From the monthly archives:

June 2009

I had the pleasure of attending a tasting for Lachini Vineyards from Oregon. The tasting was held outside at the gazebo at Willows Lodge. It was a great setting to sip many of their Pinot Noir’s. I think my favorite Pinot was the 2007 Cuvee’ Giselle, Chehalem Mountains. It was deceptively light in color but […]

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Grand Opening: Northwest Cellars

by Shona Milne on June 7, 2009

Northwest Cellars had their Grand Opening this weekend. They are located in an industrial park across from Ford of Kirkland in the Totem Lake area. I learned from Bob Delf “Wine Geek” that you can custom-design your own labels to put on the wine. What a great idea for birthdays, weddings, or corporate events. All […]

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Wine Spectator, in their infinite wisdom, has rated three Woodinville wineries in the Cabernet Sauvignon & Blend category with 91 Points: Darby Winery Chaos Columbia Valley 2006 Guardian Cellars Chalk Line Columbia Valley 2006 Woodinville Wine Cellars Indomitable Columbia Valley 2006 Tweet This Post

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Village Wines: Not Moving!

by Shona Milne on June 6, 2009

Rumors have been swirling around that Village Wines was losing its lease and would be moving to an undisclosed location. I’m happy to tell you that they have signed a two year lease and will be staying in the Apple Farm Village. They are also planning some fun events this summer. I’ll give you more […]

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Tefft Cellars: Guess Who’s Coming to Town?

by Shona Milne on June 5, 2009

I heard that Tefft Cellars was opening a tasting room in Woodinville soon. I received an email from the owners, Rhonda & Matt Taylor and Paul & Krisit Tollner, and they expect to open up July 1st. Bringing our wonderful wines to Woodinville has been a dream for Tefft Cellars ever since Joel Tefft first began […]

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I was invited to play in Tangerine Travel’s 2009 Golf Tournament but as there are lots of cobwebs attached to my clubs I just attended as a guest for the cocktail reception, awards banquet and the silent auction. The tournament was at Tumble Creek Golf Club at Suncadia by Cle Elum. This event benefits Children’s […]

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