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Seattle Uncorked Recent Member Events:

WED. AUG 18th - WINE & ART WORKSHOP!

Bellevue Art & Frame
13131 NE 20th NE
Bellevue, WA
6:30-9:30 ~ $45


Sommelier, David LeClaire will be presented a variety of intriguing blends which in themselves are works of art from various wineries. Then, local artist, Davalynn Opsahl guided the group through two hands-on art projects!


6:30-7:15 Wine tasting
7:15-8:00 Bills to Beautiful
8:00-8:45 Glass, Gloss & Gorgeous
8:45-9:30 Print Perfect


Attendees came empty handed and left wine educated with an original piece of art or two!

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13th - SUNSET SUPPER - Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market
85 Pike St
Seattle, WA
7:30 - 11 pm - Price $95.00

Guests enjoyed a memorable evening when Pike Place Market is transformed into a delightful party venue, where guests wound their their way through the booths of over 80 fine restaurants, wineries, breweries and spirits purveyors. Everyone chatted with chefs, mingled with friends, and danced under the stars to live music by Soul'D Out.

All ticket levels include unlimited food and beverages at this 19th annual event!

Click here to SEE 2010 PHOTOS by Nityia Przewlocki

2010 Event Featured:
509 Wines, Airfield Estates, Alaskan Brewing Co., Andaluca, Alpine Brewing, ART Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel, Assaggio, Balboa Winery, Barrio, Big Daddy Wines, BOKA Kitchen + Bar, Campagne, Chandler Reach Winery, Cutters Bayhouse, Davenport Cellars, DeLaurenti Specialty Food & Wine, DiStefano Winery, Esther Bricques Winery, Fall Line Winery, Gamache Vintners, Gard Vintners, Gilbert Cellars, Ginkgo Forest Winery, Goose Ridge Estate, Hard Rock Café Seattle, Hestia Cellars, Hoodsport Winery, Icon Grill, Il Fornaio, Intrique Chocolates, Ivar's Acres of Clams, Kana Winery, Kerloo Cellars, Lazyboy Brewing Co., Le Pichet, Library Bistro, Lodmell Cellars, Lost River Winery, Lowden Hills Winery, Maritime Pacific Brewing Company, Matt's in the Market, McMenamins Pubs and Breweries, Milbrandt Winery, Naches Heights Vineyards, Nicholas Cole Cellars, Northwest Cellars, NW Totem Cellars, On Safari Foods Inc., Ott & Murphy Wines, Palouse Winery, Patterson Cellars, Pike Brewing Co., Purple Café & Wine Bar, Queen Anne Winery, Racha Noodles & Thai Cuisine, Ray's Boathouse, Red Sky Winery , Regatta Bar & Grille, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Reininger Winery, Revelry Vintners, Reynvaan Family Vineyards, Rotie Cellars, Sazerac, Serafina, Silver Lake and Girly Girl Wines, Skylite Cellars, Smasne Cellars, Spinasse, Sweet Valley Wines, Taberna del Alabardero, Tango Restaurant & Lounge, TASTE Restaurant at SAM, Ten Mercer Restaurant, The Georgian, Fairmont Olympic Hotel, The Melting Pot, The Pink Door, The Ruins, The Virginia Inn, Trust Cellars, Two Vintners, Ventana, Washington State Convention Center, Waterbrook/ Precept Brands, Wild Ginger

Event benefitted the Market Foundation! Proudly Sponsored by Seattle Uncorked!

 

TUES. AUG. 3rd - TWO FISTED TUESDAY!
On The Park Ballard
2253 NW 58th St.
Ballard, WA
7:00-8:30 - $20

40 members joined us for the 3rd of a series of monthly social events at which all attendees are given TWO GLASSES to sip from when they enter, so they can compare wines at the same time! Check out the sexy new On The Park Ballard where we tried 20 Washington vs California wines!


This was a very fun, casual, mingling style event! Light cheeses provided for noshing.

