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		<title>Weddings in Woodinville: Returns for a Third Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shona Milne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning a wedding anytime soon you might want to get your tickets sooner than later for Weddings in Woodinville on Sunday, January 29th. There are also VIP tickets that ﻿﻿includes exclusive early access, Sparkling Wine Reception, passed breakfast bites provided by City Catering, VIP swag and much more. Attention Future Brides &#38; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8698" title="WeddingsinWoodinville" src="http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/WeddingsinWoodinville.jpg" alt="" width="120" height="96" />If you are planning a wedding anytime soon you might want to <strong><a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/156597"><span style="color: #993366;">get your tickets</span></a></strong> sooner than later for <a href="http://www.weddingsinwoodinville.com/"><span style="color: #993366;"><strong>Weddings in Woodinville</strong></span></a> on Sunday, January 29th. There are also VIP tickets that ﻿﻿includes exclusive early access, Sparkling Wine Reception, passed breakfast bites provided by City Catering, VIP swag and much more.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><strong><span style="color: #993366;">Attention Future Brides &amp; Grooms!<br />
Experience Woodinville’s Top Wedding Venues<br />
Our Next Tour Is Sunday, January 29th, 2012<br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><strong><span style="color: #993366;">7 Venues • 100 Vendors• 20 Wines</span></strong></strong></p>
<p>Gather all your friends and families and join us for an exciting afternoon tour of wine tasting, catered food, music and live entertainment during a special open-house of six of Woodinville&#8217;s top wedding venues. Ticket holders for this event will board chauffeur-driven luxury transportation for a half-day tour that will escort your group to each venue.<span id="more-8692"></span></p>
<p>Weddings in Woodinville is a special event designed to give couples and their families and friends a sneak preview of each fully-decorated venue to better envision their special wedding day and meet with industry professionals that can help them put it all together.</p>
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		<title>Woodinville Wine Events: December 1st-15th</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shona Milne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alexandria Nicole Cellars &#8211; Dec 1st &#8211; 5-8pm &#8211; Girls Night Out! Village Wines &#8211; Dec 2nd-4th &#8211; NW Totem Cellars with winemaker Mike Sharadin Page Cellars &#8211; Dec 2nd &#8211; 5-9pm &#8211; 2008 Limited Edition Cabernet &#38; Chardonnay Releases NW Cellars &#8211; Dec 3rd &#8211; 1-5pm &#8211; Fundraiser for Seattle Humane Society Woodinville Wine [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.alexandrianicolecellars.com/">Alexandria Nicole Cellars</a> &#8211; Dec 1st &#8211; 5-8pm &#8211; Girls Night Out!</p>
<p><a href="http://myvillagewines.com/">Village Wines</a> &#8211; Dec 2nd-4th &#8211; NW Totem Cellars with winemaker Mike Sharadin</p>
<p><a href="http://pagecellars.com/">Page Cellars</a> &#8211; Dec 2nd &#8211; 5-9pm &#8211; 2008 Limited Edition Cabernet &amp; Chardonnay Releases</p>
<p><a href="http://www.northwestcellars.com/">NW Cellars</a> &#8211; Dec 3rd &#8211; 1-5pm &#8211; Fundraiser for Seattle Humane Society</p>
<p><a href="http://woodinvillewinecountry.com/">Woodinville Wine Country</a> &#8211; Dec 3rd &amp; 4th &#8211; St. Nicks Weekend<span id="more-8621"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.northwestcellars.com/">NW Cellars</a> &#8211; Dec 4th &#8211; 1-4pm &#8211; Chocolate &amp; Wine: The Two Basic Foodgroups</p>
<p><a href="http://myvillagewines.com/">Village Wines</a> &#8211; Dec 6th &#8211; 5pm &#8211; Lia Sophia Holiday Shopping</p>
<p><a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/pdf/Fireside_Events_Calendar_3Q_2011.pdf">Willows Lodge</a> &#8211; Dec 7th &#8211; 5:30-6:30 &#8211; Holiday Boot Camp with Barking Frog Pastry Chef Matt Kelley</p>
<p><a href="http://myvillagewines.com/">Village Wines</a> &#8211; Dec 8th &#8211; 5pm &#8211; Walla Walla Vintners</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tefftcellars.com/">Tefft Cellars</a> &#8211; Dec 8th &#8211; Holiday Appetizer Cooking Class</p>
<p><a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/210021">Grape Killers</a> &#8211; Dec 9th &#8211; 6-9pm &#8211; Holiday in the &#8216;Hood, featuring Grape Killers&#8217; Mark Ryan Winery, Darby Winery, Guardian Cellars, Baer Winery, Sparkman Cellars and Gorman Winery to benefit <a href="http://homewardpet.org/">Homeward Pet</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tefftcellars.com/">Tefft Cellars</a> &#8211; Dec 9th &#8211; 1-7pm &#8211; Bring in your favorite pet for their Holiday photo for free.</p>
<p><a href="http://myvillagewines.com/">Village Wines</a> &#8211; Dec 10th &#8211; 3pm &#8211; Beer Tasting</p>
<p><a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/pdf/Fireside_Events_Calendar_3Q_2011.pdf">Willow Lodge</a> &#8211; Dec 14th &#8211; Holiday Boot Camp - Matt Davis &amp; Jennifer Schmitt, Barking Frog Wine Directors prepare holiday cocktails</p>
<p><a href="http://woodwarewine.com/id18.html">WoodWareWine</a> &#8211; Dec 14th &#8211; 5-9pm &#8211; Artisan Craft &amp; Wine Fare</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">Recurring Events:</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.columbiawinery.com/">Columbia Winery</a> – Wed &#8211; 5-7pm – 1/2 Price Flatbread Pizzas and wines by the glass</p>
<p><a href="http://columbiawinery.com/calendar">Columbia Winery</a> – Thurs – 5-7pm – Live Music by Enrique Henao</p>
<p><a href="http://gooseridge.com/">Goose Ridge</a> – Thurs – 5-8pm – The Liquid Lounge</p>
<p><a href="http://www.butlerseattle.com/">Butler Valet</a> &#8211; Fri &#8211; Friday Night Wine &amp; Dine Series to three wineries</p>
<p><a href="http://www.matthewsestate.com/index.php?node=news_and_events">Matthews Estate</a> – Fri – 6:30-9pm – Friday Night Live</p>
