Even though I have lived in Seattle all my life, I hardly go to Pike Place Market downtown. Typically, it is packed with tourists from outside Washington State. Quite frankly, I tend to avoid the area altogether. That is until I learned about White Heron Cellars inside Pike Place Market’s DownUnder. You have to walk passed the primary market down ...
About two months ago I went with a friend to Long Shadows at their previous tasting room. We had such a good time and they had a phenomenal flight of wines! At the time, I had no idea that they were in the process of moving to a new location in Woodinville. Finally, Jen and I had the opportunity to ...
Brian Carter Cellars has opened their Woodin Creek Village, located in Woodinville, Washington. We are thrilled that they now have a bistro! Check out the food pairing menu, here. Brian Carter is traditionally known for his European-style blends that cover the following categories: Bordeaux-style, Rhône-style, Spanish-style, and Portuguese style in both red and white wines. We were excited to find ...
I recently ventured to Wine Walk Row in the Schoolhouse District of Woodinville to check out the beautiful new Montinore Estate Wine and Landlines Estates tasting room. It is a stunning space! Chic, exceptionally large and so cozy. I was blown away as soon as I walked in, and it got better as I tasted my way through the wines ...
It was a rainy afternoon when I decided to head into Three of Cups Winery in Woodinville. Carrie has gifted me quite a few of their wines many times, but I haven’t had the opportunity to visit the tasting room. You will find a cluster of tasting rooms off of Woodinville-Snohomish Road, across from the Hampton Inn. One of those is ...
We recently visited Rocky Pond Winery in Woodinville’s Woodin Creek Village district for a pour of their fabulous 2019 Malbec and a glass of mulled wine. I always enjoy visiting Rocky Pond for the amazing service and ambiance, and I sometimes take for granted just how delicious their wines are! Rocky Pond Winery owns the Clos CheValle and Double D ...
During the spring of 2022, Carrie and I walked past Airfield Estates often. They were in the middle of a remodel, so we would try to sneak a peek inside! We never had the chance to stop by when it was finished since summertime was extremely busy! Finally, I had the opportunity to pop in and try Airfield’s wines for ...
If you’re looking for an elegant wine experience, Avennia is the perfect location. You can find it right off Woodinville-Snohomish Road, across from the Hampton Inn. Avennia is tucked away in the corner, so it felt secluded. When I opened the door, I was transported to a stylish tasting room. If I didn’t know any better, I would have thought I ...
Along the Kirkland Marina is a cove of small shops and restaurants. There’s a blend of new businesses and places that have been there since my childhood. Right between MONO Hair and Makeup and the Marina Park Salon is an adorable tasting room called Pop! Culture Champagne Bar. Immediately when we walked in, we were taken by the decor. You ...
Have you been to William Grassie Wine Estates in Snoqualmie Ridge yet? I love meeting friends or having a date night there, it is always a warm a cozy time. We enjoyed a white and rose wine flight, which included a Pinot Gris, a stainless steel aged Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend, and a choice between two Rosés. I chose the Sweet ...