 

JULY 30-31, 2010- SUNCADIA WINE FESTIVAL - WINES IN THE PINES!

Suncadia Resort
3600 Suncadia Trail
Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-649-6400
www.suncadiaresort.com

 

Click here to SEE 2010 PHOTOS by Nityia Przewlocki

Suncadia & Seattle Uncorked presented it's 3rd annual food and wine festival, featuring wine from 44 premier Washington wineries. A crab feast, live music and winemaker reception with 8 wineries on Friday night, followed by 4 seminars on Saturday, a Grand Tasting, and a mystery winemaker dinner with 12 winemakers!

 

WED. JULY 21 - Woodinville Winemakers' Triathlon & Post-Event Party!!
(Sponsored by Seattle Uncorked)

Willows Lodge (The Race) & Red Hook Outdoors (The Party)
6:00 pm : 100 enthusiasts watched the triathlon from the VIP Wine Garden andl enjoyed wine, cold beer and gourmet snacks.
7:00-10:00 pm: Everyone took a short walk to Redhook's large grassy field for the After Party, where they met the winemakers, dunked them in the dunk tank, and tasted the wines of all the Woodinville winery triathlon teams and enjoyed great tastes from the Barking Frog and Verachi Pizza. Tickets were $125 per person

This isone of the more unusual and fun events in wine country. 40+ Woodinville wineries competed in the 2nd annual Woodinville Winemakers' (& Brew Master's) Triathlon. There was a VIP tent for those who want to watch this fiasco, right by the finish line where muddy and wet winemakers will abandon their kayaks and race to the finish line (where you are clean, dry, and laughing, sipping on their wines, eating snacks by Willows Lodge, and taking pictures!)

What was so unusual is you get to hang behind the scenes with the wine industry, essentially a "back stage pass," as there was only 100 "general public VIP's" watching and then joining 350 of the owners, winemakers, and others who toil in the wine industry as they have a fun private party afterwards!

All proceeds benefitted The Mitochondrial Research Guild of Seattle Children's Hospital.

Sponsored by Seattle Uncorked!

 

SPANISH WINES and COOKING CLASS
w/ Chef Kathy Entrop & David LeClaire

Albert Lee appliance Demo Kitchens


Sponsored by Albert Lee Appliances, this class was offered in 2 of their locations in their gorgeous display/demo kitchens to make it convenient for you depending on where ever you live!

Students learned to cook 5 fun and easy Spanish style tapas with Chef Kathy Entrop. Sommelier David LeClaire tasted everyone thru the wines of Spain as you enjoy nibbling and creating these zesty appetizers. This is a hand-on class, be ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work.


SUN. JULY 25 - Southcenter (3-7 pm)

WED. JULY 28 - Bellevue (6-9 pm)

Black-and-White Calamari Fritters
Veal-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
Moorish Kebabs
Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Empanadas
Spanish Chicken & Mussel Paella


Our classes are hands on, so everyone rolled up their sleeves, brought a knife, and got busy! Sommelier David LeClaire explained about food and wine pairings and shared sips of wines to match with each sauce. Classes limited to 20 people.

Limited to 16 students. Attendees must be Seattle Uncorked members.

 

JUNE 24, 2010- DEBUTS & DISCOVERIES!
Seattle Aquarium

1483 Alaskan Way - Pier 59

Seattle,WA

7:00-9:30 pm - $40

Click here to SEE 2010 PHOTOS by Nityia Przewlocki

500 Wine enthusiasts came to discover 44 of the NEWEST wineries. With the explosion of new wineries in the Northwest, wine enthusiasts are having a hard time keeping up with who’s new and who are the hot wineries to watch! This 8th annual event was for wineries within their first 3-4 years of releasing wine to get their name out and to meet wine lovers who want to be on the cutting edge!

Guests experienced a taste of the future, nibbled on light appetizers, met the producers from artisan wineries, cheese and chocolate producers, and enjoyed live music from "Ambience!" There was plenty to discover while sipping while wandering through the myriad of aquatic treasures including the Aquarium's new 120,000 gallon 20'x40' Window on Washington Waters exhibit.

