From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Farewell From Austin Robaire

by Shona Milne on January 15, 2009

An email was forwarded on to me about Austin Robaire closing its doors for at least five years. I hate to see a winery close. When we first started on this wine journey, we made a successful transition from our home winemaking hobby to a commercial venture. Along the way, we met plenty of wine […]

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Columbia Winery Has Plans for the Future

by Shona Milne on January 14, 2009

I received some infomation from Holly Matson at Columbia Winery. I was at an industry event at Columbia on Monday and asked her to send me something about what was happening at Columbia. They signed a new lease at the end of 2008 and are staying in the area for at least 10 years. Since 1989 Columbia Winery […]

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Brian Carter Cellars at The Villas Townhomes

by Shona Milne on January 13, 2009

I just received an invitation. The Villas Taste and Tour Please be our guest to tour the newest Townhomes for rent in Woodinville. The Villas will provide you the opportunity to not only tour a model home & meet the community, but also come meet the owners of the latest Woodinville Winery & experience the the unique blends of Brian Carter Cellars!  Wednesday, Janury […]

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Valentine’s Eve Winemaker Dinner at Columbia Winery

by Shona Milne on January 13, 2009

I was at an industry event at Columbia Winery last night and found out about another Valentine’s weekend event. I’ll have more information on Columbia Winery coming up soon. Valentine’s Eve Winemaker Dinner at Columbia Winery Join Columbia Winery’s winemaker Kerry Norton and Covey Run’s winemaker, Kate Michaud for a magical evening complete with romantic […]

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Superbowl Sunday at Senoj Estates

by Shona Milne on January 13, 2009

I hear that Senoj Estates is having a Superbowl Party on Sunday, February 1st from 2-7pm for a cost of $10. Superbowl Party at Senoj Your admission to Senoj Estates includes a glass of your choice of Riesling, Syrah, or a pint of microbrew, and a 1/4 lb all beef hotdog with all the fixins. […]

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Hestia Cellars – Grand Opening

by Shona Milne on January 13, 2009

Hestia Cellars is having their Grand Opening on Saturday, January 24th from 11am-4pm. Stop by an introduce yourself and try the wine. Tweet This Post

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Sparkman Cellars Has New Hours for 2009

by Shona Milne on January 12, 2009

This just hit my email inbox about 30 seconds ago. You spoke and we listened. Sparkman Cellars tasting room will be open Saturdays 1-5 in 2009. Tweet This Post

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Seattle Uncorked 1st Anniversary Party

by Shona Milne on January 10, 2009

This is a two part celebration. Wine tasting in Woodinville and then on to Senoj Estates for a party that kicks off at 6:00pm. A great deal for $15. Come celebrate Seattle Uncorked’s 1st Anniversary with other wine club members! It’s been a great year, we now have almost 7000 members! Join us Saturday, January […]

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Is Ross Andrew Winery Moving?

by Shona Milne on January 10, 2009

I did hear a rumor that Ross Andrew Winery is moving from its present location in the warehouse district to a spot right  by the  J. Bookwalter Tasting Room and Hollywood Schoolhouse. Tweet This Post

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Inauguration Day Party at Village Wines

by Shona Milne on January 10, 2009

Tuesday, January 20th, change is in the air.  Whether you want to celebrate your political party’s success, celebrate the first African American President, or drown your sorrows at the thought of four years of the opposing party, you have a good reason to party down at Village Wines with host Deidra.   You can party all […]

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