate.&nbsp;&nbsp;I drive my winemaker crazy making small lots of numerous blends and varietals.&nbsp; It pays off in the end beause no leaves the bar without tasting something they like.]]></description></item><item><title>AAA Journey - Summer Fun on the Olympic Peninsula</title><link>http://www.olympiccellars.com/eventsroot/news/2008/08/21/145/</link><description><![CDATA[This entry was posted on Friday, August 15th, 2008&nbsp;at AAA Journey, by&nbsp;Rob Bhatt
Olympic CellarsThe producer of the Working Girl and La Dolce Vida wines hosts its &ldquo;No Labor&rdquo; Day celebration on Aug. 23. Stop by to sample wines and food, including Texas chili, and listen to live music. Intrepid visitors can also sign up for tandem skydive jumps that take place throughout the day.]]></description></item><item><title>Olympic Cellars reaches settlement with the US Olympic Committee</title><link>http://www.olympiccellars.com/eventsroot/news/2008/07/30/144/</link><description><![CDATA[Olympic Cellars Winery reached an agreement with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) on June 17, 2008 regarding the commercial use of its business name and the framework under which Olympic Cellars could operate its business.
This agreement was reached nine months after receiving the USOC&rsquo;s first letter dated September 11, 2007, citing Olympic Cellars for violation of the 1998 Ted Stevens Act. Final signed paperwork was received July 17, 2008.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read Full Statement]]></description></item><item><title>Pudget Sound Business Journal: These Winemakers Left The Corporate World Behind for A Big Career Change</title><link>http://www.olympiccellars.com/eventsroot/news/2008/06/17/139/</link><description><![CDATA[&quot;Ladies, I'm exhausted,&quot; &nbsp;the former corporate executive finally announced to her minority partners, Molly Rivard and Libby Sweetser. &quot;This working girl has got to go home.&quot; 
The phrase stuck. They were three middle-aged women, all in their second careers, and they found themselves cleaning barrels, punching down and shoveling grapes, working with truckers -- jobs they never previously imagined themselves doing.]]></description></item><item><title>Miami Herald - Washington the Nations other Wine Country</title><link>http://www.olympiccellars.com/eventsroot/news/2008/03/10/136/</link><description><![CDATA[A few miles out of town is the nicely renovated old barn that is home to Olympic Cellars, which in turn is home to Working Girl Wines. Founded by Texas Instrument exec Kathy Charlton, who took early retirement in 1999 at age 51, it makes a feminist statement. Giving pieces of the action to two female friends and hiring a French winemaker, she has parlayed it into a 25,000-case-a-year winery with distribution in 20 states. Part of the profits go to women's health charities, in return for volunteer help at harvest time.]]></description></item><item><title>Kathy Charlon selected as Guest Speaker at Seattle's Rainer Club</title><link>http://www.olympiccellars.com/eventsroot/news/2008/02/14/135/</link><description><![CDATA[Women&rsquo;s Connections Lunch ForumThursday, February 14, 12:00pm-1:15pm
Women for WineSense recently selected Kathy Charlton, co-owner of Olympic Cellars Winery in Port Angeles, to receive the organization&rsquo;s Rising Star Award.&nbsp; In addition to her innovative marketing with products such as Working Girl&reg; wines, she is recognized for her strong commitment to philanthropy and a focus on making wine more approachable.&nbsp; Please join us for a fun, heart-felt talk with special wine tasting]]></description></item><item><title>Olympic Cellars vs U.S. Olympic Committee </title><link>http://www.olympiccellars.com/eventsroot/news/2008/01/15/134/</link><description><![CDATA[Your emails of support have been overwhelming!Thank You... Kathy, Molly, Libby and Benoit
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Many people have asked about writing our Congressional representatives or signing a petition. Your help and voice is very much appreciated. Contact information is at the bottom of this page.
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You can read the Peninsula Daily News&nbsp;&amp; Seattle Times&nbsp;articles below&nbsp;and my email to winery customers here.]]></description></item><item><title>Olympian Stupidity - Seattle Times</title><link>http://www.olympiccellars.com/eventsroot/news/2008/01/14/131/</link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
The U.S. Olympic Committee ought to take care not to alienate a good part of Washington state, which will be a neighbor to its 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, B.C.]]></description></item><item><title>U.S. Olympic panel bristles at peninsula winery's name</title><link>http://www.olympiccellars.com/eventsroot/news/2008/01/14/132/</link><description><![CDATA[Some people dream of being recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Others want to make wine that appeals to a national audience.]]></description></item></channel></rss>