by Shona Milne on June 6, 2012
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 […]
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 […]
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
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. […]
by Shona Milne on May 20, 2012
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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