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The Story of Ancient Wine: Myth, Mystery and Religion

Nov 23, 2008 (Sun): Sommelier Arnie Millan, whose classes were featured in the Wall Street Journal, will conduct a fun and fascinating class on the story of Ancient Wine. We will taste 8 wines whose grapes have ancient pedigrees. We will explore the role of wine in ancient societies and religion[...]

Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Woodinville Day Tour

Nov 23, 2008 (Sun): Make your advance reservations for a delightful day trip to the wine village of Woodinville -- only 25 minutes from downtown Seattle. This is a guided tour of the beautiful facilities and grounds of a couple bigger wineries, including Chateau Ste Michelle, and 3-4 smaller, famil[...]

Sips & Shoes: A Wine Tasting and Shoe Extravaganda

Nov 23, 2008 (Sun): Sips & Shoes, 3rd Annual Wine Tasting and Shoe Extravaganza, returns to the Grand Hyatt ~ Seattle on Sunday, November 23rd from 4 7pm (registration opens at 3:30pm). Attendees to this event are asked to bring a pair of new or gently used shoes to donate for the silent auction f[...]

Taste of the Northwest Communal Farm Dinner

Nov 23, 2008 (Sun): TASTE Restaurant unites three local farmers (Lummi Island Wild, Ninety Farms, Taylor Shellfish Farms) for a deliciously mindful meal. Menu $55, optional wine pairing $21, wine by the glass $9. SAM members receive a 10% discount. Reserve by calling 206.903.5291 or e-mailing taster[...]

Wine & Candle Making

Nov 23, 2008 (Sun): Design and make your very own unique mosaic chunk candle...and experience bottling your own custom labeled wine...all in the same workshop. Price includes one make your own candle, one bottle of wine with a personalized label, cheese and crackers, 6 tastings or your first glass o[...]

Mac n' Cheese Monday

Nov 24, 2008 (Mon): The Mac is Back !!!! Each year, we team up with Beecher's Handmade Cheese to serve their hedonistic version of an old time favorite, mac-n-cheese, which we pair with some wonderful wines. Starting October 6, you can join us every Monday at 5 p.m. until we run out. You can order [...]

The Great Thanksgiving Take-Out

Nov 25, 2008 (Tue): Kick back, relax, and let FOODZ Catering do your cooking this Thanksgiving. Their convenient carry out menu includes your choice of a Full Meal or Ala Carte items, including whole roasted turkeys or bone-in breasts, stuffing, soup, and side dishes like brandied carrots and mashe[...]

Sauce @ 5 - focus on Thanksgiving Wines

Nov 26, 2008 (Wed): Join us for our weekly wine and food tasting. Three tastes of wines paired with bites from Chef Dan's menu. Wine selected to pair well with Thanksgiving Dinner.[...]

Thanksgiving Dinner at Friday Harbor House's Harbor View Restaurant

Nov 27, 2008 (Thu): Thanksgiving Dinner Menu AMUSE Tempura Rosemary Brussels Sprouts ~ APPETIZER Seafood Sampler with one each of Oyster on the Half Shell, Pomegranate Ceviche Scallop, and Orange Ginger Glazed King Crab or Orange Liqueur Glazed Squash and Arugula Salad ~ INTERMEZZO Roasted Pars[...]

Wine & Beer Tasting

Nov 28, 2008 (Fri): Join us for a casual evening of wine and beer tasting. Stop in on your way home or to start your evening on your way out. Either way, youll enjoy some nice wines and cold beer! Check out what we're pouring at www.TheWineAlley.com[...]

Holiday Showcase - Esquin

Nov 29, 2008 (Sat): Holiday shopping relief! Come in from the cold and share some cheer.[...]

Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Woodinville Day Tour

Nov 29, 2008 (Sat): Make your advance reservations for a delightful day trip to the wine village of Woodinville -- only 25 minutes from downtown Seattle. This is a guided tour of the beautiful facilities and grounds of a couple bigger wineries, including Chateau Ste Michelle, and 3-4 smaller, famil[...]

Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Woodinville Day Tour

Nov 30, 2008 (Sun): Make your advance reservations for a delightful day trip to the wine village of Woodinville -- only 25 minutes from downtown Seattle. This is a guided tour of the beautiful facilities and grounds of a couple bigger wineries, including Chateau Ste Michelle, and 3-4 smaller, famil[...]

