El Gaucho Bellevue Presents 3rd Annual ‘Pour On the Plaza’ June 25

Spirited Wine and Food Event Showcases Prestigious Northwest Wineries; Proceeds to Benefit Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club of King County

BELLEVUE, Wash.—(June 2, 2011) — El Gaucho Bellevue is excited to announce that its annual Pour on the Plaza event is returning for a third year.  On Saturday, June 25, guests are invited to enjoy an array of delicious appetizers from El Gaucho Bellevue and Waterfront Seafood Grill while tasting wines from over 20 of the Northwest’s most distinguished wineries.  This year the event will support the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club of King County.

Taking place from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Pour on the Plaza will be held on El Gaucho Bellevue’s gorgeous new outdoor patio situated in the heart of downtown Bellevue’s financial district in City Center Plaza.  Cost is $85 per person, including tax and gratuity.  Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at (425) 455-2715.  Complimentary valet parking will be offered at El Gaucho’s front door.

Setting the mood will be the upbeat Latin grooves of A Cedar Suede.  Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Season 1 Top Chef David Martin, who will be making a special appearance to autograph his latest cookbook for a minimum donation.  All proceeds will benefit the Rainer Vista Boys & Girls Club.

Participating wineries include:

Andrew Will Winery (www.andrewwill.com)

Bergstrom Winery (www.bergstromwines.com)

Caymus Vineyards (www.caymus.com)

Corliss Estates(www.corlissestates.com)

DeLille Cellars (www.delillecellars.com)

Domaine Drouhin (www.domainedrouhin.com)

Domaine Ste. Michelle (http://domaine-ste-michelle.com)

Domaine Serene (www.domaineserene.com)

EFESTĒ Winery (www.efeste.com)

Evening Land Vineyards (www.eveninglandvineyards.com)

Gorman Winery (www.gormanwinery.com)

Grand Rêve Vintners Winery and Vineyard (www.grandrevevintners.com)

Lachini Vineyards (www.lachinivineyards.com)

Long Shadows Wineries and Vineyards (www.longshadows.com)

Mark Ryan Winery (www.markryanwinery.com)

Northstar Winery (www.northstarwinery.com)

Novelty Hill Winery (www.noveltyhillwines.com)

Pepper Bridge Winery (www.pepperbridge.com)

Sparkman Cellars (www.sparkmancellars.com)

Spring Valley Vineyard (www.springvalleyvineyard.com)

Va Piano Vineyards (www.vapianovineyards.com)

Walla Faces Vineyard (www.wallafaces.com)

“The past two years everyone had such a wonderful time at Pour on the Plaza, we are thrilled to hold it again for the third year now,” says El Gaucho Bellevue’s General Manager David Scherling.  “It’s a great way for guests to relax and enjoy premier food and wine while also supporting a great cause.  This year we’re very excited to support the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club.”

About Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club (Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse at Rainer Vista):

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse and Teen Center at Rainier Vista gives kids a place to call their own, where they can have fun, get a hot meal, be creative, be a part of a team, get help with homework…or just hang out with friends. It offers a safe, fun, inclusive, and inspiring place that kids and their families count on—every day.

El Gaucho® is the Northwest’s steakhouse legacy focused on elegant, old-school, tableside service for people celebrating their lives. The menu highlights 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef® Prime steaks, cutting-edge fresh seafood selections from sustainable sources, and extensive wine and single malt Scotch lists. El Gaucho offers intimate private dining and nightly live music. El Gaucho Bellevue is located at City Center Plaza at 450 108th Ave. N.E. For more information on the Bellevue location, please call (425) 455-2715 or visit www.elgaucho.com.

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Wine Storage Bellevue Announces ‘Steve’s Picks’

Upscale Facility Offers Wine Storage Promotion Along With Spring Wines Selected by El Gaucho Wine Director, Steve Smith

BELLEVUE, Wash.—(March 15, 2011)—Wine Storage Bellevue and El Gaucho have devised the perfect wine pairing: The state-of-the-art wine storage facility and Bellevue restaurant recognized for its outstanding wine list are offering exclusive deals on four special wines and a locker rental promotion that provides customers 25 percent off their first six months’ rent.

