EFESTE is thrilled to announce the winery’s annual fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Ironically, a heartbreaking event inspired this annual celebration of wine and music. In 2006, winery owners Kevin and Angela Taylor learned that their young son Joe, grandson to ‘Big Papa’ Daniel Ferrelli and Helen Ferrelli, was diagnosed with Leukemia. He was 5 at the time. Happily, Joe completed his treatment in March of 2011.

This adverse experience resulted in the family’s desire to contribute to medical advances in the fight against cancer. Consequently, the wine Tough Guy as well as the Rockin’ Sips event hosted at the winery each year help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Angela proclaims, “We are so grateful to LLS for bringing medical advances so far along in making this blood disease and treatment a story of survivorship, not just for our family but the thousands of others.”

Last year’s Rockin’ Sips brought in over $13,500 for LLS. Thanks to the support of the community, over $57,000 has been raised for LLS to date through the winery.

Seattle cover band the Slacks are headlining this year’s event. Some of the hottest names in the Washington wine and beer industries are joining the party including Rôtie Cellars, Côte Bonneville, Sparkman Cellars, Treveri Cellars, Pike Brewing, and Black Raven Brewing Company. Additionally, ticket buyers will have a chance to win fantastic donated items from local businesses including Willows Lodge, iFly Seattle, and Bill the Butcher.

The event takes place at EFESTE on Saturday, June 8th from 4-7pm. Tickets for this sell out event are available to the public at the winery tasting room or online at www.efeste.com/events and cost $35 until May 24, then increase to $45. An optional VIP barrel room tour and tasting with winemaker Peter Devison is also available for $35. Proceeds benefit LLS.

About EFESTE:

EFESTE, pronounced F-S-T, is an acronym for the winery’s founders: Daniel and Helen Ferrelli, Patrick Smith, and Kevin and Angela Taylor. Founded in 2005, EFESTE has amassed an impressive list of accolades, including Wine Spectator 10 Impressive Washington Reds 2012 and Wine Spectator Top 100 in 2011 and 2008. The winery and tasting room are located in Woodinville, Wash.

Website: www.efeste.com

Facebook:  http://www.Facebook.com/efestewinery

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Efeste

Matthews Estate – May 16th -  Cooking Class with Bobby Moore of The Barking Frog

Woodhouse Wine Estates – May 16th – Reserve Riesling & Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Release Party

Cañon de Sol – May 17th – LIVE

Woodmark Hotel – May 17th – Columbia Wine on the Water

Gard Vintners – May 18th – Grand Opening in their new location.

Forgeron Cellars – May 18th – Vintage Reds & Cheese Tasting

Page Cellars – May 18th – ZED REPPELIN Release Party

NW Cellars – May 18th – A Special Day in May, Fundraiser for A Common Bond

Matthews Estate – May 18th –  Corks and Canvas

Matthews Estate – May 19th – Sunday Sounds in the Cellar with Ed Alto

NW Cellars – May 19th – Fundraiser for Sparrow Club

J. Bookwalter – May 21st – Corks and Canvas

Obelisco Estate – May 24th – Malbec and Sliders

Cañon de Sol – May 24th –  “LIVE”

Michael Florentino Cellars – May 25th – Spring Barrel Tasting

Chateau Ste. Michelle – May 26th – Exotic Cars and Food Trucks!

Otis Kenyon Wine – May 27th – Red Poppies for all and Free Tasting for Veterans

William Church Winery – May 31st – Final Friday Event with Marcus

II Vintners – May 31st – Release Party

Obelisco Estate – May 31st – Malbec and Sliders

Cañon de Sol – May 31st – LIVE

Weekly Events:

The Station Pizzeria – Mon-Fri – 3-6pm – Happy Hour

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

Russell’s Dining – Wed – 4:30-6:30 – Flight Night

William Church Winery – Thurs – 4:30-6:30 – ½ off select glass pours

Woodhouse Wine Estates – Thurs – 5-8pm

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

Mark Ryan Winery – Thurs & Fri – 5-7 – 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

Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5:30-9:30 – Friday Night Rhythm and Vine

Obelisco Estate – Fri – 3-7pm – Friday Happy Hour

Longshadows – Fri – 6-9pm – UnWine’d at The Library

Alta Cellars – Fri – 5-8pm – Friday Night Happy Hour

Columbia Winery – Fri – 4-7pm – 1/2 Price Flatbread Pizzas and wines by the glass

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

Monthly Events:

WoodWareWine – 4-8pm – First Thursday Wine Walk – Hollywood Area

WoodWareWine – 4-8pm – Second Thursday Art & Wine Walk – Kirkland

WoodWareWine – 4-8 – Third Thursday Wine Walk – Warehouse District

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

Bunnell Family Cellar – 4-7pm – First Friday Happy Hour

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

Barons Winery – 11am, 1pm, 3pm – Second Sunday – Private Wine Tasting Experience in the Cellar

They can make great wine, but can they cook too?

