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 Visiting Woodinville, the beautiful,
pastoral region in Washington's Sammamish River Valley? Don't forget
to visit
Village Wines,
where you can experience fine, world-class wines from around the
world. Village Wines is THE GATHERING PLACE for anyone seeking the
aspects of an active local wine community, a unique bottle for an
intimate occasion, a quick bottle for a housewarming party, or
simply a wine that will pair nicely with your planned evening meal.
Great Staff, great wines, and a great place to gather!
True to our hearts
Malt & Vine
feels that "Wine is bottled poetry" (R. L. Stevenson). Stop by their
store conveniently located in downtown Redmond, where customers
indulge their passions for beer and wine with the help of
knowledgeable staff, tasting events, and great values. Malt and Vine
provides a premium selection of craft beers and boutique wines to
wine and beer lovers of the greater Seattle area.
Seattle
Wholesale Wine Company
has opened its doors with a commitment to provide consumers with
"the best wines at the lowest prices." Their shelves are stocked
with unique selections of hard-to-find and every day wines from
around the world. Proprietors Nabil & Karen had developed a passion
for fine wines, and they adore sharing this experience with those
who enjoy the finest wines or those who are just developing their
pallet with new passion for wines.
Located in the Mill Creek Town Center,
deVine Wines stocks a variety of
wines from all over the world. Their goal is to help you find the
right wine for that special occasion, the perfect bottle to add to
your collection, or just a unique variety to share with friends.
Mike Orlando, owner of deVine Wines, feels that "it's all about the
wine. We love searching for unique bottles, talking about wines
we've tasted and, of course, sharing a good wine with friends."
Wine 101 is a tasting room, wine
and beer shop, and restaurant specializing in small producers from
around the world. Their mission is to promote the smaller,
"boutique" wineries and breweries from the great Pacific Northwest
and California, and fine wines from Italy, Argentina, France, Spain,
and Australia. Stop in and browse their wine related gifts and
gadgets while you sip a your favorite vintage or brew and nosh on
goodies from the tapas menu.
 While antique shopping in friendly
Snohomish, Washington, stop by
Evergreen Cellars and browse their
beautiful display of wines from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Although they specialize in great Pacific Northwest wines, they have
a terrific selection of Northwest Ales, Ciders and Meads. Pick up a
bottle for a gift, dinner or just to enjoy for yourself.
Just a quick side-trip from downtown
Port Townsend, stop by
Sorensen Cellars to sample some of
the best wines on the peninsula. Established in 1998, Sorensen
Cellars is a small family winery dedicated to the limited production
of premium wines at affordable pricing. Try some of Richard
Sorensen’s award winning Cabernet Franc or luscious Sangiovese.
While touring Whidbey Island, taste
fabulous local wines at
Whidbey Island Winery, the first
stop from the ferry terminal. Greg & Elizabeth Osenbach specialize
in wines that are rich and smooth on the palette - crisp fragrant
estate whites perfectly suited to the region's culinary treasures,
unusual lighthearted rhubarb wine, and classic red varietals.
Traveling up the island?
Vino Amore awaits you in Freeland.
Owners Gail Liston & Brian Plebanek, believe that unique and
interesting wine doesn't always have to be pricey. Their shop,
tucked into the small alcove of stores off Main Street across from
the Freeland Post Office is friendly and cozy with more than 1,200
varieties of wines lining the walls. Vino Amore feels like a
romantic respite from the brightness and bustle of busy downtown
Freeland. Travel a bit further up the road and stop by
Greenbank Cheese & Specialties and
try out their cheeses. They produce premium quality handcrafted
organic, raw milk and specialty cheeses handcrafted in small batches
from the freshest and purest ingredients. They also offering unique
marinades and dipping sauces, cookbooks, artisan kitchen and table
top decor.
Looking for that special place for a
road trip? Buzz on out to the North Olympic Peninsula and visit
Olympic Cellars a fun, friendly
boutique winery located in a century-old barn in the North Olympic
Peninsula town of Port Angeles. The winery is owned and operated by
three female entrepreneurs, affectionately known to locals as the
Olympic Women in Wine. The winemaker, Benoit Murat (a native of
Toulouse, France), crafts limited quantities of Olympic Cellars'
award-winning wines in a unique style that blends the best of French
and American winemaking techniques.
Traveling to Chelan and looking for
wickedly good wines? Search no farther,
Nefarious Cellars, where "a chick,
two guys, and a dog are striving to blow your mind..," is the place
to go. Dean and Heather Neff greet you at the tasting bar
overlooking Lake Chelan. Not only will the views blow your mind, but
their wines as well. Enjoy!
 Southeastern Washington, home to
numerous wineries and vineyards, is the place for wine tasting.
While touring the Walla Walla, make
Cave B an award-winning stop. Cave
B produces a broad range of ultra-premium wines and their reds wines
are especially prized. Try their Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Semillon, Riesling, and Semillon ice wine.
And while in Walla Walla, don't forget to visit
Ash Hollow – a winery built around
family, friends, food, fun and great wine. From the estate
vineyards, to the boutique winery, to the quaint downtown Walla
Walla tasting room, there is that certain something that can't be
defined by logic or science - that sense of place and warmth that
are so special and unmistakably woven into the Ash Hollow
experience. A stone's throw away in Prosser is
Hogue Cellars where you can
experience the culmination of a winemaking process that selects
classic varietal wine grapes from some of the most distinctive
vineyard sites in Eastern Washington state. Select from their Hogue,
Genesis, or Select designations and enjoy!