Here’s the 2010 judges winners!

1st
Bartholomew Winery
Grand Reve Vintners
Robert Ramsay Cellars

2nd
CAVU Cellars
Upland Winery
Trust Cellars

3rd
Kerloo Cellars
Gard Vintners
Maison Bleue Winery


People’s Choice awards:

1st
Kerloo Cellars

2nd
Northwest Totem Cellars
Bartholomew Winery

3rd
Tuesday Cellars/Martedi
SuLei Cellars
Sweet Valley Wines

Congratulations to last year's winners, Chateau Rollat, as the judges selection for best new winery at the tasting, with Rotie Cellars taking second place and Darby Winery third in 2009.

 

WED. JUNE 2 - ROSE' REVIVAL & COOL WHITES
Ray's Boathouse

6049 Seaview Ave. NW

Seattle,WA

6:00-9:00 pm - SOLD OUT!


Click here to SEE 2009 PHOTOS by Nityia Przewlocki

The 8th annual "summer wine" event at Rays' Boathouse was a huge success again  - we had to turn a lot of summer wine enthusiasts away! Dry Rose' is making a splash! The Rose’s and Whites are perfect for your late-spring, early-summer dinner parties and get-togethers. 300 winelovers joined us at the perfect place to spend a spring evening, & savor the stunning view overlooking Puget Sound at Ray's Boathouse in Shillshole.

 

Thank you for your support of the Ryther Child Center!

TUES. MAY 11 - SPANISH TAPAS & WINES COOKING CLASS
Fredericks Appliance Center
7509 159th Pl NE
Redmond, WA
www.fredericksappliance.com

6:30-9:00 pm - $45 (Sold out!)

Learn to cook 5 fun and easy Spanish style tapas with Chef Kathy Entrop in the demo kitchen at the new Fredericks Appliance Center in Redmond! Sommelier David LeClaire will taste you thru the wines of Spain as you enjoy nibbling and creating these zesty appetizers. This is a hand-on class, be ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work.

Spanish tortilla with Romesco sauce

Chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in bacon

Mediterranean chicken skewers with lemon-caper drizzle

Smokey goat cheese & Maderia mushroom canapés

Magdalenas – Spanish sweet cakes with honey

Limited to 16 students. Attendees must be Seattle Uncorked members.

SOLD OUT!

TUES. APRIL 27th - TWO FISTED TUESDAY!
Swedish Cultural Center
1920 Dexter Avenue North
Seattle, WA
6:00 - 8:00 - $20


A sanctioned TWO FISTED event? Really? You bet! 75 members joined us for what was the first of a series of monthly social events at which all attendees are given TWO GLASSES to sip from when they enter, so you can compare wines at the same time!

The theme of our first "Two Fisted Tuesdays" was a match-up featuring Washington vs The World. You could try a Malbec from Washington and one from Argentina at the same time, a Cab from Washington vs California, and many more comparisons! This was a very fun, casual, mingling style event!

 

WED. APRIL 21 - SEXY SYRAH!
Salty's on Alki
1936 Harbor Ave. SW
Seattle, WA
6:00 - 9:00 - $45
SEE 2010 PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT! by Nityia Przewlocki

Our 9th annual "SEXY SYRAH" event sold out again, and was held of course, at one of the Northwest’s best view restaurants Salty's on Alki - 300 were on hand to taste one of the world’s hottest wines. Syrah is seducing wine enthusiasts who have an affection for red wines with bold spices, rich fruit, and a silky texture!  Sommelier’ David LeClaire & Tim O’Brien brought together 44 wineries making Syrah for the 9th consecutive year! Chefs from Salty’s served up a delicious array of appetizers designed to dance with Syrah!

