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During my foray out into St. Nick’s on Saturday I stopped by Gorman Winery. I managed to sneak into the back where Chris was pouring a few other wines. I think that the Evil Twin is my favorite Gorman wine. I love Red Mountain wine and his Cab Syrah blend is the best. He was [...]
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If you missed one of the very few times that Gorman Winery opens it doors to the public you have another chance. Gorman Winery will be open this weekend, December 5th and 6th, 12:30-4pm. They will be pouring the 2007 Zachary’s Ladder.
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Halloween week was a mad social whirl so it’s taken me a while to get to this. It began with the Cabernet Classic over in Shilshole which was a great opportunity to taste many local Cabernets and Cab dominated blends. Thursday was a Seafair Pirate Fundraiser where, of course, we were dressed as Pirates.
The night before [...]
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Paul Gregutt recommends Pacific Northwest wines in the Seattle Times Pacific Northwest magazine that retail for between $10 and $20.
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I just finished reading an article in the October Seattle Magazine about Grand Reve Vintners, which is located in Kirkland. They have teamed up with some of our local Woodinville winemakers; Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery, Mark McNeilly of Mark Ryan, and Ross Mickel of Ross Andrew Winery.
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I made sure that I arrived just after noon on Saturday for Gorman Winery’s release event. Chris only opens up the winery once of twice a year so it’s a not to be missed event. Seattle Magazine has even elevated him to cult status. I’m happy to be a part of that cult.
The tasting room [...]
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While chatting with Chris Gorman on Saturday he mentioned that Food & Wine magazine listed 2006 The Bully as an alternative to 2006 Caymus Vineyards Special Selections Cabernet Sauvignon at $130 in the New World Cabernet Sauvignon category.
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Did you miss the 1st Grape Killers event? Did you have so much fun the first time you are ready to do it all again? Join the Grape Killers in Woodinville on Thursday, September 17th, 6pm - 9pm, at Willows Lodge for the second VIP evening. One last night out for the winemakers before they are knee-deep [...]
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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 is [...]
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I first must apoligize to @GormanWinery for leaving them off of my current follows on Twitter. I have found out about a few more Woodinville wineries who tweet. There is @diStefanowinery, @silverlakewines, @stemichellebob, @stemichelle, @gardvintners, @Facelli, @ElsomCellars, and now @WmChurchWinery has signed on.
I appreciate everyone who has let me know about wineries who tweet in Woodinville [...]
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