This is the letter that went out to the Edmonds Winery wine club member for more of the details.

Hi there, my name is Diana Kaspic, and I’m one of the owners of Piccola Cellars Winery. I’m writing to introduce you to us and our company. We are a small wine company, based in the Snoqualmie Valley, and have been working with Doug and Lael over the past 6 months or so.  We opened our doors as a distributor and have been buying some of Doug’s red wines and selling them into the retail market. We have enjoyed working with Doug and had great success selling his wine.

In fact, we’ve enjoyed working with Doug so much that we’ve decided to expand our relationship. As many of you know, Doug and Lael have been looking to scale back their work load and begin the process of moving towards retirement.  Conversely, we have been looking to increase the scope of our business and develop some new markets.  After several conversations, we realized that we had a golden opportunity to help each other move toward our respective futures.  As such, Doug and Lael are going to step back a bit and Piccola Cellars will take over some of their responsibilities. We are going to assume primary responsibility for running the tasting room, lease space in the warehouse, and run our winery from the same location as Edmonds Winery.  Doug will continue to make wine although not at the same pace as he has previously.

What does this mean for you as a Wine Club Member?  Hopefully more. You will still receive all the same privledges and discounts that you are entitled to with Edmonds Winery – including first dibs on new releases, price discounts on wine and merchandise and access to the winery and Doug and Lael.  Additionally, you will get a front row seat on some of the new initiatives that Piccola Cellars is going to roll out. We are a little different from our winery neighbors – all of our wine is packaged and sold in keg format.  In fact, we are the only winery in Washington that is solely devoted to Wine-on-Tap.  We currently have seven wines that we offer (2 are made by Doug) three types of kegs to choose from, and Wine-to-Go in refillable bottles. We also offer  the opportunity to get “Tapped In” our version of a traditional wine club. Discounts, free goodies, access to exclusive new realeases, invites to special parties?  You bet. And, as a member of Edmonds Wine Club you will receive and additional 5% on all purchases.

Doug and Lael will still be around although we’ll do the heavy lifting in terms of staffing and managing the tasting room. To help stay in touch, we will post updates on their whereabouts and when you can expect them in the tasting room (plus other fun stuff. )

Like us on Facebook   http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Piccola-Wine-Company/158648244199657 Follow us on Twitter `https://twitter.com/#!/PiccolaCellars

Check out our webpage  www.piccolawine.com

Or, best yet, come meet us and have a really nice glass of wine.  Look forward to meeting all of you!!

Diana

Village Wines – Fri, May 27th -5-8pm – Winemaker Friday with Guardian Cellars and Baer Winery

Matthews Estate – Fri, May 27th – 7-9pm – Friday Night Live

Tempest Sol – Sat, May 28th – noon-5pm – 2010 Viognier Release

Kestrel Vintners – Sat, May 28th – 5-8pm – BBQ

Edmonds Winery – Sat, May 28th – 1-5pm – Bistro Fare and 2008 Robt D. Release

Gard Vintners – Sat, May 28th – noon-6pm – 2008 Cab, 2009 Roussanne, & 2010 Grenache Rose Release

Silver Lake – Sat, May 28th – noon-4pm – Memorial Day Celebration

WoodWareWine – Sat, May 28th – noon-5pm – Spring Barrel Tasting Festival

Columbia Winery – Sat & Sun, May 28th & 29th – noon-4pm – Two Loose Screws BBQ and Live Music

Anton Ville – Sat & Sun, May 28th & 29th – 1-5pm – Wine and Chocolates

Chateau Ste. Michelle – Sun, May 29th – noon-4pm – Enjoy a Chateau “Stay-castion with food trucks and music.

Matthews Estate – Mon, May 30th –  1-6pm – Tasting fee waived if you wear Red, White, & Blue

Novelty Hill – Januik – Wed, June 1st – 5-8pm – Wine’d Down Wednesday

Columbia Winery – Wed, June 1st – 1/2 off Flatbread Pizzas & Wine by the Glass

Italianissimo – Wed, June 1st – 5:30-7:30 – Brian Carter @ Wine Wednesday

Matthews Estate – Fri, May 20th – 7-9pm – Friday Night Live

William Church Winery – Fri & Sat, May 20th & 21st – 2010 Viognier Release Party

Barrel Art @ the Wineries – Fri, Sat, & Sun, May 20th-22nd – Amavi Cellars, Pepper Bridge Winery, Columbia Winery, Dusted Valley, Isenhower Cellars, Longshadows, and Otis Kenyon

