by Shona Milne on October 31, 2008
Matthews Cellars has been renamed Matthews Estate after being relicensed this fall. They opened their newly renovated tasting room yesterday, Thursday, October 30th. The tasting room is open Monday through Wednesday from 2pm-5pm, Thursday and Friday 3pm-6pm, and on Saturday and Sunday 12pm-5pm.
by Steve Broback on October 29, 2008
Just got an email from Fine Wines & Cigars of Redmond:
Advance warning : The Doyenne Aix from Delille will be available mid November, so pre-order with us now. We have Some Doyenne Rousanne and Syrah in store now.
Also on the DeLille front, mark this on your calendar : Chris Upchurch, Winemaker, in store tasting December 17, [...]
by Shona Milne on October 29, 2008
The Washington Wine Highway for 2009 has been cancelled. Due to the current economic climate it was decided to not hold the event next year. The Wine Highway is usually held over Memorial Day weekend on the grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle. It is hoped that the economy will improve and the Wine Highway will be held [...]
by Shona Milne on October 27, 2008
This Sunday, November 2nd, NW Totem Cellars is having a release of it’s Sangiovese, Grenache, 2005 Merlot, Qo-ne’ which is a Cabernet Franc blend, and a dry Viognier (only 10 cases made). The release will be held from 11-4 at Hollywood Schoolhouse in Woodinvillle.
by Shona Milne on October 21, 2008
On Thursday, October 23 Troiani’s is hosting a “Spirited Wine Tasting Featuring Covington Cellars.”
Troiani Ristorante, 1001 Third Ave., Seattle¦ (206) 624-4060
The small, up-and-coming winery, Covington Cellars will be collaborating with Troiani for a spirited wine tasting event. For $25 per person plus tax and gratuity, guests can sample wines as well as enjoy fantastic [...]
by Steve Broback on October 17, 2008
Just learned that the great folks at Thinkspace (where our offices are located) are planing to host a gathering focusing on sustainable art on the 29th. We will be there for sure, and are looking forward to tasting the great wines they have lined up. More info to come…
by Steve Broback on October 17, 2008
This just in from Cellar 46 (Woodinville wineries in bold:)
The Margaret E. Martindale Guild will be throwing a Wine Procurement Party at Cellar 46° on Sunday, October 19th from 5 to 8pm.
The Martindale Guild is committed to supporting Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in their efforts to eliminate cancer and we are honored to host [...]
by Steve Broback on October 2, 2008
This just landed in my in-box. Sounds like a lot of fun. Here are the details:
Date/Time: Saturday November 8, 2008 5:30pm
Where: Woodhouse Family Cellars
Cost: $150 per person. Includes wine glass presentation, fine wine tasting, appetizer reception, and four Riedel glasses:
Bordeaux/Cabernet
Burgundy/Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc/Dessert Wine
Montrachet/Chardonnay
Space is limited to the first 50 guests.
Call or email Jennifer by October [...]