$40 to Wine, Dine and Cure Breast Cancer?
Melon Felons presents Pink with a Purpose, a fund raiser for their Susan G Komen 3-day for a Cure team. Pink with a Purpose is a fun and feast filled event on August 1 at Italianissimio.  The Italianissimio restaurant will be closed on Sunday so they can focus all of their staff ...
Riesling Rendezvous Grand Tasting Review
Riesling Rendezvous Grand Tasting I considered myself extremely lucky when I received a phone call on Sunday afternoon  July 11th asking whether I’d like to cover the Riesling Rendezvous Grand Tasting for Bean. Of course I would! The weather was sunny and in the 70s, perfect for ...
2009 The Blondes: Icicle Ridge Winery
Named in honor of the Wagoner daughters, the Icicle Ridge Winery The Blondes Gewürztraminer is a summer time staple at our house. The 2009 vintage is very pale in color, much like a  blonde - summer bleached by the sun.  The nose is a fragrant bouquet of Bartlett pear,  green app...
Fun and Fundraising at Woodinville Wine Maker Triathlon
Derek Des Voigne in dunk tank Wine is often accused of being a stuck up and snobbery affair but the 2010 Woodinville Wine Maker and Brew Master Triathlon shattered that myth. This was a wine event featuring costumes, dunk tanks, floating barrels and one of the tackiest trophies I...
Auction of Washington Wines Odyssey Tickets on Sale
Make your wine dollars matter this summer with a series of events celebrating Washington wine AND benefiting uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s  Hospital and Washington Wine Education. Barrel Auction and Picnic with Washington Wine Makers Tulalip Resort Picnic Fare Sp...

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