Debunking Wine Club myths and why you should join one today!

When asked to describe Woodinville in one word the most obvious answer has to be WINE, right? More than 90 tasting rooms call Woodinville home now, offering a wide variety of wine-related experiences. But many people don’t realize there’s an entire subculture thriving just below the surface of this hub of activity, otherwise known as the WINE CLUB.

You may ask, why join a wine club when I can visit the tasting rooms on my own? The fact is, most wine clubs don’t have membership fees and members always pay less for their wines, thanks to member discounts. At Novelty Hill - Januik Winery, members of their Cellar Circle wine club receive discounts on all wine purchases, access to limited-edition and club-exclusive releases, and complimentary wine tasting on every visit. But the REAL fun starts with the social calendar!

Novelty Hill - Januik hosts several member-exclusive events each year, most notably their huge Autumn release party. And when we say party, we mean PAR-TAY. For this year’s Post-Harvest Bash in November, the winery welcomed almost 800 members with a full dinner buffet, open wine tasting, dessert by Midori Bakery, and heated shuttle service by Butler Valet & Transportation. Not to mention AMAZING lighting and décor provided by Weddings in Woodinville partners Wave Link Music, Pedersen’s Event Rentals and Lola Event Floral & Design. Release parties are hosted by the winery at no charge to club members.

So the real question is: why wouldn’t you join a wine club? Check out these phenomenal photos from NHJ’s recent Post-Harvest Bash, provided by the uber-talented Laura Marchbanks Photography, to see just what you’re missing! 

If you’re interested in learning more about the Cellar Circle at Novelty Hill - Januik please contact Laura Emil at Laura@noveltyhilljanuik.com.

Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go From Novelty Hill-Januik Winery

Get out of the kitchen...
and spend Thanksgiving the way it's meant to be celebrated -
with family, friends, and football, of course!

How? By letting Novetly Hill/Januik do all the work! 

Place your customizable order for Thanksgiving dinner with NHJ before November 21^st, and your complete meal will be ready for pick-up between 11-5 in their Tasting Room on Tuesday or Wednesday, the 26^th and 27^th. All items will be presented in disposable oven-safe containers and will include quick & easy reheat instructions.

And while you're there, grab your favorite wines to pair with this traditional Thanksgiving feast! Special wine discounts will be offered with all Thanksgiving dinner orders. 

Every order includes:

Fully Cooked and Carved White and Dark Turkey Meat
Homeade Cranberry Sauce and Brown Gravy
Classic Herbed Stuffing

$90 serves 6  ~  $115 serves 8  ~  $175 serves 12

Optional à la carte sides:

Green Bean Casserole with Homemade Cream of Wild Mushroom and French's Original French Fried Onions
Creamed Corn with Sweet Onions
Whipped Brown Sugar Yams
Classic Mashed Potatoes
Butter Poached Carrots
Organic Mixed Green Salad

$6 per person per side

Don't forget dessert!

Brought to you by Midori Bakery

Pumpkin Pie (8") ~ $10
Chocolate Pecan Pie (8") ~ $13

For more information, please contact Emily at (425) 481-5502 or Emily@NoveltyHillJanuik.com

Weddings in Woodinville Wineries bring home the gold

Congratulations to the following Weddings in Woodinville wineries that were awarded metals at this year’s Seattle Wine Awards!  The Seattle Wine Awards is the largest and most comprehensive independent wine recognition program in the state of Washington that is proud to host a world-class tasting panel of Seattle's most prominent wine professionals who together have over 250 years of wine experience, with a Tasting Panel that includes Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, Professors of Viticulture & Enology, Wine Journalists, Wine Directors, Corporate Buyers and Wine Shop Proprietors.

DeLille Cellars: GOLD for their 2011 Chaleur Estate Blanc, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 1, 2009 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2010 Doyenne AIX; DOUBLE GOLD for their 2010 D2, 2010 Harrison Hill, and 2010 Doyenne Signature Syrah.

Januik Winery: GOLD for their 2011 Bacchus Riesling, Bacchus Vineyard, and DOUBLE GOLD for their 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Matthews Winery: (formerly Matthews Estate) BRONZE for their 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, GOLD for their 2010 Claret, and DOUBLE GOLD for their 2010 Blackboard Red.

Woodhouse Wine Estates: SILVER for their 2008 Kennedy Shah Reserve Riesling, Dubrul Vineyard and 2007 Darighe, a GOLD for their 2008 Kennedy Shah Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Artz Vineyard, 2007 Maghee Merlot and 2008 Kennedy Shah Reserve Syrah, Roza Ridge.

Cheers and congratulations to all of the Woodinville Wine Country winners!

Wednesday Wine'd Down at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery

Join Novelty Hill|Januik winery Wednesday evenings this summer and “wine’d down” on the patio or around the tasting bar.  The season kicked-off Wednesday, May 29th and returns each Wednesday night from 5- 8 pm through the summer.  Enjoy live music, a delicious tasting menu created by their new chef Josh Slaughter and a variety of by-the-glass and bottle specials until 8 pm each Wednesday.  The patio closes at 9 pm. 

Find more event information at www.noveltyhilljanuik.com/visit/events or at www.inwoodinville.com/calendar/.

Custom wine barrel platters at Novelty Hill|Januik

Custom wine barrel platters at Novelty Hill\Januik Did you hear?  Novelty Hill|Januik is transitioning out of the wine business and entering the home decor industry… and if you’re not following them on Facebook (facebook.com/NoveltyHillJanuik) then you’re missing out on these late breaking updates & opportunities.

Created by one of their employees, using the bottom portion of a used wine barrel, this platter is available to purchase.  $150 for non-wine club members and $125 for wine club members. Quantities will be limited as these take quite some time to make.

Email donald@noveltyhilljanuik.com with questions and inquiries.

What a wedding gift this would make!!