Mac n' Cheese Monday

Dec 01, 2008 (Mon): The Mac is Back !!!! Each year, we team up with Beecher's Handmade Cheese to serve their hedonistic version of an old time favorite, mac-n-cheese, which we pair with some wonderful wines. Starting October 6, you can join us every Monday at 5 p.m. until we run out. You can order [...]

''Holiday Wines for the Rest of Us'' with Dieter Schafer at South Seattle Community College.

Dec 02, 2008 (Tue): 2 Tuesdays, December 2-9: The holiday season is in full swing! Join Sommelier Dieter Schafer as your guide and tour through ten wine regions and taste wine from ten grape varieties. Class includes "A Crush Course in Effective Wine Tasting," lots of wine vocabulary to help you des[...]

Tasting Room's 6th Anniversary Party

Dec 02, 2008 (Tue): Sips for Our Sixth Raise a glass and toast six wonderful years in the Market at The Tasting Room's 6th Anniversary Party on Tuesday, December 2, 2008! The festivities begin at 5 p.m., with all of our winemakers in attendance showcasing their favorite wines. Savor artisan cheeses [...]

Sauce @ 5 with Veuve Cliquot

Dec 03, 2008 (Wed): Join us for our weekly wine and food tasting. Three tastes of wines paired with bites from Chef Dan's menu. Wine from Veuve Cliquot.[...]

A Tasting with OS Winery

Dec 04, 2008 (Thu): Tasting includes 4 wine samples and samples of our cheeses, crackers, salami and much more. Get 10% off the featured wine for the tasting![...]

''Four to Six'' Washington Wine Tasting with Sommelier Dieter Schafer at Portfolio Restaurant.

Dec 04, 2008 (Thu): Wine Educator Dieter Schafer invites you to Taste a Little, Learn a Lot. Each session taste 4 to 6 Washington wines while you enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and the breathtaking view of Elliott Bay. October 24: Malbec and Mourvedre. October 31: Syrah and Grenache. November 7: Spa[...]

An Evening of France in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Dec 04, 2008 (Thu): A Little Bit of France in Friday Harbor December 4th, 2008 6:00 p.m. * Amuse Bouche Salmon Mousse Crudite Delmas Blanquette de Limoux Cuve Berlne 2005 Soup French Onion Soup Joseph Drouhin Chablis Premier Cru 2005 Salad Island Greens with Roasted Pears & Blue Ch[...]

Educational Dinner with Brian Carter Cellars Winemaker Brian Carter and Sommelier Dieter Schafer at Portfolio Restaurant.

Dec 05, 2008 (Fri): Portfolio, the teaching dining room of The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Seattle, invites the public to an educational wine dinner. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Elliott Bay from the fifth-floor restaurant as you learn about wine and food pairing. Upper[...]

Wine & Beer Tasting

Dec 05, 2008 (Fri): Join us for a casual evening of wine and beer tasting. Stop in on your way home or to start your evening on your way out. Either way, youll enjoy some nice wines and cold beer! Check out what we're pouring at www.TheWineAlley.com[...]

Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Woodinville Day Tour

Dec 05, 2008 (Fri): Make your advance reservations for a delightful day trip to the wine village of Woodinville -- only 25 minutes from downtown Seattle. This is a guided tour of the beautiful facilities and grounds of a couple bigger wineries, including Chateau Ste Michelle, and 3-4 smaller, famil[...]

2008 Winter Beer Festival

Dec 05, 2008 (Fri): Winter Beer Festival will showcase finest winter seasonals from over 30 Washington breweries. There will be a variety of big, bold winter warmers with robust flavors to keep us warm and joyful this holiday season! A new addition to this popular holiday event this year is chocolat[...]

Winemaker Dinner with Kyra from Kyra Wines

Dec 05, 2008 (Fri): Amazing Menu from award wining chef John Fisher and delicious wines from Kyra Wines. Meet the winemaker and chef and raise some money for the culinary school. More details at www.allthingswineonline.com[...]

Winemaker Dinner with Kyra from Kyra Wines

Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Woodinville St. Nick's Open House Wine Tour

Dec 06, 2008 (Sat): Make your advance reservations for your Bon Vivant Wine Tours driving service for Saturday, Dec. 6, the first day of the annual St. Nicholas Day Weekend Open House. Get your tickets for your winery open house visits from the Woodinville Wine Country web site (www.woodinvillewine[...]

