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Washington Is Wine Country

by Jeff Deasy on June 6, 2007

With more than 80 wineries in and around the Puget Sound area it is possible to tour and taste for many days in the Seattle and Woodinville regions. Within a 45 minute drive of downtown Seattle one can visit winery tasting rooms, … Tweet This Post

Woodinville Farmers Market and Then Some

by Eogkachinaralph on June 4, 2007

I looked over and it was Carrie Van Dyck of The Herbfarm Restaurant. (!) I shared with her that I realized it was just over two years now since I’d been to The Herbfarm. “What are you waiting for?!?” she kindly replied. … Tweet This Post

Menu for a Winery Concert

by jason on June 3, 2007

… Ste Michelle before; although they sell wine within the concert grounds they normally only offer four or so options. And what they offer is great but sometimes you just want something a little different. Instead, go into the tasting … Tweet This Post

Big push to bring more of wine country to Western WashingtonKOMO, WA – May 25, 2007Right now, there are 40 wineries in Woodinville but only 5 of them are regularly open for tasting. The biggest is Chateau Ste. Michelle, where Martha … Tweet This Post

Renton Dinner Train Service Ending

by Lynn Glessner on May 23, 2007

The train is pricey, but fun. I’d encourage you to take one last trip before it goes away. The train goes along Lake Washington, up to the Columbia Winery in Woodinville. They of course have free wine tasting there. For a little extra, … Tweet This Post

Winemaker Lance Baer Dies at Age 38

by jason on May 22, 2007

Lance Baer, the owner-winemaker of Baer Winery in Woodinville, Wash., died early today due to complications from liver failure. Baer, 38, had been in Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland for the last two-and-a-half weeks, undergoing treatment … Tweet This Post

“But in Woodinville wine country, wine enthusiasts will be able to wander the “highway” on foot to sample food and wine in covered pavilions on Chateau Ste. Michelle’s sprawling estate. You’re not likely to get lost, … Tweet This Post

Jul 07, 2007 (Sat): Woodinville Wine Cellars Stillwater Creek Vineyard Day Trip & Pavilion Lunch Saturday, July 7, 2007 8 am to 7 pm Woodinville Wine Cellars is excited to share one of our favorite vineyards with our loyal fans. … Tweet This Post

Char gave us a bottle from this small Woodinville producer. For a change the wine is not named after the winemaker or owner’s children. Ross Andrew Mickel is the winemaker. Ross trained at DeLille and Betz and the pedigree shows through … Tweet This Post

Purple Cafe Now Has Three Locations

by jason on May 16, 2007

Purple Cafe http://www.thepurplecafe.com now has 3 locations: Woodinville, Kirkland and now Seattle. On Sundays they offer 1/2 price bottles of wine valued at $50 or more with a minimum $25 entree purchase. They are also participating … Tweet This Post