by Shona Milne on September 4, 2009
Did you miss the 1st Grape Killers event? Did you have so much fun the first time you are ready to do it all again? Join the Grape Killers in Woodinville on Thursday, September 17th, 6pm - 9pm, at Willows Lodge for the second VIP evening. One last night out for the winemakers before they are knee-deep [...]
by Shona Milne on August 19, 2009
As always, I love a good animal cause and if there is wine involved I love it even more. A number of our local Woodinville wineries will be participating in the benefit for the Seattle Humane Society Bonza Bash: Darby Winery, DiStefano Winery, Sparkman Cellars, Barrage Cellars, and J. Bookwalter. For more info go to Bonza Bash. [...]
by Shona Milne on August 18, 2009
Greg Lill certainly picked a good day for his big birthday. What a party! The sun was out when I arrived at Chateau Ste. Michelle for the Auction of Washington Wines Picnic to benefit Children’s Hospital and then the weather changed. The dark clouds rolled in and it started to sprinkle and people mostly seemed undisturbed. It is [...]
by Shona Milne on July 7, 2009
The Grape Killers Lounge opens Wednesday, July 15th at the Waterfront (Pier 70). Seven Woodinville winemakers make up the Grape Killers; Baer Winery, Darby Winery, Guardian Cellars, Gorman Winery, Mark Ryan Winery, Sparkman Cellars, and Stevens Winery. Tickets are going fast.
by Shona Milne on July 1, 2009
I attended the release of the latest Eat & Drink in the Northwest book last night at Cellar 46. This is the fourth book Melissa Peterman and Marcus Pape have released. This book marks their one year anniversary and they plan to continue on with two books each year. The focus of the books is on seasonal [...]
by Shona Milne on June 7, 2009
Wine Spectator, in their infinite wisdom, has rated three Woodinville wineries in the Cabernet Sauvignon & Blend category with 91 Points:
Darby Winery Chaos Columbia Valley 2006
Guardian Cellars Chalk Line Columbia Valley 2006
Woodinville Wine Cellars Indomitable Columbia Valley 2006
by Shona Milne on April 28, 2009
I received some information from John Bigelow at JM Cellars on the upcoming Woodinville Winemakers & Brew Master Triathlon. The event will be Wednesday, July 22 beginning at 5:00pm. The rules are that there really are not any rules. Proceeds will go to The Mitochondrial Research Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital. Root on your favorite [...]
by Shona Milne on January 18, 2009
I went to the Seattle Uncorked’s 1st Anniversary party last night out at Senoj Estates and talked with Marcus Pape of Eat & Drink in the Northwest and he told me about this event.
Come in from out of the cold for a unique food & wine experience! EAT & DRINK In The Northwest, Seattle Swirl, [...]