by Shona Milne on December 9, 2009
I knew from the moment that I slid into Columbia Winery’s parking lot on early Saturday morning that it would be an interesting weekend. I handed out glasses and tickets to St. Nick’s Open House Weekend before the event and headed out late Saturday morning for some power tasting. It was a cold, frosty, and […]
by Shona Milne on December 8, 2009
John Bell of Willis Hall wines talks with the Everett Herald about being a entrepreneur in the wine business. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on December 8, 2009
In the frenzy of St. Nick’s I forgot about Repeal Day on December 5th. The 21st Amendment was ratified on December 5th, 1933 which restored our right to a drink.. Ironically, Utah was the final state needed for a three quarters majority. You can find out more history at Repeal Day. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on December 4, 2009
I’ve had numerous people ask me where they can eat in Woodinville while they are out tasting wine on St. Nicks Weekend. I decided to make a list of good spots to stop off and take a food break. The Twisted Cafe – 12631 NE Woodinville Drive – 425-806-7203 Teddy’s Bigger Burgers – 17705 140th Avenue […]
by Shona Milne on December 3, 2009
I stopped in Canon de Sol this afternoon since I saw the Open sign. They just opened their doors this weekend and they are not quite finished. They are calling their tasting room The Wine Experience. It looks like it is going to be a great spot when they are done & they have some nice wines […]
by Shona Milne on December 3, 2009
Elsom Cellars will be open this weekend, December 5th & 6th from noon-5pm. Enjoy a taste of Jody’s 2007 wines. They are located at 15007 Woodinville-Redmond Road, next door to Silver Lake Winery. They will have an official opening early 2010. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on December 2, 2009
I received an advanced copy of Wine Trails of Idaho. It’s part of the Wine Trails NW wine and travel book series by Steve Roberts. He had told me he was working on this and now it’s available. After reading through the book I wanted to jump into the car and head over to Idaho for […]
by Shona Milne on December 1, 2009
If you missed one of the very few times that Gorman Winery opens it doors to the public you have another chance. Gorman Winery will be open this weekend, December 5th and 6th, 12:30-4pm. They will be pouring the 2007 Zachary’s Ladder. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on December 1, 2009
Paul Gregutt has released his Top 100 picks of Washington Wines to the Seattle Times. Quite a few Woodinville wines on this list. Tweet This Post