From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Seattle Wine Awards: Twitterific

by Shona Milne on June 17, 2009

I attended the Seattle Wine Awards on Sunday at the Rainier Club. It was quite a nice spot to honor all of our fabulous Washington wines. I was invited as press to blog and Twitter live during the event. It was the first time that this was set up for the Seattle Wine Awards. My fellow […]

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Alder Ridge & Zefina: Guess Who’s Coming to Town

by Shona Milne on June 16, 2009

Alder Ridge Estates will be opening a tasting room in Woodinville on the Wood-Red Road, in the spot formerly occupied by Stupid Prices, in early fall. They are projecting early to mid-September. At the tasting room you will be able to sample from a lineup of estate grown wines including Zefina and Alder Ridge. Tweet […]

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I stumbled across a posting on Craig’s List that a commercial property located just north of Matthews Cellars on the Wood-Red Road is available for lease. It mentions that it could be a location for a winery? Tweet This Post

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New Tasting Rooms Open: Ross Andrew & Mark Ryan

by Shona Milne on June 13, 2009

I just stopped by Ross Andrew and Mark Ryan’s tasting rooms this afternoon. They are now open for business. Their official hours starting next week will be Thursday through Sunday 12-5. Tweet This Post

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Seattle Wine Awards: It’s Tomorrow!

by Shona Milne on June 13, 2009

OK, I have been slow about posting this but the Seattle Wine Awards are tomorrow! Do you have your tickets yet?? Tweet This Post

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I came across this report at the Seattle PI that a woman claims that a pot bellied pig bit her while she was at The Herbfarm Restaurant. Tweet This Post

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Washington Wine Ambassadors: Dissolved!

by Shona Milne on June 11, 2009

I received an email from the Washington Wine Ambasadors that due to liability issues that the WWA program can not continue being a part of the Washington Wine Commission. I have been part of the program for a number of years and hate to see it go away. Tweet This Post

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Barking Frog: Dine With Your Dog

by Shona Milne on June 10, 2009

For all of you dog lovers who would love to take your dog with you to dinner now is your chance. The Barking Frog at Willows Lodge is preparing food for the two legged guests and Three Dog Bakery will prepare your dogs feast. You will both enjoy your dinners on the Barking Frog patio. Your have […]

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Woodinville Wine Country: Moving Day is June 29th

by Shona Milne on June 9, 2009

Woodinville Wine Country is moving it offices on June 29th. They are moving from the Woodinville Chamber of Commerce offices over to Columbia Winery. Tweet This Post

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Gifford-Hirlinger: Guess Who’s Coming to Town?

by Shona Milne on June 9, 2009

I just received a press release from Simon Siegl of CoEfficient Consulting that Gifford-Hirlinger will be opening a tasting room in Woodinville. They will be just a few doors down from Purple Cafe in the spot currently occupied by SunBaby Tanning Salon. GIFFORD HIRLINGER TO ADD WOODINVILLE TASTING ROOM   Walla Walla, WA June 1, […]

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