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Columbia Winery: Offering Wine Education Classes

Shona Milne — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:37:49 +0000

Columbia Winery is kicking off 2012 with a wine education series that begins on January 23rd. The program is divided into 20 classes with discussions of specific wine regions, history, laws of wine production and tasting of that regions wines.

You can purchase single classes, a five class program or the full course of all twenty classes that are being offered. The classes are on Monday evenings at the Columbia Winery tasting room and run from 6:30-8:30/9pm. Advanced registration required.

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Weddings in Woodinville: Returns for a Third Year

Shona Milne — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:12:00 +0000

If you are planning a wedding anytime soon you might want to get your tickets sooner than later for Weddings in Woodinville on Sunday, January 29th. There are also VIP tickets that includes exclusive early access, Sparkling Wine Reception, passed breakfast bites provided by City Catering, VIP swag and much more.

Attention Future Brides & Grooms!
Experience Woodinville’s Top Wedding Venues
Our Next Tour Is Sunday, January 29th, 2012

7 Venues • 100 Vendors• 20 Wines

Gather all your friends and families and join us for an exciting afternoon tour of wine tasting, catered food, music and live entertainment during a special open-house of six of Woodinville’s top wedding venues. Ticket holders for this event will board chauffeur-driven luxury transportation for a half-day tour that will escort your group to each venue.

Weddings in Woodinville is a special event designed to give couples and their families and friends a sneak preview of each fully-decorated venue to better envision their special wedding day and meet with industry professionals that can help them put it all together.

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Florentino Cellars: Moving Around the Corner

Shona Milne — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:40:52 +0000

I had an online chat last week with Bradley Sherman, the owner and winemaker, of Michael Florentino Cellars. I had heard some rumors that there was going to be some moving around of a few wineries in the warehouse district. He confirmend that he will be moving into the space formerly occupied by Cowan Vineyards so he is just moving around the corner. The new address is 19501 144th Ave NE C-1200 in Woodinville. Look for the move around Christmas time.

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Grape Killers: Holiday in the Hood

Shona Milne — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:17:51 +0000

A great way to spend an evening this holiday season on Friday, December 9th. I love that Homeward Pet is the charity beneficiary. Tickets still available. See you there.

Grape Killers Holiday in the ‘Hood 2011Woodinville Park North Warehouse Winery Complex

Dust off those antlers, bust out the awful holiday sweater, and get ready for some awesome wine because it’s time to party Grape Killers style.

Join us on Friday, Dec. 9th for Holiday in the ‘Hood, featuring Grape Killers’ Mark Ryan Winery, Darby Winery, Guardian Cellars, Baer Winery, Sparkman Cellars and Gorman Winery. Get ready for some delicious wines, even a few new releases debuting that night, tasty snacks and the crazy antics you could only expect at a Grape Killers event. All six wineries will be pouring at the Woodinville warehouse complex; doors open at 6:00.

Tickets are priced at $40; a commemorative glass is included in the ticket price. A portion of all wine sales will go to benefit Woodinville’s Homeward Pet Adoption Shelter.

Festivities are for those 21 & over. Space is limited.

Minimum Age: 21

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: Yes!

Non-Smoking: Yes!

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

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Pomum Cellars: On The Move

Shona Milne — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:41:09 +0000

I’ve been emailing back and forth with Javier, owner and winermaker, at Pomum Cellars. He told me that they are moving a few spaces from their current spot. You can now find them between Stevens Winery and Baron’s V in a new production space at 18512 142nd AVE NE, Woodinville, WA 98072. They are also having their fall release of 2008 Shya Red and 2009 Tinto this Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5pm.

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NW Holiday Recipe Contest: Meat, Potatoes & Wine

Shona Milne — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:22:01 +0000

Get ready to unleash your inner Julia Child with the 2011 Best Northwest Holiday Recipe Contest. The contest is sponsored by the Washington State Potato Commission, Washington State Beef Commission, Columbia Winery STAR101.5, Pacific NW Ballet Nutcracker, Mrs. Cooks and John Howie Steak. All you need to do is use potatoes and a beef roast in your recipe and pair it with a wine from Columbia Winery. The contest opened today and runs through November 27th. You can find the rules here. See what you could win.

