by Shona Milne on October 18, 2012
I had the chance to sneak behind the winery door at Pomum Cellars a few weeks ago. Javier already had Tempranillo in and was doing a rack and return. You will have about three to four years before you can taste the 2012 Tinto. I’ll be looking forward to it. In the meantime there will […]
by Shona Milne on October 16, 2012
WoodWareWine – Thurs – October 18th 4-8pm – Third Thursday Wine Walk – Halloween at the Warehouse Mark Ryan Winery – Thurs – October 18th – 6-9pm – Fall Release Party J. Bookwalter Winery – Thurs – October 18th – 6-8:30 – Meet the Meats – An Educational Series Apex at Alder Ridge – Thurs […]
by Shona Milne on October 15, 2012
Bring out your inner artist and try pumpkin decorating with a contest at Vortex Cellars through October. The details of the contest are below. Although we’ve been busy harvesting this fall, we’re carving out some time to celebrate Halloween throughout the entire month of October! Every Saturday or Sunday in October, we’re inviting you stop […]
by Shona Milne on October 14, 2012
I attended a sneak preview for the upcoming Taste of Tulalip which is coming up on November 9th & 10th. Upon arriving I was greeted by Tommy Thompson, Sommelier, of Tulalip Resort Casino with a glass of Louis Roederer Cristal. Not a bad way to begin the evening. After sipping and chatting with my fellow […]
by Shona Milne on October 10, 2012
Once again, Seattle Restaurant Week has rolled around. The event runs from October 14th through the 18th and the 21st through the 25th. There are a number of restaurants in our local area that are participating; Anthony’s HomePort, Kirkland, Barking Frog, bin on the lake, Le Grand Bistro Americain, Lucia, Lynn’s Bistro, Preservation Kitchen, Purple […]
by Shona Milne on October 8, 2012
A bit of a sad event coming up November 8th at Chateau Ste. Michelle is the final dinner for the Enological Society of the Pacific Northwest, also know as the Seattle Wine Society. There will be a gourmet dinner and a number of guest speakers from the wine world to bid a fond farewell. You […]
by Shona Milne on October 3, 2012
Lucky me, I attended the recent release of Tefft Cellars Firemen’s Wine Club. There were three wines; a stainless steel Chardonnay, a Bordeaux blend, and a delicious Syrah. Tefft Cellars was packed with women getting pictures and having all of the guys autograph their wine bottles. I know I had a great time and I […]
by Shona Milne on September 30, 2012
WoodWareWine – October 4th – 4-8pm – The first First Thursday Wine Walk in the Hollywood District Tefft Cellars – October 4th – 7pm – CPR Certification Class Sky River Meadery – October 4th – 6-8pm – Firebird Chocolate & Shirley Rudolph Artwork Longshadows – October 5th – 6-9pm – UnWine’d at The Library Silver Lake […]
by Shona Milne on September 26, 2012
On September 12th I was invited to Efeste to a sneak preview of their upcoming wines that are to be released in November and next Spring. I was invited to taste the Adrienne Chardonnay, Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc, Nana Right Bank Bordeaux Blend, and Upright Merlot. A highlight of the tasting was a tour was a […]
by Shona Milne on September 24, 2012
This the second time that Woodinville Crush has been offered. It’s on Sunday, October 14h from 11am-5pm. You can reserve your tickets here. The grapes have been rolling into the Woodinville wineries for over a week and you get a personal peek behind the winery doors. Celebrate the 2012 harvest with winery owners at 10 […]