This lush, bold, spicy wine is helping Northwest wineries continue to garner attention and accolades amongst the wine industry worldwide. FareStart is a job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals. Over the past 17 years, FareStart has provided opportunities for over 3,000 people to transform their lives!

Judges Results:

 

100% Syrah

Gold Medal:
’04 Forgeron - Boushey Vineyard Syrah

’06 NW Totem Cellars – Elderling Syrah

Silver Medal:

’07 Kerloo Cellars – Walla Walla Syrah
Bronze Medal:
’07 Lantz Cellars – Rattlesnake Hills Syrah
’07 Bunnell Family Winery – Boushey-McPherson Syrah

 

Syrah Blends

Gold Medal:
’08 Rotie Cellars – Northern Blend

Silver Medal:
’07 William Church – 2 Spires Blend
Bronze Medal:
’07 Bunnell Family Wineryl – Vif Blend


People’s Choice
Gold Medal:
Kerloo Cellars
Silver Medal:
Bunnell Family Winery
Rotie Cellars

Bronze Medal:
Tefft Cellars
Wilridge Winery
Smasne Cellars


More information on our charity is at www.farestart.org!

A Special Thanks To Our 2010 Sponsors:


Big Daddy Kerloo Cellars Robert Ramsey Cellars
Bunnell Family Cellar Lantz Cellars Rotie Cellars
Chandler Reach Lodmell Cellars Seia Wines
Covington Cellars Masset Winery Shingleback
Davennport Cellars McCrea Cellars Smasne Cellars
DiStefano Winery Magnificent Wine Co. Tefft Cellars
Dusty Cellars Naches Heights Trust Cellars
Fielding Hills Winery Napeequa Cellars Va Piano Vineyards
Forgeron Cellars Northwest Totem Cellars Walter Dacon
Gamache Vintners Nota Bene Cellars Waterbrook Winery
Gard Vintners Olsen Estates William Church Winery
Gilbert Cellars Otis Kenyon Winery Willis Hall Wines
Ginko Forest Winery Plaza Winery Wilridge Winery
Jones of Washington Reininger Winery Windy Point Vineyards
Kana Winery Renwood Winery Woodinville Wine Cellars
    Zerba Cellars

 

SUN. MARCH 14 - BAGS & BOTTLES!

Seattle Westin Hotel
1900 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA
4-7 pm - $40

 

 

SEE 2010 PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT! by Nityia Przewlocki

Join us for this popular 4th annual fashion and wine event featuring a host of boutique stores with their most current bag & purse designs on display and 25 Northwest wineries pouring an array of their delicious wines, and of course, firefighters on hand to sell and sign their 2010 Calendars! This is a fundraiser for Gilda's Club cancer support center. To see pics from last years event click here! See video from a previous event at www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxhYLx1jueA

Women who buy tickets and attend this fundraiser are encouraged to donate a new or almost new handbag for the silent auction portion of the event. There will be 8 tables down the middle of the room which will hold 300 of these bags. To add to the excitement, we’ll have fashionista Joan Kelly auctioning off special handbags signed & donated by celebrities, including Carol Burnett, Olivia Newton John, Aya Sumika, Shawn Johnson, Tina Fey, Sharon Osbourne, Regina King, Lili Taylor, Sweet P, Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Ray, Elisabeth Moss, Marcia Cross, author Rebecca Wells and Indigo Girls' Amy Ray! And the most unique handbag to be auctioned will be one specially decorated by famed glass artist, Dale Chihuly.

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Wineries Featured at 2010 Bags & Bottles


Thanks to our handbag sponsors: Clutch, Fini, Karan Dannenberg, & Beijo Bags!

 We hope you will support this popular event again and help us raise money for Gilda's Club of Seattle, a support center for those living with cancer and their families, founded in honor of Gilda Radner after her death from ovarian cancer.

Tickets now available at www.gildasclubseattle.org


          

   

TUES. FEB. 2, 2010 - EXOTIC WINES FESTIVAL

Teatro Zinzanni

222 Mercer Street

Seattle,WA

6:30-9:00 pm - $40.00


If you love variety and trying new things, hopefully you checked out the new Exotic Wines Festival under the tent at Teatro Zinzanni!

