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red wine

Sparkman Cellars: New Tasting Room?

by Shona Milne on November 7, 2010

I heard a rumor that Sparkman Cellars will be opening a tasting room a few doors down from Purple Cafe Woodinville in the now vacant Quiznos space. The rumor is now confirmed and they hope to open around the second week in December. Tweet This Post

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Wine World Seattle: Grand Opening Soon

by Shona Milne on November 5, 2010

I attended a sneak preview of Wine World on Sunday afternoon. It’s going to be 23,000 square feet of wine superstore right off the I-5 at the 45th Street exit. If you are heading north on I-5 you can’t miss the sign. They will feature large wine tasting counters, meeting areas, humidor, large screen TV […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: November 5th-11th

by Shona Milne on November 4, 2010

Brian Carter Cellars – Fri, Nov 5th – noon-5 – Release of 2008 Opulento Chateau Ste Michelle – Fri, Nov 5th – 5-7 – First Friday Happy Hour Matthews Estate – Fri, Nov 5th – noon-7 – Extended Hours at Matthews Sparkman Cellars – Fri & Sat, Nov 5th & 6th – 2009 Lumière Chardonnay, 2008 […]

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Alexandria Nicole Cellars: Girl’s Night Out

by Shona Milne on November 3, 2010

 There is a little twist on this month’s Girl’s Night Out at Alexandia Nicole Cellars, Thursday, Novemrber 4th, 7-9pm. You will be helping out someone less fortunate and you get wine! Hey Ladies! For November we are going to be asking our amazing women to give back to our community, and in turn ANC will […]

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Wine Storage Tips: Wine Storage Bellevue

by Shona Milne on November 3, 2010

 I received a press release about how to store wines. I have been to Wine Storage Bellevue several times and they have varied sizes of wine lockers for the beginning wine collector to the more serious collector. Also good tips if you keep wine at home. Wine Storage 101 from the Mr. Rogers of Wine […]

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Dine Around Seattle: Sun to Thurs in November

by Shona Milne on October 30, 2010

I was reminded that Dine Around Seattle is coming up in November. It’s a great way to try out some new restaurants, or revisit some old favorites. There are a few on the Eastside for those of us who don’t like to cross water. On the list are: Barking Frog, Barrio-Bellevue, Bin on the Lake, […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: Oct 29th-Nov 4th

by Shona Milne on October 28, 2010

DeLille Cellars – Fri, Oct 29th – 4-7 – Happy Hour Book Signing with Paul Gregutt Tenor Wines – Sat, Oct 30th – 6-9 – The Grand Tasting Dinner Covington Cellars – Sat, Oct 30th – 6:30 – 6 Course Winemaker Dinner Matthews Estate – Wed, Nov 3rd – 7-9 – A Thirst for Knowledge […]

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Parties That Cook: Cooking Up a Storm at Efeste

by Shona Milne on October 26, 2010

I attended a Parties That Cook class at Efeste Winery the other Saturday evening. This is a incredibly fun was to spend an evening. I can’t really remember the last time I used a rolling pin! You start off your evening with some great cooking tips. Who knew that an easy way to peel ginger […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: HalloWine Parties

by Shona Milne on October 25, 2010

I’m doing an extra post for Halloween so you have more time to make your HalloWine party plans. What interesting costumes will I see this year? Alder Ridge Winery, Canon De Sol Winery, Irlandes Winery, Goose Ridge Estate Winery, Airfield Estates Winery, Darby Winery & Village Wines – Fri, Oct 29th – 6-9pm – 6 […]

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Kestrel Vintners: Grand Opening Soon

by Shona Milne on October 24, 2010

I stopped in at Kestrel Vintners for their soft opening the other weekend to see how they were coming along. They do have a bit more work to do in the back area but they are planning their Grand Opening on Saturday, November 6th from 3-7pm. I hope you will stop by and welcome them […]

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