Russell’s Dining – May 16th – 7pm – Winemaker Dinner with Otis Kenyon

Matthews Estate – May 16th – 6:30-8:30 – Wednesday Wine & Worship

WoodWareWine – May 17th – 4-8pm – Third Thursday Wine Walk – Scavenger Hunt

Columbia Winery – May 17th – 6pm – Chef in the Hat Dinner with Thierry Rautureau

bin on the lake -May 17th – 5-7:30 – Winemaker Happy Hour with Brian Carter

Apex at Alder Ridge – May 17th – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas

Tempest Sol Winery – May 18th -7-10pm – 2009 Cab Franc Release Party

Kestrel Wines – May 18th – 5-8pm – Ladies Night

Chateau Ste Michelle – May 19th – 7pm – Flavors of the Pacific Rim Chef Dinner

Piccola Cellars – May 19th – 3-6pm – Old Dogs & Wine to benefit  Old Dog Haven helping place senior dogs.

Woodinville Whiskey – May 19th – noon – Mash Bill No. 9 Bourbon Whiskey Release

William Church – May 19th – noon-5pm – 2011 Viognier Release Party

Patterson Cellars – May 19th & 20th – noon-5pm – 2011 Forbidden Rose’ Release

Pondera Winery – May 19th & 20th – noon-5pm – 2009 Salon Series Release

Spring Barrel Wine Tasting – May 20th – noon-4pm – Ten artisan producing wineries: Convergence Zone, Davenport Cellars, DiStefano Winery, Elevation Celalrs, Hollywood Hills Vineyards, JM Cellars, Michael Florentino Cellars, Page Cellars, Patterson Cellars, and William Church.

Redhook Brewery – May 20th – 8am-3pm – Haul Ash Bike Ride

Woodhouse Wine Estates – May 20th – noon-5pm – Big Reds Release

DiStefano Winery – May 20th – 10am-noon – Art of Blending

Chateau Ste Michelle – May 21st – 5-7pm – Eroica Riesling Reception with Ernst Loosen

bin on the lake – May 24th – 5-7:30 – Winemaker Happy Hour with Forgeron Cellars

WoodWareWine – May 26th – noon-5 – Spring Food & Wine Festival

Goose Ridge Estate Winery – May 26th – 2-5pm – Live Music

Apex at Alder Ridge – May 26th – 6-8pm – Summer Concert Series

Otis Kenyon Wine – May 26th & 27th – noon-5pm – Red Wine & Shortbread Pairing

NW Totem Cellars – May 26th, 27th, & 28th – noon-4pm – Grand Tasting Challenge

Chateau Ste Michelle – May 27th – noon-4pm – Chateau “Stay-Cation”

Matthews Estate – May 31st – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas

Chateau Ste Michelle – May 20th – 1-3pm – Wine 101 Class with Mary Kae Lindsey

bin on the lake – May 31st – 5-7:30 – Winemaker Happy Hour with Pomum Cellars

Weekly Recurring Events:

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

Willows Lodge – Wed – 5:30-6:30 – Food & Wine Wednesday

Goose Ridge – Thurs – 5-8pm – The Liquid Lounge

Woodhouse Family Estates – Thurs – 5-8pm – Happy Hour

Butler Valet – Fri – Friday Night Wine & Dine Series to three wineries

Matthews Estate – Fri – 6:30-9pm – Friday Night Live

Covington Cellars – Fri – Friday Night Dinners

Village Wines – Sat – 6:30-9pm – Live Music

Monthly Recurring Events:

Cougar Crest, Otis Kenyon, and Zerba Cellars – 5-8pm First Friday Wine & Music

Michael Florentino – 3-7pm – First Friday Wine & Cheese Pairing

Kestrel Vintners – 4-7pm – First Friday Happy Hour

Pondera Winery – 3-7pm – First Friday Happy Hour

Sparkman Cellars – 6-8pm – Last Saturday – Live Music

bin on the lake – May 3rd – 5-7:30 -Winemaker Happy Hour with Morgan Lee of Covington Cellars

Village Wines – May 4th – 5-8pm – Tasting of Washington

Columbia Winery – May 4th, 5th, & 6th – Clay Spring Ceramic Arts Sale

Kestrel Wines – May 5th – noon-5pm – Big Hats and Horses

Apex at Alder Ridge – May 5th – 7-10pm – Corks and Canvas

Page Cellars – May 5th – noon-5pm – Cinco de Mayo Release Party

Patterson Cellars – May 5th & 6th – Cinco de Mayo & Woodslake Due Anni Release

Dusted Valley – May 5th & 6th – noon-5pm – Spring Release

Anton Ville – May 5th & 6th – Red Wine and Chocolates

Apex at Alder Ridge – May 7th – 5:30-8pm – Socially Savvy Live Broadcast

Matthews Estate – May 10th – Spring Cooking Class with Chef Bobby Moore of Barking Frog