This fun event featured Washington's new “exotic” varietals such as Mourvedre, Cinsault, Malbec, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Roussanne, Viognier, Albarino and many many more! Occasional random performances from Teatro Zinanni artists! This festive environment was the perfect way to have a fun break from the dreary days of February in Seattle!

Proceeds benefitted “Art with Heart” to help children in crisis www.artwithheart.org

SEE 2010 PHOTOS of this event by Nityia Przewlocki.

Exotic Wine Festival
Sponsor Wineries

COOKING CLASSES WITH CHEF KATHY ENTROP
How to SAUCE LIKE A PRO!

Lynnwood – Sun. Jan. 24th ~ 4pm to 7pm

Southcenter – Mon. Feb. 8th ~ 6pm to 8:30pm

Bellevue – Sun. Feb. 21st ~ 4pm to 7pm


This was our first cooking class series of the year! We focused on the construction, creation and flavoring of sauces. The ” how to” of reductions, pan sauces, thickening agents, liaisons, etc! Chef Kathy Entrop took us thru what you need to know for the basics of all sauces. We did a meat based, fish based, mushroom based, fruit based, and a cream based sauces.

Our classes are hands on, so everyone rolled up their sleeves, brought a knife, and got busy! Sommelier David LeClaire explaiedn about food and wine pairings and shared sips of wines to match with each sauce. Classes limited to 20 people.

Sponsored by Albert Lee Appliances, this class was offered in 3 of their locations in their gorgeous display/demo kitchens to make it convenient for you depending on where ever you live!

Lynnwood – Sun. Jan. 24th ~ 4pm to 7pm
Southcenter – Mon. Feb. 8th ~ 6pm to 8:30pm
Bellevue – Sun. Feb. 21st ~ 4pm to 7pm


SAT. JAN. 9, 2010 - SEATTLE UNCORKED 2ND ANNIVERSARY PARTY!
Georgetown Studios
5890 Airport Way S
Seattle, WA
6:00-9:00 PM - ONLY $20


250 members celebrated with us the 2nd Anniversary of Seattle Uncorked at the new special events venue, Georgetown Studios! Every January we will host a fun and inexpensive party and keep the cost down since it's right after the holidays!

So, for only $20, everyone got to try an array of wines from 12-20 wineries from the Family Wineries of Washington! (who we'll be doing a summer time picnic / wine event for them in August 2010)! This is a cool new venue at the site of the original Rainier Brewery in the up and coming hipster neighborhood of Georgetown!

The event was also on the same day as the Georgetown Art Attack. And if you came hungry, the hottest new mobile food vendor "Skillet Street Food " was parked outside with their vintage airstream "kitchen" selling delicious food! And live music was provided byThe Pink Torpedo's!

Wineries Featured:

To see pics from last year's anniversary party click here!
Pictures from the 2010 party will be available soon!
Check out the Culinary Fool's Blog on this event, click here!


 

 

DEC. 1, 2009 - CHOCOLATE & WINE AT THEO's

Theo's Chocolate LogoTheo Chocolate Factory

3400 Phinney Ave. N.

Seattle,WA 98103

6:30-8:30 pm - $17.50

www.theochocolate.com

Chocolate lovers had a fun evening of CHOCOLATE and red wine at Seattle's newly famous Theo's Chocolate Factory in Fremont! Eveeryone enjoyed a private tour and learned where they get their cacao beans from, how they roast the beans, and how the entire process works! Most chocolate companies are "melters" - Theo's is the only locally doing it from scratch!

After their tour, attendees came out to the lounge and mixed and mingled as Sommelier David LeClaire poured red wines attendees brought at a wine bar while everyone nibbled on other chocolate confections.

