From the monthly archives:

January 2009

I spoke with Dale Fonk on Friday afternoon. Dale and his partner Steve Stuart purchased Arlington Road Cellars assets late last year. The new name might be Evening Airs with Dancing Alder & Stone Arbor labels. They will be opening up their winery in May of this year. It will be next to Silver Lake […]

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Saintpaulia Vintners Closes its Tasting Room

by Shona Milne on January 31, 2009

I hear that Saintpaulia Vintners has closed its current tasting room and is looking for a new space. Tweet This Post

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Passport to Woodinville: Tickets on Sale Now!

by Shona Milne on January 30, 2009

I know that ticket sales are suppose to begin on Sunday, February 1st, but Cynthia Daste of Woodinville Wine Country just told me she opened up tickets sales a few minutes ago since the 1st was over the weekend. Get your tickets fast as this usually sells out. Passport to Woodinville Weekend April 18 and […]

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How can you not love an event that combines wine tasting and helping animals? NW Totem Cellars does just that twice in February. First, with their two newest releases event on February 8th with donations to help Pasado’s Safe Haven. On Saturday, February 14th with donations going to Homeward Pet in Woodinville. Drink up & help the animals. […]

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Fine Wine Procurement Party: 2009 Bandage Ball

by Shona Milne on January 29, 2009

I received an invitation to the Fine Wine Procurement Party to raise funds to support Overlake’s Nurse Residency Program. Thursday, February 26 – 6pm Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar – 205 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue Entertainment by Odd Foot Orchestra Featuring wine tasting by: Woodinville Wine Cellars, Matthews Estates, Buty, Challenger Ridge, Oak Knoll, Sparkman […]

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Adam’s Bench Tasting at Village Wines

by Shona Milne on January 29, 2009

Winemaker Tasting with Woodinville Winemakers Tim and Erica Blue of Adam’s Bench at Village Wines from 5-8pm on Friday, February 6th. Tweet This Post

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Wine Tasting 101 at Silver Lake Winery

by Shona Milne on January 28, 2009

Here is another opportunity to increase your wine knowledge. Wine Tasting 101 on February 21st from 1-3pm at Silver Lake Winery with instructor Keri Hills will challenge your senses and your brain with this fun class on the basics of wine tasting followed by a little test of your wine knowledge. Space is limited so […]

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Basic Wine Education at Columbia Winery

by Shona Milne on January 28, 2009

Columbia Winery is offering a “Wine Basics” class on Wednesday, February 18th. Columbia Winery’s Wine Educator, Dr. Steve Vernon, will lead you on a journey through the basics of wine. The evening’s presentation will include a discussion of how wines are made and the mystique surrounding the “ritual” of wine tasting. Tweet This Post

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Love Notes at Alexandria Nicole Cellars Tasting Room

by Shona Milne on January 27, 2009

Valentine’s Day Please join Alexandria Nicole Cellars for Love Notes…with music by Greg Stone, Chocolate by Theo Chocolate and great wine. $10per person 12:30 – 5:00pm. Tweet This Post

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Valentine’s Day Party at Covington Cellars

by Shona Milne on January 27, 2009

Make sure you stop by Covington Cellars on Valentine’s Day. They always do a great job with food and wine pairings. They are always on my “must do” list when out wine tasting. Valentine’s Day Release Party February 14, 2009 – 12:00 – 5:00pm Covington Cellars has a passion for the art of wine and food […]

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