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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 […]
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Woodinville Wine County has a new event this summer. Wine Notes will take place at Columbia Winery on July 15th from 5-8pm. Tickets go on sale on Monday, June 22nd for $30 online and $40 at the door. About 20 wineries are participating and there will be music and hors d’oeuvres. Tweet This Post
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I attended the Seattle Wine Awards on Sunday at the Rainier Club. It was quite a nice spot to honor all of our fabulous Washington wines. I was invited as press to blog and Twitter live during the event. It was the first time that this was set up for the Seattle Wine Awards. My fellow […]
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I attended the 11th Homeward Pet Benefit Auction & Dinner on Saturday night at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront. It looked like there was a very good turnout. There were a number of items representing our local winemakers & brewmaster: DiStefano, Woodhouse Family Cellars, Columbia Winery, Redhook Brewery, Covington Cellars, Edmonds Winery, J. Bookwalter, Betz, DeLille Cellars, […]
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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 […]
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I know that ticket sales are suppose to begin on Sunday, February 1st, but Cynthia Daste of Woodinville Wine Country just told me she opened up tickets sales a few minutes ago since the 1st was over the weekend. Get your tickets fast as this usually sells out. Passport to Woodinville Weekend April 18 and […]
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DiStefano Winery is offering special holiday hours for their tasting room in addition to its normal Saturday & Sunday hours of 12-5. They will be open on Friday, December 26th and Friday, January 2nd from 12-4. Tweet This Post
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Join DiStefano Winery executive Chef George Stevenson for a wine pairing cooking class at The Edge of Seattle B&B Inn on December 14th, 3-9pm. Menu is below. Hors d’Oeuvre Bleu d’Auvergne Gougeres ~ DiStefano 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Salad Mixed Green Salad with Thyme Roasted Grapes, Aged Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, and Red Wine Vinaigrette […]
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If you are looking for something to do the day after Thanksgiving you can swing by DiStefano Winery from 12-5 for some wine tasting. They have added Friday to this week’s hours to accommodate everyone who is out and about for the Thanksgiving weekend. They are open on Saturday’s and Sunday’s 12-5. Tweet This Post
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Catherine Fallis is the fifth woman in the world to have earned the title of Master Sommelier, and just posted a review of DiStefano’s 2002 Merlot. Below are some of her key findings. Slightly hazy, deeply saturated ruby, and moderately viscous, the wine has aromas of earth, char, cedar, chocolate-covered raisin, stewed fruit, cherry jam, […]
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