September 2009

While chatting with Chris Gorman on Saturday he mentioned that Food & Wine magazine listed 2006 The Bully as an alternative to 2006 Caymus Vineyards Special Selections Cabernet Sauvignon at $130 in the New World Cabernet Sauvignon category. Tweet This Post

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I went to a sneak preview of The Bravern early Saturday morning before it officially opened.  I made the rounds of Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Neiman Marcus, Artisanal,  Sur La Table, David Barton Gym, and The Red Door Spa amongst others. Trophy Cupcakes had a huge line for cupcakes as I passed by. Lucky for […]

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Once again I posted a list of Woodinville wineries on Twitter. The second I post an update someone else has just signed on. Looks like this is going to more of an on going mini series. Let me know if there is anyone else new on Twitter. You can follow me on Twitter @Shona425. New […]

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You have until October 11th to vote at KING5 Evening Magazine The Best of Western Washington for your favorite wine bar. If you don’t see your favorite listed you can add it. Tweet This Post

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You have until October 11th to vote at KING5 Evening Magazine The Best of Western Washington for your favorite winery. If you don’t see your favorite listed you can add it. Tweet This Post

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The September issue of Seattle Metropolitan has a great article about Wine Country Weekends. They mention wine places to go and wine things to do in Lake Chelan, Whidbey Island, Woodinville, and Kirkland. Tweet This Post

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I met Leon while at A Day in the Vineyard at Hollywood Hill Vineyards. While we took a tour around the grounds and checked out the 60 barrels of wine that are currently aging, Leon came over to check us out. He’s very friendly and the left leg of my black pants turned golden from his […]

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Eleven top wine experts picked out the Best 100 Northwest Wines for Seattle Metropolitan Magazine for the September issue. I love that many of the picks are in the $20 and under range. A bit closer to my budget. Tweet This Post

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I was invited to an Open House at Dusted Valley Vintners Wine Gallery in Woodinville last week and finally got the opportunity to taste through their wines. I have been in a few times but ended up talking and not tasting. I received a Stained Tooth Society toothbrush as I walked in. A great idea as I’m a big […]

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