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WA Wine Commission: Adds A Local Campaign

by Shona Milne on September 6, 2010

I received a press release from the Washington Wine Commission which tells about their new local promotion campaign of Washington wines. Washington State Wine Commission launches first-ever locally-focused promotional campaign. More than 130 participating restaurants, retailers, and tasting rooms offering great deals on Washington State wine. SEATTLE (September 1, 2010) – Throughout September and October, […]

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#WAWine: Woodinville Style

by Shona Milne on June 7, 2010

I co-hosted a #WAWine virtual tasting with Cynthia Daste of Woodinville Wine Country on Thursday night at Purple Cafe in Bellevue. We took part in the #WAWine online tasting with Woodinville wines, and wineries from eastern Washington who have tasting rooms in Woodinville.  We tasted quite a few roses and whites before going onto some […]

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Purple Cafe: Walla Walla Comes to Woodinville

by Shona Milne on May 27, 2010

I had the opportunity to attend a Walla Walla Winemakers tasting this week at Purple Cafe in Woodinville. It was a great event and quite a few wines were tasted. Amavi Cellars, Five Star Cellars, Gifford Hirlinger, and Walla Walla Vintners were the featured wineries. I had a few favorites: 2007 Amavi Cellars WW Syrah, […]

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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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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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Valentine’s Day: Red Wine & Chocolates

by Shona Milne on February 11, 2010

Hollywood Hill Vineyards – Feb 13th – Wine & Cheese Pairing – 3-6pm – $20 Edmonds Winery – Feb 13th & 14th – Chocolate & Red Wine Affair – 1-5pm – no fee Silver Lake Winery – Feb 12th-15th – Red Wine & Chocolates Canon de Sol & Irlandes – Feb 13th – Meet the Winemaker […]

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Goose Ridge: Opening in March

by Shona Milne on January 27, 2010

I have heard from Tony Luera, Director of National Sales, of Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery that their tasting room in Woodinville will be opening  up sometime in March. They will be located at 14450 Woodinville Redmond NE, Suite 108. It’s right across the street from Purple Cafe. Tweet This Post

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St. Nick’s Weekend: Where to Eat

by Shona Milne on December 4, 2009

I’ve had numerous people ask me where they can eat in Woodinville while they are out tasting wine on St. Nicks 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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Now Open: Canon de Sol

by Shona Milne on December 3, 2009

I stopped in Canon de Sol this afternoon since I saw the Open sign. They just opened their doors this weekend and they are not quite finished. They are calling their tasting room The Wine Experience. It looks like it is going to be a great spot when they are done & they have some nice wines […]

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Goose Ridge: New Year Arrival

by Shona Milne on November 20, 2009

Another winery from the other side of the mountains, Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards and Winery, will arrive in Woodinville with a tasting room. It will be located at 1445o Woodinville-Redmond Road, across the street from Purple Cafe. They have an expected open date of March 1, 2010. Tweet This Post

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