Winery Words Shares Otis Kenyon Wine's Mysterious Family History

Check out the video posted on Winery Words (http://www.youtube.com/WineWords) about Otis Kenyon Wine's family history!



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Features in 425 Magazine!

Congratulations to Wine Storage Bellevue, Northwest Cellars, Otis Kenyon, and El Gaucho Bellevue for being featured in the July/August Edition of 425 Magazine!

Otis Kenyon Wine Now Offers Full Varietal Lineup at Woodinville Tasting Room

Today, June 11

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WOODINVILLE, Wash.—(June 11, 2010)— Starting today, Otis Kenyon Wine will ignite oenophiles’ palates by offering tastes of seven award-winning wines at the newly-opened Woodinville Tasting Room:

WHO: Otis Kenyon Wine

WHAT: Otis Kenyon Now Offers Full Varietal Lineup
• 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver at 2009 Seattle Wine Awards
• 2006 Merlot
Seattle Times “Top 100 Washington Wine 2009” recipient
91 Points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine
• 2007 Merlot
Available for purchase only

• 2007 Syrah
Silver at the 2010 Seattle Wine Awards
Bronze at the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
• 2007 Matchless Red Wine
Silver at the 2010 Seattle Wine Awards
Silver at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
• 2007 Malbec
Double Gold at the 2010 Seattle Wine Awards
Available for purchase only


WHERE: Woodinville Tasting Room in Apple Farm Village
14525 148th Ave. N.E.
(near the Hollywood School, west side of 148th Avenue)

WHEN: Tasting Room Hours:
Friday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

PRICE: $5 Tasting Fee

Otis Kenyon is located at 23 E. Main St., Walla Walla, Wash. and at 14525 148th Ave. N.E., Suite 111, Woodinville, Wash., and is named in tribute to four generations of Otis Kenyons. Established in 2004, the winery is dedicated to producing delicately structured and affordable wines under the direction of Winemaker Dave Stephenson. The two vineyard sites are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Walla Walla tasting room hours are Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Woodinville tasting room hours are Friday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Follow Otis Kenyon Wine Online
Website: http://otiskenyonwine.com/
Twitter: @otiskenyonwine
Facebook: Otis Kenyon Wine

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Drink Nectar's Josh Wade Interviews Muriel Kenyon of Otis Kenyon Wine at Taste Washington! Spokane

Josh Wade of Drink Nectar interviewed Muriel Kenyon of Otis Kenyon Wine at Taste Washington! Spokane this past weekend. Watch the interview below to hear some exciting news that Muriel shares and read the entire Taste Washington! Spokane recap on Josh's blog, Drink Nectar.




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Website: www.otiskenyonwine.com
Twitter: @OtisKenyonWine

Pictures of Otis Kenyon Wine's New Woodinville Tasting Room

Also, if you haven't heard the intriguing family history, take a listen as Muriel Kenyon recounts the story behind the label:



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Otis Kenyon Tasting Room Opens Friday in Woodinville

Otis Kenyon Tasting Room Opens Friday in Woodinville
Award-Winning Vintages and Mysterious Family History Uncork in Wine Country

Friday April 9

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WOODINVILLE, Wash.—(April 8, 2010)— Walla Walla winery, Otis Kenyon, has brought its award-winning wines and fiery family legacy to Woodinville wine country and will be officially unveiling its new tasting room this Friday.

WHO: Otis Kenyon Wine

WHAT: Otis Kenyon Wine Woodinville Tasting Room Opens
· 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
· 2006 Merlot
Seattle Times “Top 100 Washington Wine 2009” recipient

WHERE: Apple Farm Village
14525 148th Ave. N.E.
(near the Hollywood School, west side of 148th Avenue)

WHEN: Tasting Room Hours:
Friday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

PRICE: $5 Tasting Fee

Otis Kenyon is located at 23 E. Main St., Walla Walla, Wash. and at 14525 148th Ave. N.E., Suite 111, Woodinville, Wash. and is named in tribute to four generations of Otis Kenyons. Established in 2004, the winery is dedicated to producing delicately structured and affordable wines under the direction of Winemaker Dave Stephenson. The two vineyard sites are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Walla Walla tasting room hours are Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Woodinville tasting room hours are Friday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.otiskenyonwine.com.

