Passport 2014 Last Call-Woodinville's all-access wine weekend

It's the final year for Woodinville Wine County’s Passport event and they are throwing the ultimate party!

Passport weekend, May 3-4, 2014, offers you an all-access pass to over 40 wineries throughout Woodinville, and is a great opportunity to experience the quality and breadth of our state's vintners. To assist in your exploration, there'll be some amazing food opportunities throughout Woodinville, a free t-shirt & logo wine glass, free wine valet service and the new Emerald City Trolley service between Hollywood and Warehouse Wine Districts.

Be sure to visit Weddings in Woodinville venue Columbia Winery to pick up your passport and other goodies for the weekend.

For more information please visit woodinvillewinecountry.com

Salute!

Wine Blending Event With John Bigelow of JM Cellars

Why not create a one-of-a-kind blend to celebrate your one-of-a-kind love?!

Join JM Cellars winemaker John Bigelow, April 30, 2014 for a Wine Blending event that offers both educational and entertaining experiences and leaves you with your one-of-a-kind bottle of wine created by you!

Taste several varietals as you learn background information on blending wines. Then dig in and experiment with different combination to create your own special blend of wine. Once you've formulated your blend, you will bottle, cork, label and wax your creation.

RSVP to wineclub@jmcellars.com to reserve your seat today. 

Celebrate 30 Years at Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 2014 Summer Concert Series

This year Chateau Ste. Michelle celebrates 30-years of live performances in their picturesque outdoor amphitheater in Woodinville. Their 2014 Summer Concert Series once again offers an amazing line-up of 21 concerts featuring renowned musicians spanning all musical genres from pop to blues.

Concerts run June 13th through September 14^th and headline Allen Stone, Sarah McLachlan, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, and Rodney Crowell, John Legend, Steve Winwood, Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, Lyle Lovett & His Large Band, Goo Goo Dolls & Daughtry with special guest Plain White T's, Chris Isaak, Nickel Creek, ZZ Top and Jeff Beck, Gipsy King's, Earth, Wind & Fire, Peter Frampton's Guitar Circus Featuring Buddy Guy, Boston, An Evening with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Festival of Jazz with Manhattan Transfer, Spyro Gyra, Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin, and Jessy J and Replay America with The Go-Go's, Patty Smyth and Scandal, Martha Davis and The Motels, Cutting Crew & Naked Eyes featuring Pete Byrne.

Parking will return this year at Columbia Winery with valet parking by Butler Valet, offering you the closest off-site parking to the concerts that also includes a complimentary wine tasting voucher.

For dates and to purchase tickets please visit Chateau Ste. Michelle and don't miss that "Go-Go music really makes us dance, Do the pony, puts us in a trance".

Woodinville Reserve Night at Willow’s Lodge

Willows Lodge is welcoming Spring the best way we know how....  by opening their reserve cellars and you are invited!

Taste Woodinville Wine Country's most critically acclaimed wines at one of two events on Friday, April 25. Woodinville Reserve will feature more than 30 wineries, all pouring 90+ rated wines, including Weddings in Woodinville venue and wine partners, Novelty Hill-Januik Winery.

Additionally, a limited number of tickets will also be sold to "North of 95," a new event featuring 95+ rated wines. 

When:    Friday, April 25, 2014   North of 95 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm; Woodinville Reserve 7pm - 10pm
Where:   Willows Lodge, Woodinville
Tickets:   $90 Reserve only; $160 Reserve & North of 95
Purchase tickets through Brown Paper Tickets

For Northwest wine enthusiasts, it doesn’t get any better: the return of warmer weather, artworks to delight and challenge the eye, and Washington’s foremost offerings from the vineyard.  You’ve been waiting all winter for this!

Tomorrow is the 5th Annual Weddings in Woodinville wedding wine tour

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Sunday, January 26th! A few last minute reminders: 

▪    Check in and parking take place at The Woodhouse Wine Estates - 15500 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville, WA from 11:30am – 12:30pm.  There is ample free parking and Butler Valet attendants will be on hand to help direct.

▪    Transportation will loop continuously in a pre-determined order, allowing you to visit all six venues for as long as you like. Keep in mind the tour ends promptly at 5:00 so we recommend dedicating around 30 minutes per location. To exit the tour and return to your vehicle at any time please notify the next driver or transportation representative and they will return you to registration. Vehicles will not deviate from the route to make special requested stops other than returning guests to registration by request. Please note general parking is limited or unavailable at many venues and utilizing tour transportation is mandatory unless prior arrangements have been made. 

▪    A wristband will be provided at registration to identify you as a guest of Weddings in Woodinville. Wristbands and valid ID are required to participate in the complimentary wine tasting offered at each location.

▪    If you haven’t yet done so, be sure to “like” us on Facebook and follow our blog for the most current news and opportunities from vendors you saw during the tour. We will continue to share special offers and fabulous wedding tips straight from the professionals year-round. 

For more tips on how to make the most of the tour please visit http://weddingsinwoodinville.squarespace.com/blog/2013/1/22/make-the-most-of-your-day-at-weddings-in-woodinville.html.