Last night I had the privilege of attending the wine industry Preview Night at the brand new Maryhill Winery tasting room here in Woodinville, at the historic Hollywood Schoolhouse. I was so very excited to go check the new tasting room out, and heartbroken for Jen that she came down with a chest cold and couldn’t attend this sneak preview ...
If you like Spanish style wines, your first stop should be Pomum Cellars, over in the Artisan Hill district in Woodinville. Winemaker Javier Alfonso is creating absolutely fabulous Spanish style wines using Washington grapes. You’ll want to try the Tinto Tempranillo. Club members get access to the winery’s Idilico label of Spanish style wines, including Albarinos, Monastrell, a Graciano, and ...
We’ve been getting a lot of questions on social media lately about where to taste white wines in Woodinville. We wondered why people didn’t just read the blog – the entire point of Woodinville Wine Blog is to help people make tough decisions about which tasting rooms to visit given time and budget constraints. But as we scroll through our ...
Mark Ryan Winery in Walla Walla, WA. In July, Carrie and I wanted to take a trip to the Walla Walla Wine Valley and support our friendly Woodinville wineries who also call that city their home. Our wine adventure in Walla Walla would not have been complete without a visit to Mark Ryan Winery. The tasting room offers both indoor ...
I recently visited Panther Creek Cellars, with my friend, Renae and we were instantly taken with this cheerful entrance. I had popped into this unique Woodinville tasting room a few times prior, however, this was the first time that I was able to stay for a full tasting. Madelaine was so helpful and friendly – we had a great experience ...
JM Cellars Woodinville is known for its hand-crafted red blends produced in limited quantities. This family-owned winery works with top vineyards from the Columbia Valley to produce its mostly blended red wines. This 2018 Cinsaut Rosé is made of 100% Cinsaut grapes that bring flavors of strawberry and rhubarb. This rosé is crisp and refreshing, perfect to enjoy on a ...
One of the highlights from our trip to Walla Walla was the afternoon that Carrie and I spent at the Armstrong Family Winery with Jennifer Armstrong. I must give extra kudos to this amazing woman because she graciously gave us her time and a full tour of their estate, all while packing for a family vacation that began the very ...
If you are anything like Carrie and I, by the time Thursday evening rolls around, you might be looking for a great place to meet up with friends for happy hour and live music! I know that I love to break up the week by doing something social before the weekend begins. We arrived early, before the start of ...
Carrie and I recently met up to taste some Woodinville wine with our friend Valerie, who was celebrating her birthday. We decided to tour Apple Farm Village and visit Obelisco Estate Winery Here is a picture of the beautiful lineup we were thrilled to try. Carrie loved this 2014 BDX Cabernet Sauvignon, a 75% Cabernet / 25% Malbec blend. The ...
It is amazing to me that we are already talking about Memorial Day weekend, but how time flies! We wanted to make sure to keep you informed on all of the fabulous Woodinville Wine events taking place this weekend. Lauren Ashton Cellars is having their fourth Friday Happy Event on Friday, May 24. They will offer discounted pricing on ...