It’s the event of the season. It’s fast and furious and the fun never stops as four Woodinville winemakers square off in a head-to-head cooking competition. Over the course of three weeks in June, our competitors will be put to the test to see who is the best cook and will ultimately be crowned our 2013 Iron Vintner.

Barking Frog Chef Bobby Moore serves as the emcee and unveils the secret protein at the start of event where our competitors have one hour to prepare an appetizer and an entrée for our panel of celebrity judges.

Tickets for Rounds 1 & 2 plus the Championship are $50 each.

Wednesday, June 5 – Round 1

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Tracey La Pierre, DiStefano Winery VS Chris Peterson, Avennia

Wednesday, June 12 – Round 2

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Lisa Baer, Baer Winery VS Tyson Schiffner, Betz Family Winery

Wednesday, June 19 – Championship

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Winner of Round 1 VS Winner of Round 2

Wednesday, June 26 – Winemaker Dinner

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The 2013 Iron Vintner Challenge culminates with a salute to all of our winemakers who competed. It’s your chance to taste the winning appetizer and entrée with Chef Bobby Moore’s spin in this multi-course dinner paired with wines from Baer Winery, DiStefano Winery, Avennia and Betz Family Winery. Have dinner with the winemakers and hear first-hand what they went through. It’s an evening filled with fun, fabulous food and outstanding wines. A portion of the proceeds benefit Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center. Tickets are $135 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Woodinville Warehouse Wineries – May 2nd – First Thursday Wine Walk – Mother’s Day Wines in the Hollywood District

Woodinville Wine Cellars – May 2nd - Indomitable Vertical Tasting

Alexandria Nicole Cellars – May 2nd – Girls Night Out

Otis Kenyon Wine – May 4th & 5th  - Celebrate Syrah

Woodinville Wine Cellars – May 4th – Double Vision Release Party

Davenport Cellars, Des Voigne Cellars, Pondera Winery – May 4th – Vino de Mayo

Russell’s Dining – May 8th – Brian Carter Winemaker Dinner with Brian Carter

Woodinville Warehouse Wineries – May 9th – 2nd Thursday Art and Wine Walk in the Kirkland Warehouse Winery District

Woodinville Wine Cellars – May 10th – Live Music at the Winery

DiStefano Winery – May 10th – 2nd Friday Cigar Gathering

DiStefano Winery – May 11th – Spring Series – Dinner #2

Otis Kenyon Wine – May 11th – Red Wine and Shortbread

Obelisco Estate – May 11th – 2012 Riesling Release

Columbia Winery – May 11th – 2013 Taste of White

William Church Winery – May 11th & 12th – 2012 Viognier Release

Chateau Ste. Michelle – May 12th – Sip, Savor and Spoil Mom Event!

Otis Kenyon Wine – May 12th – Free Tasting for Moms & Shortbread Pairings

Weekly Events:

The Station Pizzeria – Mon-Fri – 3-6pm – Happy Hour

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

Russell’s Dining – Wed – 4:30-6:30 – Flight Night

William Church Winery – Thurs – 4:30-6:30 – ½ off select glass pours

Woodhouse Wine Estates – Thurs – 5-8pm

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

Mark Ryan Winery – Thurs & Fri – 5-7 – 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

Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5:30-9:30 – Friday Night Rhythm and Vine

Obelisco Estate – Fri – 3-7pm – Friday Happy Hour

Longshadows – Fri – 6-9pm – UnWine’d at The Library

Alta Cellars – Fri – 5-8pm – Friday Night Happy Hour

Columbia Winery – Fri – 4-7pm – 1/2 Price Flatbread Pizzas and wines by the glass

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

Monthly Events:

