by Shona Milne on May 21, 2013
EFESTE Announces 5th Annual Rockin’ Sips Fundraiser
EFESTE is thrilled to announce the winery’s annual fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Ironically, a heartbreaking event inspired this annual celebration of wine and music. In 2006, winery owners Kevin and Angela Taylor learned that their young son Joe, grandson to ‘Big Papa’ Daniel Ferrelli and Helen Ferrelli, was diagnosed with Leukemia. He was 5 at the time. Happily, Joe completed his treatment in March of 2011.
This adverse experience resulted in the family’s desire to contribute to medical advances in the fight against cancer. Consequently, the wine Tough Guy as well as the Rockin’ Sips event hosted at the winery each year help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Angela proclaims, “We are so grateful to LLS for bringing medical advances so far along in making this blood disease and treatment a story of survivorship, not just for our family but the thousands of others.”
Last year’s Rockin’ Sips brought in over $13,500 for LLS. Thanks to the support of the community, over $57,000 has been raised for LLS to date through the winery. [click to continue…]
by Shona Milne on May 14, 2013
Join Gard Vintners to celebrate the official grand opening on Saturday, May 18th, from noon until 5pm of their new Woodinville location, with live music and gourmet cheeses and picnic food from The Milkman’s Daughter vintage food truck. Also, enjoy their spring releases, including their new Grand Klasse reserve-level white and rose wines. Free admission and all ages are welcome.
by Shona Milne on May 13, 2013
by Shona Milne on May 8, 2013
Its always sad news to hear of a winery closing and Anton Ville Winery is no exception. They are currently having a going out of business sale and will close their doors on June 2nd. You can help Janiece out by buying up some of the wine and merchandise inventory. There are some great deals on items in the gift shop; many items are half price or less. For example, all handbags are $5.00 as are all clothing items and wine boxes. Below are the wines available and the discounted prices. Their hours are Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm located at 19501 144th Avenue NE #D300
Woodinville, WA 98072 in the Woodinville warehouse district.
Wine Varietal Single bottle 6-11 bottles Case Price per bottle
2009 Harmony $12.00 $8.40 $6.00
(Viognier/Riesling)
2009 Sauvignon Blanc $15.00 $10.50 $7.50
2008 Merlot $22.00 $15.40 $11.00
2008 Cab Franc $29.00 $20.30 $14.50
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon $32.00 $22.40 $16.00
2005 Merlot $39.00 $27.30 $19.50
by Shona Milne on May 5, 2013
Can you believe that its time for the 4th Annual Vintner Challenge? Once again, it will be hosted by Willows Lodge. Rain or shine, you just can’t miss this event which benefits Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center here in Woodinville.
They can make great wine, but can they cook too?
It’s the event of the season. It’s fast and furious and the fun never stops as four Woodinville winemakers square off in a head-to-head cooking competition. Over the course of three weeks in June, our competitors will be put to the test to see who is the best cook and will ultimately be crowned our 2013 Iron Vintner.
Barking Frog Chef Bobby Moore serves as the emcee and unveils the secret protein at the start of event where our competitors have one hour to prepare an appetizer and an entrée for our panel of celebrity judges.
Tickets for Rounds 1 & 2 plus the Championship are $50 each.
Wednesday, June 5 – Round 1
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Tracey La Pierre, DiStefano Winery VS Chris Peterson, Avennia
Wednesday, June 12 – Round 2
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Lisa Baer, Baer Winery VS Tyson Schiffner, Betz Family Winery
Wednesday, June 19 – Championship [click to continue…]
by Shona Milne on April 28, 2013
by Shona Milne on April 22, 2013
It’s a sure sign that summer is on the way with the release of the summer concert schedule from Chateau Ste. Michelle. Tickets go on sale on April 27th. Which shows will you be attending?
Saturday, June 15th
A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
Live Broadcast
Saturday, June 29th
Steve Miller Band
Sunday, July 7th
“Girls Night Out!”
Pat Benatar
with Neil Giraldo and Berlin with Teri Nunn
Saturday, July 13th
Chris Botti
Monday, July 15th
Counting Crows
with very special guest
The Wallflowers
Thursday, July 18th
David Byrne
& St. Vincent
Saturday, July 27th
Chateau
Ste. Michelle
Festival of Jazz
Featuring Sax and the City, Peter White, David Benoit, David Pack, and BWB [click to continue…]
by Shona Milne on April 16, 2013
by Shona Milne on April 7, 2013
I can’t wait to make my reservations! It’s Seattle Restaurant Week April 7th – 11th and April 14th – 18th. There are a number of Bothell, Kirkland, and Woodinville restaurants participating. Some of them also offer $15 lunch option.
Woodinville Restaurants:
Barking Frog
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
Kirkland Restaurants:
Anthony’s Homeport, bin on the lake, Hector’s, Le Grand Bistro Americain, Lucia, Lynns’s Bistro, Milagro Cantina, Purple Cafe and Wine Bar, and Restorante Paradiso
Redmond Restaurants:
Lombardi’s
Preservation Kitchen
by Shona Milne on April 3, 2013
There is a new event in town this year; Woodinville RESERVE on April 12 at Columbia Winery. This new evening tasting has more than 40 Woodinville wineries showcasing 90+ rated wines and small production bottlings too limited for review. Guest chefs from Woodinville’s Barking Frog, Italianissimo, Pasta Nova, Petit Terroir, Purple Café and Wine Bar and The Station Pizzeria will be on-hand to serve up delicious bites. VIP RESERVE ticket holders will also receive a two-day pass to Passport to Woodinville.
When you purchase your RESERVE tickets it also includes a two-day ticket to Passport on April 20th & 21st or you can purchase tickets to the RESERVE event only.
Tickets are available for both the traditional Passport to Woodinville open house weekend and the Woodinville RESERVE package.
For more information, visit woodinvillewinecountry.com, facebook.com/WoodinvilleWineCountry or @winewoodinville, #WReserve, #WPassport.