Soft Tail Spirits – Sat, May 21st – noon-5pm – Grand Opening of 2nd Tasting Room

Matthews Estate – Sat, May 21st – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas

Auberge Edge of Seattle Cooking – Sat, May 21st – 3-9pm – The Flavors of Provence

Apex at Alder Ridge – Sat, May 21st – 5-9pm – Saturday Unplugged

Chateau Ste. Michelle – Sat, May 21st – 7pm - 20th Anniversary Canoe Ridge Estate Dinner

Covington Winery – Sat, May 21st – 6:30-9:30 – Winemaker Dinner

NW Totem Cellars – Sat, May 21st – noon-4pm – 2008 Grenache Release

Goose Ridge & Canon de Sol – Sat, May 21st – 5-7pm – Summer Concert Series

Matthews Estate – Sat, May 21st – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas Event

Edmonds Winery – Sat, May 21st – Bistro Fare in the Winery

Page Cellars – Sat, May 21st – noon-4pm – 2007 Klipsun Vineyard Syrah Release

Trouvaille Winery – Sat & Sun, May 21st & 22nd – noon-5pm – Annual Release party

Guardian Cellars – Sat & Sun, May 21 & 22nd – Release of 2010 Angel & 2008 Gun Metal

Pomum Cellars – Sat & Sun, May 21st & 22nd – noon-5pm – Spring Open House

Anton Ville – Sat & Sun, May 21st & 22nd – 1-5pm – Wine and Chocolates

Village Wines – Sun, May 22nd – 3-6pm – Brews ‘n’ Ribs with Pike Brewery & Stone Brewing Company

Village Wines – Mon, May 23rd – 5-8pm – Tasting Around the World – Germany

DeLille Cellars – Mon, May 23rd – 5-7pm – Rose Preview Party

Village Wines – Tue, May 24th – 5-8pm – Lia Sophia Show

Alexandria Nicole Cellars – Wed, May 25th – 6:30-8 – Wine 201

Italianissimo – Wed, May 25th – 5:30-7:30pm – Patterson Cellars @ Wine Wednesday

Columbia Winery – Wed, May 25th – 5-7pm – 1/2 off Flatbread Pizzas and Wine by the Glass

Willows Lodge – Wed, May 25th – 5:30-6:30 - Complimentary Cooking Class featuring Barking Frog Pastry Chef Matt Kelley

Goose Ridge – Thurs, May 26th – 5:30-7:30 – Late Night Happy Hour

Dusted Valley – Fri, May 13th – Vinoture Featured Artist Open House

Willows Lodge – Fri, May 13th – 5:30-8:30 – Live Entertainment featuring The Side Project

Matthews Estate – Sat, May 14th – 12:30-2:30 – Green Apple Catering Cooking Class

Northwest Totem Cellars – Sat, May 14th – noon-4pm – Kate’s in Charge!

Smasne Cellars – Sat, May 14th – noon-6pm – Farm Girl Rose Release

Northwest Cellars – Sat, Mary 14th – 2-5pm – Ann Charles book signing

Auberge Edge of Seattle Cooking – Sat, May 14th – Crab Feast Cooking Class

Edmonds Winery – Sat, May 14th – Bistro Fare in the Tasting Room

Anton Ville – Sat & Sun, May 14th & 15th – 1-5pm- Wine and Chocolates

Covington Cellars – Sat & Sun, 14th & 15th – noon-5pm – Spring Release Party

Chateau Ste. Michelle – Sun, May 15th – 1-3pm – Wine 101 with Mary Kae Lindsey

Italianissimo – Wed, May 18th – 5:30-7:30pm Elsom Cellars @ Wine Wednesday

Chateau Ste. Michelle – Wed, May 18th – 5-7pm – A Springtime Fling in the Chateau Wine Shop

Willows Lodge – Wed, May 18th – 5:30-6:30 – Wine Tasting

Woodinville Warehouse Wineries – Thurs, May 19th – 4-8pm – Spring Cellar Tours and Barrel Tastings

Apex at Alder Ridge – Thurs, May 19th – Corks and Canvas Paint Parties

Willows Lodge – Thurs, May 19th – 5:30-8:30 – Live Entertainment featuring EJ Erickson & Friends

