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 […]
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 […]
by Shona Milne on April 14, 2010
So there is an article on Wine Spectator about how Washington State would like more wine tourism. Seems that we really need more fine dining and more lodging choices for this to happen. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on April 12, 2010
The Minneapolis Wine Examiner was in town recently to tour our “urban” wineries of Woodinville. Seems like we made a good impression on her. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on April 11, 2010
Seattle Magazine has made its picks for Best Washington wines for 2010. They also have lists for 2010 Best Washington Wines: Whites, 2010 Best Washington Wines: White Blends, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Sweet Wines, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Red, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Red Blends, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Malbec. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on April 7, 2010
Oh my, could people be catching on to using social Media? It seems that the Seattle Times thinks it may be the case with a huge front page article this morning on how local restaurants and wine bars are using Twitter and Facebook to build brand loyalty. Some of our Woodinville wineries are effectively using Twitter. I’d like […]
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. […]
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 […]
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
by Shona Milne on March 23, 2010
This Wednesday, March 24th, Willows Lodge will feature four women winemakers from Woodinville including Hillary Sjolund from DiStefano Winery, Carol Parsons from Red Sky Winery, Erica Blue from Adams Bench Winery, and Lisa Baer from Baer Winery. This is a complimentary wine tasting in the Fireside Cellars from 5:30-6:30pm. This event coincides with Happier Hour […]