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Twitter: @otiskenyonwine
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No Easter Plans Yet? Hop To It!

Cafe Flora Vegan Cinnamon Roll

SEATTLE, Wash. — (March 26, 2010) — No-bunny likes to be frantically hunting around for last minute plans! These Northwest restaurants and wineries are offering up delicious brunches and festive outings to help make Easter planning eggs-tra easy.

Bunny-Friendly Meal: Cafe Flora Offers Vegetarian Brunch
www.cafeflora.com | @CafeFloraVeg | Facebook
Seattle’s favorite vegetarian restaurant is offering its famous weekend brunch on Easter filled with new and signature favorites that would make the Easter Bunny proud. The menu features vegan and vegetarian items from gooey cinnamon rolls ($5) to a classic Santa Fe sunrise scramble ($10) or an indulgent coconut mango waffle ($8).

Cafe Flora will be serving its brunch menu from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations for eight or more can be made by calling (206) 325-9100.

Hop to Northwest Cellars’ Tasting Room for Wine and Chocolate
www.northwestcellars.com | @nwcellars | Facebook
Skip the Easter candy and hop to Northwest Cellars’ tasting room in Kirkland for an artisan treat: April 3 and 4 from noon to 5 p.m., Northwest Cellars will be serving up six award-winning wines paired with six different hand-made confections from Brugge Chocolates in Redmond

Mingle with new friends and try the 2005 Merlot with a java-pear chocolate or the 2004 Merlot with a pistachio-cardamom chocolate. Decide which chocolate and wine pairing is the favorite after trying all six. Tastings are $5, refundable with purchase. Chocolates are available for sale as well. The Kirkland tasting room is located at 11909 124th Ave. N.E.

icon Grill Presents Annual Easter Sunday Brunch Rotunda
www.icongrill.net | @iconGrill
No need to hunt for an Easter buffet that is fit for the whole family: On April 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visit icon Grill for a family-friendly Easter Sunday brunch rotunda filled with an assortment of breakfast favorites from Executive Chef Nick Musser, who is known for his Aroused Americana comfort cuisine.

Selections include a made-to-order omelet and pancake bar, chocolate-dipped strawberries, fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls and more. Entrée choices include seafood quiche, club Monte, and roasted prime rib. For $26.95 guests have both their choice of an entrée and any of the buffet dishes. Buffet-only or entrée-only options are also offered for $17.95; kids 12 and under are $7.95. For reservations, call (206) 441-6330.

Peep Inside Otis Kenyon Wine’s New Woodinville Tasting Room
www.otiskenyonwine.com | @otiskenyonwine | Facebook
Get a peep Easter weekend, no marshmallow involved, inside Otis Kenyon Wine’s new Woodinville tasting room. On April 2 and 3 sample their palate-igniting vintages and learn about the fiery Kenyon history, on which the label design is based.

Stop by from noon to 5 p.m. and visit the Walla Walla Winery’s new, second home west of the Cascades. The Woodinville tasting room is situated in Apple Farm Village, a complex located at 14525 148th Ave. N.E.

Spring Into Sip. at the wine bar & restaurant for Easter Brunch
www.siprestaurant.com | @SIPwinebar | Facebook
In celebration of Easter Sunday, all three Sip. locations are offering a special brunch menu featuring breakfast and lunch favorites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The eggs-and-entrées menu includes:

Frangelico French toast ($11) – hazelnut liquor, vanilla syrup, candied hazelnuts & bacon Crab cake Benedict ($18) – Dungeness crab & rock shrimp cakes, crisp greens, tomato, English muffin, herb-laced hollandaise Flat iron steak & eggs ($20) – three eggs done “your way” with Sip. steak sauce Banana cakes ($13) – three pancakes with sliced bananas, maple syrup, choice of sausage or bacon Build-it-your-way omelet ($12) – Choose two: rosemary ham, white cheddar, arugula, tomato, mushroom, fontina cheese, feta cheese, or roasted peppers. Crab or shrimp (add $6) Smoked salmon Benedict ($15) – Gerard & Dominique smoked salmon, asparagus, poached eggs, English muffin, capers, hollandaise Ahi melt ($16) – Seared rare black pepper tuna, duck egg, tomato, avocado, artichoke hearts, white cheddar cheese

In addition to the brunch menu, Sip. sweet roll sliders ($9), market fish of the day, salads and soups will also be available. For reservations, call: Seattle (206) 682-2779; Issaquah (425) 369-1181; Gig Harbor (253) 853-3020.