Dusted Valley – May 10th – 6:30pm – BBQ 101 with winners from the Kansas City Masters

Isenhower Cellars – May 10th – 5:30-8pm – Artist Reception with Nancy Fiala

DiStefano Winery – May 11th – 7pm – Northern Italian Dinner prepared by Chef Bobby More of Barking Frog

Matthews Estate – May 11th – 6:30-9:30 – Release Party

Woodhouse Wine Estates – May 11th, 12th, & 13th – 2011 Rose of Mourvedre Release

Pondera Winery – May 11th, 12th, & 13th – Mom’s Taste for Free

Patterson Cellars – May 11th & 12th – Mother’s Day Weekend

Kestrel Wines – May 12th – A Toast to Mother – White Linen Brunch Buffet

Apex at Alder Ridge – May 12th – 10am-noon – Mimosa Mornings – Corks and Canvas

Silver Lake Winery – May 12th – 11am-5pm – Wining and Dining with Mom

Pomum Cellars – May 12th & 13th – Spring Release Weekend

Tefft Cellars – May 12th & 13th – Mother’s Day Weekend – Mom’s Taste Free

William Church – May 12th & 13th – Mother’s Taste for Free

Otis Kenyon Wine – May 12th & 13th – Mother’s Day Free Tasting & Shortbread Pairing

Anton Ville – May 12th & 13th – Red Wine and Chocolates

Matthews Estate – May 13th – noon-6pm – Mother’s Day Weekend – Free Tasting for Mom if you bring in picture of your kids

Weekly Recurring Events:

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

Willows Lodge – Wed – 5:30-6:30 – Food & Wine Wednesday

Goose Ridge – Thurs – 5-8pm – The Liquid Lounge

Woodhouse Family Estates – Thurs – 5-8pm – Happy Hour

Butler Valet – Fri – Friday Night Wine & Dine Series to three wineries

Matthews Estate – Fri – 6:30-9pm – Friday Night Live

Covington Cellars – Fri – Friday Night Dinners

Village Wines – Sat – 6:30-9pm – Live Music

Monthly Recurring Events:

Cougar Crest, Otis Kenyon, and Zerba Cellars – 5-8pm First Friday Wine & Music

Michael Florentino – 3-7pm – First Friday Wine & Cheese Pairing

Kestrel Vintners – 4-7pm – First Friday Happy Hour

Ponder Winery – 3-7pm – First Friday Happy Hour

Sparkman Cellars – 6-8pm – Last Saturday – soulful tunes of local
music man, Joel Lewis

Avennia, a new winery in Woodinville specializing in limited production wines, will make its public debut May 5-6 with a barrel tasting event for members of its mailing list and their guests.

The winery is a collaborative project between former DeLille winemaker Chris Peterson and Microsoft marketing vet Marty Taucher. During the barrel tasting weekend, Avennia will pour its 2010 vintage red wines and its 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, its only white wine offering.  The wines will be paired with appetizers prepared by Matt Janke, the executive chef at Lecosho restaurant in Seattle.

Because the winery is not open to the public, this will be one of the few opportunities to taste the wines before they are released, Taucher said.

Early registration for the weekend has been strong, but the mailing list is still open for registration. However, Taucher said, the window is closing fast – only 25 slots remain available for Saturday and 75 for Sunday.

To register for the weekend barrel tasting, email Marty Taucher at info@avennia.com. If you are interested in being added to the list for future invitations, you can sign up at www.avennia.com.

What: Avennia barrel tasting for mailing list members and guests

When: Noon-4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, May 5-6

Where: Avennia Winery, Woodinville Commerce Center

18808 142nd Ave NE, Suite 2B, Woodinville, WA

The wines:

Attendees will be able to taste the following wines:

2011 Oliane — Barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc from Boushey Vineyard

2010 Parapine — Syrah featuring Red Mountain and Yakima Valley fruit

2010 Arnaut — Single vineyard Syrah from Boushey Vineyard

2010 Gravura — A balanced and delicious blend of Bordeaux varietals

2010 Sestina — Avennia’s flagship Bordeaux blend, featuring old vine fruit

West Side Wine Walk
Come stroll, meet friends, have fun and savor select wines and Mediterannean-inspired cuisine. Thursday, April 26th from 6-9 PM. Featuring Brian Carter Cellars, DeLille Cellars, Lachini Vineyards, William Church Winery, Sparkman Cellars and food from Le Petit Terroir. Tickets are $20 per person. For tickets and more information visit Brown Paper Tickets.