Chateau Ste Michelle – Fri, May 6th – 5-7pm – Special Evening with Chef Lisa Dupar

Goose Ridge & Canon de Sol – Fri, May 6th – 5-7pm – Summer Concert Series with Dean Backholm

Matthews Estate – Fri, May 6th – 7-9pm – Friday Night Live

Barrage Cellars – Fri, Sat, & Sun, May 6th, 7th, & 8th – Trifecta Merlot Release

Auberge Edge of Seattle Cooking – Sat, May 7th – 3-9pm – Atlantic Region Cooking Class

DiStefano Winery – Sat, May 7th – 11am-1pm – Art of Blending Class

Alexandria Nicole Cellars – Sat, May 7th – Mother’s Day at ANC

Edmonds Winery – Sat, May 7th – Bistro Fare in the tasting room

Apex at Alder Ridge – Sat, May 7th – noon-7pm – Apex Granache Rose Release

Woodinville Wine Cellars – Sat, May 7th – noon-6pm – Release Party

Pondera Winery – Sat, May 7th – 5-7:30pm – Rose Release Party

Apex at Alder Ridge – Sat, May 7th – noon-4pm – Stella & Dot Spring Trunk Show

Patterson Cellars – Sat & Sun, May 7th & 8th – noon-5pm – Mother’s Day with wine and chocolates

Dusted Valley – Sat & Sun, May 7th & 8th – noon-5pm – Spring Release

Anton Ville – Sat & Sun, May 7th & 8th – Happy Mother’s Day Weekend – All handbags on sale for $10!

Silver Lake Winery – Sat & Sun, May 7th & 8th – 4 Special new Vintage Wine Releases

Northwest Cellars – Sat & Sun, May 7th & 8th – 2008 Sangiovese Release

Northwest Cellars – Sun, May 8th – 1-4pm – Mother’s Day Sip and Shop

DeLille Cellars – Sun, May 8th – noon-4pm – Mother’s Day Special 1/2 off tasting fees for moms

Goose Ridge – Sun, May 8th – Mother’s Day Celebration & Riesling Release

Village Wines – Sun, May 8th – 10:30am – Mother’s Day Brunch

Matthews Estate – Sun, May 8th – 1-6pm – Mother’s Day

Northwest Totem Cellars – Sun, May 8th – noon-4pm – Pouring at Village Wines

William Church Winery – Sun, May 8th – 11am-4pm – Bottling Party for Bishops Blend & Bad Habit

Silver Lake Winery – Sun, May 8th – noon-2pm – Mother’s Day Brunch

Apex at Alder Ridge – Mon, May 8th – 5:30pm – Socially Savvy Live Broadcast

Columbia Winery – Wed, May 11th – 5-7pm – 1/2 Price Flatbread Pizza & Wine by the Glass

Italianissimo – Wed, May 11th – 5:30-7:30 – Ross Andrew @Wine Wednesday

Challenger Ridge – Thurs, May 12th – Spring Cooking Class with GM Rachel Weed

Italianissimo – Thurs, May 12th – 6-9pm – Wine vs Beer Dinner

Village Wines – Fri, April 29th – 5-8pm – Stonestreet Wines

Chateau Ste. Michelle – Fri, April 29th – 5-8pm – Wine and Women in Woodinville

Edmonds Winery – Fri, April 29th – 5:30-8pm – Candles & Wine & Candles & Wine – PartyLite Party

Matthews Estate – Fri, April 29th – 7-9pm – Friday Night Live

Sparkman Cellars – Fri & Sat, April 29th & 30th – Spring Release Party

Efeste – Sat, April 30th – noon-5pm – Big Papa Cabernet, Feral Sauv Blanc, and Evergreen Riesling Release Open House

DiStefano Winery – Sat, April 30th – 7:30-10pm – Spring Cigar Dinner

Barrage Cellars, Edmonds Winery, Convergence Zone – Sat, April 30th – noon-5pm – Winery Dogs of Washington Book Signing – Meet Chester, Bentley, and Murphy

Edmonds Winery – Sat, April 30th – 1-5pm – 2009 Pinot Noir Release

Anton Ville – Sat, April 30th – 1-5pm – Wine and Chocolate Pairing

Cuillin Hills – Sat, April 30th – noon-4pm – Cab Sauv Release

DeLille Cellars – Sun, May 1st – 11:30-4 – Spring Barrel Tasting

Italianissimo – Wed, May 4th – 5:30-7:30 – Red Sky @ Wine Wednesday

Columbia Winery – Wed, May 4th – 5-7pm – 1/2 off Flatbread Pizzas and wine by the glass

Apex at Alder Ridge – Thurs, May 5th – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas Paint Party

I hit the Woodinville Warehouse district on Saturday later in the afternoon. It did seem to be the place to be. I visited Two Vintners, Covington Cellars, Pomum Cellars, Davenport William Church, Patterson Cellars, Edmonds Winery, and Page Cellars for a few sips of wine and to visit. Tasted some very good wines along the way.