Waterfront Seafood Grill Offers Eggs-travagant Brunch Specials
www.waterfrontpier70.com | @waterfront70
Forget cooking at home this Easter: Dine out at Waterfront Seafood Grill and enjoy sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Space Needle. To please the whole family, Executive Chef Peter Levine has created these brunch specials:

Fresh fruit and honey yogurt ($7) – strawberries, blueberries, pineapple & mango Banana walnut pancakes ($14) – hot maple syrup, whipped cream Classic baguette French toast ($15) – blueberries, strawberries, whipped cream & hot maple syrup Crispy corned beef hash ($17) – house-made, hand-formed with poached eggs & green onions Northwest seafood omelet ($21) – salmon, halibut & crab, fresh herbs & jack cheese Vegetable omelet ($15) – French style ratatouille & Brie cheese Eggs Benedict ($16) – toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce Dungeness crab Benedict ($21) Bacon-wrapped filet and eggs ($48) – hollandaise sauce, demi-glace

Reservations will be taken beginning at 11 a.m. with brunch items offered till 3 p.m. and the full menu until 8 p.m. For reservations, call (206) 956-9171.

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Otis Kenyon Wine to Open Tasting Room in Woodinville Wine Country This April

Walla Walla Winery Brings its Sizzling History and Award-Winning Wines West of the Cascades in April

WOODINVILLE, Wash.—(March 9, 2010) — Otis Kenyon Wine will unveil its Woodinville tasting room in April, providing the greater Seattle-Eastside environs easy access to their award-winning vintages.

The new tasting room will be situated in Apple Farm Village, a complex located at 14525 148th Ave. N.E., near the landmark Hollywood School on the west side of 148th Avenue.

In making the trek to Woodinville Wine Country, Otis Kenyon is joining the ranks of many other Walla Walla-based tasting rooms, such as Dusted Valley Winery, Gifford Hirlinger and the soon-to-open Pepper Bridge Winery. Last year alone, Woodinville generated $2.8 million revenue in wine production and welcomed 13 new tasting rooms; up to 10 more are expected to open in 2010.

The area is experiencing such rapid growth, space has become increasingly limited. When the 958 square foot tasting room became available at Apple Farm Village, even a bit off the beaten track, owners Stephen Kenyon and Deborah Dunbar jumped at the opportunity.

“The new tasting room will never replace the historic look and feel of our Walla Walla tasting room or the experience of touring in wine country,” said Kenyon. “However, Woodinville has a lot to offer as far as convenience and wine tourism traffic. We look forward to introducing Otis Kenyon Wine to the community.”

The tasting room will be open and ready to welcome the over 4,000 oenophiles set to descend on the area for the ninth annual Passport to Woodinville wine event scheduled for April 17 and 18. Otis Kenyon will offer four of its award-winning red wines, including the 2006 Merlot ($30), which landed a coveted spot on Paul Gregutt’s 100 Top Washington Wines list and the 2007 Matchless Red ($23), which has gained a cult following due to its cheeky reference to the incendiary Kenyon family history, which involves arson, estrangement and redemption.

Nearly a century ago, dentist James Otis Kenyon achieved notoriety by burning down a rival’s office. Fifty years after the legendary arson and his subsequent estrangement, grandson Stephen Kenyon reunited the family before James passed away at the ripe old age of 101.

“No doubt about it, this family legend has enflamed our passion for wine-making,” said Kenyon. “The new tasting room will allow us to continue to tell the story and gain further exposure to those who wouldn’t normally head over to Walla Walla.”

Otis Kenyon is located at 23 E. Main St., Walla Walla, Wash., and at 14525 148th Ave. N.E., Suite 111, Woodinville, Wash. and is named in tribute to four generations of Otis Kenyons. Established in 2004, the winery is dedicated to producing delicately structured and affordable wines under the direction of Winemaker Dave Stephenson. The two vineyard sites are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Walla Walla tasting room hours are Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Woodinville tasting room hours are Friday through Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.otiskenyonwine.com. Follow us on Twitter at @otiskenyonwine and on Facebook.

