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wine tourism

Howl-o-ween Fundraiser: Homeward Pet

by Shona Milne on October 21, 2013

Howl-oween Fundraising Event – Sunday, October 27th – 1-4pm Hosted by Steve Justice of the Columbia Valley Wine Institute All proceeds directly benefit Homeward Pet Adoption Center’s dogs and cats!  Tastings from Canon de Sol Winery, Kestrel Vintners, and Silver Lake Winery Appetizers provided by Purple Café Sweets from Nick Gosanko’s “Chocolate Talk” $25 […]

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Harvest Festival in the Warehouse District Sunday, October 20th noon till 5pm Come meet your local brewers, winemakers and distillers while watching them produce their award winning libations! Enjoy food trucks, barrel tastings, cellar tours, production viewing, free distillery tasting, bottle specials and more. Highlights: Pondera Winery is releasing their 2010 Jack a Lope Michael […]

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Taste of Tulalip: Collaboration with Betz Family Winery

by Shona Milne on October 16, 2013

A FIRST TIME COLLABORATION FOR BETZ FAMILY WINERY AND TASTE OF TULALIP Honorary Winemaker Crafts Distinctive Signature Blend From His Best Barrels Tulalip, Washington — Sommelier Tom Thompson is pleased to announce the Taste of Tulalip’s 5th anniversary wine, a collaboration between honorary winemaker Bob Betz and the Tulalip wine team. For the first time, […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: October 16th-31st

by Shona Milne on October 13, 2013

Top of the Barrel Wines – October 17th – Oktoberfest with Brickyard Brewing Woodinville Warehouse Wineries – October 17th – “Halloween Walk” – Wear a costume and receive lots of treats. Dogs welcome. Michael Florentino Cellars – October 19th – 2010 Sangiovese Release Party Otis Kenyon Wine – October 19th & 20th – Outrageous Shortbread […]

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Seattle Restuarant Week: October 13th-17th & 20th-24th

by Shona Milne on October 10, 2013

Make your reserevations now for Seattle Restaurant Week, October 13-17 and 20-24, 2013. More than 160 local restaurants are serving up three-course dinners for $28 and many of them are offering three-course lunches for $15. There are a few Woodinville/Bothell/Kirkland participants for those of us who don’t want to cross water. Woodinville ~ Barking Frog […]

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Woodinville Wine County: Toll-Free Tastings

by Shona Milne on October 4, 2013

Woodinville, WA -There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but Woodinville Wine Country will more than cover the cost of Seattle wine enthusiasts’ 520-crossing fee under its new “Toll-Free Tasting” program that debuts Saturday, October 5th and continues each Saturday through October. Woodinville Wine Country will cover visitors’ bridge toll by offering […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: October 1st-15th

by Shona Milne on September 29, 2013

Auberge Edge of Seattle Inn & Cooking – October 1st – Delicious Delicacies – Hors D’oeuvres Cooking Class Russell’s Dining – October 3rd – Betz Family Winery Dinner Woodinville Warehouse Wineries – October 3rd – “The last 1st Thurs of 2013” Alexandria Nicole Cellars – October 3rd – Corks and Canvas Auberge Edge of Seattle Inn […]

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Basic Tips in Wine Testing: A Beginner’s Guide

by Shona Milne on September 28, 2013

A beginner’s guide to training oneself in wine tasting Anyone can drink wine but only a select few can understand the subtle art of wine tasting. Just like how the judges in the hit series MasterChef grade food carefully, wine is tasted and dissected delicately according to its look, aroma, and taste. A wine tasting […]

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Wine & Cheese Dinner: bin on the lake

by Shona Milne on September 24, 2013

BIN ON THE LAKE HOSTS WINE AND WILLAPA CHEESE DINNER Four-Course Wine and Cheese Dinner Features Award-Winning Cheeses from Willapa Hills WHO: The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa and Willapa Hills Cheese WHAT: Four-course wine and cheese dinner featuring natural artisan cheeses and Washington wines WHEN: Thursday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Bin on […]

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5th Anniversary: Taste of Tulalip

by Shona Milne on September 19, 2013

TASTE OF TULALIP — THE CULINARY FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR 5th Anniversary Highlights Include Extraordinary Epicurean Events, Celebrity Chefs & Sommelier Superstars Tulalip, Washington – Tulalip Resort Casino is gearing up for a weekend of revelry to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Taste of Tulalip, its coveted award-winning food and wine aficionado event.  Scheduled for […]

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