by Shona Milne on May 11, 2010
The 2010 Seattle Wine Awards are coming up. They will be held Sunday, June 13th at the beautiful Rainier Club. Now through May 31st you can purchase VIP and General Admission tickets at a discount. This a great event to attend as many of the winemakers are pouring their wines. Last year they had 78 […]
by Shona Milne on May 8, 2010
You too can participate in the next virtual tasting hosted by Drink Nectar. This one is really easy, it’s any Washington wine. All you have to do is pop open a Washington wine and start tweeting. Follow and use the hashtag #WAWine on Thursday, June 3rd between 5-8pm. You can also see which wineries are hosting […]
by Shona Milne on May 7, 2010
Make your reservations fast for these two Dine With Your Dog events at Willows Lodge. This is your chance to take your favorite pooch out for dinner. Each summer, Willows Lodge features Dine with Your Dog Dinners on the patio of the Barking Frog. Dogs are treated to a special meal prepared by The Dining […]
by Shona Milne on May 2, 2010
Yep, it’s true. I’m guessing that Cave B Winery will be open by summer. Sorry, no details yet. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on April 29, 2010
This Sunday, May 2nd, you have a chance to try out 10 bubbles and 10 cakes and desserts for $10! It’s at Columbia Winery from 1-5pm hosted by Lindeman Events. You need to RSVP to Lindeman Events. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on April 21, 2010
It seems that wholesalers and states are arguing that the current three tier system of alcohol is under attack. If this system is strengthened it could result in making it more difficult for wineries to ship directly to consumers. Apparently, wholesalers and state regulators argue that the three-tier system is under attack and that we […]
by Shona Milne on April 20, 2010
From the Seattle Times online is a listing of the concerts scheduled at Chateau Ste. Michelle this summer. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on April 17, 2010
I’ve had numerous people ask me where they can eat in Woodinville while they are out tasting wine on Passport to Woodinville Weekend. I decided to make a list of good spots to stop off and take a food break. The Twisted Cafe – 12631 NE Woodinville Drive – 425-806-7203 Teddy’s Bigger Burgers – 17705 140th Avenue […]
by Shona Milne on April 16, 2010
From an article in the Seattle Times this morning. Some wineries have cut out distributors and are selling more from their tasting rooms, web sites, and through wine clubs to ride out the recession. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on April 15, 2010
Some good news if you are picking up your glasses and Passports on Saturday and Sunday morning. Columbia Winery is firing up their pizza oven at 9:30 on Saturday and Sunday fixing Croque Columbia breakfast pizza so you don’t start wine tasting on an empty stomach. Croque Columbia is eggs with smoked ham and Swiss cheese with […]