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Otis Kenyon Wine Receives Two Silver Medals at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Congratulations to Otis Kenyon Wine for receiving two silver medals at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition! The 2007 Matchless Red Wine and 2007 Carmenere were the featured winning wines!

2007 Matchless Red Wine - $23
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 87
"The 2007 Matchless Red Wine has a Tuesday night bottle price, but you'll end up pulling it out for the Saturday evening wine tasting group too"

2007 Carmenere -$36
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 90
"After the bottle opens, nuances of smoky bacon, cranberry and stewed fruit come to the surface, never letting that pepper stray too far away"

For more information about Otis Kenyon Wine:
www.otiskenyonwine.com | @otiskenyonwine

For more information about the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition:
www.winejudging.com

A Valentine’s Day For Everyone

SEATTLE, Wash. — (January 20, 2010) — There’s something for everyone this Valentine’s Day: whether one’s flying solo, a cupid trying to win someone’s heart, or a couple looking for a romantic evening, these restaurants and wineries in the Northwest are saying “be mine” with enchanting Valentine’s offerings:

The Single Life
Love and live it up…

Ready to Mingle: Dare to be Dateless Weekend at STIR Martini + Raw Bar
www.stirmartinibar.com | Twitter: @STIRBellevue | Facebook
Celebrate the single life all weekend long at STIR Martini + Raw Bar. Grab all single friends and head to this Eastside hot spot with nary a canoodling couple in sight. The “Dare to be Dateless” weekend offerings include:

Friday, February 12
Speed Dating, 8 to 10 p.m. – because you just never know
DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m. to close – featuring DJ Sang Do

Saturday, February 13
Passion party, 5:30 p.m. – for the ladies
DJ & dancing, 10 p.m. to close – featuring DJ Supreme La Rock

Sunday, February 14
Karaoke, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. – with a “no love songs” guarantee

Sip on a sweet, icy-cold, deconstructed martini and ‘stir’ it up on the dance floor. Tickets to speed dating are $42. To RSVP for the passion party, contact allysonwen@pureromance.com. STIR is open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free parking and valet parking available.

Cupid’s Arrow
Win a heart or impress a date…

Win a Romantic Date For Two Courtesy of Sip. at the wine bar & restaurant
www.siprestaurant.com | Twitter: @SIPwinebar
Win over a Valentine with an evening and afternoon to remember: Sip. at the wine bar & restaurant is offering the chance for a lucky couple to win a dreamy date in its “Sip. Valentine Extravaganza.” One lucky couple will enjoy:

Dinner for two, February 13, at Sip. Seattle
Dine at the table with the best view and savor a special “Chef’s Choice” dinner
An overnight stay at Hotel Max
Includes free parking and a complimentary bottle of wine
Check in: Feb. 13, 4 p.m.; enjoy a late Valentine’s Day checkout on Feb. 14, 1 p.m.
Two tickets to the New York production of South Pacific
At the 5th Avenue Theatre on Feb. 14, 1:30 p.m.

To enter, visit any Sip. restaurant location (Gig Harbor, Issaquah, Seattle) and complete a comment card before February 7. To qualify, the card must include name, e-mail and phone number. The Grand Prize winner will be drawn Monday, February 8.

Sparkle with Champagne Know-How from Waterfront Seafood Grill
www.waterfrontpier70.com
Before ordering that bottle of bubbly on Valentine’s Day, impress a date with knowledge of Champagne or learn about it together during Waterfront Seafood Grill’s Sparkling Wine 101.

Held on Saturday, February 13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., this class is part of Waterfront’s wine education series. Guests will learn about the versatility of sparkling wine, how it is made, why it sparkles, and food pairing recommendations. The class includes a blind tasting of five different sparkling wines. Cost is $35 per person plus tax. To reserve a spot, call (206) 956-9171.

The Melting Pot Gives Away Valentine’s Day Movie Prizes
www.themeltingpot.com
In celebration of the holiday, The Melting Pot is offering the opportunity to win prizes on its website. “Valentine’s Day Red Carpet Premiere Sweepstakes” gives Club Fondue members the chance to win wine tastings, food samplings, invitations to special events and advanced holiday reservation privileges.