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		<title>Willows Lodge: Dinners to Benefit Breast Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:33:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shona Milne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can enjoy a fabulous dinner out at the Barking Frog at Willows Lodge through the month of October for &#8220;Moore Breasts Dinner&#8217;. In honor of October Breast Awareness Month, the Barking Frog and Chef Bobby Moore have teamed up with Susan G. Komen and created a special four course menu focusing on several different [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8419" title="breast cancer ribbon" src="http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/breast-cancer-ribbon.jpg" alt="" width="104" height="149" />You can enjoy a fabulous dinner out at the Barking Frog at <a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/">Willows Lodge</a> through the month of October for &#8220;Moore Breasts Dinner&#8217;.</p>
<p>In honor of October Breast Awareness Month, the Barking Frog and Chef Bobby Moore have teamed up with Susan G. Komen and created a special four course menu focusing on several different and delicious breasts paired with outstanding wines. Start your meal with a Cured Moscovy Duck Breast. Then move to the Black Pepper and Juniper Spiced Squab Breast. For your entrée, choose between <span id="more-8408"></span>the Jidori Chicken Breast Roulade or the tender Ninety Farms Veal Breast. Keeping with the pink symbol for Breast Cancer Awareness, our Pastry Chef has created a special Raspberry Cheesecake with Beet Pomegranate Coulis and White Chocolate.</p>
<p>$100 per person plus tax and gratuity.</p>
<p>A portion from each dinner will be donated to the Puget Sound Susan G. Komen for the Cure.</p>
<p>For reservations, please call 425-424-2999.</p>
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		<title>Iron Vintner Challenge: $30,000 Raised!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shona Milne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Willows Lodge, a Northwest retreat in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country, announces results from the second annual Iron Vintner Challenge which took place throughout the month of June 2011. The event raised $30,000 for Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center to support its mission to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults [...]]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_7943" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 110px"><a href="http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Iron-Vintner-Challenge-2011-Moore-Gorman1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-7943" title="Iron Vintner Challenge 2011 Moore &amp; Gorman" src="http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Iron-Vintner-Challenge-2011-Moore-Gorman1.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="67" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">2011 Winner Chris Gorman with Chef Bobby Moore - Photo - Jeff Caven</p></div>
<p><a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/">Willows Lodge</a>, a Northwest retreat in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country, announces results from the second annual <strong>Iron Vintner Challenge</strong> which took place throughout the month of June 2011. The event raised<strong> $30,000</strong> for <a href="http://www.littlebit.org/">Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center</a> to support its mission to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted therapy. This is more than double the amount raised since the event started last year.<span id="more-7933"></span></p>
<p>“This event had an incredible energy and it was amazing to see the generous contributions made by our Woodinville winemakers, partners and attendees,” said Shaun Tucker, General Manager, Willows Lodge.</p>
<div id="attachment_7936" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 110px"><img class="size-full wp-image-7936" title="Iron Vintner Challenge 2011 Winning Dish" src="http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Iron-Vintner-Challenge-2011-Winning-Dish1.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="67" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Winning Dish by Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery - Photo Jeff Caven</p></div>
<p>The month-long culinary competition was emceed and led by <a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/wine_dine/barking_frog.html">Barking Frog’s</a> Executive <strong>Chef Bobby Moore</strong>, who presented the winemakers with a different secret ingredient each week and 60 minutes in which to prepare an appetizer and entrée for a panel of celebrity judges. <strong>Chris Gorman of <a href="http://www.gormanwinery.com/">Gorman Winery</a></strong> ultimately won the competition, beating out his fellow Winemakers John Bigelow of <strong><a href="http://www.jmcellars.com/">JM Cellars</a></strong>, Chris Sparkman of <strong><a href="http://sparkmancellars.com/">Sparkman Cellars</a></strong> and Chris Upchurch of <strong><a href="http://www.delillecellars.com/">DeLille Cellars</a></strong> for the title of 2011 Iron Vintner.</p>
<p>Each competition featured a live auction led by <strong>Auctioneer David Silverman</strong> to benefit Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center. Auction items included signed magnums from participating winemakers, one-of-a-kind culinary experiences and even the food being cooked at the competition. The Iron Vintner Challenge concluded on June 29, 2011 with a special Championship Winemaker Dinner at Barking Frog.</p>
<p>“Willows Lodge’s Iron Vintner Challenge is an amazing event that benefits Little Bit in so many ways.  Not only does it provide an excellent opportunity for us to expand our community of volunteers, corporate partners and build new donor relationships, it also raises awareness about the life-changing opportunities for people with disabilities that Little Bit provides each week,” said Kathy Alm, Executive Director, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center. “We are so thankful to Willows Lodge and Chef Moore for this community partnership and their on-going support.”</p>