Recently Theo's was featured on the front page of the Seattle PI. See the article by clicking here. As the first and only organic and Fair Trade chocolate factory in the country, Theo's is getting national attention not only for the quality of their chocolate, but for their entire business model. see photos of this event!

 

DEC 10, 2009 – LONG SHADOWS TASTING AT VINO AT THE LANDING

Vino At The Landing
800 North 10th Place, Suite E
Renton, WA
www.vinoatthelanding.com
7:00-9:00 PM - $15

Seattle Uncorked members were invited to Renton’s new wine bar, Vino At The Landing, for an exciting tasting of Long Shadows wines.  Voted 2007 Winery of the Year by Food & Wine Magazine, Long Shadows visionary goal is to create world class wines that showcase the viticultural excellence of Washington State's Columbia Valley by an all-star lineup of international winemakers.

Attendees received 5 “Taste Tickets” with which they could select 5 2oz pours of any of the seven Long Shadows Wines including Poet’s Leap Riesling, Pedestal Merlot, Saggi Super Tuscan Red Blend, Feather Cabernet Sauvignon, Pirouette Red Blend, Sequel Syrah, and Chester Kidder Red Blend. 

 


THURS. NOV. 19 2009
THE GRAPE CUP!

Husky Alumni Winemakers vs Cougar Alumni Winemakers

The Pickering Barn

Issaquah, WA 
6:30 -9:00 pm

Fundraiser for the Farmworkers Housing Trust 


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This event will surely become a great annual event during football season, the Grape Cup!  (one week before the Apple Cup) We had 24 wineries going grape to grape to battle it out for bragging rights. Who makes better wines, Husky Alums or Cougars?. We had the The Pickering Barn reserved for this friendly “tasting competition!” Hundreds of alums tried wines from both sides and be part of this friendly rivalry, while also helping raise money for The Washington State Farmworkers Housing Trust !


To see pics of this event click here!

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2009- SIPS & SHOES!
Grand Hyatt ~ Seattle

721 Pine Street
4-7 pm

Seattle's premiere wine and shoe event returned for a 4th year to the Grand Hyatt in Downtown Seattle. Over 30 NW wineries and some of the latest fashions from Seattle's hottest shoe stores were the backdrop to hundreds of shoes up for auction at this years event. 

SEE 2009 PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT! by Nityia Przewlocki

 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2009- CABERNET CLASSIC
Shilshole Bay Beach Club
6:30 - 9 pm

Fundraising event for CoCa Center on Contemporary Arts. Read a review of this event.

SEE PHOTOS of this event! by Nityia Przewlocki

 

AUG. 21-23 - SUNCADIA WINE FESTIVAL - WINES IN THE PINES!

Suncadia Resort
3600 Suncadia Trail
Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-649-6400
www.suncadiaresort.com

Suncadia & Seattle Uncorked presented its second annual food and wine festival, featuring wine from 44 premier Washington wineries.

Saturday, August 22 - Wine in the Pines Grand Gala Tasting 4 - 6 pm

We featured many of the Northwest's best winemakers with over 100 wines from 44 wineries, including:

Alexandria Nicole
aMaurice Cellars
Baer Winery
Benson Family Vineyards
Boudreaux Cellars
Brian Carter Cellars
Bunnell Family Cellars
Cadaretta Winery
Chateau Rollat
Covington Cellars
CR Sandidge Winery
Darby Winery
Delille Cellars
Edmonds Winery
Efeste Vinters
Gamache Vintners
Gooseridge
Guardian Cellars
Hightower Cellars
Hollywood Hill Vineyards
Isenhower Cellars
J. Bookwalter Winery
JM Cellars
Kana Winery
Kestrel Vintners
Kiona Winery
L'Ecole 41
Long Shadows Vintners
Maryhill Winery
Matthews Estate
Naches Heights Vineyard
Novelty Hill
NW Totem CellarsOlsen Estates
Parejas Cellars
PepperBridge Winery
Reininger Winery
Saint Laurent
Saviah Cellars
Tapteil Estate
Trust Cellars
Walter Dacon
Waters Winery
Woodhouse Family Cellars

