by Shona Milne on March 30, 2016
Come to the 15TH ANNUAL SEXY SYRAH – and sip Syrah from 30+ Washington wineries producing some of the State’s best Syrahs at one of the world’s hottest view restaurants — Salty’s on Alki Beach! Syrah is seducing wine enthusiasts who have an affection for red wines with bold spices, rich fruit and silky texture.
Thurs. April 28th,2016 ~ 6–9 p.m.
Salty’s on Alki Beach – W. Seattle
Tickets $50 per person
(*note a VIP entry this year at 5 pm)
Produced by Sommelier David LeClaire and Salty’s Sommelier Tim O’Brien, this very popular 15th annual event always sells out. A portion of your ticket will benefit Children’s Hospital working with John L. Scott Foundation.
Salty’s Executive Chef Jeremy McLachlan presents an ambitious menu of appetizers designed to showcase Syrah’s outstanding affinity for food! This year we’ve added Syrah based blends and rose’ made with Syrah!
New VIP Entrance: Arrive early at 5 p.m. for $65 and taste with the judges
and media before the crowd arrives (limited availability).
Tickets: Must be purchased in advance online at John L. Scott Foundation
2016 Featuring:
Ambassador Vineyard
Animale Winery
Armstrong Winery
Bunnell Family Cellar
Cougar Crest Winery
Cuillin Hills
Dubindil Winery
Dussek Cellars
Efeste
Kennedy Shah
Lantz Cellars
Lobo Hills
Lodmell Cellars
Love That Red Winery
Mackey Vineyards
Naked Winery
NHV/Naches Heights
Nota Bene Cellars
Pondera Winery
Purple Star Wines
Rocky Pond Winery
Skylite Cellars
Structure Wines
by Shona Milne on March 16, 2016
OREGON WINERIES INVADE WASHINGTON
The first ever TASTE OREGON is coming to Seattle Mon. March 21st! 40 wineries spanning the various regions of Oregon’s wine AVA’s will be descending entering the hallowed territory dominated by over 850 Washington wineries. Industry & media friends will meet the winemakers from the neighboring Northwest wine region to come and try Oregon wines.
Oregon is a world-class wine region itself, with 18 approved wine growing regions, more than 600 wineries and more than 900 vineyards producing 72 varieties of grapes according to the Oregon Wine Board.
The private, industry only event is followed on Monday March 21st in the evening by a general public event from 6-9 pm, tickets are $30 advance and $40 at the door if still available. The event is produced as a collaboration between Seattle Uncorked and City Fruit, an organization that helps urban residents care for their fruit trees and then harvests and distribute what is usually unused fruit to provide assistance to local food banks.
by Shona Milne on March 15, 2016
by Shona Milne on May 31, 2015
by Shona Milne on May 30, 2015
I received an email from Station Pizzeria that they are closing at the end of this month. I wish them well. Join in the final days, May 29th-31st. Below is the email.
Help us kill the kegs, eat every last slice, and send our owners, Kent and Cindy off in style!
Over the last 20 years, Kent and Cindy have been providing great food and service in Woodinville. Well, hard work pays off – it’s time for them to have some fun. They plan to set out in their shiny new RV for 2 years around the US. Please send all your best memories at Italianissimo and The Station – or well wishes for their big adventure – to Kent and Cindy, via their website OURRRV (yes, we spelled that right… long story! Stay tuned on the blog for that funny story.)
We would also love to see your photos and memories on our Facebook page.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
by Shona Milne on May 19, 2015
WINE, MUSIC AND MORE AT 8TH ANNUAL WINE ROCKS SEATTLE
Get ready for a rockin’ good time on Seattle’s waterfront July 9
Taste the wine, hear the music and help the cause at the 8th annual Wine Rocks Seattle, Thursday, July 9 at Elliott Hall & Pier (Bell Harbor – Pier 66). This yearly event includes 45 plus wineries, breweries and cideries pouring their best against sweeping views of the Seattle waterfront.
Music is the key feature of the event both inside the venue and on the pier. Four bands will take the stage inside the venue during the evening and include perennial favorites and newcomers. Three of the bands feature Washington winemakers and friends including Gordy Rawson of Chatter Creek Winery, Darren Des Voigne of Des Voigne Cellars and Karris Nicklaus of Michael Florentino Cellars. The headliner for the evening will be Seattle-based band the Timbre Barons. During breaks between performances DJ Dubreezy will be spinning tunes on the pier. Washington winemaker and music lover Trey Busch of Sleight of Hand Cellars in Walla Walla will serve as the event emcee for the first time this year.
