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Challenger Ridge is having their official Grand Opening on Saturday, July 11th from 11am-7pm. There will be music by Bassic Saxx and BBQ Salmon or Ribs . Only $10.00 per person for the BBQ and music. Bring your lawn chairs or you can borrow one of their lawn blankets. Wine will be sold by the [...]

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I stopped by Challenger Ridge on Saturday to check out the new tasting room. It’s a remodeled house with an inviting patio overlooking the valley. I did manage to talk with General Manager, Rachel Weed, about the plans they have coming up for the tasting room this summer. I guarantee that something, along with the [...]

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I received a Press Release from Simon Siegl of Co-Efficient Consulting that Gifford-Hirlinger intends to open their tasting room on July 1st.

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I heard that Tefft Cellars was opening a tasting room in Woodinville soon. I received an email from the owners, Rhonda & Matt Taylor and Paul & Krisit Tollner, and they expect to open up July 1st.
Bringing our wonderful wines to Woodinville has been a dream for Tefft Cellars ever since Joel Tefft first began the [...]

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I paid a visit to Cowan Vineyards for their grand opening today. I was surprised that with their Scottish background that there were no bagpipes or anyone wearing a kilt. They did provide some lovely shortbread to nibble on while tasting their wines. I was surprised to really enjoy their 2007  Muscat Canelli. I’m not a [...]

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I just received an email that the Seattle Uncorked’s 1st Annniversary is Sold Out! I’m glad I signed up a few days ago so I can hit some of the Woodinville wineries who are participating. There are other events on the site you can still sign up for.

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An email was forwarded on to me about Austin Robaire closing its doors for at least five years. I hate to see a winery close.
When we first started on this wine journey, we made a successful
transition from our home winemaking hobby to a commercial venture.
Along the way, we met plenty of wine enthusiasts such as [...]

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Hestia Cellars is having their Grand Opening on Saturday, January 24th from 11am-4pm. Stop by an introduce yourself and try the wine.

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This is a two part celebration. Wine tasting in Woodinville and then on to Senoj Estates for a party that kicks off at 6:00pm. A great deal for $15.

Come celebrate Seattle Uncorked’s 1st Anniversary with other wine club members! It’s been a great year, we now have almost 7000 members! Join us Saturday, January 17th, [...]

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