by Shona Milne on March 14, 2011
This just sounded like a very fun event at Chateau Ste. Michelle on Friday, March 25th. It is being hosted by Thirsty Girl creator Leslie Sbrocco who will walk your though the essentials of a wine wardrobe and their occasions. You will see how a wine can be your little black dress that always works […]
by Shona Milne on March 11, 2011
I met up with some friends on Saturday morning at Apex at Alder Ridge before heading out for some Woodinville wine tasting. It was the first time that Apex at Alder Ridge was offering mimosas in the morning. They will be serving them from 9am until noon every Saturday and Sunday morning for $4. You can mix and match your […]
by Shona Milne on March 10, 2011
There are a few St. Patrickls Day events listed below. DeLille Cellars – Fri, March 11th – 6:30pm – Riedel Glass Tasting Challenger Ridge – Fri, March 11th – 5-7pm – Happy Hour with Dick’s Burgers Matthews Estate – Fri, March 11th – 7-9pm – Friday Night Live Covington Cellars – Sat, March 12th – […]
by Shona Milne on March 8, 2011
I decided to do a series of interviews with a few of the women winery owners & winemakers in Woodinville since March is Women’s History Month. I asked each the same questions. I’m kicking this off on the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day with an interview of Hillary Sjolund, formerly of DiStefano Winery, and who […]
by Shona Milne on March 4, 2011
Some of you may have noticed that Hestia Cellars moved out of the southern part of the warehouse district. The good news is that they are only moving up the road to the northern part of the warehouse district and will be located between Kestrel Vintners and Gorman Winery. They will be having their Grand […]
by Shona Milne on March 3, 2011
Betz Winery – Fri, March 4th – 7pm – An Evening with Bob Betz Four Course Winemaker Dinner at Barking Frog Kestrel Vintners – Fri, March 4th – 7pm – Mardi Gras Dinner featuring New Orleans Creole Restaurant Chateau Ste. Michelle – Fri, March 4th – 5-7pm – First Friday Happy Hour Matthews Estate – […]
by Shona Milne on February 28, 2011
Taste Washington will return for its 14th year on Sunday, March 27th. It is the nation’s largest single-region wine and food event. IT features over 200 Washington State wineries. You will also find many of your favorite restaurants to pair your wine with. The weekend kicks off on Saturday, March 26, with a series of […]
by Shona Milne on February 24, 2011
Apex at Alder Ridge – Fri, Feb 25th – 7-10pm – Winemaker Open House with Peter Devison Matthews Estate: Fri, Feb 25th 7-9pm – Friday Night Live Anton Ville – Sat, Feb 26th – 1-5pm – Cheese and Wine Pairings Challenger Ridge – Sat, Feb 26th – 1-6pm – Girlfriends Day Davenport Cellars – Sat, […]
by Shona Milne on February 22, 2011
There have been some new things going on at Apex at Alder Ridge recently. They have been looking for some different events instead of just wine and cheese. Part of that may be with a commercial kitchen where they can make Paninis, truffle popcorn and serve up some coffee to their wine tasters. They have […]
by Shona Milne on February 19, 2011
I had previously reported the E.B. Winery was up for sale. Now it seems that there are no buyers for the winery that it will be closing at the end of the month. The details can be found at KOMO News. I hate to see another Washington winery close. I was always a fan of […]