Beyond the wine and music new elements will be in store for guests at this year’s Wine Rocks Seattle. These new event features include:
- Rhone Zone Wine Bar – taste Rhone-inspired red, white and rose wines (think Syrah, Grenache, Viognier and more)
- Restaurant Zoe American Lamb Spit – grab a tasty American lamb bite from Chef Scott Staples
- Rockin’ Cocktail Samples from BevMo! – stay cool with these summer sips of summer
- Yakima Valley Palate Pleasers – Sips and bites from Washington’s craft beverage and food hub
- Feast on offerings from six of Seattle’s hottest food trucks and light snacks from special food purveyors
“Wine Rocks Seattle has kicked up the music this year with DJ tunes outside on the Pier and new musical performances including Joyfield an Indie-alternative with powerful female vocals and intriguing instrumentals and the Timbre Barons an indie guitar rock band seen at the Tractor Tavern and played regularly on KEXP,” says Jamie Peha of Peha Promotions and producer of Wine Rocks Seattle. “The new Rhone Zone tasting bar, more food options and a killer mix of wineries, breweries and cideries help make Wine Rocks Seattle rock.”
This year Wine Rocks Seattle benefits the University District Food Bank. For 32 years, the University District Food Bank has helped prevent hunger in [click to continue…]
by Shona Milne on May 15, 2015
by Shona Milne on May 12, 2015
WALTER CLORE WINE AND CULINARY CENTER CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY ON MAY 30TH
Join the celebration of the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center’s one year anniversary! The anniversary celebration is set to take place on May 30th at the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center at 2140 Wine Country Road in Prosser. Enjoy extended hours, live music from 4-7pm by the Kevin Selby Experiment, fresh fare, special glass pours, and event ticket giveaways! All weekend a special $1.00 tasting fee will be [click to continue…]
by Shona Milne on May 5, 2015
SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT HEATHMAN HOTEL’S VINTIMATE SOCIAL
Meet the Masters in Kirkland on May 14: Where Food, Art, Wine, and Music Collide
A collection of award winning wines, mouthwatering fare, vibrant paintings, and ballroom tunes will be showcased during Vintimate at Kirkland’s Heathman Hotel. The Thursday, May 14 event, to be held from 5—8pm in the San Juan Ballroom, offers guests the opportunity to view the original artwork of Northwest artist Fred Lisaius, sip on DeLille Cellars 2012 D2 and Doyenne AIX, while listening to a great mix of songs by local guitarist, Tanner Long. Executive Chef Scheehser has crafted a seasonal selection of tastes inspired with freshly picked items from his 18-acre farm, as well as other local farms.
As a visual artist and sculptor, Lisaius uses the forums of nature to explore the relationship between people and the natural world, with an interface of community, diversity, harmony, exploration, discovery, and change. His artistry can be found in Seattle at the Patricia Rovzar Gallery and the Seattle Art Museum Gallery, as well as Schomburg Gallery in Santa Monica, CA. Lisaius’ art pieces will be on display at the Heathman through the end of May 2015, and are available for purchase.
DeLille Cellars is a boutique artisan winery located in Woodinville, Washington. The mission at DeLille Cellars has always been to create a new Bordeaux blend [click to continue…]
by Shona Milne on May 3, 2015
Taste Washington Celebrates Another Successful Year
Overall attendance for the four-day event was highest on record
Taste Washington — the nation’s largest single-region wine and food event — reported its highest overall attendance in 2015. The 18th annual event took place March 26-29 and drew more than 6,300 people over the course of four days. The weekend’s educational seminars led by sommeliers, winemakers and beverage writers also sold out.
Organizers attributed the growth to the expansion of the event to include new activities such as the Taste Washington on the Farm series, which brought wine and food lovers to local farms for interactive farm-to-table lunches, and The New Vintage, which featured celebrity chefs, wine pairings and a national deejay. Another favorite in the weekend lineup was the Red & White Party, an upscale evening hosted by AQUA by El Gaucho featuring highly-rated, hard-to-find wines. At this more formal affair, guests dressed up for the theme of red and white.
Taste Washington 2015 by the numbers:
· Overall attendance: 6,307
· Grand Tasting attendance: 4,991
· Wineries at Grand Tasting: 234
· Wines poured: 800
· Number of pours: 200,000
Tickets to next year’s event will be announced this fall. Taste Washington is produced by Visit Seattle in partnership with Washington State Wine. To learn more, visit www.tastewashington.org. [click to continue…]