El Gaucho Wine Director Steve Smith selected the quartet of exceptional wines based upon their incredible value and appropriateness for the season. Guests may purchase any number of bottles or combinations of ‘Steve’s Picks’ through El Gaucho Bellevue by stopping into the restaurant or phoning the front desk at (425) 455-2715. The wine will then be properly stored at Wine Storage Bellevue for pick up between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

As an added bonus, Wine Storage Bellevue is offering exclusively to ‘Steve’s Picks’ buyers ’25 percent off their first six months’ rent. Instead of arranging a pick-up time, those who elect to take advantage of the promotion can have their wine purchases added directly to a private, all-steel wine locker, where contents will be held at optimal wine storage conditions. Locker pricing starts at just $21 per month.

The inaugural selection of ‘Steve’s Picks’ provide something for virtually everyone. “We are pleased to partner with Wine Storage Bellevue to offer our loyal customers fantastic wines and an opportunity to get to know a truly exceptional wine storage facility on the Eastside. I had connoisseurs and collectors specifically in mind when I chose these wines, which are an incredible value right now because of the wine surplus,” says Smith.

The Hot Deal

Paradigm Merlot 2008

$36

This artful Napa Valley winery navigated the wild weather of 2008 to produce a lovely merlot with soft tannins and suggestions of strawberries. This wine normally retails for more than $100.

The Collector

Pahlmeyer Red 2006

$75

This complex red reveals sweet, smoky aromas and a long, heady finish. It’s a wine with longevity, and will realize its full potential with proper storage.

The Collector

Evening Land ‘La Source’ Pinot Noir 2008

$66

This Gold Label wine from Oregon’s famed Willamette Valley is no longer available from the winery. This is a rare opportunity to add #32 on Wine Spectator’s 2010 Top 100 list to a collection.

An Everyday Wine

Charles Smith Velvet Devil Merlot 2009

$12

This explosive bottle is loaded with complex flavors, and represents the excitement that surrounds Washington Merlots.

A limited number of bottles are available at these retail prices, offered exclusively through El Gaucho’s partnership with Wine Storage Bellevue. The four selected wines are currently on El Gaucho’s wine list but are not available at these featured prices while dining at the restaurant.

Wine Storage Bellevue offers secure, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art, all-steel storage lockers for valued wine collections of all sizes. Prices begin at $24 per month. Rental includes use of the generously appointed 1,000-square-foot Wine Resource Center and Tasting Room, equipped with a computer and internet access. Wine Storage Bellevue is situated inside Stor-House Self Storage, located at 1614 118^th Avenue SE, Bellevue, Washington. Access is available daily from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m.; Wine Resource Center open 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., or by special appointment. For more information call (425) 453-2242 visit http://www.winestoragebellevue.com.

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Wine, Dine and Impress This Valentine’s Day

SEATTLE, Wash.—(January 21, 2011)—Love is in the air at the following Northwest restaurants, wineries and businesses, which are offering special Valentine’s dinners, events and gifts that are sure to turn up the romance.

© Impress

“Nothing is more exciting in relationships than creating together.” – Stephen Covey

“You Had Me at Merlot” - Romance a Date with a Unique Gift from PersonalWineBottles.com

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This Valentine’s Day, forget wearing a heart on one’s sleeve: Say “I Love You” or “Be Mine” to a Valentine on an etched and hand-painted bottle of wine from www.PersonalWineBottles.com.

After choosing a design, bottles can be customized with up to two lines of text, creating a personalized message for one’s “schnookums” or “buttercup.” Customers also select from 12 wines to fill their unique bottle. Non-alcoholic wines are also available. Designs and personal messaging is $75, plus the cost of the wine, which ranges from $7 to $37.50. Gift bags can be purchased for an additional $2.50. Etched bottles are produced by hand, so order quickly; the deadline for online orders is February 11 at 8 a.m. To order a customized bottle of wine, visit www.PersonalWineBottles.com.

