by Shona Milne on August 15, 2010
I had the opportunity to experience a new program from Willows Lodge the other day. GeoHop is based on the sport of geocaching. You receive a GPS receiver and a sheet with clues to help you find the wine destinations. You plug in the location code and follow the compass to the next winery to [...]
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 June 30, 2010
As a more practical matter of how to have our winning WBC or Bust Wine Bloggers taste through quite a few of our wonderful Woodinville wines we had them come to Willows Lodge. It was one of our first nice days this year so we ended up on the patio outside the Fireside Cellars. A [...]
by Shona Milne on April 12, 2010
The Minneapolis Wine Examiner was in town recently to tour our “urban” wineries of Woodinville. Seems like we made a good impression on her. Tweet This Post
by Shona Milne on February 13, 2010
Novelty Hill – Januik Winery offers up an intimate space for a reception. This was my third stop on the Weddings in Woodinville tour. This venue was hosted by Jennifer Taylor of Taylor’d Events by Jennifer. I did get a taste of Novelty Hill 2007 Cab Sauvignon which I knew I already liked. I also managed [...]
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 February 3, 2010
I was invited to attend the Weddings in Woodinville tour on Sunday. It was a special event that gave couples and their families and friends an opportunity to tour to six fully-decorated venues and see what they could look like for their wedding or reception and meet with industry professionals to help make their day extra special. The six stops [...]
by Shona Milne on January 4, 2010
Thinking about getting married in Woodinville? Would you like to get married at one of our lovely Woodinville Wineries? There is an incredible opportunity on Sunday, January 31st to tour six venues, see sixty vendors, and check out 18 wines all in one day. Weddings in Woodinville is offering a tour for prospective brides, grooms, [...]
by Shona Milne on December 12, 2009
If you are thinking about tying the knot soon in the Woodinville area and need some help with a winery wedding, help is available. For information on where to say your vows in a vineyard or if you are looking to hire someone to plan and coordinate your wedding you can contact Lindeman Weddings & [...]
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 [...]