The Grand Prize is a three-night trip to Los Angeles, including roundtrip airfare and deluxe accommodations for the premier of the Warner Bros. release “Valentine’s Day.” Click here to play the game and register.

Spoil a Sweetheart at the Inn at El Gaucho
inn.elgaucho.com
Celebrate amor El Gaucho style this Valentine’s Day. In honor of the most romantic day of the year, the Inn at El Gaucho is offering a special Sweethearts Valentine’s Day package. Amaze the love of your life or amor of the moment with this swanky experience that includes:

Accommodations for two-in-one of the Inn’s luxury Belltown junior suites
Rose petals adorning your suite
Bottle of bubbly
Box of delectable truffles
Complimentary valet parking

The Sweethearts Valentine’s Day package is $299, excluding tax and gratuity. To reserve this package, call (206) 728-1133.

Eat Your Heart Out
Brunch or dinner ideas for Valentines-Day…

Love is in the Air at El Gaucho Bellevue
www.elgaucho.com | Twitter: @ElGauchoBell
Show someone how much they’re loved with the ultimate steak dinner and a red rose at El Gaucho Bellevue. Begin the night by sipping cocktails at the expansive, wrap around bar and then be ushered to a candlelit table for an unforgettable meal.

Live music, an intimate setting and a cooked-to-perfection steak will make this Valentine’s Day one to remember. Plus, as an extra special surprise, a long-stemmed red rose will be delivered to each lady that evening. Dinner service begins at 5 p.m. For reservations, call (425) 455-2715.

Celebrate Morning or Night with a Loved One at Twisted Cork
www.twistedcork.com | Twitter: @twistedcork
If all the babysitters are booked on Valentine’s Day night, surprise a loved one with a romantic brunch instead. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Twisted Cork is offering a special Valentine’s Day brunch menu accompanied by live jazz music.

And for those that are looking for a special night with live jazz, Twisted Cork is offering a five-course prix fixe menu for $55 per person, (in pairs only). Reservations will be accepted from 5 to 10 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m.: the restaurant will be open till 11 p.m. on February 14. Champagne cocktails and bottles will be specially priced all weekend long. Free parking and valet parking available. For reservations, call (425) 637-0808.

Delectable Sweetheart Specials at Waterfront Seafood Grill
www.waterfrontpier70.com
With panoramic views of Elliott Bay, Magnolia Bluff and the Space Needle, Waterfront Seafood Grill doesn’t have to do much to make the atmosphere any more romantic. However, this Valentine’s Day, Executive Chef Peter Levine will create a menu of dishes inspired by lovers everywhere. The Valentine’s Day weekend specials, offered February 12-15, include:

Asparagus Salad with Seared Scallops ($18)
Bell pepper remoulade
Hearts of Palm with Maine Lobster ($21)
Citrus vinaigrette
Brie Cheese-Stuffed Filet of Beef ($48)
Wild mushroom mashed potatoes
Roasted King Salmon ($42)
Black trumpet mushrooms, lobster and asparagus
Three Chocolate Delights ($12)
Chocolate panna cotta with brandied Bing cherries
Chocolate-dipped strawberry with white chocolate drizzle
Chocolate ganache with mint syrup

Reservations will be accepted beginning at 5 p.m. For reservations, call (206) 956-9171.

Dance the Night Away at Spirited El Gaucho Seattle
www.elgaucho.com
Nothing sets the mood quite like a swanky night of fine dining and dancing at El Gaucho Seattle. To fuel the passion, sultry jazz vocalist Ally Mtwalo will be singing and swinging the night away, accompanied by a pianist in the Pampas Room.

Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. The full El Gaucho dinner menu is available in the dining room and Pampas Room. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (206) 728-1337.

Dazzle a Date with a 3-Course Dinner at Sip. at the wine bar & restaurant
www.siprestaurant.com | Twitter: @SIPwinebar
With a warm, welcoming, Napa Valley-inspired ambiance, over 70 by-the-glass choices and more than 250 bottles from the Pacific Northwest, California and around the world, guests feel as if they’re touring the globe without leaving the state. Sip. at the wine bar & restaurant is the ideal place to wine and dine a sweetheart on Valentine’s Day.

