Jul 30, 2011 Posted by Bean

Winners at the Winemaker Olympics

Winery teams battled for the gold at the Winemaker Olympic Festival on July 27th, at the Redhook Brewery Bowl. Previously a triathlon event this year’s festival was four separate competitions working with the tools and techniques of the wine making trade. The setting might have been casual but the competition was fierce! Wineries competed against one another in costumes and camaraderie to support the... read more

Jul 26, 2011 Posted by Bean

Winemaker Olympic Festival

Who says it isn’t an Olympic year? The Winemaker Olympic Festival (formerly the Woodinville Winemakers’ Triathlon) takes place this Wednesday, July 27, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Redhook Brewery in Woodinville, Washington.  More than the name has changed this year, the Winemaker Festival boasts a new format: Olympics, new organizer: Barrel Wine Tours and a new beneficiary: Heartbeat: Serving... read more

Jan 28, 2010 Posted by Bean

Sharing stories of wine dreams

Once upon a time, there was a son with a dream of wine… I love the story behind a wine maker or brew master. I love to hear about their passion, their dedication and their journey. I like to hear about the aha moments and even the disappointing batches that end up as “Asphalt red”. I am fascinated about the reasons why people choose to invest their future (and their children’s... read more