by Shona Milne on June 19, 2012
I was invited back this year to sit at the tweet table for Round 2 of the 3rd Annual Iron Vintner Challenge at Willows Lodge. If you don’t know about this event it’s being at a live version of Iron Chef but with winemakers trying to impress the judges with their cooking prowess. The secret […]
by Shona Milne on June 17, 2012
I had the opportunity to attend the Tefft Cellars Smokin’ Hot Firemen wine club launch at Snoqualmie Casino on May 12th. Part of the fun that evening was 19 hot, hot, hot firemen from around the area competing for votes from the audience to become one of the labels for future releases on the Smokin’ […]
by Shona Milne on June 13, 2012
WoodWareWine – June 16th – Wine Tasting at Molbaks benefiting 21 Acres for local food & sustainable living Tenor Wines – June 16th – 6:30-9pm – 3rd Annual Barrel Tasting Northwest Cellars – June 16th – 3-6pm – Free You Inner Artist to Benefit Old Dog Haven or Art for Animals Sake Finn Hill Winery – […]
by Shona Milne on June 6, 2012
I love a party for a good cause. I’m crossing my fingers for some good weather, or bring an umbrella just in case. KIRKLAND, Wash. (June 6, 2012) – Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa, located on the shores of Lake Washington on Carillon Point just 15 minutes east of Seattle, is thrilled to announce […]
by Shona Milne on June 4, 2012
Here is the official statement about Gallo buying Columbia Winery and Covey Run: MODESTO, Calif., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today the purchase of Washington’s Columbia Winery and Covey Run Wine brands from Ascentia Wine Estates. Gallo has purchased the two wine brands and taken over the operation of […]
by Shona Milne on June 2, 2012
After weeks of speculation and rumor, as of Friday afternoon, Columbia Winery and Covey Run have been sold to Gallo. Many of the employees, including myself, no long have jobs. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on May 31, 2012
Matthews Estate – June 1st – 6:30-9:30 – Aloha Celebration Goose Ridge – June 1st – 5-8pm – Meet the New Tasting Room Artist, Kate Steiger Lachini Vineyards – June 2nd – noon-5pm – 4 releases: Pinot Gris, Rose’, 2010 Estate Pinot Noir, 2010 Cuvee Giselle. Tasty bites from Rolling Fire and Chef Bobby Moore. […]
by Shona Milne on May 20, 2012
I sent an email to Marie-Eve, winemaker, at Forgeron Cellars asking about the rumors about a tasting room in Woodinville, here is her reply: Opening an additional Forgeron Cellars outlet in Western Washington has been on my “Must Do” list for about three years now. Over the past twelve months, as I actively began researching […]
by Shona Milne on May 13, 2012
Kestrel Wines – May 16th – 6pm – Everyday Gourmet Cooking Class Russell’s Dining – May 16th – 7pm – Winemaker Dinner with Otis Kenyon Matthews Estate – May 16th – 6:30-8:30 – Wednesday Wine & Worship WoodWareWine – May 17th – 4-8pm – Third Thursday Wine Walk – Scavenger Hunt Columbia Winery – May […]
by Shona Milne on May 1, 2012
Kestrel Wines – May 1st – 6pm – Baja Bash Gourmet Cooking Class bin on the lake – May 3rd – 5-7:30 -Winemaker Happy Hour with Morgan Lee of Covington Cellars Village Wines – May 4th – 5-8pm – Tasting of Washington Columbia Winery – May 4th, 5th, & 6th – Clay Spring Ceramic Arts […]