Need that special gift for a special occasion? Are you looking for a
great way to thank someone special, or are you a professional
recognizing a client or business partner? Maybe a friend or family
member is getting married or having a baby? Try
Puget Sound Gift Delivery. They
have gift baskets that convey your best birthday wishes as well as
M&M® gift baskets; and don't overlook their Washington beer and wine
baskets! Their holiday gift baskets capture the spirit of the season
... high quality baskets for all occasions ...
Hand delivery in the Puget Sound region ... same day delivery ...
beer and wine shipped to many states.
On the eastside, try
Seattle Gift Basket Company, where
they specialize in pairing gourmet food and wine with beautiful
presentation. They have Northwest Gift Baskets, Snack Gift Baskets
perfect for sharing, and baskets to accommodate from 2 people to 20.
Celebrate a promotion, anniversary, retirement, birthday, wedding or
the arrival of a new baby with our Special Occasion Gift Baskets.
Their Specialty Gift Baskets include get well baskets, baskets to
pamper, unique coffee baskets, an Italian gift basket, and more.
Our Oregon Neighbors
Tillamook, Oregon is home to
Tillamook Cheese where cheeses, ice
cream, and other dairy products have been produced the old-fashioned
way for nearly a century. Stop by and tour their incredible
creamery. Yum...
The
Oregon Wine Tasting Room / Bellevue Market
is the oldest tasting room in Oregon, and it stocks the most
extensive selection of Oregon wines you will find under one roof.
From every Oregon viticultural appellation, the diverse, year-round
inventory of the Oregon Wine Tasting Room includes approximately 150
different wines from 70 different Oregon wineries. You can even
sample wines from those Oregon wineries that are closed to the
public at this exquisite facility.
 Pheasant Valley Vineyard and Winery
situated in beautiful Hood River, not only offers you award-winning
wines, but a spacious tasting room with spectacular views of Mount
Hood. Taste wines at the turn-of-the-century historic back bar and
relax by the spectacular rock fireplace or out on the covered patio.
A wonderful wine-tasting experience.
Are you a Pinot Noir lover? Then you
must visit
Erath Wines and sample their truly
ambrosial, elegant wines. In 1967, Dick Erath established the
winery, and has been a cornerstone in the Oregon winemaking industry
ever since. Although he focuses on Pinot Noirs, Dick Erath produces
a stainless-steel fermented Pinot Gris that unfolds with delicious
fruit, a creamy, spicy Pinot Blanc, a Dry Riesling and Dry
Gewurztraminer inspired by Alsace, and last but not least tiny
quantities of Dolcetto, a rich, exotic red wine.
For the out-door, water-oriented folks,
check out
Whitewater Warehouse. A truly
exceptional outfit that offers memorable whitewater rafting,
kayaking, and hiking vacations on the Rogue River exclusively. They
cover all aspects of the event including hair-raising river rides,
gourmet wine and food, cozy accommodations, and scenic, photo
moments.
California Connections
Just minutes from the commotion of Silicon Valley,
Byington Winery is your
rejuvenating destination in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Stop by for a
delightful afternoon of winetasting. You can tour their facility,
taste their current releases, enjoy the mountain views from their
picnic facilities, and even play a little Bocce Ball. Byington
Vineyards is your place for relaxation!
Just five miles from the Pacific Ocean,
Edna Valley Vineyard has one of the
longest and coolest growing seasons in California. Its location in
one of the state's few east/west-oriented valleys allows nighttime
coastal fog to move inland, cooling the grapes after a long day in
the sunlight, so that they slowly mature while retaining sufficient
acidity.
Vino 100 - Tracy, California is the
place to go if you’re frustrated and confused about buying wine.
Wine stores are all too often intimidating, snobbish and expensive,
or are designed as wine "superstores" where the quantity of wines is
overwhelming and the quality of wines and the service provided is
under whelming. The folks at Vino 100 have created a comfortable,
affordable and fun way to buy wines, based on flavor and body. Come
on by for wine tasting - at Vino 100 there are always bottles open
to taste.
 Across the Rockies
Nestled in the fertile wine growing hills of Coloma Michigan, is
Contessa Wine Cellars. Inside, you
will enjoy their vast selection of fine wines, served in an elegant
tasting room reminiscent of an Italian villa. Outside, you will be
treated to spectacular orchard vistas from our European-style
terrace overlooking the rich, green Coloma Valley. Enjoy Divino,
Bianco Bello, Lago Rosso, Rosa d’amore, and many other wines
hand-crafted by third generation wine maker, Tony Peterson.
The motto of the
Corkscrew Wine Emporium,
Springfield, IL is "we're a whole new way to buy great wine" because
wine shopping at the Corkscrew Wine Emporium is unlike any other
shopping experience you’ve had before. They love to answer
questions, finding out about you're likes and dislikes, and finding
old favorites and new things for you to try. They truly go the extra
mile to get you that one wine you'll fall in love with. Visit them
as you motor around Springfield!
Local Businesses
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businesses around the world. Their cutting edge approach to web
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web needs. Your web site says a lot about who you are, what you do
and how people should feel about doing business with you. Put your
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Simply the best to get your web site up and running!
Need a special place to store your
special wines! Check out
Grotto Custom Wine Cellars & Cabinets.
Wine is a living, breathing organism. It interacts with its
environment and is vulnerable to conditions over which it has no
control. Factors such as temperature, humidity, wood species and
construction details are all taken into consideration to make sure
your collection is preserved and protected for years to come.
Grotto’s staff are passionate about the proper storage of wine. With
years of experience in the wine industry and having traveled the
worlds finest wine regions, they understand the importance of
preserving your wine investment.
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