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Efeste Winery

Butler Transportation: Wine & Dine Nights

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 […]

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St. Nicks Weekend: Tickets Going, Going…

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 […]

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Lamb Jam: Licking My Chops

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 […]

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Wineries Who Tweet: Woodinville Part 3

by Shona Milne on September 12, 2009

Once again I posted a list of Woodinville wineries on Twitter. The second I post an update someone else has just signed on. Looks like this is going to more of an on going mini series. Let me know if there is anyone else new on Twitter. You can follow me on Twitter @Shona425. New […]

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Auction of WA Wines Picnic: Rainy Nights

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 […]

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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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Taste of Washington: Endurance vs. Sprint

by Shona Milne on April 8, 2009

For the first time, I attended Taste Washington.  There were over two hundred wineries under one roof. There were also sixty restaurants. I’m not sure how many of the wineries and restaurants I tasted the wine or food but you have got to pace yourself to enjoy Taste Washington. Tweet This Post

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An Epicurean Sensory Experience

by Shona Milne on January 26, 2009

I just received an email from Seattle Uncorked about a Valentine’s Day event for singles. You have to be a member to sign up but you can do that on the homepage. Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14th  An Epicurean Sensory Experience 6:30-9:30 pm – $30 Join us for an evening of sensory challenge and indulgence. […]

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Winter Warm Up

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 […]

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“Washington Wine’s Rock!” at Efeste Winery

by Shona Milne on January 6, 2009

On February 7th from 3-7pm Efeste is hosting several wineries to celebrate Washington Wines. Six wineries in one location: Sparkman Cellars, Efeste Wines, K Vintners, Sleight of Hand, and a couple more to come. Swing by Efeste for samples from each winery, good eats, live music and some pre-release tasting. This should be a fun event. […]

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