WoodWareWine – 4-8pm – First Thursday Wine Walk – Hollywood Area

WoodWareWine – 4-8 – Third Thursday Wine Walk – Warehouse District

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

Bunnell Family Cellar – 4-7pm – First Friday Happy Hour

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

Barons Winery – 11am, 1pm, 3pm – Second Sunday – Private Wine Tasting Experience in the Cellar

Saturday, June 15th
A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
Live Broadcast

Saturday, June 29th
Steve Miller Band

Sunday, July 7th
“Girls Night Out!”
Pat Benatar
with Neil Giraldo and Berlin with Teri Nunn

Saturday, July 13th
Chris Botti

Monday, July 15th
Counting Crows
with very special guest
The Wallflowers

Thursday, July 18th
David Byrne
& St. Vincent

Saturday, July 27th
Chateau
Ste. Michelle
Festival of Jazz
Featuring Sax and the City, Peter White, David Benoit, David Pack, and BWB

Sunday, July 28th
Gipsy Kings

Friday, August 2nd
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band

Thursday, August 8th
Gladys Knight
& The O’Jays:
Family Reunion

Friday, August 9th
Saturday, August 10th
Harry Connick, Jr.

Saturday, August 24th
Chris Isaak

Sunday, August 25th
1964 The Tribute
“BEST BEATLES TRIBUTE SHOW IN THE WORLD”
— Rolling Stone Magazine

Woodinville Warehouse Wineries – April 18th – Third Thursday Wine Walk – Scavenger Hunt

Lachini Vineyards – April 19th – Hosting Mya cigars from West Palm Beach

Chateau Ste Michelle – April 20th – Treasures of the Earth Chef Dinner – Celebrate Earth Day with this exciting dinner.

NW Cellars – April 20th – Posh Pooch Party to Benefit Old Dog Haven 

Woodinville Wine Country – April 20th & 21st – Passport to Woodinville

NW Cellars – April 21st – Fundraiser for MEOW Cat Rescue, Sip for Snips 

Efeste – April 25th – Though Guy Release Dinner Party

DiStefano Winery – April 27th – The Art of Blending

Michael Florentino – April 27th – Fundraiser for NW Harvest

Sparkman Cellars – April 27th – Spring Release Celebration

Dusted Valley – April 27th – Artist Open House – Susan Derrick – Corrosion Series

Pomum Cellars April 27th & 28th – Spring Release

Finn Hill Winery – April 27th & 28th  - Spring Release Party

Otis Kenyon – April 27th & 28th – Red Wine and Chocolate Pairing

NW Cellars – April 28th – Corks and Canvas Painting Class

Weekly Events:

The Station Pizzeria – Mon-Fri – 3-6pm – Happy Hour

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

Russell’s Dining – Wed – 4:30-6:30 – Flight Night

William Church Winery – Thurs – 4:30-6:30 – ½ off select glass pours

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

Mark Ryan Winery – Thurs & Fri – 5-7 – 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

Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5:30-9:30 – Friday Night Rhythm and Vine

Obelisco Estate – Fri – 3-7pm – Friday Happy Hour

Longshadows – Fri – 6-9pm – UnWine’d at The Library

Alta Cellars – Fri – 5-8pm – Friday Night Happy Hour

Columbia Winery – Fri – 4-7pm – 1/2 Price Flatbread Pizzas and wines by the glass

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

Monthly Events:

WoodWareWine – 4-8pm – First Thursday Wine Walk – Hollywood Area

WoodWareWine – 4-8 – Third Thursday Wine Walk – Warehouse District

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

Bunnell Family Cellar – 4-7pm – First Friday Happy Hour

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

Barons Winery – 11am, 1pm, 3pm – Second Sunday – Private Wine Tasting Experience in the Cellar

Woodinville Restaurants:

Barking Frog

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

Kirkland Restaurants:

Anthony’s Homeport, bin on the lake, Hector’s, Le Grand Bistro Americain, Lucia, Lynns’s Bistro, Milagro Cantina, Purple Cafe and Wine Bar, and Restorante Paradiso

Redmond Restaurants:

Lombardi’s

Preservation Kitchen

When you purchase your RESERVE tickets it also includes a two-day ticket to Passport on April 20th & 21st or you can purchase tickets to the RESERVE event only.

Tickets are available for both the traditional Passport to Woodinville open house weekend and the Woodinville RESERVE package.

For more information, visit woodinvillewinecountry.com, facebook.com/WoodinvilleWineCountry or @winewoodinville, #WReserve, #WPassport.