2008 Winter Beer Festival

Dec 06, 2008 (Sat): Winter Beer Festival will showcase finest winter seasonals from over 30 Washington breweries. There will be a variety of big, bold winter warmers with robust flavors to keep us warm and joyful this holiday season! A new addition to this popular holiday event this year is chocolat[...]

The Cellar Dive

Dec 06, 2008 (Sat): Kitsap Wine Society presents The Cellar Dive! When: Saturday, December 6, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 10:00pm Where: Ambrosia Catering, Bremerton Cost: $24.00 per member, plus a bottle of wine $34.00 per non-member, plus a bottle of wine Loca[...]

Gifts from the Vine

Dec 06, 2008 (Sat): "Gifts of the Vine" Start the holiday season with gifts for your taste buds (and maybe something for your friends too). Be among the first to sample newly released wines from all eight South Seattle Artisan Wineries.[...]

All about Port! Wine Tasting & Seminar

Dec 07, 2008 (Sun): Just in time for the holidays, a fun yet thorough exploration of Port and its history. We will taste five different Ports, including 1985 vintage, Late-Bottled Vintage, tawny, 1977 Colheita. Cost is $65 per person. Parking in the Warwick Seattle Hotel Garage is $2.50 with vali[...]

Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Woodinville St. Nick's Open House Wine Tour

Dec 07, 2008 (Sun): Make your advance reservations for your Bon Vivant Wine Tours driving service for Sunday, Dec. 7, the second day of the annual St. Nicholas Day Weekend Open House. Get your tickets for your winery open house visits from the Woodinville Wine Country web site (www.woodinvillewinec[...]

Columbia City Sip and Shop

Dec 07, 2008 (Sun): For the second year Andaluz and Verve are joining forces to present a holiday gift sale and wine tasting. Entrance is free, but there's a $15 charge for a six wine tasting featuring great gift wines. This year we'll be featuring local artists as well as Karla's awesome array[...]

Stags' Leap wine dinner

Dec 07, 2008 (Sun): Join us for a fabulous four course dinner, featuring Stags' Leap winery. Chef Alecia has preparred a four course dinner costumized to accent the wonderful wines of Stags' Leap. Call for reservations, or call to check out the menu. 206-623-5500.[...]

Mac n' Cheese Monday

Dec 08, 2008 (Mon): The Mac is Back !!!! Each year, we team up with Beecher's Handmade Cheese to serve their hedonistic version of an old time favorite, mac-n-cheese, which we pair with some wonderful wines. Starting October 6, you can join us every Monday at 5 p.m. until we run out. You can order [...]

High End Champagne & Sparkles Tasting

Dec 09, 2008 (Tue): Come join us as we splurge on a special selection of champagnes and sparkling wines and hors d'oeuvres. We will sample 4 wines priced up to $150.00/bottle. This will be a truly memorable tasting event. Purchase tickets at: http://shopthewinealley2.com/ticketwindow.aspx[...]

Sauce @ 5 - focus on Sparkling Rose

Dec 10, 2008 (Wed): Join us for our weekly wine and food tasting. Three tastes of wines paired with bites from Chef Dan's menu. Wine will all be sparkling roses.[...]

The Pike Brewing Company Beer Tasting with Dieter Schafer at Portfolio Restaurant.

Dec 11, 2008 (Thu): Restaurant Manager Dieter Schafer invites you to taste six beers produced by The Pike Brewing Company, accompanied by light hors d'oeuvres prepared by culinary students. Taste Pike Naughty Nellie, a Golden Artisan Ale; Pike Kilt Lifter, a Scotch Style Ruby Ale; Pike Pale Ale;[...]

Wine & Beer Tasting

Dec 12, 2008 (Fri): Join us for a casual evening of wine and beer tasting. Stop in on your way home or to start your evening on your way out. Either way, youll enjoy some nice wines and cold beer! Check out what we're pouring at www.TheWineAlley.com[...]

Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Seattle City Wineries - Red Wine & Chocolate Tour

Dec 13, 2008 (Sat): Day tour of a north Seattle winery location, the Theo Chocolate factory, the four South Seattle Artisan Wineries (SSAW) -- Cadence Winery, Fall Line Winery, OS Winery, and Nota Bene Cellars and the new 85 Atlantic members of the SSAW. Theo Chocolate, occupying the old Red Hook B[...]

McKinley Springs Wine Dinner at Volunteer Park Cafe

Dec 13, 2008 (Sat): Volunteer Park Cafe and Chef Ericka Burke Welcome Doug and Sandy Rowell of McKinley Springs Winery Their family-owned vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA has been supplying grapes to Washington wineries since the 1980s. Their quality, low-yield fruit is known for crafting a[...]

