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Wineries

Chateau Rollat: Walla Walla to Woodinville

by Shona Milne on June 25, 2014

Look for the Chateau Rollat Winery tasting room to open up sometime in July. They will be located in the the warehouse district at 18742 142nd Ave NE Woodinville, WA 98072. It’s located by Baron’s Winery and Covington Cellars. Why wine? How did you get started in wine? Tell me about your wines. My passion […]

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Ambassador Wines of Washington: Opening Up!

by Shona Milne on June 23, 2014

I just received official word that Ambassador Wines of Washington will be opening up their tasting room this weekend, June 28th & 29th. They are located at 19501 144th Ave NE, Suite D500, Woodinville 98072.  They are up in the warehouse district next door to Pattrerson Cellars and across from Sparkman Cellars. Their hours will […]

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Flying Dreams: Tempranillo & Olives

by Shona Milne on June 10, 2014

I stopped in Flying Dreams Winery the other day and Leroy, owner & winemaker, was passing out a recipe he adapted from Penelope Casas from her Tapas book. I had to have a copy. Leroy tells me that his Tempranillo is the perfect pairing for the olives. Green Olives, Sevilla Style 7 ounce jar oflarge green […]

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Force Majeure: A New Winemaker Arrives

by Shona Milne on June 5, 2014

Force Majeure Vineyards Announces the Signing of Winemaker Todd Alexander Winemaker Moves from Napa Valley’s Prestigious Bryant Family Vineyard to Celebrated Washington State Winery to Head up its Red Mountain Estate Vineyard Projects Force Majeure, the highly-acclaimed winery from Washington State’s Red Mountain AVA, has appointed Todd Alexander as its first Head Winemaker and General […]

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Iron Vintner Challenge: The Knives Are Coming Out

by Shona Milne on June 4, 2014

There are some tickets available for this event. This is the fifth and final year for the Iron Vintner Challenge. The competitors are the winners from the previoius past years. BATTLE OF THE WINEMAKERS: WILLOWS LODGE ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR IRON VINTNER CHALLENGE – THE FINALE Woodinville winemakers battle for “ultimate” Iron Vintner title in month-long […]

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Homeward Pet Fundraiser: Northwest Cellars

by Shona Milne on June 2, 2014

Summer Lovin’  Presented by Northwest Cellars…A fundraiser for Homeward Pet ~ helping homeless animals Sip, savor and enjoy an afternoon at the cellar with family & friends (two and four-legged alike!)  Outrageous Shortbreads  Wine Tasting  Dog Treats  Raffle Prizes Date:   Sunday, June 8 Location: Northwest Cellars – 11909 124th Avenue […]

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Iron Vintner: All Star Challenge

by Shona Milne on May 29, 2014

There are few seats left for the first round of the 5th Iron Vintner Challenge at Willows Lodge this year. The first round is Wednesday, June 4th. The four previous year’s winners will battle to declare a final victor. This is a fundraiser for Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center. Little Bit Therapeutic Riding provides therapeutic horseback riding to […]

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Columbia Winery: Mother’s Day Brunch

by Shona Milne on April 30, 2014

Columbia Winery has brought back its Mother’s Day Brunch. Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch at Columbia Winery! Let Mom know you were listening all those times she said breakfast was the most important meal of the day by taking her to brunch at Columbia Winery. Join us at our Woodinville tasting room on Sunday, May 11, […]

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Early Mother’s Day Wine Dinner @ Lake Washington Institute of Technology Celebrate Mom at Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s Spring Quarter Wine Dinner Enjoy a savory amuse bouche, followed by four exquisite courses, each paired with local wines from Woodinville-based Patterson Cellars. Highlights of this dinner include King Salmon Rillettes, lobster and morel handkerchief, cinnamon […]

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Happy Hour Radio: Listen to Wine Talk

by Shona Milne on April 18, 2014

Here is a link to last Saturday’s Happy Hour Radio show by Christopher Chan. It features Lisa Baer of Baer Winery, Adean Vitale of Washington Tasting Room Magazine and Tom Hedges of Hedges Family Estate. So many great stories in Washington Wine and Beyond!  https://app.box.com/s/wtjyxugxkt49tps66ymr You can listen live each Saturday to Happy Hour Radio from […]

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