Thursday, July 22, 2010

Read about Jamie Brown's unique inner vision for Waters Winery

Washington Wine Report follows the road of Waters winemaker Jamie Brown

Read Sean Sullivan’s piece, “Waters winemaker Jamie Brown takes the road less traveled,” to learn more about Jamie Browns passion for wine making and how he started Waters Winery.

http://www.wawinereport.com/2010/07/waters-winemaker-jamie-brown-takes-road.html

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

El Gaucho in Seattle Times

Check out the Seattle Times piece about El Gaucho's Happy Hour: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/restaurants/2012404816_happygaucho21.html


Randall PR is Looking for a Fall Intern!

Randall PR is Looking for a Fall Intern!

Still in school? Just graduated? Our competitive, four-month internship program offers students the opportunity to learn public relations first-hand. You’ll draft and disseminate press releases, handle social media, update media contacts, assist with special events, conduct research and coordinate press kits, recaps and other PR materials.

The position is unpaid and part-time but available for course credit. We are looking for someone who can work 3 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. but we are flexible with student schedules.

If you’re interested, please send your resume, cover letter and one writing sample to info@randallpr.com with subject line: Fall Intern.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Stor-House Self Storage and Wine Storage Bellevue Open On the Eastside

Stor-House Self Storage and Wine Storage Bellevue Open On the Eastside

Grand Opening Party - Saturday July 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BELLEVUE, Wash.—(July 16, 2010) — Stor-House will unlock its doors this month to Eastside residents who need to lock up their valuables, including wine in the adjacent Wine Storage Bellevue. Guests are invited to celebrate and view the facilities at the grand opening party July 24.

WHO: Stor-House and Wine Storage Bellevue

WHAT: Stor-House Self Storage & Wine Storage Bellevue Open

Grand Opening Party

*Get a glimpse of the new Eastside storage facility.
*Dante’s Inferno Dogs hot dog cart from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Balloons for kids.
*A contest to win free storage at Stor-House.

About Stor-House Self Storage:

*753 all-new, temperature-controlled storage units.

*Secure, convenient and stress-free storage experience.

*Access from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

*SMART security.

*Variety of unit sizes.

*Moving supply store open daily.

*FREE use of move-in truck.


About Wine Storage Bellevue:

*422 secure all-steel wine lockers.

*Competitive pricing starting at $24 per month. Full locker sizes range from 33” x 30” (12-case capacity) to 48” x 148” (200-case capacity). Split locker sizes range from 33” x 30” x 33” (12-case capacity) to 44” x 30” x 64” (40-case capacity).

*1,000-square-foot Wine Resource Center equipped with cellar-tracking and wine inventory software.

*Intimate private room ideal for hosting wine club meetings and tastings.


WHERE: Stor-House Self Storage & Wine Storage Bellevue

1614 118th Avenue S.E.

Bellevue, WA 98005

(425) 453-2242


WHEN: July 16 - Wine Storage Bellevue Opens

July 16 - Stor-House Self Storage Opens

July 24 - Grand Opening Party, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stor-House Self Storage and Wine Storage Bellevue offer secure temperature-controlled, state-of-the-art all-steel storage units for all types of valuables, including wine collections of all sizes. Prices begin at $24 per month. Wine Storage 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 118th Avenue SE, Bellevue, Washington. Self storage office, Wine Resource Center and moving supply store open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday until 5 p.m; Wine Resource Center open later by special appointment. Storage units and Wine storage open daily from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. For more information call (425) 453-2242 visit http://www.stor-house.com or http://www.winestoragebellevue.com/.

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Media Contact: Andrea Courtney

Randall PR / (206) 624-5757

Thursday, July 15, 2010

“100 Hounds of Kirkland” Book Signing at Northwest Cellars


“100 Hounds of Kirkland” Book Signing at Northwest Cellars


July 31, noon to 6 p.m.; August 1, noon to 5 p.m.

KIRKLAND, Wash.—(July 12, 2010)— Celebrate the love of dogs and wine at the “100 Hounds of Kirkland” book signing in Northwest Cellars’ Kirkland tasting room, Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1.

WHO: Northwest Cellars


WHAT: 100 Hounds of Kirkland Book Signing

Book signing with Catharine G. Handfelt, creator, writer and photographer of “100 Hounds of Kirkland,” a 128-page photography collection of 100-plus Kirkland hounds. Net proceeds benefit the Seattle Humane Society.


Northwest Cellars’ new puppy, Vino, will greet guests.

Four-legged friends welcome!

Door prizes and drawings for a case of Rescue Red label wine, a doggy photo shoot with Catharine ($250 value), and other great prizes.

Purchase Rescue Red (2005 Merlot) and 20 percent of sales will be donated to the Seattle Humane Society; $17 per bottle, $183.60 per case.

“100 Hounds of Kirkland” book will be available for purchase for $30. The event is part of Northwest Cellars’ “Dog Days of Summer,” celebrated every Sunday in July and August.



WHERE: Northwest Cellars' Kirkland Tasting Room

11909 124th Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

(425) 825-WINE


WHEN: July 31, noon to 6 p.m.

August 1, noon to 5 p.m.

Northwest Cellars is located in Kirkland, Wash. at 11909 124th Avenue NE, and produces high-quality, affordable wines with the Northwest Cellars label or a custom-designed label. The custom-labeled wines are ideal for restaurants, hotels, corporate and personal gifts, private clubs, non-profit fundraisers and regional or community-based projects, as well as special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and grand openings. The tasting room is open Saturdays noon to 6 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. Let Northwest Cellars help you uncork the possibilities! For more information, visit Northwest Cellars online at www.northwestcellars.com.

Follow Northwest Cellars Online

Website: www.northwestcellars.com

Twitter: @NWCellars

Facebook: Northwest Cellars

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Who let the dogs out?!

Media Contact: Andrea Courtney

Randall PR / (206) 624-5757

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!



Friday, July 9, 2010

Lori Randall to be on “Marketing the Nectar of the Gods” panel at ZINO Vino: Liquid Assets Forum

Lori Randall to be on “Marketing the Nectar of the Gods” panel at ZINO Vino: Liquid Assets Forum

On Monday, July 19 Lori Randall, principle and founder of Randall PR, will be a panelist at the ZINO Vino -promoting, growing, managing your “liquid assets” wine event. ZINO Vino takes place at the Bell Harbor Concerence Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It features panels of experts in the wine industry who will share their knowledge on everything from distributing and marketing wine to the intricate science behind making it.

Lori will sit on the “Marketing the Nectar of the Gods” panel from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m. in the Bay Auditorium and will discuss the different ways wine is marketed. She was asked to participate for her expertise in wine industry public relations.

Other panels at ZINO Vino: Liquid Assets Forum include:

· “Legends of the Fall” – How the industry has evolved in the state of Washington and predictions on where it might go from here.

· “The Science of Wine” – Hear about the biochemical and chemical changes during grape ripening, wine making and aging that affect mouth feel.

· “From names to Name calling” – How to define your brand, label and trademarks as the subject of conflict and litigation increase.

· “The Inner Working of Distribution Mind” – Hear from a panel of distributors on how to get their attention when the competition is out.

· “Put the Fund in Funding” – Curious about funding for vineyards and wine operations? Hear the ins and outs of the money business from a diverse set of panelists.

If you’re interested in the wine business or possibly owning your own winery, learn from the best and most experienced individuals in the state at the ZINO Vino event.

Tickets are $195 for general admission, $150 for ZINO society members. You must RSVP by July 14. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.zinosociety.com/calendar/1454.