Bordeaux Wine Classes, Class 1 - the Left Bank

Dec 14, 2008 (Sun): De-mystify Bordeaux! Sunday December 14 and December 21, Sommelier Arnie Millan presents a series of 2 classes exploring Bordeaux its history, geography and, of course, its wines. We will taste at least 6-8 quality wines per class, including classified growths. Parking in the W[...]

Mac n' Cheese Monday

Dec 15, 2008 (Mon): The Mac is Back !!!! Each year, we team up with Beecher's Handmade Cheese to serve their hedonistic version of an old time favorite, mac-n-cheese, which we pair with some wonderful wines. Starting October 6, you can join us every Monday at 5 p.m. until we run out. You can order [...]

Sauce @ 5 with the World's Best Champagnes

Dec 17, 2008 (Wed): Join us for our weekly wine and food tasting. Three tastes of wines paired with bites from Chef Dan's menu. Wine from Krug, Dom Perignon, Veuve Cliquot La Grand Dame, and Dom Ruinart.[...]

Wine & Beer Tasting

Dec 19, 2008 (Fri): Join us for a casual evening of wine and beer tasting. Stop in on your way home or to start your evening on your way out. Either way, youll enjoy some nice wines and cold beer! Check out what we're pouring at www.TheWineAlley.com[...]

Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Woodinville Day Tour

Dec 20, 2008 (Sat): Make your advance reservations for a delightful day trip to the wine village of Woodinville -- only 25 minutes from downtown Seattle. This is a guided tour of the beautiful facilities and grounds of a couple bigger wineries, including Chateau Ste Michelle, and 3-4 smaller, famil[...]

Bordeaux Wine Classes, Class 2 - the Right Bank & Sauternes

Dec 21, 2008 (Sun): De-mystify Bordeaux! Sunday December 14 and December 21, Sommelier Arnie Millan presents a series of 2 classes exploring Bordeaux its history, geography and, of course, its wines. We will taste at least 6-8 quality wines per class, including classified growths. Parking in the Wa[...]

Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Woodinville Day Tour

Dec 21, 2008 (Sun): Make your advance reservations for a delightful day trip to the wine village of Woodinville -- only 25 minutes from downtown Seattle. This is a guided tour of the beautiful facilities and grounds of a couple bigger wineries, including Chateau Ste Michelle, and 3-4 smaller, famil[...]

Mac n' Cheese Monday

Dec 22, 2008 (Mon): The Mac is Back !!!! Each year, we team up with Beecher's Handmade Cheese to serve their hedonistic version of an old time favorite, mac-n-cheese, which we pair with some wonderful wines. Starting October 6, you can join us every Monday at 5 p.m. until we run out. You can order [...]

Wine & Beer Tasting

Dec 26, 2008 (Fri): Join us for a casual evening of wine and beer tasting. Stop in on your way home or to start your evening on your way out. Either way, youll enjoy some nice wines and cold beer! Check out what we're pouring at www.TheWineAlley.com[...]

Mac n' Cheese Monday

Dec 29, 2008 (Mon): The Mac is Back !!!! Each year, we team up with Beecher's Handmade Cheese to serve their hedonistic version of an old time favorite, mac-n-cheese, which we pair with some wonderful wines. Starting October 6, you can join us every Monday at 5 p.m. until we run out. You can order [...]

Mac n' Cheese Monday

Jan 05, 2009 (Mon): The Mac is Back !!!! Each year, we team up with Beecher's Handmade Cheese to serve their hedonistic version of an old time favorite, mac-n-cheese, which we pair with some wonderful wines. Starting October 6, you can join us every Monday at 5 p.m. until we run out. You can order [...]

Mac n' Cheese Monday

Jan 12, 2009 (Mon): The Mac is Back !!!! Each year, we team up with Beecher's Handmade Cheese to serve their hedonistic version of an old time favorite, mac-n-cheese, which we pair with some wonderful wines. Starting October 6, you can join us every Monday at 5 p.m. until we run out. You can order [...]

Wine Tasting Primer: Sight, Smell, Taste, with Dieter Schafer at South Seattle Community College.

Jan 13, 2009 (Tue): 3 Tuesdays, January 13-27, 2009. Learn how to taste wine knowledgeably and describe what you are tasting. In this 9-hour course, Certified Educator and Sommelier Dieter Schafer introduces you to wine types, grapes, varietals, and wine regions of the world as well as the basics of[...]

