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Goose Ridge: Soft Opening Party on Friday

by Shona Milne on April 6, 2010

Now that Goose Ridge has opened their doors in Woodinville they have decided to get to know their new neighbors. They are having a “Soft Opening” party on Friday night from 6:30 to 9:30pm. There will be snacks and cheeses, and some wine. Some of the wines poured are only available in the tasting room. […]

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Walla Walla: New Wine Trails Book

by Shona Milne on April 6, 2010

I was lucky I had a chance to talk with Steve Roberts of Wine Trails NW before the crowds came rolling at Taste Washington the other Sunday. You may know his books, Wine Trails of Washington, Wine Trails of Oregon, and Wine Trails of Idaho. He is working on a new book that focuses on Walla […]

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Social Media: Wine Marketing

by Shona Milne on April 5, 2010

I found an article online at Wines & Vines about panel discussions at Taste Washington this year. The consensus is that you should “join the conversation” in social media. It can help raise awareness of your business and building your brand. Tweet This Post

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Merlot Gone Mad: Showcasing WA Merlots

by Shona Milne on April 4, 2010

We have another wine event coming up. It’s Merlot Gone Mad up at the Tulalip Resort Casino on Sunday, May 2nd. It’s a benefit for the Washhington Wine Industry Foundation. There will be  50+ wineries represented at the event. The cost is $45 for a general admission ticket or $75 for ticket and transportation by […]

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Passport to Woodinville: Wine Extraganza!

by Shona Milne on April 3, 2010

It’s getting closer and closer for Passport to Woodinville. Save the dates for Saturday & Sunday, April 17th & 18th. The tickets are $60 for a Saturday & Sunday Passport and $40 for the Sunday only Passport. Tickets are available through Woodinville Wine Country. There are 37 wineries participating this year. There is an article […]

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Otis Kenyon: Open for Wine Tasting Today

by Shona Milne on April 2, 2010

Otis Kenyon is officially opening it’s doors today in their Woodinville tasting room. Their hours will be Fri, Sat, and Sunday’s form noon to 5pm. They are located in the Apple Farm Village next to Village Wines. Tweet This Post

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Edmonds Tasting: Russell’s with Fish Fillet Show

by Shona Milne on April 2, 2010

I attended a wine tasting of Edmonds Winery on the other at Russell’s Dining in Bothell. It was a great chance to taste their wines. I think we all enjoyed the Sauvignon Blanc but there was only one case left and I think it’s gone now. I loved the Robert D. and they still have that available. It’s […]

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Airfield Estates: Coming in for a Landing

by Shona Milne on April 1, 2010

I hear that Airfield Estates is planning on opening their doors Monday, April 5th. Their hours will be daily from noon to 5pm. Tweet This Post

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Eco-Friendly Trends: Washington Wineries

by Shona Milne on April 1, 2010

I found an article on line by Paul Gregutt in the Seattle Times about Washington wineries are following the increasing demand for more eco-friendly wines. Consumers are looking for organic and sustainable agricultural practices from wineries. They are also looking for lighter bottles or boxed wines that are more environmentally friendly. Tweet This Post

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Washington Wineries: Count is up to 650

by Shona Milne on March 31, 2010

 From an article in the Washington Post how the Washington wine industry now has 650 wineries. It also mentions how our wines are not widely recognized outside the region. Tweet This Post

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