On Sunday, my boyfriend and I ran several errands in Woodinville. We stopped by Home Depot for gardening supplies, filled my car up with gas, picked up pet food and treats for my dogs at PetSmart, and shopped for taco making supplies at Haggen. Back at home, after unloading the car, feeding the dogs, cleaning the kitchen and taking a ...
Lately I’ve been curious about any online classes we could take to learn more about wine. Free would be preferable, of course! I spent a pleasant afternoon searching around the Internet, and wanted to share some of my wine education finds with you! World of Wine: From Grape to Glass is presented by the University of Adelaide. This free ...
On Sunday, my boyfriend and I were heading to the Woodinville Home Depot to pick up some supplies for our forthcoming vegetable garden. However, I couldn’t just pass by Castillo de Feliciana without stopping in to say hello and replenish my Spanish style wine inventory. Spring isn’t quite here yet, but look how nicely their patio area is shaping up! ...
Jen and I have been really intrigued to get over and explore Efeste‘s tasting room here in Woodinville. Finally in late February we were able to fit it into our wine tasting schedule! We eagerly explored the modern, spacious tasting room. There’s plenty of seating for events, and a kitchen area. Do you see what I see in this photo? ...
On Saturday evening, I took my fiancé James to Lauren Ashton Cellars in Woodinville for their Ashton Troy Wines release event. The house was packed, with live music, small bites and delicious wines for all. We had the chance to meet winemaker Kit Singh, his wife Riinu and Director of Business Development, Kimberly Ellertson, who went out of their way ...
If you happen to be playing hookey on a weekday, lunching at Purple Cafe and then hitting up a couple of wine tasting rooms, I have a wonderful suggestion for you! Stop by for an indulgent half hour or so of browsing and shopping at Molbak’s Garden + Home, Woodinville’s showcase nursery and home decor store. I recommend shopping *before* ...
One day last week I invited my friend Valerie to lunch and wine tasting here in Woodinville. I love having friends with flexible schedules who can take time off from studying to spend a little time with me on an otherwise dull rainy day! Valerie hadn’t been to Purple Cafe in a long time, and I was secretly delighted she ...
Serret from Serretabella Images joined me recently at a weekday wine tasting at Fidelitas’ Hollywood District tasting room here in Woodinville. Besides being eager to taste their Red Mountain wines, she was excited to photograph their stunning, modern tasting room space. She took a lot of time to carefully photograph the beautiful atmosphere for you to enjoy here on our ...
Sparkman Cellars 2014 “Ruckus” Syrah This year we’ve tasted so many delicious wines made from grapes grown on Washington State’s Red Mountain: Avennia, Brian Carter Cellars, DeLille, Efeste, Fidelitas, Gorman, JM Cellars, Lachini, and Mark Ryan, for example. We’ve become really curious about Washington State’s smallest American Viticultural Area: Red Mountain, named for the dark red colored cheatgrass that blooms ...
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 ...