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 [...]
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 [...]
by Shona Milne on April 3, 2010
It’s getting closer and closer for Passport to Woodinville. Save the dates for Saturday & Sunday, April 17th & 18th. The tickets are $60 for a Saturday & Sunday Passport and $40 for the Sunday only Passport. Tickets are available through Woodinville Wine Country. There are 37 wineries participating this year. There is an article [...]
by Shona Milne on March 22, 2010
I managed to get to a few wineries for some new release tasting on Saturday. Bright sunshine and wine tasting, not a bad way to spend the first day of spring. Here are some of the spring wines that impressed me on Saturday: Hollywood Hill Vineyard: 2009 Rattlesnake Hills Viognier – I plan to drink [...]
by Shona Milne on February 11, 2010
Hollywood Hill Vineyards – Feb 13th – Wine & Cheese Pairing – 3-6pm – $20 Edmonds Winery – Feb 13th & 14th – Chocolate & Red Wine Affair - 1-5pm – no fee Silver Lake Winery – Feb 12th-15th – Red Wine & Chocolates Canon de Sol & Irlandes – Feb 13th – Meet the Winemaker [...]
by Shona Milne on January 31, 2010
Tickets are now available for Passport 2010 which is April 17th & 18th. The tickets are $60 for two day tickets and $40 for Sunday only. You can purchase your tickets at Woodinville Wine Country. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on January 28, 2010
Here’s a link to Seattle Metropolitan Magazines talk with Brennon Leighton of Efeste about his believe in minimal intervention in the blending process and his use of feral yeasts in his wines. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on December 16, 2009
If you are looking for something to do on a Friday night Butler Transportation may be able to help you out. They offer Wine & Dine with elegant transportation paired with a unique wine tasting experience, all finished with delicious food. Make Friday dinner reservations at Russell’s Restaurant and catch the Mercedes Van for a [...]
by Shona Milne on November 10, 2009
We have less than a week before St. Nick Weekend is upon us. There are still Saturday/Sunday and Sunday only tickets available; $50 and $35 respectively. JM Cellars and Mark Ryan are participating this year. You can get your tickets at Woodinville Wine Country. Next booklet and glass pickup is on December 4th at Columbia Winery from [...]
by Shona Milne on October 31, 2009
I think I am still full from Lamb Jam Seattle on Sunday afternoon. I’m happy to report that there will be a second Lamb Jam next year. Ewe must attend next year if you missed it. This event had area restaurants create a lamb dish and pair it up with a Washington wine. While it’s hard to [...]