From the monthly archives:

June 2012

Woodinville Wines: At Wine Rocks Seattle

by Shona Milne on June 24, 2012

If you are looking for an opportunity to be in the same room with quite a few Woodinville wineries I think that Wine Rocks Seattle will be of interest to you. The 5th Annual Wine Rocks Seattle will have  40 participating wineries along with a few breweries and distilleries, a few food trucks, and live […]

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2012 Iron Vintner: Winemaker Dinner Coming Up

by Shona Milne on June 19, 2012

I was invited back this year to sit at the tweet table for Round 2 of the 3rd Annual Iron Vintner Challenge at Willows Lodge. If you don’t know about this event it’s being at a live version of Iron Chef but with winemakers trying to impress the judges with their cooking prowess. The secret […]

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I had the opportunity to attend the Tefft Cellars Smokin’ Hot Firemen wine club launch at Snoqualmie Casino on May 12th. Part of the fun that evening was 19 hot, hot, hot firemen from around the area competing for votes from the audience to become one of the labels for future releases on the Smokin’ […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: June 16th-30th

by Shona Milne on June 13, 2012

WoodWareWine – June 16th – Wine Tasting at Molbaks benefiting 21 Acres for local food & sustainable living Tenor Wines – June 16th – 6:30-9pm – 3rd Annual Barrel Tasting Northwest Cellars – June 16th – 3-6pm – Free You Inner Artist to Benefit Old Dog Haven or Art for Animals Sake Finn Hill Winery – […]

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I love a party for a good cause. I’m crossing my fingers for some good weather, or bring an umbrella just in case. KIRKLAND, Wash. (June 6, 2012) – Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa, located on the shores of Lake Washington on Carillon Point just 15 minutes east of Seattle, is thrilled to announce […]

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Gallo: Buys Columbia Winery & Covey Run

by Shona Milne on June 4, 2012

Here is the official statement about Gallo buying Columbia Winery and Covey Run: MODESTO, Calif., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today the purchase of Washington’s Columbia Winery and Covey Run Wine brands from Ascentia Wine Estates.  Gallo has purchased the two wine brands and taken over the operation of […]

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Columbia Winery: Sold to Gallo

by Shona Milne on June 2, 2012

After weeks of speculation and rumor, as of Friday afternoon, Columbia Winery and Covey Run have been sold to Gallo. Many of the employees, including myself, no long have jobs. Tweet This Post

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