Sunset magazine has selected a Washington resident as "Winemaker of the year" in its September issue, according to a press release. Bob Betz MW of the Betz Family Winery was selected among winemakers from the western states. Betz operates out of Woodinville. According to his Web site, he holds a degree from the Institute of Masters of Wine in London, where only about 260 people have passed exams since 1953. The pass rate is about 12 percent. Wow.