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Wine Tasting at Chateau Ste. Michelle

Here are several pictures I took at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.  The grounds are such a charming and peaceful place.

Since visiting Woodinville on a regular basis, I’m amazed by all the attractive scenery.  Woodinville just can’t help itself, it’s naturally a beautiful place. Every resident I’ve met has proven what a warm and friendly community it is.  It must be a representation of serenity they are surrounded with every day.  Having just missed the tour, I was hanging out and watching everyone taste their local wine.  Then the nice tour guide must have seen that I was thirsty and offered to let me taste with the group. 

So I tried the three wines that were being offered,  the first being a Chardonnay, the second was a Merlot (which I bought a bottle of).  It was a Vitage 2004, luscious flavors of dark red fruit and cola.  Third was Gewurztraminer Columbia Valley Gewurztraminer 

As we were tasting, I met yet another wonderful couple and resident of Woodinville.  Don & Kathy Whitwam have recently moved to Woodinville from Mill Creek and absolutely love it here!  They also liked the Geurztraminer too, and took a couple bottles home.

The wine, atmosphere and Don & Kathy made for a pleasurable day.  Unfortunately it was closing time, so I’ll have to back for the full tour next time.  Buy yourself a bottle of wine, cheese and crackers and there is plenty of room for a picnic, to throw a ball, or go for a stroll.

Woodinville Real Estate for Sale-Open Houses Labor Day Weekend

Before our winter weather sneaks up on us, come find your dream home.  Click on the picture above for a list of open houses over the Labor Day Weekend.  For your real estate needs, you can search here for a home or give us a call at 206-838-1000.

Photo courtesy of flickr Uploaded on April 8, 2007
by Victor Radziun

Oktoberfest-What the heck is an IPA anyway!

Are there any joyful beer drinkers in Woodinville??  The 2nd annual Oktoberfest provided by the Washington Beer Commission is right around the corner.  September 12th and 13th to be exact and taking place in Seattle at the Pyramid Alehouse.  For more information about 30 breweries under the same tent, click here.  It did get me thinking though, there are so many beers, and after doing a taste test the other day at Redhook Brewery, I really don’t know anything about them.  I am close friends with beer geeks; they know everything!  I would be embarrassed to order something as plain as a Budlight.  A big favorite among beer lovers is the IPA.  So doing a little research, this is what I found out and wanted to share it with you….

More Than You Need to Know About IPA (India Pale Ale)

I have long been a fan of IPA. Back in the day when most people had never heard of craft beer, it was my favorite style of ale. Now, it seems that everyone loves IPA. On one level, I’m very grateful for that fact. It means my chances of finding IPA on tap at the local watering hole has greatly increased. On the other hand, I’m amazed that so many people like IPA. It is an aggressive style—much too bitter for timid beer drinkers and much too strong for amateurs.

There was a time when people thought you were a beer geek because you knew that IPA was an acronym for India Pale Ale. Nowadays, it seems that everyone knows that much. In fact, almost everyone knows that it was originally a colonial beer formulated to handle the voyage from England to India. The higher hop and alcohol content helped to preserve it for the 6 months the beer would spend at sea before reaching the lips of thirsty, homesick British colonialists. 

If that’s all you know about IPA, then I suppose you deserve a smiley face on your report; however, if you want to consider yourself a real beer geek you need to know more…..Click here for the rest of the article provided by www.beerchurch.com

Woodinville Redhook Brewery for Fun, Friends and Family

The 10th Annual Moonlight Cinema is coming to an end for the Summer.  The last movie presented is happening this Thursday, August 28th at the Redhook Brewery 14300 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville (425) 483-3232 

Cost is $5.00 per person.  Gates and taps open at 6pm.  Movies start at dusk, between 8:45-9:30, and show until 11:00pm.  Delicious Redhook beer, wine, soda and food will be available in the beer garden until the movie starts.  Moviegoers are welcome to bring low-back lawn chairs, blankets and picnics.  No pets, BBQ’s, or outside alcohol is allowed.  Coolers and bags are subject to search.  Additional parking available at the Little League Complex, Woodinville Farmers Market and next door at the Columbia Winery after 7:00pm.  This film is rated ‘R’.  For more information, please visit the Redhook website.

Now for the friends and family part.  Kids are welcome in the Pub except for Friday and Saturday nights after 9:00pm. While visiting the pub we were pleased to see that they offered a variety of food, so while we enjoyed edamame and the lime-cilantro prawns.  The kids had their own menu to choose from; for example (mac/cheese, grapes, chips and cookies for under $5).  Here is a picture of my beer sample I tried, isn’t it beautiful!

