by Shona Milne on June 21, 2010
I received an email from Fortunato’s wine shop in Woodinville this week telling me that Saturday, June 19th would be their last day in business. I hate to see anyone go out of business but a wine shop closing is unthinkable. I don’t have many details other that they were trying to re-negotiate their lease. […]
by Shona Milne on May 17, 2010
If you are looking to get out of town and spend some time with friends, and drink some delicious wine, I have a great idea for you June 4th-6th. Village Wines and Lindeman Weddings & Events are hosting a Ladies Wine Weekend Getaway at Mountain Springs Lodge over in Leavenworth. Included will be winemaker dinner’s […]
by Shona Milne on April 16, 2010
From an article in the Seattle Times this morning. Some wineries have cut out distributors and are selling more from their tasting rooms, web sites, and through wine clubs to ride out the recession. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on April 15, 2010
If you are out and about tasting Passport to Woodinville and you Tweet could you use the Hashtag #WoodPass so we can follow along? Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on April 9, 2010
I received confirmation that Zerba Cellars will be opening a tasting room in Woodinville sometime in May. They will be located where Hollywood Hill Vineyards was in Apple Farm Village; Right next to Village Wines and Otis Kenyon. 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
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 30, 2010
I attended a Fidelitas winemaker dinner at Russell’s Dining in Bothell in last week. It was a great night of wonderful food and wine with about 30 other people. Winemaker Charlie Hoppes talked to us about Fidelitas wines. This is the tenth year for Fidelitas and they make 13 wines, two of which are white. […]
by Shona Milne on March 24, 2010
I now know that Darby Winery will be subleasing space from Village Wines when they move into their new location. Darby will be keeping their space in the warehouse district for production. Tweet This Post