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<p><strong>About Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center</strong></p>
<p>Founded in 1976, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center is a leader in the field of therapeutic horseback riding and the first nationally accredited program of its kind in the Northwest.  Little Bit’s mission is to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted therapy.  The center also strives to be an inspiration and educational resource to the therapeutic riding profession and was recognized with the Delta Society’s Model Program Award of Excellence for providing outstanding service, while bringing people and animals together. <a href="http://www.littlebit.org">www.littlebit.org</a></p>
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<p><strong>About Willows Lodge</strong></p>
<p>Willows Lodge, a Northwest style lodge located in Woodinville Wine Country just outside of Seattle, features 84 luxury guestrooms, a full-service spa and high-tech equipped meeting space.  Executive Chef Bobby Moore’s American regional cuisine at Barking Frog reflects the seasonal and organic produce found in Puget Sound, and is artfully paired with an extensive list of Washington wines.  Willows Lodge also boasts Fireside Cellars, offering a casual and sophisticated atmosphere tucked away in the lobby with an outdoor patio overlooking the expansive surrounding landscape.  <a href="http://www.willowslodge.com">www.willowslodge.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.benchmarkhospitality.com/"><strong>Benchmark Hospitality International</strong></a><strong> </strong></strong>is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and the <a title="http://www.benchmarkhospitality.com/personal-luxury-collection" href="http://www.benchmarkhospitality.com/personal-luxury-collection">Personal Luxury Collection</a>℠.  The independent company, launched in 1980, is a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations.  Benchmark&#8217;s international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. Benchmark Hospitality is also a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers.  The company&#8217;s northeast regional office is in New Jersey, with international offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark&#8217;s properties and additional information, visit <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.benchmarkhospitality.com">www.benchmarkhospitality.com</a></span></strong>.</p>
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		<title>Woodinville Wine Events: June 24th-30th</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shona Milne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tefft Cellars &#8211; Fri, June 24th &#8211; 7-10pm &#8211; Winemaker Dinner Challenger Ridge &#8211; Fri, June 24th &#8211; 5pm until The Burgers Are Gone! &#8211; Dicks Cheeseburgers Happy Hour Kestrel Vintners &#8211; Fri, June 24th &#8211; - 5pm-7pm- Wine and Cheese Matthews Estate &#8211; Fri, June 24th &#8211; 5-7pm &#8211; Friday Night Live Dusted Valley &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.tefftcellars.com/">Tefft Cellars</a> &#8211; Fri, June 24th &#8211; 7-10pm &#8211; Winemaker Dinner</p>
<p><a href="http://www.challengerridge.com/">Challenger Ridge</a> &#8211; Fri, June 24th &#8211; 5pm until The Burgers Are Gone! &#8211; Dicks Cheeseburgers Happy Hour</p>
<p><a href="http://kestrelwines.com/">Kestrel Vintners</a> &#8211; Fri, June 24th &#8211; - 5pm-7pm- Wine and Cheese</p>
<p><a href="http://www.matthewsestate.com/">Matthews Estate</a> &#8211; Fri, June 24th &#8211; 5-7pm &#8211; Friday Night Live</p>
<p><a href="http://dustedvalley.com/">Dusted Valley</a> &#8211; Sat, June 25th &#8211; 2009 Mourvedre Release</p>
<p><a href="http://www.covingtoncellars.com/">Covington Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat, June 25th &#8211; 6:30-9:30 &#8211; Winemaker Dinner<span id="more-7794"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://adamsbench.com/">Adams Bench</a> &#8211; Sat, June 25th &#8211; noon-4pm &#8211; Open at the Winery</p>
<p><a href="http://www.distefanowinery.com/">DiStefano</a> &#8211; Sat, June 25th &#8211; 7:30pm &#8211; Summer Cigar Dinner &amp; Bonfire</p>
<p><a href="http://www.woodinvillewinecellars.com/">Woodinville Wine Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat, June 25th &#8211; 1-5pm &#8211; 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Release</p>
<p><a href="http://www.elsomcellars.com/">Elsom Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat, June 25th &#8211; noon-5pm &#8211; Bottled Art exhibit of hand blown glass</p>
<p><a href="http://www.matthewsestate.com/">Matthews Estate</a> &#8211; Sat, June 25th &#8211; 12:30-2:30 &#8211; Cooking Class with Landau&#8217;s Cathering</p>
<p><a href="http://www.antonvillewinery.com/home/">Anton Ville</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 26th &amp; 26th &#8211; 1-5pm &#8211; Wine and Cheese Pairings</p>
<p><a href="http://www.michaelflorentinocellars.com/">Michael Florentino Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 25th &amp; 26th &#8211; Celebrate Saint Jean-Baptiste Day</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sparkmancellars.com/">Sparkman Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 25th &amp; 26th &#8211; 1-5pm &#8211; Summer Release at the Warehouse</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tefftcellars.com/">Tefft Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 25th &amp; 26th &#8211; 2010 Pinot Grigio &amp; 2010 White Riesling Releases</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pattersoncellars.com/">Patterson Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 25th &amp; 26th &#8211; noon-5pm &#8211; Woodslake Due Anni Release</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ponderawinery.com/">Pondera Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 25th &amp; 26th &#8211; noon-5pm - 2008 Sericus &amp; 2010 Rosé Release</p>
