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Tasting Rooms

Farewell: Enological Society of the Pacific Northwest

by Shona Milne on October 8, 2012

A bit of a sad event coming up November 8th at Chateau Ste. Michelle is the final dinner for the Enological Society of the Pacific Northwest, also know as the Seattle Wine Society. There will be a gourmet dinner and a number of guest speakers from the wine world to bid a fond farewell. You […]

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Tefft Cellars: More Firemen!

by Shona Milne on October 3, 2012

Lucky me, I attended the recent release of Tefft Cellars Firemen’s Wine Club. There were three wines; a stainless steel Chardonnay, a Bordeaux blend, and a delicious Syrah. Tefft Cellars was packed with women getting pictures and having all of the guys autograph their wine bottles. I know I had a great time and I […]

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J. Bookwalter: Tasting to Benefit Homeward Pet

by Shona Milne on July 25, 2012

Make sure you stop in for a tasting at J. Bookwalter this Saturday to benefit Homeward Pet. Tweet This Post

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Forgeron Cellars: Grand Opening in Woodinville

by Shona Milne on July 24, 2012

We have another Walla Walla winery coming to Woodinville. Welcome Forgeron Cellars with their Grand Opening celebration on Sunday, July 29th from 2-5pm. There will be wine, music, and some food. They are located in the house previously occupied by Challenger Ridge at 14344 Woodinville-Redmond Highway, Redmond, 98052. Tweet This Post

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I had the opportunity to attend the Tefft Cellars Smokin’ Hot Firemen wine club launch at Snoqualmie Casino on May 12th. Part of the fun that evening was 19 hot, hot, hot firemen from around the area competing for votes from the audience to become one of the labels for future releases on the Smokin’ […]

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Gallo: Buys Columbia Winery & Covey Run

by Shona Milne on June 4, 2012

Here is the official statement about Gallo buying Columbia Winery and Covey Run: MODESTO, Calif., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today the purchase of Washington’s Columbia Winery and Covey Run Wine brands from Ascentia Wine Estates.  Gallo has purchased the two wine brands and taken over the operation of […]

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Columbia Winery: Sold to Gallo

by Shona Milne on June 2, 2012

After weeks of speculation and rumor, as of Friday afternoon, Columbia Winery and Covey Run have been sold to Gallo. Many of the employees, including myself, no long have jobs. Tweet This Post

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I sent an email to Marie-Eve, winemaker, at Forgeron Cellars asking about the rumors about a tasting room in Woodinville, here is her reply: Opening an additional Forgeron Cellars outlet in Western Washington has been on my “Must Do” list for about three years now.  Over the past twelve months, as I actively began researching […]

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West Side Wine Walk: Stroll, Sip, and Nibble

by Shona Milne on April 24, 2012

The West Side Wine Walk, a new event, is coming up in the Hollywood area this Thursday. West Side Wine Walk Come stroll, meet friends, have fun and savor select wines and Mediterannean-inspired cuisine. Thursday, April 26th from 6-9 PM. Featuring Brian Carter Cellars, DeLille Cellars, Lachini Vineyards, William Church Winery, Sparkman Cellars and food […]

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Bunnell Family Cellar: Sneak Peak

by Shona Milne on April 19, 2012

The occupancy permit has been signed off by the City of Woodinville and Bunnell Family Cellar will be open for Passport to Woodinville this weekend. Tweet This Post

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