Get in Tip’sy-Top’sy Shape with Waterfront Seafood Grill’s Sparkling Wine Boot Camp

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Ten-hut! It’s time to uncork and explore the different tastes and characteristics of sparkling wine and Champagne with help from Waterfront Seafood Grill. On February 12, Waterfront’s wine director Kristen Young will lead a Sparkling Wine Boot Camp, just in time to impress a date on Valentine’s Day.

From 3 to 5 p.m., taste a variety of Champagnes and sparkling wines from around the world, learn about food pairings, and maybe even find out how to “saber” a bottle. Cost is $35 per person plus tax and includes a blind tasting of several sparklers. To reserve a spot, call (206) 956-9171.

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“True love is like a fine wine, the older the better.” – Fred Jacob

Hearts Flutter for Chocolate, Cheese and Wine at Patterson Cellars

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Wine, chocolate and cheese: What more is needed this Valentine’s Day? Indulge in all three on February 12 and 13 at Patterson Cellars’ tasting rooms in Woodinville or on the Pike Street Hill Climb below Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market.

From noon to 5 p.m., Patterson Cellars will pour its popular Forbidden Red and sultry Syrah and provide delectable samples of Theo chocolate and an assortment of cheeses, all of which are complimentary. Attendees will also have the chance to win either a Theo Chocolate gift basket or the opportunity to create their very own wine at a Patterson Cellars blending party for 10 people.

Northwest Cellars He’arts’, Wine and Chocolate

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Experience a match made in heaven with art, wine and chocolate all Valentine’s Day weekend at Northwest Cellars’ tasting room in Kirkland.

Art and Aperitifs – Feb. 12, 2-5 p.m.

Sample and learn about five award-winning wines, and then create a collage-style art piece using paint, paper, fabric and other embellishments. Wine tasting, snacks, all materials and instruction are included in the $40 fee. Additional glasses of wine available for purchase. Reserve a spot online.

Chocolate and Wine Pairing – Feb. 12 noon to 6 p.m. & Feb. 13, noon to 5 p.m.

Five Northwest Cellars’ wines will be paired with handmade chocolates from Brugge Chocolates in Redmond. Purchase a bottle of wine and receive a paired chocolate for free. Tastings are $5, refundable with purchase.

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“The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” – Fanny Fern

“Veg” One’s Heart Out with Cafe Flora’s Amore-Inspired Menu

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Hearts will leap with excitement for Cafe Flora’s vegetarian Valentine’s Day dinner. Spotlighting several romance-inducing ingredients, the vegan, prix-fixe menu, also available gluten-free, will be offered from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on February 14:

Wonton Affection Canapé - topped with avocado butternut paté, drizzled with a trio of sauces: truffle aioli, cilantro sauce and chili oil

Layers of Love – almond phyllo roulade stuffed with a mushroom-leek ragoût, grilled asparagus, bok choy, mushroom essence and a red wine-cherry sauce

Citrus Kiss Salad – grapefruit, pea shoots, jicama and watercress, with a mango vinaigrette and beet essence

– Dessert (choice of) –

Kumquat Wishes and Almond Dreams – almond génoise, brown-butter buttercream, marzipan, and kumquats macerated in Champagne

Smoldering Chocolate and Raspberry Glances – devil’s food cake, molten Mexican chocolate with cacao crumble and raspberry gel

Cost is $45 per person. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling (206) 325-9100. Cafe Flora will also be selling their handcrafted, vegan and gluten-free truffles for $2 each: Made using Theo chocolate, flavors include nibby gianduja and raspberry.

Waterways Cruises Offers Special Valentine’s Day Dinner  Cruise

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweetheart aboard a beautifully appointed Waterways’ yacht, with a champagne toast upon boarding.  An extraordinary four-course menu is freshly prepared onboard and served at a private table.  A classical guitar performance will add that extra touch of romance to this very special evening aboard the 2.5 hour cruise on Lake Washington.

Handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase during the cruise, including wine pairing for each dining selection.  Romance and celebration packages with roses, champagne, signature flutes, and a personalized cake are available to complement the dining experience with an advance purchase.  Request a window table upgrade for the best views.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu

Seared Ahi – Yellowfin tuna with pickled cucumber slaw, lemongrass-infused jasmine rice, spicy soy and mustard butter

Sherried Mâche and Apple Salad – fresh mâche greens with a sweet sherry vinaigrette, served with crisp apples, celery and candied walnuts

Freshly baked bread served with whipped herbed butter

Intermezzo (palate cleanser): Raspberry Sorbet

Entrée (choice of):

Petit Filet and Lobster Tail Duet – with Béarnaise sauce, sea-salted asparagus and red caviar, accompanied by purple potato purée

Grilled Belgian Endive – stuffed with a purée of roasted cauliflower and fresh tarragon, served with a light Champagne and tomato risotto, butter-leek emulsion and black truffle oil

Dessert: Banana Crème Brulée – served with chocolate-covered strawberries

Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise departs from the Waterways HomePort on the North end of Lake Union in Seattle and from the Southport Pier and Promenade in Renton on February 14 at 7 p.m. Boarding starts 30 minutes prior to the departure time. Tickets are $99 for general, $89 for senior or military personnel. Purchased tickets online at www.waterwayscruises.com.

Seduce a Sweetheart on Pier 70 with Waterfront Seafood Grill’s Valentine’s Weekend Specials

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A breathtaking view, an opulent atmosphere and delectable food will make any date swoon on Valentine’s Day. Bring that special someone to Waterfront Seafood Grill, where Executive Chef Peter Levine has designed a custom menu celebrating romance. Offered February 12-14, special dishes include:

Asparagus Salad with Grilled 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

Seared Halibut Cheeks ($38)

Fennel, arugula, grapefruit salad

Three Chocolate Delights ($12)

Chocolate panna cotta with brandied Bing cherries

Chocolate flourless soufflé with Chantilly cream

Chocolate and port ganache

Reservations will be accepted beginning at 5 p.m. The full, regular menu will also be available. For reservations, call (206) 956-9171.

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Cupid’s Got Your Back!

Value, Versatility Make 2007 Vine & Sun Red a Must-Have Holiday Table Addition

Released for the First Time, Bordeaux-Style Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot Crafted by Esteemed Washington Winemaker Matthew Loso

WOODINVILLE, Wash.—(December 14, 2010)—Matt Loso has done it again, and the timing couldn’t be better for holiday tables:

2007 Vine & Sun Red Wine, $17 per 750 ml bottle

Fruit, Appellation and Vineyard: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain – Hedges Bel’ Villa); 21% Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley – Wallula); 14% Merlot (Columbia Valley – Conner Lee)

Aged: 21 months in American oak – 50% New / 50% neutral

Total Production: 375 cases

Formed in 2001 by five business partners passionate about fine wine, Vine & Sun LLC (http://www.vineandsun.com) features two labels under the company name—Vine & Sun and Barons V. While vintages are normally available only to a select mailing list of customers, wine shops and fine restaurants, the 2007 release marks the first time since the company’s inception that the public will be offered this wine directly*. Only 375 cases were produced, so at the incredibly approachable price of $17, this food-friendly Bordeaux-style blend won’t last.

Matthew Loso, Vine & Sun’s winemaker, boasts extensive experience in the Washington wine industry and has a legendary talent and palate. Formerly the award-winning owner and winemaker of Matthews Estate in Woodinville (WA), Loso’s ongoing mission is to fully express the vineyard while making world-class, Old World-inspired fine wines of intense character and great ageing potential. In addition to being the winemaker for Vine & Sun LLC, he is also a consulting winemaker for several other respected Washington state wineries.

“The timing couldn’t be better for us to introduce the Vine & Sun wine directly to the public. Not only is it offered at a terrific price, but it’s an incredibly versatile wine, making it the perfect complement to a complex holiday meal with a broad spectrum of competing flavors and tastes,” notes Loso.