<p><a href="http://darbywinery.com/">Darby Winery</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 25th &amp; 26th &#8211; noon-6pm &#8211; 2010 Le Deuce and our 2009 Stonetree Vineyard Mourvedre Release</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thewoodhousewineestates.com/">Woodhouse Wine Estates</a> &#8211; Sun, June 26th &#8211; 1-5pm &#8211; Rose Release Party</p>
<p><a href="http://www.celaenowinery.com/">Celeano Winery</a> &#8211; Sun, June 26th &#8211; 2-8pm &#8211; Second Release Celebration</p>
<p><a href="http://www.briancartercellars.com/">Brian Carter Cellars</a> &#8211; Sun, June 26th &#8211; All Day -Savant Club Vineyard Tour</p>
<p><a href="http://www.covingtoncellars.com/">Covington Cellars</a> &#8211; Sun, June 26th &#8211; 1-5pm &#8211; Summer Bash</p>
<p><a href="http://www.myvillagewines.com/">Village Wines</a> &#8211; Mon, June 27th &#8211; 5-8pm &#8211; Tasting Around the World Chile and Argentina</p>
<p><a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/promos.html">Willows Lodge</a> &#8211; Wed, June 29th &#8211; Four course Winemaker Dinner with Chris Gorman, Chris Sparkman, John Bigelow, and Chris Upchurch from the Iron Vintner Challenge.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.columbiawinery.com/">Columbia Winery</a> &#8211; Wed, June 29th &#8211; 5-7pm &#8211; 1/2 Price Flatbread Pizzas &amp; Wines by the Glass</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207930079241192">Italianissimo</a> &#8211; Wed, June 29th &#8211; 5:30-7:30 &#8211; Gramercy Cellars @ Wine Wednesday</p>
<p><a href="http://www.matthewsestate.com/">Matthews Estate</a> &#8211; Wed, June 29th &#8211; 6-9pm &#8211; Winemaker Dinner at Hotel 1000 with BOKA chef Angie</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rossandrewwinery.com/">Ross Andrew Winery</a> &#8211; Thurs, June 30th &#8211; 4-8pm &#8211; BYOMeat or BBQable. They provide the grills.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alexandrianicolecellars.com/">Alexandria Nicole Cellars</a> &#8211; Thurs, June 30th &#8211; 6:30-930 &#8211; The Art of Wine and Film</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170551986338031">Italianissimo</a> &#8211; Thurs, June 30th &#8211; 6-9pm -Grillin&#8217; 101 at Woodinville Wine Cellars</p>
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		<title>Iron Vintner Challenge: Round 2 at Willows Lodge</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shona Milne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was invited to attend Round 2 of 2nd Annual Iron Vintner Challenge on Wednesday night at Willows Lodge. The contest takes four Woodinville winemakers who battle it out on the grill and the kitchen and just to make things a bit more interesting, there is the secret ingredient which they need to use to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7803" title="Iron Vintner Logo" src="http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Iron-Vintner-Logo.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="115" />I was invited to attend Round 2 of 2nd Annual Iron Vintner Challenge on Wednesday night at <a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/">Willows Lodge</a>. The contest takes four Woodinville winemakers who battle it out on the grill and the kitchen and just to make things a bit more interesting, there is the secret ingredient which they need to use to prepare an appetizer and an entree&#8217; in 60 minutes for a panel of local celebrity judges. Chef Bobby Moore of the <a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/wine_dine/barking_frog.html">Barking Frog</a> picks the secret ingredient and keeps the evening events moving along.  Each winner will be selected based on presentation, flavor and creativity of their dish.</p>
<p>Round 2 was between John Bigelow of <a href="http://www.jmcellars.com/">JM Cellars</a> and Chris Upchurch of <a href="http://www.delillecellars.com/">DeLille Cellars</a>. The secret ingredient for this round was clams. <span id="more-7793"></span>John of JM Cellars was cooking up clams in breadcrumbs as an<img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7811" title="Iron Vintner Challenge 2011 - 2" src="http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Iron-Vintner-Challenge-2011-2-137x150.jpg" alt="" width="137" height="150" /> appetizer and scallops and clams with a large couton to soak up the broth for his entree&#8217;. Chris of DeLille Cellars was prepping his appetizer and entree&#8217; when he cut his hand 12 minutes into the challenge and the clock had to be stopped. With a band-aid and a glove on the cut hand he picked his knife back up and went to work on his chorizo, clam, Yukon potato dish with onions, bell peppers and no spices. He believes that the flavor should come from the ingredients. Chris also used a little DeLille Roussanne in his dish.</p>
<div id="attachment_7813" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 130px"><img class="size-full wp-image-7813" title="Iron Vintner Challenge 2011 - 3" src="http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Iron-Vintner-Challenge-2011-3.jpg" alt="" width="120" height="160" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Iron Vintner Challenge 2011 Secret Ingredient</p></div>
<p>The first round was last week between Chris Gorman of <a href="http://www.gormanwinery.com/">Gorman Winery</a> and Chris Sparkman of <a href="http://www.sparkmancellars.com/">Sparkman Cellars</a>. The winner of Round 1 was Chris Gorman.</p>
<p>And the winner of Round 2 is&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;Chris Upchurch of Delille Cellars. So, this means that next week&#8217;s final will be Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery vs. Chris Upchurch of Delille Cellars.</p>
<p>The championship round is Wednesday, June 22nd from 5:30-7pm and tickets are available at <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/170166"><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Brown Paper Tickets</strong></span></a>.</p>
