Once in a while, we get asked by our readers if there are any ice wines available in Woodinville. While both Jen and I find ice wines a bit too sweet for our palates, we do have several friends who prefer sweeter wines and look forward to a small refreshing glass with dessert or while sitting around the bonfire. Washington ...
Carrie and I were both so excited to learn that our friend Carole from Keto Carole was going to be in Woodinville this week. I was unfortunately covered in attic insulation (trying to make sure snow had not gotten in the roof vents during the big storm) and missed this wine tasting patio date. I hope to see Carole soon! ...
Spring is just around the corner, and we’re feeling tempted and compelled to drink some Roussanne white wine with our meals. Here’s a few of our favorite local places in Woodinville to taste, drink and shop for Roussanne wine from Washington state… Alexandria Nicole Cellars Carrie is a club member at Alexandria Nicole Cellars, and looks forward to their Washington ...
Ever since DeLille Cellars moved to their new home, we’ve been wondering what might take its place in the old Carriage House here in Woodinville’s Hollywood District. I got really curious a couple weeks ago when I saw a tent truck and some workmen outside, but I didn’t want to be TOO nosy or intrusive, so didn’t ask too many ...
This winter has tossed a curve ball to our favorite Woodinville wineries, as they were once again closed for indoor tastings and dining. As the winery owners in this amazing community pivoted and found new ways to sell wine and serve customers, we saw amazing efforts to create safe patios spaces. We were thrilled to visit Chateau Lill and enjoy ...
I was super excited to finally go meet Jason Long from Long Cellars, located in Woodinville’s Warehouse District. I knew I would enjoy myself when I read that this boutique winery focused on Bordeaux varietals from Red Mountain and Yakima Valley AVAs. This label is fun, isn’t it? That is exactly what you will get when you meet winemaker and ...
Chateau Lill sent a wave of excitement through the Woodinville wine community recently when they announced that they have opened their property for patio wine tasting. We immediately booked a reservation so we could go experience it for ourselves! When you arrive at the Chateau, you will be instantly impressed with how beautiful this estate truly is. There are no ...
Today was Wine Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve and also our first trip to Woodin Creek Village and the new Rocky Pond Winery tasting room in Woodinville. Jen and I were so impressed with the gorgeous new space. We can’t wait to come back and sit inside when the day comes that wineries can serve inside again. Meanwhile, we admired Rocky Pond ...
What’s new in the world of Woodinville wine this Autumn 2020? Let’s take a peek at some of the newest offerings available from wineries and tasting rooms at the Apple Farm Village in the Hollywood District of Woodinville wine country. 425 Cellars is the newest winery here at Apple Farm Village in Woodinville. They put together a special Thanksgiving 3-bottle ...
We stopped by Matthews Winery recently without a reservation, just to check things out and see what’s going on with one of our favorite local wineries. We admired the tent setup and heaters, and peeked inside at the festive holiday decorations. Since we didn’t have a reservation, we didn’t ask to do a tasting, and we just checked out the ...