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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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Woodinville Wine Events: June 1st-15th

by Shona Milne on May 31, 2012

Matthews Estate – June 1st – 6:30-9:30 – Aloha Celebration Goose Ridge – June 1st – 5-8pm – Meet the New Tasting Room Artist, Kate Steiger Lachini Vineyards – June 2nd – noon-5pm – 4 releases:  Pinot Gris, Rose’, 2010 Estate Pinot Noir, 2010 Cuvee Giselle. Tasty bites from Rolling Fire and Chef Bobby Moore. […]

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I sent an email to Marie-Eve, winemaker, at Forgeron Cellars asking about the rumors about a tasting room in Woodinville, here is her reply: Opening an additional Forgeron Cellars outlet in Western Washington has been on my “Must Do” list for about three years now.  Over the past twelve months, as I actively began researching […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: May 16th-31st

by Shona Milne on May 13, 2012

Kestrel Wines – May 16th – 6pm – Everyday Gourmet Cooking Class Russell’s Dining – May 16th – 7pm – Winemaker Dinner with Otis Kenyon Matthews Estate – May 16th – 6:30-8:30 – Wednesday Wine & Worship WoodWareWine – May 17th – 4-8pm – Third Thursday Wine Walk – Scavenger Hunt Columbia Winery – May […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: May 1st-15th

by Shona Milne on May 1, 2012

Kestrel Wines – May 1st – 6pm – Baja Bash Gourmet Cooking Class bin on the lake – May 3rd – 5-7:30 -Winemaker Happy Hour with Morgan Lee of Covington Cellars Village Wines – May 4th – 5-8pm – Tasting of Washington Columbia Winery – May 4th, 5th, & 6th – Clay Spring Ceramic Arts […]

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Avennia: Barrel Tasting Weekend

by Shona Milne on April 26, 2012

There is a weekend barrel tasting coming up, May 5th & 6th from noon-4pm,  if you sign up with Avennia. They will begin releasing their wines sometime this fall. Avennia, a new winery in Woodinville specializing in limited production wines, will make its public debut May 5-6 with a barrel tasting event for members of […]

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West Side Wine Walk: Stroll, Sip, and Nibble

by Shona Milne on April 24, 2012

The West Side Wine Walk, a new event, is coming up in the Hollywood area this Thursday. West Side Wine Walk Come stroll, meet friends, have fun and savor select wines and Mediterannean-inspired cuisine. Thursday, April 26th from 6-9 PM. Featuring Brian Carter Cellars, DeLille Cellars, Lachini Vineyards, William Church Winery, Sparkman Cellars and food […]

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2012 Concert Schedule: Chateau Ste. Michelle

by Shona Milne on April 23, 2012

The concert schedule for Chateau Ste. Michelle is out. It looks like there are quite a few great show coming our way this summer. I’d love to see Steve Miller, The Beach Boys, and the Diana Krall shows. Let’s hope the weather is better this year. Tweet This Post

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