<p>There is also a four course winemaker dinner on, Wednesday, June 29th. It will feature all four winemakers in the Barking Frog.  Tickets for this dinner are $135 per person.  Reservations can be made by calling the Barking Frog at (425) 424-2999. You can peruse the <a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/pdf/menus/IronVintnerWinemakerDinnerMenu.pdf">menu</a> and see which wines are being poured; it might help you make the decision to attend.</p>
<p>The Iron Vintner Challenge benefits <a href="http://www.littlebit.org/">Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center</a> in Woodinville. They provide equine-assisted activities and therapy for children and adults with disabilities. Their mission is to improve bodies, minds and spirits through equine-assisted therapy.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shona Milne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mark Ryan Winery &#8211; Fri, June 10th &#8211; 6-9pm &#8211; Spring Releases Village Wines &#8211; Fri, June 10th &#8211; 5-8pm &#8211; Winemaker Friday with Ray Walsh from Capitello Wines Matthews Estate &#8211; Fri, June 10th &#8211; 7-9pm &#8211; Friday Night Live Kestrel Vintners &#8211; Fri, June 10th &#8211; 5-7pm &#8211; Wine by the Glass &#38; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.markryanwinery.com/">Mark Ryan Winery</a> &#8211; Fri, June 10th &#8211; 6-9pm &#8211; Spring Releases</p>
<p><a href="http://myvillagewines.com/">Village Wines</a> &#8211; Fri, June 10th &#8211; 5-8pm &#8211; Winemaker Friday with Ray Walsh from Capitello Wines</p>
<p><a href="http://www.matthewsestate.com/">Matthews Estate</a> &#8211; Fri, June 10th &#8211; 7-9pm &#8211; Friday Night Live</p>
<p><a href="http://kestrelwines.com/">Kestrel Vintners</a> &#8211; Fri, June 10th &#8211; 5-7pm &#8211; Wine by the Glass &amp; Cheese Plates</p>
<p><a href="http://twovintners.com/">Two Vintners</a> &#8211; Fri &amp; Sat, June 10th &amp; 11th &#8211; Release Party</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tefftcellars.com/">Tefft Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat, June 11th &#8211; 2-4pm &#8211; Meet photographer Richard Duval of <a href="http://www.vinelines.com/">VineLines</a> and view his wine photography exhibit, Art from the Vine, which runs through June 30th</p>
<p><a href="http://myvillagewines.com/">Village Wines</a> &#8211; Sat, June 11th &#8211; 3pm-9pm &#8211; Beverly Hansen with Artistic Escapes Photography Show<span id="more-7724"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.matthewsestate.com/">Matthews Estate</a> &#8211; Sat, June 11th &#8211; 6-9pm &#8211; Corks and Canvas</p>
<p><a href="http://davenportcellars.com/">Davenport Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat, June 11th &#8211; 5-8pm &#8211; Meet the Artist Gary A Gibson</p>
<p><a href="http://kestrelwines.com/">Kestrel Vintners</a> &#8211; Sat, June 11th &#8211; 10am-1pm &#8211; Chocolate Truffle Making Class</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ste-michelle.com/">Chateau Ste Michelle</a> &#8211; Sat, June 11th &#8211; A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor</p>
<p><a href="http://www.isenhowercellars.com/">Isenhower Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat, June 11th &#8211; noon-5pm &#8211; First Reserve Release</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flyingdreamswinery.com/">Flying Dreams</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 11th &amp; 12th &#8211; noon-5pm &#8211; 2010 Little Rojo release</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tefftcellars.com/">Tefft Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 11th &amp; 12th &#8211; 11am-7pm &#8211; 2010 Rosato de&#8217; Sangiovese Release</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ponderawinery.com/">Pondera Winery</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 11th &amp; 12th &#8211; noon-5pm &#8211; 2008 Sericus and 2008 Cuvee Release</p>
<p><a href="http://www.antonvillewinery.com/home/">Anton Ville</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 11th &amp; 12th &#8211; 1-5pm &#8211; Red Wine &amp; Chocolate Pairing</p>
<p><a href="http://www.challengerridge.com/">Challenger Ridge</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 11th &amp; 12th &#8211; Work in the Vineyard removing Buds from the Vines</p>
<p><a href="http://www.delillecellars.com/">DeLille Cellars</a> &#8211; Sun, June 12th &#8211; 2-6pm &#8211; Summer Solstice</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ste-michelle.com/">Chateau Ste Michelle</a> &#8211; Sun, June 12th &#8211; An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett &amp; John Hiatt</p>
<p><a href="http://myvillagewines.com/">Village Wines</a> &#8211; Mon, June 13th &#8211; 5-7pm &#8211; Tasting Around the World &#8211; Portugal</p>
<p><a href="http:/http://www.willowslodge.com/wine_dine//">Willows Lodge</a> &#8211; Wed, June 15th &#8211; 5:30-7:30 - IRON VINTNER CHALLENGE – Preliminary Challenge featuring John Bigelow from JM Cellars VS Chris Upchurch from DeLille Cellars.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197660560256516">Italianissimo</a> &#8211; Wed, June 15th &#8211; 5:30-7:30 &#8211; Covington Cellars @ Wine Wednesday</p>
<p><a href="http://www.columbiawinery.com/">Columbia Winery</a> &#8211; Wed, June 15th &#8211; 5-7pm &#8211; 1/2 Price flatbread pizza and wine by the glass</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rossandrewwinery.com/">Ross Andrew Winery</a> &#8211; Thurs, June 16th &#8211; 4-8pm &#8211; BYOMeat or BBQable and they provide the grill.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alderridge.com/index.cfm">Apex at Alder Ridge</a> &#8211; Thurs, June 16th &#8211; 6-9pm &#8211; Corks and Canvas Paint Party</p>
<p><a href="http://woodwarewine.com/">Wood Ware Wine</a> &#8211; Thurs, June 16th &#8211; 4-8pm &#8211; Third Thursday Wine Walk</p>
