April 2010

I talked with Pondera Winery at Taste Washington and found out that they will be moving from their current spot in Kirkland to the Woodinville warehouse district. They will be neighbors with Des Voigne. There will also be a focus in the tasting room on art. They said they should be open before Passport. Tweet This […]

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Seattle Magazine has made its picks for Best Washington wines for 2010. They also have lists for 2010 Best Washington Wines: Whites, 2010 Best Washington Wines: White Blends, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Sweet Wines, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Red, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Red Blends, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Malbec. Tweet This Post

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I received confirmation that Zerba Cellars will be opening a tasting room in Woodinville sometime in May. They will be located where Hollywood Hill Vineyards was in Apple Farm Village; Right next to Village Wines and Otis Kenyon. Tweet This Post

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I’m so glad I got over to Alexandria Nicole Cellars new spot in Hollywood School House early for their Girls Night Out last week. It was their first public event in their new space. I’d love to show you some pictures of the new space but it was packed with women and I could not […]

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The Seattle Times seem to big believers in social media benefits from Twitter and Facebook this morning. Many local businesses are seeing returns by engaging current and future customers by joining the conversation. Some are offering discounts and letting their followers know about promotions through social media. Staying connected to customers is key in this […]

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Oh my, could people be catching on to using social Media? It seems that the Seattle Times thinks it may be the case with a huge front page article this morning on how local restaurants and wine bars are using Twitter and Facebook to build brand loyalty. Some of our Woodinville wineries are effectively using Twitter. I’d like […]

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Well, it’s just been a mad social whirl of wine events recently. I attended an O Wines event at Pearl Bellevue about a week ago and had another great time celebrating  the results of helping low income, high potential girls. I have been a supporter of O Wines before they had wine in a bottle. […]

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Now that Goose Ridge has opened their doors in Woodinville they have decided to get to know their new neighbors. They are having a “Soft Opening” party on Friday night from 6:30 to 9:30pm. There will be snacks and cheeses, and some wine. Some of the wines poured are only available in the tasting room. […]

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I was lucky I had a chance to talk with Steve Roberts of Wine Trails NW before the crowds came rolling at Taste Washington the other Sunday. You may know his books, Wine Trails of Washington, Wine Trails of Oregon, and Wine Trails of Idaho. He is working on a new book that focuses on Walla […]

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