You rarely need an excuse to enjoy a nice bottle of wine. Other than “I’m thirsty” or “It’s Thursday.” But thanks to the women of O Wines, you now have an extra reason to add to the excuse bank.
Owners Kathy Johanson and Stacy Lill created O Wines (the “O” stands for opportunity) to fund scholarships for low-income, high-potential young women. And 100 percent of net profits from their wine sales are donated to these “Opportunity for Success” scholarships.
Whether you want a breakfast-in-bed luxury, a girls’ night out, or a wine-tastic spa experience, the Salish Lodge & Spa is offering many March Wine Madness packages to tantalize your every whim.
As far as I’m concerned, every month is Washington Wine Month. But since March is the official designation to celebrate the fine wines of our state, I can’t think of a better place to be on Tuesday, March 8th than Legendary Swirl 2011 at El Gaucho Seattle.
Forget the cheesy halftime shows and trivial gridiron rivalries, the real Super Bowl — the one that gets our blood boiling and hearts racing — is next month. And it calls for more of a celebration than pigskin-shaped sliders and triple-cheese chili.
Taste Washington, the Super Bowl of Washington Wine events, features more than 200 Washington state wineries each pouring up to three of their wines, and more than 75 leading Seattle-area restaurants offering mouth-watering bites at Qwest Field Event Center on March 27.
Looking to mix up the ordinary happy-hour nights out with your friends? Sign up for a Riedel Crystal wine tasting at one of the local sipping spots.
You drive by the Old Rainier Brewery complex on I-5 South all the time, and chances are you even toured the landmark building at some point. You know the “T” replaced the “R” on the roof when Tully’s Coffee moved into the former brewery headquarters. But did you know the brightly painted building is also home to Bartholomew Winery?
Whether you love or hate Valentine’s Day, or if you’re a hopeless romantic and single or in a relationship, Seattleite has a heart-full of ideas for that special weekend.
Red wine and dark chocolate? Check. Singles’ winery cooking class? Check. Corks, canvas and “Tasteful Nudes?” Double check. Champagne and art? Check. Wine and chocolate truffles lessons? Check. Wine and walk? You get the point.
You might know Patterson Cellars for its value-priced, award-winning wines produced in Woodinville for more than 12 years.
Have you always wanted to invite your friends to a sophisticated wine-tasting party at your place, but you didn’t have a clue how to host an event that seems so intimidating? Now you can put your fears aside and host that party with “Wine Tasting Uncorked.”
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