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		<title>Willows Lodge: Acquired by Benchmark Hospitality</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shona Milne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Benchmark Hospitality International Acquires MTM Luxury Lodging Launches Personal Luxury CollectionSM with 13 Properties The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, June 1 2011 … Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based independent hospitality management company, announces the acquisition of MTM Luxury Lodging. Based in Kirkland (Seattle), Washington, MTM Luxury Lodging is a hotel and asset management company specializing in [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Woodlands   (Houston), Texas</strong>, June 1 2011 … <a href="http://www.benchmarkhospitality.com/">Benchmark  Hospitality International</a>, a leading US-based independent hospitality  management company, announces the acquisition  of MTM Luxury Lodging.  Based in Kirkland (Seattle),  Washington, MTM Luxury Lodging is a hotel and asset management company  specializing in full service luxury hotels. The acquisition brings four  existing managed properties into Benchmark Hospitality&#8217;s portfolio and an  additional property soon to begin construction.   These five hotels will join eight other properties operated by Benchmark  to form a new brand within luxury hospitality &#8212; the Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup> (PLC), also announced today.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">&#8220;I am particularly  pleased to announce this acquisition and the launch of our new Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup>, as they go hand in hand,&#8221; stated Burt Cabañas, Chairman and CEO  of Benchmark Hospitality International.   &#8220;MTM has done an incredible job creating a group of high end and  highly customer-focused properties.  They  bring five superb small luxury hotels in terrific destinations to our company,  as well as the opportunity to penetrate the Northwest.  With this addition, it is the ideal time to  launch our Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup> of 13 highly distinctive  independent hotels.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The purchase of MTM Lodging  adds extraordinary properties to Benchmark Hospitality International.  These include Hotel 1000 in Seattle,  Washington; Sorrento Hotel, also in Seattle; Willows Lodge in Woodinville,  Washington, and, Bardessono, located in Yountville,  Napa Valley, California.  The new Bellevue Park Hotel, being constructed  in Bellevue, Washington, is expected to open in 2013.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Equally important, the skilled management talent that developed  and grew MTM Lodging has joined Benchmark’s executive team.  James Simkins, previously partner and CEO of  MTM, has been appointed Benchmark’s new chief operating officer of the just-announced  Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup>.  Jim Treadway, founder, partner and previously  the chairman of MTM, joins the company as general manager of Bardessono in Napa Valley  and as vice chairman of Benchmark Hospitality’s Advisory Board.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Benchmark  Hospitality’s new Personal Luxury Collection</strong><sup>SM</sup></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Nearly five decades within the top end of the hospitality  industry and extensive personal experience as a traveling executive have  inspired Benchmark&#8217;s Founder, Chairman &amp; CEO Burt Cabañas with unique  perspectives on the meaning of highly individualized, personalized travel.  He and his team, along with MTM&#8217;s expertise in  this arena, now bring these insights to Benchmark&#8217;s Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup>.</p>
<p>Burt Cabañas noticed as far back as the early  2000s a void in the luxury hotel marketplace for  distinctively individualized service products that reflect the unique  preferences of <em>each</em> guest &#8212; and deliver on a brand promise of a  highly personalized luxury experience for every guest.  This is a brand promise that begins long  before the guest arrives, and never ends.  The Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup> is Benchmark Hospitality’s response to this need.</p>
<p>In the 30 years he has built Benchmark Hospitality  International, Cabañas has imbued the company with profound sensitivity to meeting  guests’ individual expectations for a superb experience, whatever the reason  they are at a Benchmark property.  Guest  sensitivity is a distinctive platform for service excellence, which is the  essence of PLC, “because luxury is so much more than bricks &amp; mortar and  the best china and silver,” says Cabañas.   “It’s what makes each guest feel expected and genuinely welcomed over  and over again.”  Cabañas continued, “MTM  has demonstrated excellence in delivering this extraordinary level of service,  and more importantly, they’ve refined the ability to make each person feel they  are a guest in MTM’s ‘home.’  That’s a  memorable and highly personalized welcome experience.  It’s why we’re so pleased to have them join our  company and the new Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup>.”</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Jim Treadway, MTM&#8217;s founder and chairman,  heartily &#8220;seconds&#8221; this.   &#8220;We are and will be all about understanding each of our guest&#8217;s  wants and needs, and then fulfilling them.   No two guests are the same.”  Mr. Treadway  continued with, “All of our guests have a purpose in coming to our hotels.  It’s up to us to understand what is their  purpose in staying with us, and how can we facilitate its accomplishment. That’s  our mission!&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cabañas and MTM are mirroring what is increasingly  appearing to be the emerging trend of &#8220;the new luxury</span>,&#8221; which is no longer about quantity, but is about  quality and the experience of living.   &#8220;We are not just developing this idea overnight,&#8221; continued  Cabañas.  &#8220;We&#8217;ve been germinating  and carefully refining this over the last decade.  Hotels within our new collection that joined  during the past decade have seen significant success with the PLC model of  individualized service excellence we were developing.  Even through managing through a challenging  economic climate, many have achieved higher ADRs than most other properties  within their competitive set, and gained placements on <em>Travel+Leisure&#8217;s</em> World&#8217;s Best Hotels lists, <em>CondeNast Traveler’s</em> 100 Top Hotels lists, and more.”   Cabañas  concluded with, “Those are great measurements of success, but our most  satisfying endorsement is the overwhelmingly positive guest response.&#8221;<br />
