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 [...]
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 [...]
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 August 12, 2012
I confess, I’m a blend girl. I think a blended wine offers more layers and flavors to a wine. It also gives the opportunity for winemakers to work their magic. Going to BLEND on September 16th from 3-6pm will give you the opportuity to try quite a few Woodinville winery blends. The event takes place [...]
by Shona Milne on April 24, 2012
The West Side Wine Walk, a new event, is coming up in the Hollywood area this Thursday. West Side Wine Walk Come stroll, meet friends, have fun and savor select wines and Mediterannean-inspired cuisine. Thursday, April 26th from 6-9 PM. Featuring Brian Carter Cellars, DeLille Cellars, Lachini Vineyards, William Church Winery, Sparkman Cellars and food [...]
by Shona Milne on June 24, 2011
Tefft Cellars – Fri, June 24th – 7-10pm – Winemaker Dinner Challenger Ridge – Fri, June 24th – 5pm until The Burgers Are Gone! – Dicks Cheeseburgers Happy Hour Kestrel Vintners – Fri, June 24th – - 5pm-7pm- Wine and Cheese Matthews Estate – Fri, June 24th – 5-7pm – Friday Night Live Dusted Valley – [...]
by Shona Milne on June 16, 2011
Lachini Vineyards – Fri, June 17th – 3:30-9pm – Grand Opening Village Wines – Fri, June 17th – 5-8pm – Winemaker Friday Carol Parsons with Red Sky Winery Matthews Estate – Fri, June 17th – Friday Night Live Tefft Cellars – Fri, June 17th - Estate Wines & Gourmet Cheese Pairing! Kestrel Vintners – Fri, June 17th – 5pm-7pm [...]
by Shona Milne on June 2, 2011
Gard Vintners – Fri, June 3rd – 2-9pm – First Friday Happy Hour Matthews Estate – Fri, June 3rd – 7-9pm – Friday Night Live Northwest Cellars – Sat, June 4th – 4-5:30pm – Components of Wine Class Chateau Ste. Michelle – Sat, June 4th – 7pm – Moody Blues Concert Hollywood Hills Vineyard – [...]
by Shona Milne on May 29, 2011
Woodinville Wine Country Elects New Board President Mike Stevens, Brian Carter Cellars, to Lead Winery Association Woodinville, Wash., May 26, 2011 – Mike Stevens, managing partner of Brian Carter Cellars, is the newly elected president of Woodinville Wine Country, the association announced today. He was elected to the position by the association board following the [...]
by Shona Milne on May 27, 2011
The Seattle Wine Awards are out for 2011 but there won’t be a Grand Awards Tasting this year. The plan is to reassess and come back better next year. Still, you can see how many award winners you can taste through. Dessert Styles: Fortified ~ All Prices DOUBLE GOLD NV Ded Reckoning Wine Company “ded [...]