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Vortex Cellars: Pumpkin Carving Contest

by Shona Milne on October 15, 2012

Bring out your inner artist and try pumpkin decorating with a contest at Vortex Cellars through October. The details of the contest are below. Although we’ve been busy harvesting this fall, we’re carving out some time to celebrate Halloween throughout the entire month of October! Every Saturday or Sunday in October, we’re inviting you stop […]

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Preview: Taste of Tulalip 2012

by Shona Milne on October 14, 2012

I attended a sneak preview for the upcoming Taste of Tulalip which is coming up on November 9th & 10th. Upon arriving I was greeted by Tommy Thompson, Sommelier, of Tulalip Resort Casino with a glass of Louis Roederer Cristal. Not a bad way to begin the evening. After sipping and chatting with my fellow […]

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Once again, Seattle Restaurant Week has rolled around.  The event runs from October 14th through the 18th and the 21st through the 25th. There are a number of restaurants in our local area that are participating; Anthony’s HomePort, Kirkland, Barking Frog, bin on the lake, Le Grand Bistro Americain, Lucia, Lynn’s Bistro, Preservation Kitchen, Purple […]

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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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Woodinville Wine Events: October 1st-15th

by Shona Milne on September 30, 2012

WoodWareWine – October 4th – 4-8pm – The first First Thursday Wine Walk in the Hollywood District Tefft Cellars – October 4th – 7pm – CPR Certification Class Sky River Meadery – October 4th – 6-8pm – Firebird Chocolate & Shirley Rudolph Artwork Longshadows – October 5th – 6-9pm – UnWine’d at The Library Silver Lake […]

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Efeste: Winter White Wines

by Shona Milne on September 26, 2012

On September 12th I was invited to Efeste to a sneak preview of their upcoming wines that are to be released in November and next Spring. I was invited to taste the Adrienne Chardonnay, Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc, Nana Right Bank Bordeaux Blend, and Upright Merlot. A highlight of the tasting was a tour was a […]

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Woodinville CRUSH: An Insiders Look at Crush

by Shona Milne on September 24, 2012

This the second time that Woodinville Crush has been offered. It’s on Sunday, October 14h from 11am-5pm. You can reserve your tickets here.  The grapes have been rolling into the Woodinville wineries for over a week and you get a personal peek behind the winery doors. Celebrate the 2012 harvest with winery owners at 10 […]

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Amelia Bleu: Grand Opening on Saturday

by Shona Milne on September 20, 2012

Woodinville has another new tasting room; Amelia Bleu from Lake Chelan. They did open earlier this summer but they are having their official Grand Opening on Saturday from noon-7pm with live music and some light refreshments. They are located in the warehouse district: 19501 144th Ave NE, Suite D500, Woodinville. They are also on Facebook and […]

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Bottles & Dogs: 3rd Thursday Wine Walk

by Shona Milne on September 18, 2012

Coming up on Thursday from Woodinville Warehouse Wineries is the Third Thursday Wine Walk from 4-8pm with it’s Bottles and Dogs theme.  Bring your best four legged friend to the Wine Walk featuring Homeward Pet. You can find Homeward Pet at Haystack Needle and learn more about the local animal rescue while enjoying wine.  Peggy […]

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