Enjoy an educational “in the cellar” experience at some of the top producing wineries in Woodinville. Taste from the barrel to learn about the nuances of different stages of winemaking. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to submerge yourself in the wines of Woodinville, enjoy a sneak preview of future vintages and to learn and discover from some very talented winemakers. You will receive a Riedel glass and each winery will offer tasty appetizers that will be paired with the wines. A limited number of tickets will be sold to make for a relaxing enjoyable experience for all.

Participating Wineries:

Convergence Zone Cellars
Davenport Cellars
DiStefano Winery
Elevation Cellars
Hollywood Hill Vineyards
JM Cellars
Michael Florentino Cellars
Page Cellars
Patterson Cellars
William Church Winery

Tickets: $85

Matthews Estates – April 16th – 6:30-8:30 - Spring Cooking Class with Bobby Moore of the Barking Frog

Woodinville Warehouse Wineries – April 19th – 4-8pm – Spring Barrel Tasting

Efeste – April 21st – 6:30-9 – Couples Cooking Class with Parties That Cook

Woodinville Wine Country – April 21st & 22nd – 11am-4pm – Passport to Woodinville

Chateau Ste Michelle – April 22nd – 1-3pm – Wine 101 with Mary Kae Lindsey

Columbia Winery – April 23^rd – 6:30-8:30 Wine Education Series – Italy – Central and Southern Regions

Hollywood Schoolhouse Art & Wine – April 25th – 4:30-8:30 – Art and Wine Fair

Russell’s Dining – April 26th – 7pm – Winemaker Dinner with Kevin Correll of Barrage Cellars

Matthews Estate – April 26th – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas

West Side Wine Walk – April 26th – 6-9pm – Brian Carter Cellars, DeLille Cellars, Lachini Vineyards, William Church Winery, Sparkman Cellars and food from Le Petit Terroir

Woodhouse Wine Estates – April 27th – 5-8 – Kennedy Shah Reserve Riesling Release

DiStefano Winery – April 27th – Dinner in the Cellar – Spring into Spring with Chef Bobby Moore from the Barking Frog

Efeste – April 28th – 5-8pm – 5-8pm – Tough Guy Release

Hestia Cellars – April 28th – Spring Release

Covington Cellars – April 28th – Six course winemaker dinner

Matthews Estate – April 28th – 6:30-10pm – Celebrate Youth and Music

Woodinville Wine Cellars – April 28th – 12-5pm – 2009 Cab Franc Release

Apex at Alder Ridge – April 28th – 7-10pm – Corks and Canvas

Michael Florentino – April 28th & 29th – Spring Release

Dusted Valley – April 28th & 29th – 12-5pm – Spring Release

Anton Ville – April 28th & 29th – 1-5pm – Wine and Chocolate

Chateau Ste Michelle – April 29th – 1-3pm – Wine 101 with Bridgette Hefferan

Columbia Winery – April 29th – 2-5pm – Spring Sweets & Sips Wedding Studio

DeLille Cellars – April 29th – 11-4 – Spring Barrel Tasting

Columbia Winery – April 30th – 6:30-8:30 – Wine Education Series – Germany

Weekly Recurring Events:

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

Willows Lodge – Wed – 5:30-6:30 – Food & Wine Wednesday

Columbia Winery – Thurs – 5-7pm – Live Music by Enrique Henao

Goose Ridge – Thurs – 5-8pm – The Liquid Lounge

Woodhouse Family Estates – Thurs – 5-8pm – Happy Hour

Butler Valet – Fri – Friday Night Wine & Dine Series to three wineries

Matthews Estate – Fri – 6:30-9pm – Friday Night Live

Covington Cellars – Fri – Friday Night Dinners

Monthly Recurring Events:

Cougar Crest, Otis Kenyon, and Zerba Cellars – 5-8pm First Friday Wine & Music

Michael Florentino – 3-7pm – First Friday Wine & Cheese Pairing

Kestrel Vintners – 4-7pm – First Friday

Sparkman Cellars – 6-8pm – Last Saturday – soulful tunes of local
music man, Joel Lewis