Mac n' Cheese Monday

Jan 19, 2009 (Mon): The Mac is Back !!!! Each year, we team up with Beecher's Handmade Cheese to serve their hedonistic version of an old time favorite, mac-n-cheese, which we pair with some wonderful wines. Starting October 6, you can join us every Monday at 5 p.m. until we run out. You can order [...]

Wine Tasting Event benefiting Puget Sound Blood Center

Jan 22, 2009 (Thu): Sample a few of your favorite wines from five Seattle wineries, heavy appetizers, a silent auction and raffle. All proceeds will support the New Thrombosis Research Center. Thrombosis is a blood-clotting disease, and the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.[...]

Gifts From the Earth

Jan 24, 2009 (Sat): "Gifts From the Earth" features 15 of Seattle's finest chefs each preparing a multi-course meal for two tables of ten people. Each course is accompanied by wine from one of 30 different Washington wineries participating in the event. Begin the evening with a wine tasting and ho[...]

Fine-Dining Etiquette Seminar and Wine Dinner with Maitre d'Hotel Dieter Schafer.

Jan 26, 2009 (Mon): Table manners play an important part in making a favorable impression. Learn how to be more polished and socially savvy for your next fine dining experience. Join Certified Educator and Maitre d'Hotel Dieter Schafer from Hospitality-and-Wine-Education.com as he covers the dos a[...]

WSET Foundation Course - 1 Day Intensive

Jan 31, 2009 (Sat): The 1 day course is perfect for those who cannot commit to 4 evenings. The study booklet is mailed to you in advance of the course. We taste at least 18 wines during the day. During the Foundation course you will learn about: * the main types and styles of wine * how to[...]

Champagne Essentials with Dieter Schafer at South Seattle Community College.

Feb 02, 2009 (Mon): 2 Mondays, February 2-9, 2009. Taste Champagne and sparkling wines white and pink from France and Washington, and from around the world, as you learn how to match these wines with your Valentine's dinner. Be introduced to proper wine service, selection, serving temperatures, an[...]

ISG Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 1 & Level 2

Feb 02, 2009 (Mon): Wine & Spirit education certificates leading to entrance into the Sommelier Diploma Program. Fees include textbooks, materials, wines and examinations. Classes meet weekly for 12 weeks in total.[...]

WSET Intermediate Course: 9 weeks

Feb 02, 2009 (Mon): ****No class Feb 16: instead on Tues Feb 17 This course is perfect for those with a good basic knowledge of wine. It is the natural progression after completing the Foundation course. However, the Foundation is not a prerequisite before starting the Intermediate. We have a larg[...]

Beginners Guide to Washington Wines with Dieter Schafer at South Seattle Community College.

Feb 10, 2009 (Tue): 3 Tuesdays, February 10-24, 2009. Know the wines of Washington State! In this 9-hour course, taught by longtime Auction of Washington Wines Guest Sommelier Dieter Schafer, learn by tasting wines from all nine Washington viticultural areas, including three wines from "Best New Win[...]

Wine Tasting Primer: Sight, Smell, Taste, with Dieter Schafer at South Seattle Community College.

Feb 23, 2009 (Mon): 3 Mondays, February 23-March 9, 2009. Learn how to taste wine knowledgeably and describe what you are tasting. In this 9-hour course, Certified Educator and Sommelier Dieter Schafer introduces you to wine types, grapes, varietals, and wine regions of the world as well as the basi[...]

''20/20 Wines of the World'' A Wine Appreciation Course with Sommelier Dieter Schafer at The Art Institute.

Mar 03, 2009 (Tue): 4 Tuesdays, March 3-24: Certified Educator and Sommelier Dieter Schafer invites you to visit 20 regions and taste wine from 20 grape varieties as you enjoy the breathtaking view of Elliott Bay from fifth-floor Portfolio Restaurant. Class includes "A Course in Effective Wine Tas[...]

ISG Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 1 & Level 2

Jun 01, 2009 (Mon): Wine & Spirit education certificates leading to entrance into the Sommelier Diploma Program. Fees include textbooks, materials, wines and examinations. Classes meet weekly for 12 weeks in total.[...]

ISG Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 1 & Level 2

Oct 05, 2009 (Mon): Wine & Spirit education certificates leading to entrance into the Sommelier Diploma Program. Fees include textbooks, materials, wines and examinations. Classes meet weekly for 12 weeks in total.[...]