After months of planning, research and blogging, the lucky winners of the WBC or Bust Road Trip to Walla Walla Wine Bloggers contest began their journey across Washington state. Bloggers, along with a small group of traditional media and PR professionals, got on the bus from the Renaissance hotel to begin their road trip on [...]
Read moreThe sun came out just in time to join the 8th annual Rosé Revival at Ray’s Boathouse. Wine lovers gathered to celebrate rose and summer whites from 34 wineries and to support the Ryther League. We were delighted with the diversity of wines available at this Rosé Revival. Rosé wines have been plagued with a bad reputation of [...]
Read moreThe Seattle Wine Awards are fast approaching! On Sunday, June 13th, you will have a chance to taste some of the best Northwest wines. This truly is an exceptional event for the wine consumer, as all the wines poured are award winners selected from over 800 entries. While all the winning wines won’t be officially announced until [...]
Read moreAs Bean reported from Day 1, Woodinville Passport has lots to see, do, hear and taste. On day two I chose to see, do, hear and taste at a slower pace, abandoning the chariot and walking from sip to sip. In the year since the last Passport several traffic roundabouts, new sidewalks and pedestrian crossings [...]
Read moreWith over 40 wineries participating in the Woodinville Passport Weekend, there is a lot to see, do, hear and taste. Here are some of my highlights to give you ideas for your own passport adventures. Woodinville Wine Country is changing and those changes are reflected in Woodinville Passport. People like the new and shiny so [...]
Read moreWashington State University (WSU) alumni joined University of Washington (UW) alumni wine makers competed in the first annual Grape Cup, held last night at the Pickering Place Barn in Issaquah. Twenty five wineries participated in the Grape Cup benefit for the Washington Farmers’ Housing Trust. Wineries were divided into teams, based on alumni status of their [...]
Read moreTaste Woodinville provided an excellent Pre-Passport opportunity for Washington wine lovers to sample the exquisitely blended European style wines of Brian Carter Cellars. Tonight, they poured three wines: 2006 Oriana, 2005 Byzance and 2004 Solesce. 2006 Oriana This wonderful white wine blend is 45% Viognier, 35% Roussanne, and 20% Riesling. It is a very light [...]
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