From the monthly archives:

September 2011

Hestia Cellars: Reopening Their Tasting Room

by Shona Milne on September 30, 2011

Hestia Cellars closed their doors earlier this because they ran out of wine. It’s a good news bad news problem. The good news is that your wine is popular but the bad news is that people can’t come visit you and taste the wine. As of this weekend Hestia is reopening their doors back up […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: Sept 30th – Oct 6th

by Shona Milne on September 29, 2011

Tempest Sol – Fri, Sept 30th – 7-10pm – 2009 Helios Release Matthews Estate – Fri – 7-9pm – Friday Night Live Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5-7pm – Wine by the Glass and Cheese Plates Chateau Ste. Michelle – Sat, Oct 1st – 7pm – Fungi Feast Chef Dinner Airfield Estates Winery – Sat, […]

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King 5 Best of Western Washington: Vote

by Shona Milne on September 26, 2011

It’s that time of year again when KING5 Evening Magazine asks us to vote for some of our favorite places in Western Washington. We have quite a few caterories that involve wine in Woodinville. Please take a few minutes to vote for your favorite Winery, Wine Bar, Wine Shop. The only endorsement I’m making is for […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: September 23rd-29th

by Shona Milne on September 22, 2011

Matthews Estate – Fri, Sept, 23rd – 7-9pm – Jazz on the Green Explore Bothell – Fri, Sept 23rd – 5-8pm – Vintage Bothell Wine Walk Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5-7pm – Wine by the Glass and Cheese Plates Elevation Cellars – Fri, Sept 23rd – 5-8pm – 2010 Imperium Riesling and 2008 Cabernet […]

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Col Solare Bottega: Arrives in Woodinville

by Shona Milne on September 20, 2011

I was invited to attend a pre- opening of Col Solare on Wednesday at Chateau Ste. Michelle. If you don’t know, Chateau Ste. Michelle partnered with Antinori wines back in 1995 to unite Washington & Italy viticulture with the two winemaking cultures to produce world-class Cabernet Sauvignon based wines. I must say, I think they […]

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Bothell: A Walk on the Wine Side

by Shona Milne on September 18, 2011

Coming up this Friday, September 23rd from 5-8pm is Vintage Bothell Wine Walk. It’s a Wine Walk on Main Street where you can sip and shop with local wineries and Bothell businesses. The tickets are $20 per person in advance, $25 at the check in at Bothell Furniture. If you bring your own glass you […]

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Glenn Coogan: Memorial Service Scheduled

by Shona Milne on September 15, 2011

A memorial service has been scheduled for Glenn Coogan at Columbia Winery. Many have been asking about how to pay their respects to someone who was my friend and my boss at Columbia Winery. He is missed. Below is from the Washington Wine Commission. The Washington state wine industry suffered a tragic loss this week […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: September 16th-22nd

by Shona Milne on September 15, 2011

Matthews Estate – Fri – 7-9pm – Friday Night Live Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5-7pm – Wine by the Glass and Cheese Plates Lachini Vineyards – Fri & Sat, Sept, 16th & 17th – Official Grand Opening Woodhouse Family Cellars – Sat, Sept 17th – 5:30-8:30 – Truffle-making Class with Intrigue Chocolates Efeste – […]

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Homeward Pet: Every Bottle Helps

by Shona Milne on September 13, 2011

My favorite Wine Walk is coming up this Thursday from 4-8pm up in the Warehouse District.  “Bottles and Dogs” brings many furry friends to the Warehouse District.  They, along with their two legged companions, will be walking amongst the eight participating wineries, tasting wine and helping out a no-kill animal shelters, Homeward Pet, located in Woodinville.  Make sure you […]

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Glenn Coogan: A Loss for Washington Wine

by Shona Milne on September 12, 2011

Glenn Coogan, vice president of Northwest Operations for Ascentia Wine Estates, passed away Sunday, reportedly of a heart attack. Glenn oversaw operations at Columbia Winery here in Woodinville. The Columbia Winery tasting room is closed today. On a personal note, I could not believe the news this morning of Glenn’s passing. I work in the […]

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