Columbia Winery: Offering Wine Education Classes

by Shona Milne on January 8, 2012

Columbia Winery is kicking off 2012 with a wine education series that begins on January 23rd. The program is divided into 20 classes with discussions of specific wine regions, history, laws of wine production and tasting of that regions wines.

You can purchase single classes, a five class program or the full course of all twenty classes that are being offered. The classes are on Monday evenings at the Columbia Winery tasting room and run from 6:30-8:30/9pm.  Advanced registration required.

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Weddings in Woodinville: Returns for a Third Year

by Shona Milne on January 4, 2012

If you are planning a wedding anytime soon you might want to get your tickets sooner than later for Weddings in Woodinville on Sunday, January 29th. There are also VIP tickets that includes exclusive early access, Sparkling Wine Reception, passed breakfast bites provided by City Catering, VIP swag and much more.

Attention Future Brides & Grooms!
Experience Woodinville’s Top Wedding Venues
Our Next Tour Is Sunday, January 29th, 2012

7 Venues • 100 Vendors• 20 Wines

Gather all your friends and families and join us for an exciting afternoon tour of wine tasting, catered food, music and live entertainment during a special open-house of six of Woodinville’s top wedding venues. Ticket holders for this event will board chauffeur-driven luxury transportation for a half-day tour that will escort your group to each venue. [click to continue…]

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Woodinville Wine Events: January 1st-15th

by Shona Milne on December 29, 2011

DiStefano Winery – Jan 6th – 7pm – The Heat of the Kitchen Cooking Class – Saute, Sear, Toast, Roast and Bake

Columbia Winery – Jan 7th & 8th – 1-2:30 – History of Cabernet Sauvignon Seminar

Matthews Estate – Jan 13th – 6-10pm – Poker Night

Tefft Cellars – Jan 13th – 5-7pm – Dicks Burger Happy Hour [click to continue…]

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Number Twelve: Newest AVA

by Shona Milne on December 15, 2011

Please welcome Naches Heights as Washington’s newest AVA. The Tri City Herald reports the story that the federal government just approved our 12th AVA.

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Woodinville Wine Events: December 16-31st

by Shona Milne on December 14, 2011

Village Wines – Dec 16th – 5-8 – Winemaker Friday with Patterson Cellars

Apex at Alder Ridge – Dec 17th – 5-7pm – Sparkling Holiday Party

Di Stefano Winery – Dec 17th – 10-noon – Bottle, Cork and Wax – Bottling Event

Airfield Estates – Dec 17th – 1-4pm – Enrique Henao Live

Matthews Estate – Dec 17th – 7-10pm – 1950′s Style Holiday Gala with churchMXR

Anton Ville – Dec 17th – 1-5pm – Red Wine & Chocolate

Michael Florentio Cellars – Dec 17th & 18th – Wine and Food Pairings [click to continue…]

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Florentino Cellars: Moving Around the Corner

by Shona Milne on December 6, 2011

I had an online chat last week with Bradley Sherman, the owner and winemaker, of Michael Florentino Cellars. I  had heard some rumors that there was going to be some moving around of a few wineries in the warehouse district. He confirmend that he will be moving into the space formerly occupied by Cowan Vineyards so he is just moving around the corner. The new address is 19501 144th Ave NE C-1200 in Woodinville. Look for the move around Christmas time.

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St. Nick’s Weekend 2011: Where To Eat

by Shona Milne on December 2, 2011

Many of the wineries will be providing food but for those of you who might be looking for something more I’ve provided a list ot local place to eat during or after St Nicks.

The Twisted Cafe – 12631 NE Woodinville Drive – 425-806-7203

Teddy’s Bigger Burgers – 17705 140th Avenue NE – 425-408-1604

Apex at Alder Ridge14450 Woodinville Redmond Road. Suite 105 – 425.408.1796

Russell’s Dining & Bar – 3305 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell – 425-486-4072

Village Wines – 14450 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE #111 - 425-485-3536

Purple Cafe –  14459 Woodinville Redmond Rd. NE - 425.483.7129 [click to continue…]

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Woodinville Wine Events: December 1st-15th

by Shona Milne on November 30, 2011

Alexandria Nicole Cellars – Dec 1st – 5-8pm – Girls Night Out!

Village Wines – Dec 2nd-4th – NW Totem Cellars with winemaker Mike Sharadin

Page Cellars – Dec 2nd – 5-9pm – 2008 Limited Edition Cabernet & Chardonnay Releases

NW Cellars – Dec 3rd – 1-5pm – Fundraiser for Seattle Humane Society

Woodinville Wine Country – Dec 3rd & 4th – St. Nicks Weekend [click to continue…]

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Grape Killers: Holiday in the Hood

by Shona Milne on November 27, 2011

A great way to spend an evening this holiday season on Friday, December 9th. I love that Homeward Pet is the charity beneficiary. Tickets still available. See you there.

Grape Killers Holiday in the ‘Hood 2011Woodinville Park North Warehouse Winery Complex

Dust off those antlers, bust out the awful holiday sweater, and get ready for some awesome wine because it’s time to party Grape Killers style.

Join us on Friday, Dec. 9th for Holiday in the ‘Hood, featuring Grape Killers’ Mark Ryan Winery, Darby Winery, Guardian Cellars, Baer Winery, Sparkman Cellars and Gorman Winery. Get ready for some delicious wines, even a few new releases debuting that night, tasty snacks [click to continue…]

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Taste Washington: Expands to Two Days

by Shona Milne on November 26, 2011

The Seattle Times reports that the Washington Wine Commission and Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau will team up and expand Taste Washington to a two day event next year; March 31st and April 1st, 2012.

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