All Sip. locations will be offering a special Valentine’s menu on February 14: three courses for $50 per person. The regular dinner menu of locally-sourced, refined plates will also be offered. For reservations, call: Seattle (206) 682-2779; Issaquah (425) 369-1181; Gig Harbor (253) 853-3020.

Share Chateaubriand and Lobster for Two at El Gaucho Tacoma
www.elgaucho.com | Twitter: @ElGauchoTac
Set in the heart of downtown Tacoma, El Gaucho Tacoma is a luxurious destination for any South Sound Valentine’s evening celebration. In honor of the day, the restaurant will be featuring Chateaubriand and lobster for two, carved tableside (16-ounce filet mignon and 8-ounce lobster tail), for $135. The regular dinner menu will also be available.

To add an extra special touch, guests can pre-order flowers which will be waiting at the table upon arrival. A dozen roses, half-dozen roses or seasonal garden bouquet are all available for purchase along with a personalized card. For reservations, call (253) 272-1570.

Melt Someone’s Heart with “Love Potion” Drinks at The Melting Pot
www.themeltingpot.com
Looking for a dining experience that’s different? The Melting Pot is a perfect spot for dates to share conversation and create memories over four courses of indulgent fondue. From now until March 15, the restaurants will also be offering three “Love Potion” specialty cocktails. Melt a date’s heart with these passion-filled drinks:

Exotic Mojito
X-Rated® Fusion Liqueur®, SKYY Infusions® Citrus Vodka, Monin Mojito Mix, Monin Red Passion Fruit, fresh lime juice and mint leaves
XTC Martini
X-Rated® Fusion Liqueur®, simple syrup, lemon juice, Prosecco, strawberries and basil
Passionate Kiss
SKYY Infusions® Passion Fruit Vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice, Prosecco, orange chunks and basil leaves

In addition to the “Love Potion” drinks, a special four-course dinner will be available on Valentine’s Day for $68 per person plus tax and 18 percent gratuity. The menu is:

First Course
Spinach & Artichoke Heart Swiss – or – Maker’s Mark® Bourbon Bacon Cheddar
Second Course
Strawberry Blue Kiss Salad – or – Caesar Salad
Third Course
Cupid’s Feast of filet mignon, plank salmon, spicy shrimp, teriyaki-marinated sirloin, roasted garlic-encrusted chicken, sun-dried tomato mascarpone ravioli, shitake mushroom and assorted vegetables
Fourth Course
‘Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love’ milk or dark chocolate with Chambord – or – ‘Love Me Tender’ bananas foster white chocolate

Reservations on Valentine’s Day are offered beginning at noon. For reservations, call: Seattle (206) 378-1280; Bellevue (425) 646-2744; Tacoma (253) 535-3939.

Decadently Dine for Two with Tableside Service at El Gaucho Portland
www.elgaucho.com
Nothing will make a date feel more special than having an opulent meal prepared tableside with expertly executed service. Personalize a Valentine’s Day dinner with a romantic meal at El Gaucho Portland.

Tableside preparations of Caesar, Chateaubriand, flaming swords and, to finish the night, Bananas Foster flambé are available along with the regular menu. Rose petals sprinkled across the tables on February 14 will further set the romantic mood. For reservations, call (503) 227-8794.

Wine and Chocolate
The perfect pair…

Otis Kenyon Wine Releases Its “Crush”: 2007 Malbec
www.otiskenyonwine.com | Twitter: @otiskenyonwine | Facebook
Crushes aren’t limited to the young: on Valentine’s Day weekend head to Otis Kenyon’s tasting room in downtown Walla Walla and help celebrate the release of the 2007 Malbec.

On February 13 and 14, Otis Kenyon will release the 2007 Malbec and will also be offering visitors wine and chocolate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To read about Otis Kenyon’s 2007 releases, click here.

A Chelan Getaway with Wine and Red Roses at Tsillan Cellars
www.tsillancellars.com | Facebook
Grab your sweetheart and head to Chelan this holiday for wine, chocolate and roses at Tsillan Cellars. The gorgeous, Italian-inspired tasting room will feature a $5 tasting fee and complimentary chocolates and red roses from noon to 5 p.m. on February 13 and 14, and February 20 and 21. Wine specials include 20 percent off Dolcezza d’Oro, two 2005 Merlot bottles for $40, as well as additional discounts on Estate whites and various reds.