Matthews Estate – Fri, April 15th – 7-9pm – Customer Customer Appreciation Party

Northwest Totem Cellars – Fri, April 15th – Pre-Passport Pouring at Village Wines.

William Church Winery – Fri, April 15th – 5-8pm – Pre Passport preview of Viognier and Bad Habit

Pondera Winery – Fri, April 15th – 5-8pm – Passport Kickoff Party and Chardonnay Release

Red Sky Winery – Fri, April 15th – 6-8pm – 2006 Syrah Release Party

Northwest Cellars – Sat, April 16th – 4-5:30pm – Sensory Evaluation Level 2

Matthews Estate – Sat, April 16th – 12:30-2:30 - April Cooking Class with Darin Leonardson

Adams Bench – Sat, April 16th – noon-4:30 – Release of Red Willow Cabernet

Woodinville Wine Country – Sat & Sun, April 16th & 17th – Passport to Woodinville 2011 - See more details below

Apex at Alder Ridge – Sat & Sun, April 16th & 17th – 9am-noon – Pre Passport Mimosas

Italianissimo – Wed, April 20th – 5:30-7:30 – Wine Wednesday with JM Cellars 

Pepper Bridge, Amavi, J. Bookwalter – Wed, April 20th – 5pm – Ladies Night Shopping and Wine

Alexandria Nicole Cellars – Wed, April 20th – 6:30-8pm – Wine 101

Woodinville Warehouse Wineries – Thurs, April 21st – 4-8pm – Quiz Night

 2011 “Passport to Woodinville” Special Events

Food and Music Set Festive Tone for Opening Weekend

 April 16th – Saturday  

Apex at Alder Ridge will be hosting live music by Annie Lockwood from 1:00 – 4:00pm.  They will also have Chocolate Shop and confectioner’s Sweet Symphony Red Wine tasting Saturday and Sunday. Website 

 Davenport Cellars will host a Jazz Trio featuring Susan House. Website 

Kestrel Vintners will feature the Diana Page Quartet on Saturday only. Website 

April 16th & 17th – Saturday and Sunday 

Anton Ville Winery will feature Pompeii Wood Fired Pizza. Website 

Baer Winery hosts The Tallboys on Saturday and Sunday. Website 

Challenger Ridge will feature tacos and chocolates and Patit Creek Cellars will joining Challenger Ridge as well. 

Chateau Ste. Michelle will have Skillet Street food parked at the Chateau both days of Kick off weekend.  

Convergence Zone Cellars will offer 15% off a 3-bottle purchase. Website 

DiStefano Winery will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Passport by offering a commemorative limited blend with a special label for $14.99/bottle.  They will also be making tortilla soup to warm you up and make you feel cozy (special wine and soup will be available only during the kick-off weekend). More 

Edmonds Winery will be featuring Great wines, great food and May Palmer – The Queen of Ivory Soul will be performing in the cellar both days from 1:00 – 3:00pm.  Website 

Hollywood Hill Vineyards has invited the Bistro Box back for Passport! Website 

Northwest Totem Cellars:  The first 10 purchases each day receive a Wolf Totem Hat,  limit 1 per customer Website 

Silver Lake Winery will Kick Passport off with a wine release, food and music.  Enjoy 4 wineries in one location as you Kick Off Passport weekend at Silver Lake winery.  Taste multiple wines in one location!  Website 

April 16th – May 31^st

Airfield will be offering 15% off 4 packs and 20% off cases to Passport holders. Website 

April 17th – Sunday 

Davenport Cellars will be feature Annie Lockwood – Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist along with cheese, crackers, nuts and a limited number of pulled pork sliders. Website 

Veraci Pizza will be set up in front of Davenport, Des Voigne Cellars and Pondera on Sunday.

