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Inherent Risks in Wine Tasting: Virginia

by Shona Milne on May 13, 2010

I have to give credit to Sean Sullivan of Washington Wine Report for spotting this “Inherent Risks of Agritourism Activity” sign. These are required at all Virginia wineries by the state. It was decided that you if you are maimed or killed while out wine tasting you or your loved ones have no recourse since you […]

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Seattle Wine Awards: Taste Washington Wines

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 […]

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#WAWine: Washington Virtual Wine Tasting

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 […]

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Willows Lodge: Dine With Your Dog

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 […]

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Cave B: Moving into Chevron Station?

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

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Passport to Woodinville: Hollywood Sunday

by Shona Milne on April 22, 2010

I certainly made a good decision when I picked the Hollywood Schoolhouse area for my wine tasting on Sunday. What great weather! Anywhere with a patio was the place to be on Sunday. I managed to get a parking spot in front of Mazatlan Restaurant and headed over to Airfield Estates. I think of the […]

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Free the Grapes: HR5034 Hurts Wineries

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 […]

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Chateau Ste. Michelle: Official Concert Lineup

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

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Passport to Woodinville: Saturday Warehouse

by Shona Milne on April 19, 2010

Before I left Columbia Winery I found this happy group who told me they were “Illegal aliens in search of their Passports”. I then focused my first day of Passport to Woodinville on the warehouse district. I started off at Hestia Cellars which has a great Meritage and they had a nice live band for your sipping […]

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Passport to Woodinville: Where to Eat?

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 […]

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