May 10, 2012 Posted by Bean

Seattle Beer Week 2012

Beer lovers from around the country are descending upon Seattle to celebrate the best beer week. Today marks the beginning of the 4th annual Seattle Beer Week. From now until May 20, 2012 you can find all sorts of events celebrating beer. These beer events range from brewer nights to classes to Mother’s Day brunches to competitions to crazy parties. Beer is definitely the star of the week but has a great... read more

Apr 18, 2012 Posted by Bean

Woodinville Passport Reverts Back to Weekend

In 2011, Woodinville Wine Country experimented with a six week passport. The first weekend was the BIG weekend, but passport holders could use their passport to visit participating wineries until June 2011. In 2012, Woodinville Wine Passport reverts back to one blockbuster weekend. This Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22 visit up to 32 participating wineries for wine, food, music and FUN! Each winery has... read more

Apr 18, 2012 Posted by Bean

Sexy Syrah winners Announced

Who had the sexiest and most seductive Syrah at 2012 Sexy Syrah? Here is the list of Sexy Syrah Judges’ Picks: Syrah 1st – Bunnell Family Cellars 2007 Boushey-McPherson Syrah 2nd – Smasne Cellars 2009 Reserve Syrah 3rd (tie) – Forgeron Cellars 2009 Blacksmith Syrah, Nota Bene Cellars 2009 Ciel du Chevel Syrah, Tapteil Winery 2008 Syrah Syrah Blends 1st - Gooseridge Winery  2008... read more

Apr 12, 2012 Posted by Nancy

Delight in the Aromatic Descriptors of Wine

While visiting the Foundry Vineyards tasting room in Walla Walla last weekend, a special opportunity was brought to my attention. An Introductory Olfaction Seminar with expert Alexandre Schmitt of Wine & Flavors is being offered for the first time in Washington. Schmitt is a professor at the University of Bordeaux and consultant to some of the world’s most renowned wine brands. If you’ve ever... read more

Apr 11, 2012 Posted by Nancy

Wineries Open Kirkland Warehouse District

This weekend marks the opening of a collection of tasting rooms declared the Kirkland Warehouse District, the name probably taking inspiration from the Woodinville Warehouse Wineries. When the hubby and I were in Kirkland last month we decided to check things out. As we drove past a strip mall, we came upon what bore a strong resemblance to the office park I worked in right after college. Then there were... read more