The wine is available at the Vine & Sun tasting room in Woodinville (18504 142nd Ave NE), open every Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. To join the mailing list or purchase remotely, call (425) 398-7147 or email info@vineandsun.com.

*Self distributed; direct shipment options are available in the following states: Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Texas, Arkansas, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Arizona, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Wisconsin.

Vine & Sun LLC is owned by five partners and produces Barons V and Vine & Sun fine wines under winemaker, Matthew Loso. Both the wines are blended using grapes from top vineyards in Washington’s Columbia Valley, and are aged in 100% new American oak barrels for 25 months before being bottled and aged for another year. Located at 18506 142nd Ave NE, Woodinville, the winery is open every Saturday for tastings from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call (425) 398-7147 or visit www.vineandsun.com.

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ENJOY A GLASS OF WINE, GET CREATIVE, AND WIN

 

   

PersonalWineBottles.com Offers Holiday Rewards to Wine Lovers with an Artistic Streak

GIG HARBOR, Wash.—(November 29, 2010) — Nothing spurs creativity like a glass (or two) of wine. PersonalWineBottles.com, a company specializing in the individual production of custom, hand-painted, hand-etched wine bottles, is inviting wine lovers to submit their most creative, original holiday-themed bottle design template. Designs will be judged and two winners will be chosen to each receive a free bottle with his or her design etched into it.

The first-place winner will receive a magnum-sized bottle (1.5 L) featuring their custom design, while the runner-up will receive a standard bottle (750 ml) etched with their submission. Each winner will choose one of 12 wine selections with which to fill their bottle. This includes non-alcoholic selections.

WHO:             PersonalWineBottles.com

WHAT:          Design the best original, holiday-themed wine bottle

· First prize: 1.5 L magnum featuring winner’s design/artwork

· Second prize: 750 ml bottle featuring winner’s design/artwork

WHERE:        Submit: info@personalwinebottles.com;

Subject head: Original Holiday Artwork submission

WHEN:          Nov. 29-Dec. 15. Winners will be notified via email.

HOW:             Submissions should be made in EPS format (Adobe Illustrator file) with fully outlined fonts; 2 standard colors only. This is for 3-dimensional etching, as winning designs must be sandblasted into a bottle.

Completed designs can be up to, but not exceed, 6" in height and 4.25" in width maximally.

Include full name, email address, mailing address, contact phone number.

All designs submitted become the property of PersonalWineBottles.com; originator forgoes all future rights to all submitted artwork.

PersonalWineBottles.com is a Washington State-based, privately held company that custom produces single quantity wine bottles by hand—creating a treasured gift friends, co-workers and family won’t forget. Bottles start at $75. To order a custom designed bottle of wine, go to www.PersonalWineBottles.com.

For questions, visit the contact page on the website. Responses will be made as soon as possible during business hours (excluding holidays), Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. PST. For weddings, parties, holidays or gifts, PersonalWineBottles.com makes any occasion extra special.

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Toast to Success!

Olive Crest’s 9^th Annual Wine Procurement Party Raises $11,100 for Auction Gala

BELLEVUE, Wash.—(November 3, 2010) — Crisp weather, tasty wine, delicious food, and amazing company made the 9^th annual Wine Procurement Party, “Grape Expectations,” an evening to remember.  This year, guests contributed 140 bottles and $11,100 in donations and fine wine.

Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres prepared by Lot NO. 3, and sipped wines provided by Mercer Estates Winery.  Proceeds from the event benefit Olive Crest, a local non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk children through the healing power of family.

“This year’s party was a great success,” says event chair Nicole Hankins. “It’s very rewarding watching people come together over amazing wine and food in order to support Olive Crest’s children and families.”

All of the donations and fine wine received at “Grape Expectations” will be auctioned off at Olive Crest’s “Feats of Wonder” Gala Auction. This event will be held on March 5, 2011 at The Westin Bellevue. Tickets are $150 per person. Those wishing to attend should RSVP before February 25 as space is limited. Contact Toni Young at 425-462-1612 ext. 1312 for sponsorship opportunities, donating procurement items or filling a table of 10.

Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 50,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. We work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents. Our many innovative programs reflect our conviction that strengthening the family is one of the most powerful ways to help heal children. With unwavering compassion, the Olive Crest family maintains a lifelong commitment to the youth and families we serve even after they have graduated from our programs. Olive Crest serves nearly 1,000 children and families each day throughout California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest. For information call 1-800-550-CHILD (2445) or visit www.olivecrest.org.

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One Life at a Time

PersonalWineBottles.com’s Single-Bottle Ordering Makes Holiday Gift Giving Easy for the Wine Lover On Your List

 

GIG HARBOR, Wash.—(October 27, 2010)—Gift-giving just got a whole lot easier with PersonalWineBottles.com (http://www.PersonalWineBottles.com), a company specializing in the individual production of custom, hand-painted, hand-etched wine bottles. Ordering is done by single bottles rather than cases, making it easier and more affordable than ever to celebrate the wine lover in your life this holiday season.

Customers select everything from the design to the varietal allowing for the ordering of a truly personalized wine bottle in three easy steps:

1) Choose a Design. Customers select a design category, including “Seasons Greetings,” “Happy Chanukah,” “Happy New Year,” and “Merry Christmas.”

2) Customize and choose a wine. Bottles can be further customized with two lines of text allowing for a personalized message. Customers may also order a stock design without customizing it further. All designs and messages are hand-etched and hand-painted on the bottle. Partner wineries are: L’Ecole N° 41, Flying Fish, Hedges Family Estate, Northwest Totem Cellars, Sequoia Grove and Spanish Sons; and include non-alcoholic varieties from Ariel Vineyards and Fre.

3) Place Order. Designs and personal messaging is $75, plus the cost of the selected wine, ranging from $7-$37.50. Gift bags can be purchased for an additional $2.50. From order to shipping takes seven days. Delivery and prices are based on personal requirements, and are selected at checkout.

Ordering Information:

PersonalWineBottles.com ships to all U.S. states wherein interstate wine shipping is legal. Bottles are shipped through UPS, and an adult signature is required upon receipt of delivery by anyone 21 years of age and older. The company accepts most major credit cards; checks or money orders are not accepted. According to State Law, taxes must be collected on the entire purchase regardless of ultimate destination. Sales tax is 8.4 percent.

PersonalWineBottles.com is a Washington State-based, privately held company that custom produces single quantity wine bottles by hand—creating a treasured gift friends, co-workers and family won’t forget. To order a custom designed bottle of wine, go to www.PersonalWineBottles.com. For questions, visit the contact page on the website. Responses will be made as soon as possible during business hours (excluding holidays), Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. PST. For weddings, parties, holidays or gifts, PersonalWineBottles.com makes any occasion extra special.

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Custom Wine Bottles Now Available For Single-Bottle Orders

Barons V Releases 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Woodinville Winery Introduces New Vintage at Release Party, October 23

WOODINVILLE, Wash.—(October 21, 2010)—For the first time since its inception in 2001, Barons V (www.baronsv.com) is releasing its newest vintage to the public:

2007 Barons V Cabernet Sauvignon ($55)

Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot

Only 1,185 cases of the 2007 Cabernet were produced, making the $55 per bottle asking price a steal. Currently, this new vintage is only available through the winery, which is offering select discounts to mailing list members. To join the mailing list or purchase the wine, contact the winery at (425) 398-7147 or via email info@vineandsun.com.

Vine & Sun LLC was founded in 2001 by five partners who share a passion for fine wines. Since then, the company has produced seven vintages under the Barons V label that were originally only available to a mailing list of customers, and in select fine restaurants and wine shops. The company also produces a smaller quantity of Syrah, but it concentrates its efforts on producing Washington State’s leading red varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon.

