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Darby Winery

Willows Lodge: GeoHopping Wine Adventure

by Shona Milne on August 15, 2010

I had the opportunity to experience a new program from Willows Lodge the other day. GeoHop is based on the sport of geocaching. You receive a GPS receiver and a sheet with clues to help you find the wine destinations. You plug in the location code and follow the compass to the next winery to [...]

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Woodinville Wine Events: August 13th Weekend

by Shona Milne on August 13, 2010

I”m trying something new to help everyone and myself out by posting upcoming events with a weekly happenings post. I know myself that it’s hard to keep track of what’s going on in Woodinville. Thanks to Sean Sullivan at Washington Wine Report for the idea. Every week there are so many events; I’m not complaining, it’s just [...]

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Darby Winery: New Space in Hollywood District

by Shona Milne on August 7, 2010

I hear that Darby Winery has opened its doors this weekend in its new space next to Village Wines. Tweet This Post

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Pour on the Plaza: El Gaucho Does It Again

by Shona Milne on August 3, 2010

I heard that this was a great event last year and El Gaucho Bellevue is doing the 2nd Annual Pour on the Plaza again this year on Saturday, August 14th, from 2-5pm. Taste appetizers from El Gaucho Bellevue and participating restaurants while enjoying live music from Brian Nova. With over 20 of the Northwest’s most prestigious [...]

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Ladies Wine Getaway Weekend: JM & Darby

by Shona Milne on May 17, 2010

If you are looking to get out of town and spend some time with friends, and drink some delicious wine, I have a great idea for you June 4th-6th. Village Wines and Lindeman Weddings & Events are hosting a Ladies Wine Weekend Getaway at Mountain Springs Lodge over in Leavenworth. Included will be winemaker dinner’s [...]

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Iron Vintner Challenge: Winemakers & Knives?

by Shona Milne on May 15, 2010

Here’s a chance to see some of our local winemakers out of their element the Iron Vintner Challenge at Willows Lodge. They will be in the kitchen instead of the winery. There are two preliminary rounds with the first on June 2nd with Mark McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery vs. Brennon Leighton of Efeste. Round [...]

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Seattle Magazine: Best WA Wines for 2010

by Shona Milne on April 11, 2010

Seattle Magazine has made its picks for Best Washington wines for 2010. They also have lists for 2010 Best Washington Wines: Whites, 2010 Best Washington Wines: White Blends, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Sweet Wines, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Red, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Red Blends, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Malbec. Tweet This Post

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Darby Winery: Sharing with Village Wines

by Shona Milne on March 24, 2010

I now know that Darby Winery will be subleasing space from Village Wines when they move into their new location. Darby will be keeping their space in the warehouse district for production. Tweet This Post

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Grape Killers: Willows Lodge to Host Event

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 [...]

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Bonza Bash: Benefit for Seattle Humane Society

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. [...]

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