Columbia Winery: Taste of Red

by Shona Milne on November 3, 2011

Taste of Red – November 5th & 6th

Columbia Winery is proud to once again host its premier wine tasting and social event. Taste of Red features wine tasting of unique and current selections of Columbia Winery’s red wines, including a sample straight from the barrel. Also featured will be some of the Northwest’s best food vendors, who will be sampling and selling their products. Tickets available at the door only.

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Woodinville Wine Events: November 4th-10th

by Shona Milne on November 2, 2011

Otis Kenyon – Fri, Nov 4th – 5-8pm – Ladies Night – Shop for holiday gifts

Tenor Wines – Fri, Nov 4th – 6:30-9pm – Fall Release Party

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

Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5-7pm – Wine by the Glass and Cheese Plates

Barrage Cellars – Fri, Sat & Sun, Nov 4-6th - 2009 “Nuclear Blonde” Chardonnay, 2008 “Double Barrel” Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 “Secret Weapon” Cabernet Sauvignon, & 2010 “Exclamation” Riesling Releases [click to continue…]

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Woodinville Wine Events: Oct 28th – Nov 3rd

by Shona Milne on October 27, 2011

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

Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5-7pm – Wine by the Glass and Cheese Plates

Hallowine – Fri, Oct 28th – 6-9pm – Apex, Airfield, Goose Ridge, Canon de Sol, Darby, Village Wines, Long Shadows, Den Hoed, Boudreaux and Live Wire

DeLille Cellars – Fri, Oct 28th – 5-7pm – Live Music on the Terrace

DiStefano – Fri, Oct 28th – Family Style Culinary Demonstration Dinner

Columbia Winery – Sat, Oct 29th – 1pm – 2011 Harvest Seminar

Columbia Winery – Sat, Oct 29th – 6:30-9:30 – Murder Mystery Evening

Matthews Estate – Sat, Oct 29th – 12:30-2:30 - Sushi Cooking Class with Darin Leonardson [click to continue…]

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White Heron Cellars: Tasting Room in Woodinville

by Shona Milne on October 23, 2011

I just found out that White Heron Cellars, currently located in Quincy, will be opening a tasting room here in Woodinville. They will be located at at18746 142nd Ave NE by Two Vintners and Covington Cellars. The expected open date is mid-November. [click to continue…]

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Woodinville Wine Events: October 21st-27th

by Shona Milne on October 20, 2011

Two Vintners – Fri, Oct 21st – 6-9ish – 08 Lola and 09 Zinfandel Release

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

Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5-7pm – Wine by the Glass and Cheese Plates

Covington Cellars – Fri, Oct 21st – 6-9pm – Reserve Wines Release Party

Village Wines – Fri & Sat Oct 21st & 22nd – Celebrated Photographer John Shephard Showing

Columbia Winery – Sat, Oct 22nd – 1pm – 2011 Harvest Seminar

Cowan Vineyards – Sat, Oct 22nd – Last public event before moving. Great blowout prices on wines.

Smasne Cellars – Sat, Oct, 22nd – noon-6pm – Release of 7 wines [click to continue…]

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Lake Washington Tech: Wine Program Cancelled

by Shona Milne on October 19, 2011

I have heard that the AAS Wine Degree Program at Lake Washington Technology Institute will be cut after the spring quarter in 2012. It seems to be a victim of budget cutbacks due  and to not maintaining a working winery on the premise as it was too costly.  Two other programs; cosmetology and plant and building maintenence were also cut. There may be more program cuts in the future.

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Cowan Vineyards: Moving on Up to Snohomish

by Shona Milne on October 17, 2011

Cowan Vineyards will be closing their doors in Woodinville and moving to Snohomish. Their last public event will be this Saturday, October 22nd from noon to 6pm with live music by Kevin Guitron from 2-5pm, some appetizers and wine by the glass will be available. I hear on good authority that there will be blow out prices on their red wines while they last. I’ve always been a fan of the Tartan Red blend.

Their new home will be up in Snohomish at [click to continue…]

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Ewe Asked for It: Lam Jam Seattle

by Shona Milne on October 16, 2011

It will be one stop sipping of many Woodinville wineries who will be paired up with local Seattle area at Lamb Jam next Sunday.

Seattle Chefs Ewe-Nite for Lamb Jam October 23, 2011

The American Lamb Board is baaack for the Third Annual Event


Twenty top Seattle chefs will ewe-nite for the third annual Lamb Jam Seattle, produced by the American Lamb Board, Sunday, October 23 at Bell Harbor International Conference Center. This event is the ultimate taste-off with preparations of lamb shoulder, shank, loin and leg. The lamb preparations will be accompanied by wine from 30 of Washington’s leading wineries.

This year’s participating restaurants include: Andaluca, Barking Frog, Barolo Ristorante, Bastille Café & Bar, Bell Harbor International Conference Center, bin on the lake, [click to continue…]

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Woodinville Wine Events: October 14th-20th

by Shona Milne on October 13, 2011

DeLille Cellars – Fri, Oct 14th – 5-7pm – Live Music on the Terrace

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

Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5-7pm – Wine by the Glass and Cheese Plates

21 Acres – Sat, Oct 15th – noon-2pm – Sustainable Food and Wine Pairing 101

DiStefano Winery – Sat, Oct 15th – 7pm – Bon Appetit! Classic French Dishes [click to continue…]

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2011 Taste of Tulalip: November 11th & 12th

by Shona Milne on October 11, 2011

You will find quite a few Woodinville wineries at this event. The Tulalip Resort Casino restaurants do an incredible job.

MASSES OF GLASSES AND PLATTERS OF FUN AT TASTE OF TULALIP 2011
The Eight Great Food & Wine Wonders of Chef Perry and Som Tom Thompson

Tulalip, Washington—Food and wine maestros Chef Perry Mascitti and Sommelier Tommy Thompson have put together a score of eight distinct “wine, food and tradition” experiences for the 3rd annual Taste of Tulalip. The two day enological and culinary extravaganza, held at the four-diamond Tulalip Resort Casino, has been recognized as one of the top Northwest foodie “happenings”. A star-studded encounter of the wine kind, Taste of Tulalip will take place on November 11 & 12. Each event may be purchased separately or as a package at www.tasteoftulalip.com. [click to continue…]

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