Here’s a great picture.  They’ve been here before and said they enjoy the outdoor seating on sunny afternoons!  They have also enjoyed Woodinville for the countryside to ride horses.

Cooking in Woodinville-Recipes from local residents

I ran across 7 cooks who live in Woodinville that share their profile, recipes, cooking disasters and triumphs on AllRecipes.com

This website features cooks and recipes from around the globe.  So if you are looking to tap into the wisdom of the world’s largest community of home cooks, you now have the resource.  Request some recipes, recommend your own, or ask your burning cooking questions.  The answers are out there!  Set up your personal request to be emailed whenever your favorite recipes are released.  You can read reviews and give reviews.  I love the customized calculations chart for their recipes, enter the number of servings you need and it will modify the recipe for you. 

If you cook and you live in Woodinville, become part of the community and share your favorite cuisine with other local Woodinville residents and all over the world.  If you do set up a profile, send me a note and we will highlight it here on our Woodinville blog.

To read more about Night Owl click on the picture above.

Here are a few of his yummy dishes; visit AllRecipes for more of his photos.

AllRecipes is also having a Summer cooking contest where you can win up to $750 dollars.  It ends August 28th, so you only have a couple of days to turn in your favorite grilling recipe here.

2008 Woodinville Women’s Show

The Woodinville Women’s show is featuring local, Women-Owned Businesses.   Located at Carol Edwards Center (Madrona Room) 17401 133rd Ave NE, Woodinville on November 8th, 2008~Saturday from 10-5pm.  $15 Admission.  Free Parking.

Be a Sponsor!  Available starting at $250.  Includes everything the Vendor gets plus, your logo will be listed on all printed materials and advertising in The Woodinville Weekly, The Valley View and The Northlake News.

Woodinville Open Houses-Real Estate for Sale

Here is the list of open houses in the Woodinville area updated for the following week.  Starting on Friday, Aug 22nd and ending on Wed, Aug 27th.  Just click on the map for details.

Karaoke in Woodinville at Daddy’s

My very best friend Tiger B. is now in Woodinville.  So if you are out looking to have some fun on Friday, this is a guaranteed good time.  Check out his info below:

Starting this Friday I will be hosting karaoke at “Daddy’s” (formerly big daddy’s) in Woodinville. It’s not just karaoke though, I will be DJing, talking trash and having a grand ole time. If you want to come in and do some stand up, do it! If you have a sax or a harmonica or anything you want to plug in, Do it! If you want to try out your new burlesque act, Do it! Anything goes and hopefully all hell will break loose! There is a big stage and a kick-arse sound system so it will be fun for everyone. They also have dart boards, pool tables, a killer bar, good grub, good prices and did I mention that they have over 40,000 songs to sing?!!! This is my first night there so I would really appreciate your voices, bodies and most importantly your support. Maybe we’ll be able to show some of the young’ns what “back in the day” in Kirkland was like!!!  We’ll get started around 9:00, so come early, stay late and sing a lot!!!!!  The address is 17626 140^thAve N.E. in Woodinville. It’s behind the theaters in Woodinville town center.Thanks and I hope to see ya there!!!!!Love, T-206-380-5164 Tiger B.Cat Daddy Entertainment 425-949-8888 tigerb7@qwest.net 

Networking: Your Key to Success

The following webinar is hosted by Dr. Lynda Falkenstein the author of Nichcraft. For more information about Lynda, you can visit her website here. 

Fact: 70 percent of business is found through networking! Needless to say, effective networking is vital to your continued business success. The operative word here, of course, is effective. That can mean remembering to use the “tried and the true.” But it also requires going beyond what has always been done—being creative. Thinking in ways that aren’t ordinary. Or, simply adding a memorable polish to what has always been done…

In this important webinar, our special guest, John Erdman, will share best kept secrets about how to make networking really work for you. Important at any time, this subject is even more critical in today’s volatile and uncertain economic environment.
Featured expert: John Erdman, CEO of the Woodinville Chamber of Commerce, has written and spoken extensively throughout the country about networking and its role in business development. Most importantly, he has guided scores of others to greater success using the strategies he will share with you during Networking Done Right!

The City of Woodinville Rotating Art Program is calling Artists

Artists are needed for the City of Woodinville Rotating Art Program.  Established in 1998, the Woodinville Art Walk offers artists the opportunity to exhibit their work at City Hall, Woodinville Community Center, and local parks.  If you are an artist and would like to participate, please submit your piece for consideration by the Public Arts Advisory Committee and the Parks & Recreations Commission.  Artists may submit throughout the year for review.  Currently they are booking into 2009.  For more information about the Public Arts Program click here.