With 13 hotels in the new Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup>, following the MTM acquisition, the guest experience can now  extend nationwide and in superb destinations:</p>
<p>- <a href="http://www.bardessono.com/">Bardessono  Hotel &amp; Spa</a>, Yountville, Napa    Valley, California<br />
- <a href="http://www.bellevueparkhotel.com/">Bellevue  Park Hotel</a>, Bellevue,   Washington (opening 2013)<br />
- <a href="http://www.costadeste.com/">Costa d&#8217;Este  Beach Resort</a>, Vero Beach,   Florida<br />
- <a href="http://www.benchmarkhospitality.com/Property_Profile/hotel-718-brooklyn.asp">Hotel  718</a>, Brooklyn, New York (opening November 2011)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotel1000seattle.com/">Hotel  1000</a>, Seattle, Washington<br />
- <a href="http://www.granducahouston.com/">Hotel Granduca</a>,  Houston, Texas<br />
- <a href="http://www.marenasresortmiami.com/">Marenas  Beach Resort</a>, Sunny Isles    Beach, Florida<br />
- <a href="http://www.naplesbayresort.com/">Naples  Bay Resort</a>, Naples,   Florida<br />
- <a href="http://www.sorrelriver.com/">Sorrell River Ranch</a>,  Moab, Utah<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotelsorrento.com/">Sorrento  Hotel</a>, Seattle, Washington<br />
- <a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/">Willows  Lodge</a>, Woodinville,   Washington<br />
- <a href="http://www.turtlebayresort.com/">The Villas and  Cottages at Turtle Bay Resort,</a> North  Shore, Oahu, Hawaii<br />
- <a href="http://www.grandcypress.com/">The Villas of  Grand Cypress</a>, Orlando, Florida</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>About the Personal Luxury Collection</strong><sup>SM</sup></p>
<p>The Benchmark Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup> concept  was founded on the premise that luxury means different things to different  people. It&#8217;s now more personal than ever. The distinct destinations in the  Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup> are known for their individual attentions,  chef-driven cuisine, and what our guests will define as pleasure, comfort,  happiness, taste and escapism.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">To graphically  capture this, Benchmark Hospitality chose the ultimate symbol for the  individuality of hospitality in the day: the keyhole. Each different, unique,  hand-forged creation echoes the personal attention guests receive. Today, for  the Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup>, it’s a story of what old is what’s new. A redefining of the perspective  from property focused to guest focused. Where we open the door so the guest can  choose transformation over accommodation,  customization over conformity, and inspiration over vacation. It is the answer  to a craving of guests who want to feel special again. What a departure from  the past!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In order to catapult the mark  to the modern age, the new Personal Luxury  Collection<sup>SM</sup> logo is presented with a dramatic crescent forming the  shadow of the keyhole. Further, the crescent, placed to the right of the  keyhole and in combination with the keyhole, also represents a stylized “P” –  the initial letter of the Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup>, depicting the increasingly archaic concept of  personal attention, revived and delivered.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>About Benchmark Hospitality   International </strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.benchmarkhospitality.com/">Benchmark  Hospitality International</a> </strong>is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference  centers, hotels, and the Personal Luxury Collection<sup>SM</sup>.  The independent company, launched in 1980, is  a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort  destinations.  Benchmark&#8217;s international  headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas,  near Houston.  Benchmark Hospitality is also a founding member of the International  Association of Conference Centers.  The  company&#8217;s northeast regional office is in New Jersey,  with international offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago,   Chile. For the  location of Benchmark&#8217;s properties and additional information, visit <strong><a title="http://www.benchmarkhospitality.com/" href="http://www.benchmarkhospitality.com/">www.benchmarkhospitality.com</a></strong>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shona Milne</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://gardvintners.com/">Gard Vintners</a> &#8211; Fri, June 3rd &#8211; 2-9pm &#8211; First Friday Happy Hour</p>
<p><a href="http://www.matthewsestate.com/">Matthews Estate</a> &#8211; Fri, June 3rd &#8211; 7-9pm &#8211; Friday Night Live</p>
<p><a href="http://northwestcellars.com/">Northwest Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat, June 4th &#8211; 4-5:30pm &#8211; Components of Wine Class</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ste-michelle.com/">Chateau Ste. Michelle</a> &#8211; Sat, June 4th &#8211; 7pm &#8211; Moody Blues Concert</p>
<p><a href="http://hollywoodhillvineyards.com/">Hollywood Hills Vineyard</a> &#8211; Sat, June 4th &#8211; noon-5pm &#8211; 2010 Roussanne, 08 Red Mtn Syrah, &amp; 08 Rattlesnake Syrah Release</p>
<p><a href="http://www.obelisco-estate.com/">Obelisco Estate</a>- Sat, June 4th &#8211; Tri Tip Sliders</p>