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Convergence Zone: Tasting Room Re-Opens

Shona Milne — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:47:44 +0000

Convergence Zone will be re-opening their door on Saturday, November 12th. Celebrate the re-opening of their tasting room and the release of their 2009 Storm Front. There will also be meatballs simmered in the famous Storm Front barbecue sauce and some wine surprises. Their previous vintage sold out in a few months, so get yours now while it’s available (only 120 cases made).

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Columbia Winery: Taste of Red

Shona Milne — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:05:12 +0000

Taste of Red – November 5th & 6th

Columbia Winery is proud to once again host its premier wine tasting and social event. Taste of Red features wine tasting of unique and current selections of Columbia Winery’s red wines, including a sample straight from the barrel. Also featured will be some of the Northwest’s best food vendors, who will be sampling and selling their products. Tickets available at the door only.

Date: November 5th – 1:00pm-6:00pm, November 6th – 12:00 noon-5:00pm
Location: Columbia Winery Tasting Room, Banquet Room, and Barrel Room
Cost: $20 at the door.
View our current vendor list.
Tickets are valid for either 11/5 or 11/6.

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Hestia Cellars: Reopening Their Tasting Room

Shona Milne — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:55:37 +0000

Hestia Cellars closed their doors earlier this because they ran out of wine. It’s a good news bad news problem. The good news is that your wine is popular but the bad news is that people can’t come visit you and taste the wine. As of this weekend Hestia is reopening their doors back up to the public just in time for harvest and some fall releases.

Hestia spent their summer moving the winery from Carnation to Woodinville and working with several new distributors. They were recently featured by Harvey Steiman in his Wine Spectator blog where he awarded the 2008 Syrah and 2008 Malbec with 92 points and the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon with 90 points.

They will be releasing their highly anticipated 2009 Merlot and 2009 Malbec which they produced approximately 200 cases of each in October.
The Cellar Door tasting room will be open Saturday and Sunday from 12pm – 5pm. They are also adding a new big screen in the back, and a foosball table on the side, you won’t find a more exciting place to visit in Woodinville.

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Woodinville Wine Events: Sept 30th – Oct 6th

Shona Milne — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:25:34 +0000

Tempest Sol – Fri, Sept 30th – 7-10pm – 2009 Helios Release

Matthews Estate – Fri – 7-9pm – Friday Night Live

Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5-7pm – Wine by the Glass and Cheese Plates

Chateau Ste. Michelle – Sat, Oct 1st – 7pm – Fungi Feast Chef Dinner

Airfield Estates Winery – Sat, Oct 1st – 1-5pm – Back Porch Blues

Woodinville Wine Cellars – Sat, Oct 1st – noon-5pm Pouring new releases

Hestia Cellars – Sat & Sun, Oct 1st & 2nd – noon-4pm – Reopening of the cellar

Pondera Cellars – Sat & Sun, Oct 1st & 2nd – noon-5pm – 2008 Merlot & 2008 Consensio Releases

Anton Ville – Sat & Sun, Oct 1st & 2nd – 1-5pm – Red Wine and Chocolates

Silver Lake Winery – Sat & Sun, Oct 1st & 2nd – Taste the Grapes

Chateau Ste Michelle – Sun, Oct 2nd – 1-3pm – Wine 101 Class

Patit Creek Cellars – Mon, Oct 3rd – 5:30-8pm – Socially Savvy Live Broadcast

Dusted Valley & Sparkman Cellars – Wed, Oct 5th – 4:30-7:30 – #WASyrah Twitter Tasting

Columbia Winery – Wed – 5-7pm – 1/2 Price Flatbread Pizzas and wines by the glass

Italianissimo – Wed – 5:30-7:30- @ Wine Wednesday

Novelty Hill/Januik – Wed – until 8pm – Wine’d Down Wednesday

Russell’s Dining – Thurs, Oct 6th – 7pm – Five course gourmet dinner with William Church Winery

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