April 22nd and 23rd

Airfield will offer a Barrel Tasting of 2009 Sangiovese to Passport Holders.

Website 

May 7th

Airfield will be featuring live music.  Website 

Tickets on Sale Now Through April 16th

Tickets are $75 per person and available on-line only at woodinvillewinecountry.com.  No passports will be sold after April 16^th.

Davenport Cellars – Sat, April 9th – Winery Dogs of Washington Book Signing

Goose Ridge – Sat, April 9th – One Year Tasting Room Anniversary

Elsom Cellars – Sat, April 9th – Cabernet Cabaret – Four course dinner prepared by Chef Tom Black

Alta Cellars – Sat, April 9th – 1-6pm – Grand Opening and official release party

Matthews Estate – Sat, April 9th – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas Event

Northwest Totem Cellars – Sat, April 9th – noon-4pm – Library Day

Edmonds Winery – Sat, April 9th – Sliders at the Winery

Anton Ville – Sat, April 9th – 1-5pm – Wine and Cheese Pairings

Northwest Cellars – Sat, April 9th – 2-5pm – Art and Aperitifs – Wine class and art instruction

Auberge Edge of Seattle Cooking School – Sat, April 9th – 3-9pm – Les Saveurs de Bourgogne – Traditional Classics from Burgandy

Kaella Winery – Sat & Sun, April 9th & 10th – 1-5pm – Release of 2010 Kaella Rosé of Sangiovese.

Gorman Winery – Sat & Sun, April 9th & 10th – 1-4pm – Release of 2008 The Bully

Darby Winery – Sat & Sun, April 9th & 10th – noon-6pm – Release of Live Wire wines

DiStefano – Sat & Sun, April 9th & 10th – noon-5pm – 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Release

Tefft Cellars – Sat & Sun, April 9th & 10th – 11am-7pm – 2010 Pinot Grigio Release

Tefft Cellars – Sun, April 10th – 11am-7pm – Saints Wine Sundays

Elsom Cellars – Sun, April 10th – noon-5pm – Isabella’s Red Blend & Malbec Release

Village Wines – Mon, April 11th – 5-8pm – Tasting Around the World – Northern & Central France

Italianissimo – Wed, April 13th – 5:30-7:30 – Wine Wednesday with O Wines & DeLille Cellars

Russell’s Dining – Thurs, April 14th – 7pm – Winemaker dinner with Javier Alfonso of Pomum Cellars

Matthews Estate – Fri, April 1st – 7-9pm – Friday Night Live

Hestia Cellars – Fri, Sat, & Sun, April 1st, 2nd, & 3rd – Cellar Door Grand Opening

Edmonds Winery – Sat, April 2nd – Sliders at Edmonds Winery

Baer Winery – Sat, April 2nd – noon-4pm – Spring Release Party with music by The Tallboys

Alexandria Nicole Cellars – Sat, April 2nd – 7-10pm – Guys Night Out Hollywood Poker Hold’em Tournament

Hollywood Hill Vineyards – Sat, April 2nd – 5-8pm - Pinot Noir with Joel Butler, MW

Northwest Cellars – Sat, April 2nd – 4-5:30pm – Food and Wine Pairing Class

Anton Ville – Sat, April 2nd – 1-5pm – Wine and Chocolate Pairings

Northwest Totem Cellars – Sat, April 2nd – noon-4pm – Late April Fools Day Bottling Frenzy

Auberge de Seattle – Sat, April 2nd – 3-9pm - Bouchon Lyonnaise - Regional Cooking Class reminiscent of the

Lyon Region of France with Chef Philippe Naud

Covington Cellars – Sat & Sun, April 2nd & 3rd – noon-5pm – Reserve Wines Release Party

Chateau Ste Michelle – Sun, April 3rd – 1-3pm – Wine 101 Class with Mary Kae Lindsey

Tefft Cellars – Sun, April 3rd – 11am-7pm – Saints Wine Sunday

Italianissimo – Wed, April 6th – 5;30-7:30 – Wine Wedneday with Hestia Cellars

Alexandria Nicole Cellars – Thurs, April 7th – 6-9pm – Girl’s Night Out – The firemen are back!!

L’Auberge Edge of Seattle Cooking School – Thurs, April 7th – 7-10pm – Wine Tasting featuring Michael Florintino Cellars

Apex at Alder Ridge – Thurs, April 7th – Corks and Canvas Event