http://woodinvillewineupdate.com Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:52:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This from the Woodinville Wine Country site: Matthews Estate has undergone a change in ownership and must apply for a new license from the Federal Trade and Tax Bureau. Until our license is granted, we are required to suspend all winery operations, including wine tasting and wine sales. We thank ... http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/2008/08/matthews-estate-has-suspended-operations/ This just in from Purple in Woodinville: A Fresh New Look At The Washington Wine Scene Join us on Monday, September 8th between 5pm and 8pm at our Woodinville location to meet some of the up-and-coming Washington Winemakers: ~ Darby Winery - Darby English (a Woodinville Winery) ~ Efeste Wine Cellars - ... http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/2008/08/woodinville-purple-up-and-coming-washington-winemakers-tasting-sept-8th/ More info here. Delille, August 29, 2008 Acclaimed by the likes of Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, Delille Cellars is one of the most honored wineries in Washington State. Dining guests can enjoy complimentary tastings of wine from Delille Cellars and mingle with winemaker Jay Soloff. There is no extra charge ... http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/2008/08/el-gaucho-meet-the-winemaker-series-to-feature-delille-and-jm-cellars/ This just in from the folks at Purple: Join us on Monday, July 28th at 6pm in our Woodinville location for a Riesling focused winemakers dinner featuring four wineries: Long Shadows Vintners, Jacob's Creek, Navarro Vineyards and Schlossgut Diel. First Course ~ passed hors d'oeuvres Ahi Tuna Tartare, cucumber rounds and soy ... http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/2008/07/winemakers-dinner-at-purple-cafe-featuring-long-shadows-vintners-jacobs-creek-navarro-vineyards-and-schlossgut-diel/ From Fine Wine and Cigars in Redmond: As Charlie says, it's just wine. Just wine crafted by one of Washington's most-respected winemakers-a guy who knows just about every vineyard site in the region like the back of his hand. Just wine made from the finest grapes each appellation has to offer-harvested ... http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/2008/06/fidelitas-winemaker-event-at-fine-wine-cigars-in-redmond/ Took the gang out to lunch last week for a small celebration to Purple Cafe in Woodinville, and as usual the food was great and the service very attentive. The noteworthy item(s) were that a delay in delivery of one of our entrees resulted in the entree being taken off ... http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/2008/05/why-purple-is-so-popular-its-not-just-the-food/ From Wine Spectator March 31, 2008 issue: Betz Family Winery Syrah Red Mountain La Côte Rousse 2005 Highly Recommended 94 points “Ripe and focused. A plush mouthful of raspberry, black cherry and rhubarb pie flavors play nicely against refined tannins and hints of roasted red ... http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/2008/05/wine-spectator-reviews-betz-2005-vintage-offerings-all-over-90-points/ According tot he Chateau Ste. Michelle event calendar, they're hosting a 3-hour wine and cheese tasting on April 15th from 4:30 to 7:30. The description, as posted in their calendar, explains: We invite you to join us in our wineshop from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm as we pour our award ... http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/2008/03/chateau-ste-michelle-evening-of-wine-and-cheese-in-april/ Everybody's got to start somewhere, right? If you're looking to get in on the basics of wine tasting, stopping through Silver Lake Winery's Wine Tasting 101 event is probably a great way to get yourself started. They're hosting the event on March 29th at 1pm. Here are the details from ... http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/2008/03/silver-lake-winery-in-march-wine-tasting-101/ I have always liked the idea of custom-crafted wine bottles, and obviously, even if you're not the type to show off your own custom wine, it can make a great gift. On March 8th and 9th, Silver Lake Winery is hosting a bottle your own wine event. Here's the info ... http://woodinvillewineupdate.com/2008/02/bottle-your-own-wine-in-woodinville-this-march/