It is bold to declare that Washington State’s Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best in the world, but Barons V winemaker Matthew Loso believes this to be true. Washington State sits comfortably between the same latitudes as Burgundy and Bordeaux, and the Columbia Valley region of the rugged Eastern Washington desert shares their charmed winemaking conditions. Loso has harvested the best grapes from the Columbia Valley and Red Mountain regions to create a magnificent wine in the Barons V 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Matthew Loso has artfully contributed to the Cabernet Sauvignon’s powerful, complex nature with a dash of Merlot, a pinch of Cabernet Franc and a dram of Petit Verdot. The blend is held in 100% new American oak barrels for 25 months before being bottled and aged for another year.

“We’re definitely excited to have the public taste this new release for the first time,” Loso said. “Washington Cabernets age beautifully, but if you drink them when they’re young, inside the first five years, you better hold on to your hat, because they’re going to take you for a ride.”

To celebrate their first vintage made available to the public, Barons V is hosting a party:

Barons V Release Party

Saturday, October 23 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

· Enjoy pours of the newest vintage, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, and complimentary bites.

· Held at the Vine & Sun Winery in Woodinville (18504 142nd Ave NE).

· Winemaker Matthew Loso and Vine & Sun winery partners will be present.

· Wine will be available to purchase by the case or bottle.

Vine & Sun LLC was formed in 2001 by five partners who share an avid interest in fine wines. The company’s winemaker, Matthew Loso, has extensive experience in the Washington wine industry, and produces two labels under the company name -- Barons V and Vine & Sun wines. Both the wines are blended using grapes from top vineyards in Washington’s Columbia Valley and are aged in 100% new American oak barrels for 25 months before being bottled and aged for another year. Located at 18506 142^nd Ave NE, Woodinville, the winery is only open to the public during release parties and special events. For more information, call (425) 398-7147 or visit www.vineandsun.com.

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Patterson Cellars Participates in the Warehouse Wineries Crush Festival

Experience the Ins and Outs of Grape Harvest with 20 Woodinville Wineries

Saturday, October 23, from noon to 5 p.m.

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WOODINVILLE, Wash.—(October 19, 2010) — Patterson Cellars joins the Woodinville Warehouse Wineries for the Crush Festival at Woodinville Park North.

WHO:             Patterson Cellars

WHAT:          Warehouse Wineries Crush Festival

· Learn about the many different grape varietals and fermentation techniques, and experience the unique opportunity of punching down grapes.

· Taste Patterson Cellars’ full catalogue of wines:

o 2009 Chardonnay (90 pts Wine Advocate)

o Woodslake Due Anni

o 2008 Woodslake CSMS

· Lunch available for purchase from Veraci Pizza, Skillet, and Dante's Inferno Dogs.

WHERE:        Woodinville Park North

19501 144th Ave NE

WHEN:          Saturday, October 23, noon to 5 p.m.

PRICE:           Regular tasting fees apply; all other activities are complimentary.

Family-owned Patterson Cellars is located at 19501 144th Ave NE, Suite D-600, Woodinville, Wash., in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country.  Father and son, Jack and John Patterson worked side by side to start production in 2000, with their first release in 2003. From crush to cork, the winery focuses on producing wines as unique as the grapes themselves. Patterson Cellars uses grapes from Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, Chelan and Horse Heaven AVAs to provide consistent quality in their wines. Their Woodinville facility offers a unique space and experience for parties and events, a retail tasting room, a wine club and custom crush facilities for local wineries, as well as a bottling program and a private label program where award-winning wines have been created for local restaurants. Tasting rooms are open Friday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Follow Patterson Cellars Online:

Website: www.pattersoncellars.com

Facebook: Patterson Cellars

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Olive Crest’s 9th Annual Wine Procurement Party

Wednesday, October 13, 5 to 8pm

BELLEVUE, Wash.—(October 12, 2010) — Support local at-risk children at Olive Crest’s “Grape Expectations” Wine Procurement Party from 5 to 8p.m. at Lot NO. 3. Wine donations from the night will be auctioned off at the Annual Gala Auction, “Feats of Wonder”, held on March 5, 2011 at the Westin Bellevue.

