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Wineries

Armstrong Family Winery: Grand Opening

by Shona Milne on November 27, 2013

Armstrong Family Winery wants to invite you to the GRAND OPENING of their winery, Armstrong Family Winery, Saturday November 30 (Thanksgiving weekend), from 1-6. There will be live music, light bites and complimentary wine tasting. Everyone is welcome – including kids. Tell your friends to skip the malls and taste some wines. Tweet This Post

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DeLille Cellars: 20th Anniversary

by Shona Milne on November 20, 2013

DeLille Cellars Celebrates 20 Years of Leadership in Washington State Winemaking Renowned Winemaker Chris Upchurch Continues Innovating his  Acclaimed Bordeaux and Rhone Style Wines Woodinville, WA, November 7, 2013: DeLille Cellars celebrates 20 years of discovery and innovation with the release of two unique 20th anniversary large format bottlings: 2011 Chaleur Estate Rouge three liter […]

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Taste of Red: 12th Year at Columbia Winery

by Shona Milne on October 23, 2013

Columbia Winery to Showcase Top Red Wines at 12th Annual Taste of Red Woodinville Winery Opens its Doors to Red Wine Enthusiasts for Unforgettable Tasting Event Woodinville, Wash. – On Saturday, November 2, 2013, Columbia Winery will host its 12th annual Taste of Red event. A veritable “greatest hits” of Columbia’s best red wines, Taste […]

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Taste of Tulalip: Collaboration with Betz Family Winery

by Shona Milne on October 16, 2013

A FIRST TIME COLLABORATION FOR BETZ FAMILY WINERY AND TASTE OF TULALIP Honorary Winemaker Crafts Distinctive Signature Blend From His Best Barrels Tulalip, Washington — Sommelier Tom Thompson is pleased to announce the Taste of Tulalip’s 5th anniversary wine, a collaboration between honorary winemaker Bob Betz and the Tulalip wine team. For the first time, […]

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Vessel Wines: Brats with Syrah

by Shona Milne on September 12, 2013

Vessel Wines has a favorite recipe that pairs perfectly with their Vessel Red Neptune Syrah blend.  It also happens to be seasonal and the season is just about upon us, fall! You still get to use your grill! Bratwursts on the Grill Ingredients – Makes 10 servings 1/4 cup butter 2 medium onions, thinly sliced […]

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Final Tally $2Million: Auction of Washington Wines

by Shona Milne on September 3, 2013

Auction of Washington Wines raises $2 Million for Uncompensated Care at seattle children’s hospital and Washington State University’s Viticulture & Enology Program More than 3,500 attendees participated throughout 26th annual series of summer events SEATTLE (August 19, 2013) – The 26th annual Auction of Washington Wines culminated August 15-17 in Woodinville, Wash. at Chateau Ste. […]

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If you are not on the email list for Vortex Cellars you may have missed out on a great Chicken Enchilada recipe. I’ve reprinted, with permission, the recipe below. Vortex Cellars will also be celebrating the 1 year anniversary on Sunday, August 25th from 1-5pm. They will be pouring some of their rare library wines, and […]

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Charity Run and Walk: Columbia Winery

by Shona Milne on July 26, 2013

What you knew as the “Covey Run” has been renamed the Columbia Winery Charity Run and Walk. It still benefits Children’s Hospital uncompensated care and it’s coming up on Sunday, August 17th. Columbia Winery Charity Run and Walk The Columbia Winery Charity 10K Race and 5K Run/Walk & Kids Dash (formerly The Covey Run) provides […]

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Iron Vintner Challenge: Review of Round 2

by Shona Milne on June 14, 2013

I had the opportunity to return to the Iron Vintner Challenge again this year as Twitterati. This event is one of my favorite of the year. It’s not your ordinary wine tasting; it’s theater with food and wine! If you have not attended there are still tickets available for the final challenge on Wednesday, June […]

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Winemakers from seven countries will converge at Riesling Rendezvous July 14 in Seattle, giving wine lovers an unprecedented opportunity to explore the finest Rieslings from around the world in one location. Hosted by Chateau Ste. Michelle, of Washington and Dr. Loosen, the famed German Riesling estate, the Riesling Rendezvous Grand Tasting will be held on […]

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