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.

Saint Nick's Winter in Woodinville 2013

¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’; At the Winery, wine is pouring ♫♪¸¸.•*¨*•

Woodinville Wine Country kicks off the holidays by opening its doors, reds and whites for three days of tasting and festivities. Their annual Saint Nick’s weekend begins Friday, December 6th with a special Holiday Wine Tasting at Columbia Winery. This event will host and showcase 30+ Washington wineries as they share their latest vintage along with delicious hors d’oeuvres. New this year is our VIP Library Tasting in Columbia’s Barrel Room. VIP ticket holders will experience, in addition to the regular Holiday Wine Tasting, library wines from fifteen of our Woodinville wineries. Each VIP ticket includes a take home package of three bottles of wine with a combined value at $90 or more.

Saint Nick’s Holiday Wine Tasting at Columbia Winery

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th FROM 7 – 9:30 PM

General Admission:  $60.00 per person (includes general admission to 30+ wineries at Columbia Winery) VIP Library Tasting: $150.00 per person (includes general admission, Library tasting and three bottles of wine valued at $90 or more) Tickets on sale now at Brown Paper Tickets

Then on Saturday and Sunday is the Saint Nick’s Open House, when over 30+ wineries throughout Woodinville invite you into their tasting rooms to enjoy their wines and drink in the spirit of the season.
Get into the holiday spirit and join us for St. Nick’s Weekend – and enjoy the many wines of Washington – in Woodinville!

Saint Nick’s Holiday Open House

SAT AND SUN, DECEMBER 7th AND 8th FROM 11 AM – 4 PM

Saturday & Sunday:  $65.00 per person Sunday only :$50.00 per person

Tickets on sale now at Brown Paper Tickets 

Please visit http://woodinvillewinecountry.com for more information.

Don’t miss this annual opportunity to sample and celebrate the many tastes of Washington and Woodinville!

Toll Free Tasting

Sounds like the perfect time and place to sit, sip and work on all that wedding planning!  Every Saturday in October from 12-5pm, start your Toll Free Tasting at Columbia Winery.  For more details please visit woodinvillewinecountry.com.

Cheers!

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!

Matthews Winery celebrates 20 years

Congratulations to our Weddings in Woodinville venue Matthews Winery for celebrating their 20th anniversary this year!  

"Established in 1993, Matthews Winery is located in the heart of the Woodinville Wine Country.  The boutique winery is owned by one local family and focuses on maintaining production of bordeaux style and single varietal vineyard designated wines, using grapes grown in Washington State from vineyards that have experience and respect for nature and soil.  The winery and winemaker, Aryn Morell, believe that there is a deep and tangible link between the vines, hills, winegrowers and winemakers, and carries this proof of affinity into every aspect of winemaking: from the vineyard to the cellar, from the vine to the wine bottle.  The many and numerous accolades we receive from the public and wine world alike are an undeniable proof and future motivation to us."-Matthews Winery website