Today at Airfield Estates, they’re celebrating 2014 Aviator Release Weekend. At Alexandria Nicole Cellars, their release party is February 24, from 6:30 to 9pm. The “When in Spain” members-only themed party, sadly, is already sold out! Matthews Winery will release their 2015 Claret in a release party at noon on February 24 and again at noon on Sunday February 25. I’m ...

When we arrived at Lauren Ashton Cellars, we met the lovely Bill Collins, who spent at least two hours educating us about wine and wine tasting! He was by far the most passionate wine expert we’ve yet met. Right from the start, we felt so welcomed.  Riinu, who is the Director of Marketing, (and wife of winemaker Kit Singh) prepared a ...

#1 Valentine’s Day Dinner at Davenport Cellars. Chef Anne Marie will present a five-course Valentine’s Day Dinner. And of course, the dinner will be paired with wines from Davenport Cellars. This is such a fun and welcoming place to visit! I’m glad to read that they will do their best to accomodate dietary restrictions. Taking a peek at their intriguing five ...

Chocofest! is an event put on by Pike Brewing Company. It will take place Sunday, February 11 for just three short hours – 6pm to 9pm. They’ve invited several fellow brewing companies to serve beers to pair with their chocolate, but have also invited Barons Winery from Walla Walla, Woodinville’s beloved JM Cellars, Wilridge Winery, and Woodinville Whiskey Co. to ...

We tend to get cabin fever after a long week of working indoors at our computers, hunched over steaming hot cups of tea or coffee. So when we see opportunities to get out of the house AND taste wine AND hang out with friends, we go for it! We wanted to share some events worth bundling up and leaving the ...

We’re looking forward to attending a few of the upcoming Christmas holiday season events at Matthews Winery here in Woodinville! Take a look at their beautifully decorated event space. They also have plenty of parking outside, and some heated tents for the busier evenings. Someone has spent a lot of time creating cheery little festive displays throughout the event space! ...

EFESTE: Santa & Wine Saturday – December 02, 2017 From 12-4 PM Family Christmas photographs with Santa, plus beautiful decor, wine and holiday specials. St. Nick’s Holiday Wine Tasting Open House Saturday – December 2nd and Sunday December 3rd, 2017 From 1-5 PM There are so many amazing wineries participating, including Armstrong Family Winery, Aspenwood Cellars, Auclair Winery, Des Voigne Cellars and ...

What do you do after Thanksgiving is over and you’ve napped, griped about how full you are, slowly and reluctantly cleaned up some dishes, watched “Home Alone” and “Trains Planes and Automobiles” already, and snacked a bit? We’re thinking it would be quite fun to play a silly round or two of “Prosecco Pong,” courtesy of the whimsical Talking Tables ...

Today I stopped by to check out the Fall Festival at Matthews Winery here in Woodinville . The invitation read “We are turning our picnic area into our very first Matthews Pumpkin Patch! In addition to the pumpkins for sale, we will also be selling dried corn husks, pumpkin pies, cider, and wine! Bring your family and friends out to ...

    Yesterday Bob and I stopped by the 50th anniversary celebration over at Chateau Ste. Michelle.   The 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend was absolutely packed full of delighted celebrants, who braved 90+ degree weather to attend. Yes, it was crowded and unpleasantly hot, but that didn’t seem to stop anyone from enjoying the party! Several food trucks were on ...