WHO: Olive Crest

WHAT: 9th Annual Wine Procurement Party

· Hors d’oeuvres provided by LOT No. 3 .

· Wine sampling from several local northwest wineries.

· Entry fee: one bottle of fine wine per guest, valued at $50 - $100, as a donation for the March auction.

· All donated wine will be auctioned at the Olive Crest Annual Gala Auction, “Feats of Wonder”, March 5, 2011 at the Westin Bellevue.

· Contact Toni Young, at toni-young@olivecrest.org or (425) 462-1612 Ext 1312 of you would like to make a donation.

WHERE: LOT No. 3

Loft, 460 106th Ave NE

Bellevue, WA 98004

WHEN: Wednesday, October 13, 5 - 8 p.m.

Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 50,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. We work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents. Our many innovative programs reflect our conviction that strengthening the family is one of the most powerful ways to help heal children. With unwavering compassion, the Olive Crest family maintains a lifelong commitment to the youth and families we serve even after they have graduated from our programs. Olive Crest serves nearly 1,000 children and families each day throughout California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest. For information call 1-800-550-CHILD (2445) or visit www.olivecrest.org.

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Cafe Flora Features Half-Priced Wine Wednesdays Through October

Wine Program Reflects Cafe Flora’s Mission to Support Pacific Northwest Producers

SEATTLE, Wash.—(October 7, 2010)—Cafe Flora has always been dedicated to employing local, sustainable and organic elements at every level of their operation, and now they’ve honed in on Washington state. Once again, Seattle’s favorite vegetarian restaurant has reinforced its mission by staying close to home

Cafe Flora is emphasizing their locally-focused wine menu by offering half-off every bottle on Wednesday nights through the end of the month—October 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Of the revised list, wine director Brandon Sanford elaborates, “Of course, the proof is in the glass. It’s important not only that a wine be delicious, but that it’s also a great fit for our cuisine. Supporting our local community and small producers is what we’re all about, and we’re truly blessed to live in a part of the country that’s home to so many world-class wineries.”

In addition to superior flavor profiles, and a predominant Northwest focus, Sanford searches out wines that are organic, biodynamic and vegan. He’s also drawn to intriguing family stories and wineries that, in keeping with the Cafe Flora mission, give back to the land and the community of which they are a part:

· Washington’s Kyra Winery employs sustainable growing practices, and their 2008 Dolcetto ($45) is vegan, made in the traditional Italian style using Wahluke Slope fruit, aged in neutral oak. (Half priced savings $22.50)

· The 2007 Eyrie Pinot Gris ($38, Willamette Valley, Ore.), vegan and organic, is rich, dry and complex. Eyrie has an impressive history with this popular grape: The first Pinot Gris vines in the New World were planted at Eyrie Vineyards in 1965. (Half priced savings $19)

· Part of the proceeds of every 2007 Zero One Wild Sky Cabernet Sauvignon sold ($65, Walla Walla Valley, Wash.) benefits Leave No Trace, a worldwide non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible enjoyment and stewardship of the outdoors. (Half priced savings $32.50)

· For those with an affinity for the arts, a portion of sales of the 2008 Chateau Rollat Semillion ($50, Columbia Valley, Wash.) helps to support the Seattle Dance Project. (Half priced savings $25)

“We couldn’t think of a better way to introduce our Northwest wine list than with our very first half-off wine special,” adds owner Nat Stratton-Clarke. “Our local, holistic philosophy carries through the entire restaurant, from the food and décor to the cocktail menu and, now, the wine.”

Cafe Flora’s award-winning menu features modern and sophisticated vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free cuisine inspired by international culinary traditions and created with local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Voted one of Seattle Weekly’s “Favorite Restaurants 2006,” Cafe Flora was also awarded “Best Vegetarian Restaurant” by Seattle Magazine eight years running. In 2005 The Cafe Flora Cookbook was published with more than 250 house recipes. Located at 2901 East Madison, dinner is served Sunday through Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 5 to 10 p.m. Lunch and afternoon menus are served weekdays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (206) 325-9100 www.cafeflora.com.

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