<p><a href="http://flyingdreamswine.com/">Flying Dreams</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 4th &amp; 5th &#8211; Little Rojo Rose&#8217; Release Weekend</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a href="http://tenorwines.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Tenor Wines</span></a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 4th &amp; 5th &#8211; 1-6pm &#8211; Grand Opening Celebration with 1/2 prices tasting and complimentary food</span></strong><span id="more-7686"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nwtotemcellars.com/">NW Totem Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 4th &amp; 5th &#8211; noon-4pm &#8211; 2008 Qo-né release</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hestiacellars.com/">Hestia Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 4th &amp; 5th &#8211; 2010 Chenin Blanc One Weekend Only</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cuillinhills.com/">Cuillin Hills</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 4th &amp; 5th &#8211; The Instigator Release</p>
<p><a href="http://www.antonvillewinery.com/home/">Anton Ville</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, June 4th &amp; 5th &#8211; 1-5pm &#8211; Wine and Cheese Pairings</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tefftcellars.com/">Tefft Cellars</a> &#8211; Sun, June 5th &#8211; 2-6pm &#8211; Public opening of Wine Photography Exhibit and meet Wine Photographer Richard Duval of <a href="http://www.vinelines.com/default.aspx">VineLines</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.briancartercellars.com/">Brian Carter Cellars</a> &#8211; Sun, June 5th &#8211; 2pm &#8211; Barrel Tasting</p>
<p><a href="http://www.redskywinery.com/">Red Sky Winery</a> &#8211; Sun, June 5th &#8211; 1-4pm &#8211; Release of  2010 Rose&#8217;, 2009 Semillon and 2008 Sunrise</p>
<p><a href="http://www.italianissimoristorante.com/events/">Italianissimo</a> &#8211; Tue, June 7th -6-9pm &#8211; Beer v Wine No. 2 &#8211; Pike Brewing v Mark Ryan Winery</p>
<p><a href="http://www.columbiawinery.com/">Columbia Winery</a> &#8211; Wed, June 8th &#8211; 1/2 Flatbread Pizzas and Wine by the Glass</p>
<p><a href="http://www.isenhowercellars.com/">Isenhower Cellars</a> &#8211; Wed, June 8th &#8211; Artist Reception with Steve Windell</p>
<p><a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/">Willows Lodge</a> &#8211; Wed, June 8th &#8211; 5:30-7:30 - Iron Vintner Challenge &#8211; Preliminary Challenge featuring Chris Gorman from Gorman Cellars v Chris Sparkman from Sparkman Cellars</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108149829266510">Italianissimo</a> &#8211; Thurs, June 9th &#8211; Pomum Cellars @ Wine Thursday</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rossandrewwinery.com/">Ross Andrew Winery</a> &#8211; Thrus, June 9th &#8211; 4-8pm &#8211; They have the grill and you BYOMeat or BBQable</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 14:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shona Milne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Matthews Estate &#8211; Fri, May 13th &#8211; 7:30-10:30 &#8211; Camo Party Dusted Valley &#8211; Fri, May 13th &#8211; Vinoture Featured Artist Open House Willows Lodge &#8211; Fri, May 13th &#8211; 5:30-8:30 &#8211; Live Entertainment featuring The Side Project Matthews Estate &#8211; Sat, May 14th &#8211; 12:30-2:30 &#8211; Green Apple Catering Cooking Class Northwest Totem Cellars [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://dustedvalley.com/">Dusted Valley</a> &#8211; Fri, May 13th &#8211; <a href="http://www.vinoture.net/">Vinoture</a> Featured Artist Open House</p>
<p><a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/wine_dine/fireside_cellars.html">Willows Lodge</a> &#8211; Fri, May 13th &#8211; 5:30-8:30 &#8211; Live Entertainment featuring The Side Project</p>
<p><a href="http://www.matthewsestate.com/">Matthews Estate</a> &#8211; Sat, May 14th &#8211; 12:30-2:30 &#8211; Green Apple Catering Cooking Class</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nwtotemcellars.com/">Northwest Totem Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat, May 14th &#8211; noon-4pm &#8211; Kate&#8217;s in Charge!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smasnecellars.com/tasting-roomwinery">Smasne Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat, May 14th &#8211; noon-6pm &#8211; Farm Girl Rose Release<span id="more-7544"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.northwestcellars.com/">Northwest Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat, Mary 14th &#8211; 2-5pm &#8211; Ann Charles book signing</p>
<p><a href="http://www.edgeof-seattle-cooking.com/">Auberge Edge of Seattle Cooking</a> &#8211; Sat, May 14th &#8211; Crab Feast Cooking Class</p>
<p><a href="http://edmondswinery.com/">Edmonds Winery</a> &#8211; Sat, May 14th &#8211; Bistro Fare in the Tasting Room</p>
<p><a href="http://www.antonvillewinery.com/home/">Anton Ville</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, May 14th &amp; 15th &#8211; 1-5pm- Wine and Chocolates</p>
<p><a href="http://www.covingtoncellars.com/">Covington Cellars</a> &#8211; Sat &amp; Sun, 14th &amp; 15th &#8211; noon-5pm &#8211; Spring Release Party</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ste-michelle.com/">Chateau Ste. Michelle</a> &#8211; Sun, May 15th &#8211; 1-3pm &#8211; Wine 101 with Mary Kae Lindsey</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=214771725216814">Italianissimo</a> &#8211; Wed, May 18th &#8211; 5:30-7:30pm <a href="http://www.elsomcellars.com/">Elsom Cellars</a> @ Wine Wednesday</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ste-michelle.com/">Chateau Ste. Michelle</a> &#8211; Wed, May 18th &#8211; 5-7pm &#8211; A Springtime Fling in the Chateau Wine Shop</p>
<p><a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/wine_dine/fireside_cellars.html">Willows Lodge</a> &#8211; Wed, May 18th &#8211; 5:30-6:30 &#8211; Wine Tasting</p>
<p><a href="http://woodwarewine.com/">Woodinville Warehouse Wineries</a> &#8211; Thurs, May 19th &#8211; 4-8pm &#8211; Spring Cellar Tours and Barrel Tastings</p>
<p><a href="http://www.alderridge.com/index.cfm">Apex at Alder Ridge</a> &#8211; Thurs, May 19th &#8211; <a href="http://www.corksandcanvasevents.com/">Corks and Canvas</a> Paint Parties</p>
<p><a href="http://www.willowslodge.com/wine_dine/fireside_cellars.html">Willows Lodge</a> &#8211; Thurs, May 19th &#8211; 5:30-8:30 &#8211; Live Entertainment featuring EJ Erickson &amp; Friends</p>
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