by Shona Milne on September 17, 2012
I had an opportunity to be a judge for BLEND Seattle this year. There were so many great wines and it always hard to decide as you know everybody puts much hard work into their wines. It was a great event again this year with plenty of good wine and good food. Washington wine blends […]
by Shona Milne on September 13, 2012
Northwest Cellars – September 16th – 2-5pm – Wine & Chocolate Obelisco Estate Winery – September 19th – 6-7:30 – Wine 102 – Old World vs. New World with Regina Daigneault of South Seattle Community College WoodWareWine – September 20th – 4-8pm – Third Thursday Wine Walk – Bottles and Dogs – Homeward Pet will […]
by Shona Milne on September 12, 2012
An interesting development is that O Wines has been purchased by Chateau Ste. Michelle. They will still continue to donate money to high potential, low income youth. Chateau Ste. Michelle has plans to expand the brand nationally. O Wines was established in 2006 by Stacy Lill and Kathy Johanson with a mission to fund scholarships […]
by Shona Milne on September 5, 2012
It looks like DeLille Cellars is the first to bring in some grapes as of today. Is there anyone else who is bringing in grapes? Woodinville wineries will begin receiving their first grapes of the season today from Eastern Washington vineyards marking the official start to the 2012 harvest in Woodinville and giving greater Seattle […]
by Shona Milne on September 3, 2012
Woodinville is on the front page of The Seattle Times this morning. It seems that our ongoing argument of keeping Woodinville rural and those who want to see more development is of interest. The main focus is on the winery industry and its continued expansion. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on August 30, 2012
Chateau Ste. Michelle – September 1st – 7pm – Diana Krall with Special Guest Denzal Sinclaire Otis Kenyon Wine – September 1st & 2nd – noon-5pm – Whites Release Party Village Wines – September 1st-3rd – noon-8pm – Northwest Totem Cellars will be Pouring Tefft Cellars – September 2nd – 1pm – A Day at the […]
by Shona Milne on August 28, 2012
If you are looking for something a little different and you are in town this weekend I have something for you. The Woodmark Hotel is hosting the tall ships, The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain which are currently moored on their dock. They will hold mock battles and tours this weekend. They are also offering […]
by Shona Milne on August 21, 2012
Mark your calendars for the 24th, 25th, and 26th of August for the Grand Opening of Patterson Cellars Hollywood Hill Tasting Room. It also coincides with the release of the 2011 Late Harvest Rousanne. A special bonus is that Chef Kent Betts of Italianissimo Ristorante will be serving up housemade gelato. The gelato is prepared […]
by Shona Milne on August 15, 2012
Make sure you swing by Vortex Cellars Grand Opening on August 18th from noon to 6pm up in the warehouse district. There will be hors d’oeuvres including some cheese from Quality Cheese in Pike Place Market paired with Vortex Cellars wines. Enjoy some live music and art on display while you sip some wine. They are […]
by Shona Milne on August 14, 2012
WoodWareWine – August 16th – 4-8pm – Third Thursday Wine Walk – Bite at the Warehouse Apex at Alder Ridge – August 16th – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas Matthews Estate – August 16th – 6:30-9:30 – Construction for Change Auction of Washington Wines at Chateau Ste. Michelle – August 16th – 4pm – Picnic […]