After sipping wines and indulging in chocolates at the tasting room, head to Tsillan’s romantic restaurant for a delicious Italian meal. Sorrento’s Ristorante will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. serving Valentine’s Day specials. Reservations can be made by calling (509) 682-5409.

Northwest Cellars He’arts’ Wine and Chocolate
www.northwestcellars.com | Twitter: @nwcellars | Facebook
Wine, chocolate and art: a match made in heaven. Northwest Cellars is offering all three at its tasting room this Valentine’s Day.

On February 13 and 14 from noon to 5 p.m., Northwest Cellars will be serving up its award-winning wines at their Kirkland tasting room, paired with amazing hand-made chocolates from Intrigue Chocolates. To add to the sweet temptation, several local artists will be there with gifts available to purchase for a valentine. Tastings are $5, refundable with purchase. Chocolates are available for sale as well.


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Otis Kenyon Winery Introduces 2007 “Matchless” Red Wine
Bordeaux Blend a Perfect Match with Winery’s Colorful History

WALLA WALLA, Wash.—(October 15, 2009) — Award-winning Otis Kenyon Wine is all fired up about their latest release, the 2007 Matchless Red Wine. With a double entendre name, “Matchless” alludes not only to the quality of the wine but also pays homage to a colorful family history.

Arson, estrangement, seclusion, redemption—the saga reads like a mystery thriller. Almost a century ago, struggling Milton-Freewater, Oregon dentist James Otis Kenyon struck a match and set fire to a rival’s office, burning the business to the ground. His wife subsequently moved their two sons to Walla Walla. Years passed and James was presumed dead. The eldest son, Robert Otis Kenyon, never once mentioned his father to his own son, Stephen Otis Kenyon.

Yet, some 50 years after the fire, Stephen discovered his grandfather living on the Oregon Coast. At 85, James and his family were reunited; he passed away at the ripe old age of 101, having just met his great-granddaughter, Muriel Keeran Kenyon, but just missing the birth of his great-grandson Samuel Otis Kenyon.

Living in Chateuneuf-du-Pape (Provence, France) years ago ignited in Stephen Kenyon and his wife Deborah Dunbar a passion for winemaking. In 2004, the dedicated oenophiles teamed up with gifted winemaker Dave Stephenson, establishing their small family winery with a highly praised Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon; the 2005 Cabernet earned 91 points from Wine Spectator. Other current releases include Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, Carmenere and Matchless Red Wine:

2007 Matchless Red Wine (Seven Hills Vineyard & Lodmell Vineyard) $23
70% Merlot / 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
797 cases produced
This wonderfully structured Bordeaux blend starts with light cedar notes, black pepper and Bing cherry on the nose. In the mouth, the dark fruit components brighten to raspberry and rhubarb pie and the long finish will leave you ready for a big plate of spaghetti with grandma’s meatballs.

The handsome and distinctive Otis Kenyon wine label design serves as a window to the past. Bearing the silhouette of namesake James Otis Kenyon, its “singed” edges allude to the crime that allowed the family to put down the deep roots that eventually brought Stephen and Deborah back to the Walla Walla area. As Otis Kenyon approaches its sixth year, they remain dedicated to producing structured, affordable wines made almost exclusively from Walla Walla Valley AVA fruit.

Says Stephen Kenyon, “Every family has a skeleton in the closet. Without glorifying my grandfather’s act, the heart of the story – the banishment and redemption of our family’s black sheep – rests in the Walla Walla Valley. It seems fitting to acknowledge what he did because it puts our family here today, doing what we love.”

Otis Kenyon is located at 23 E. Main St., Walla Walla, Wash., in the Walla Walla Valley AVA and is named in tribute to four generations of Otis Kenyons. Established in 2004, the winery is dedicated to producing delicately structured and affordable wines under the direction of Winemaker Dave Stephenson. The two vineyard sites are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Tasting room hours are Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (509) 525-3505 or visit http://www.otiskenyonwine.com/.

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Editors Note: Winery owner Stephen Kenyon is available for interview to discuss Otis Kenyon wine and his intriguing family history just in time for Halloween.


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