 

JULY 13 – UNCORKED AT GRAND CRU WINEBAR IN BELLEVUE
1020 108th Ave NE- Suite 100
Bellevue, WA
5:30-7:00 - $15
www.grandcru-winebar.com

 

Join us for a fun, social happy hour at the hot new wine bar in Bellevue, Grand Cru! Uncorked members will mingle, nibble on light appetizers by Chef Danilo Amato and have their choice of 4 two oz. pours from a special list of 10 wines Grand Cru offers by the glass. (They normally offer 40 wines by the glass, 101 wines by the bottle). After your tastes you may purchase wines by the glass from their full line up. Your hosts are April Pogue, Allan Aquila, Robert Reichel, Steve Walker & Tom Cottrell!  All Uncorked members who attend this event and bring their Uncorked membership card will also get a complimentary Grand Cru VIP Gold Membership Card (a $25 value) and chance to win 2 tickets to the Seattle ZAP Grand Tasting on July 26th. 

While you’re at Grand Cru, peruse their wine shop next door for bottles for your home collection.  Free parking in the underground parking garage - just follow the signs. This event is limited to 75 participants. Be one of the first to check out the Eastside’s newest wine bar!

Online tickets are no longer available. Grand Cru can accept payment of $15 in cash at the door for up to 10 more people.


SUN. - JULY 19, 2009– ROOFTOP PATIO BYOB PARTY
Condo off Dexter Ave.
Seattle, WA
4:00-7:00 pm

Join us for a Sunday afternoon social party on the rooftop of Danielle, one of Seattle Uncorked's members! Everyone will bring a bottle of one of their favorite whites or rose's to enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon looking over Lake Union in July! There's no cost to attend, but you must RSVP by sending an email to wine@seattleuncorked.com as space is limited to the first 50 to RSVP and you must have your Seattle Uncorked member card to get past security!

Address and further details will be emailed to the first 50. If you don't have your member card yet, see the bottom of our home page on how to get yours.

 

SUN. JULY 26 - ZAP GRAND TASTING!

The Gardens at South Seattle Community College's Arboretum

6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle

Seattle, Washington

4 pm to 7 pm

www.zinfandel.org

ZAP is returning to Seattle! ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers) produces an enormously popular wine tasting event in San Francisco that annually draws thousands. This year they are also taking the show on the road, doing a smaller version in both Seattle on July 26-27and Portland on July 29th.

ZAP is partnering with Seattle Uncorked  and South Seattle College’s Culinary Arts Department to include a “BBQ Cookoff Competition.” 10 future chefs have been selected from the Culinary Arts program, each firing up a grill to create and serve a delicious BBQ appetizer designed to go with Red Zinfandel. The winner of the “People’s Choice” award for what works best with Zin will receive a special prize from the wineries of ZAP!

Washington State has only a few producers of Zinfandel, while this grape flourishes in California and is now being called “America's Heritage Wine.” “Northwest wine enthusiasts will have the rare opportunity to try over 100 Zinfandels from approximately 40 wineries,” explains ZAP’s Executive Director, Rebecca Robinson, “tasting a rainbow of Zinfandels from a wide variety of regions throughout California.”

 

2009 ZAP is featuring:

Accademia dei Racemi
Alexander Valley Vineyards
Artezin Wines
Cakebread Cellars
Carol Shelton Wines
Cline Cellars
Deep Purple Winery
Four Vines Winery
Hendry
Homefire of Sonoma
J. Rickards Winery & Vineyards
Mauritson Family Winery
Michael-David Winery
Murphy-Goode - Artisans & Estates
Neese Vineyards
Opolo Vineyards
Peachy Canyon Winery
Pedroncelli Winery
Proulx
Ravenswood
Renwood Winery
Ridge Vineyards
Robert Biale Vineyards
Sebastiani Vineyards
Seghesio Family Vineyards
Sobon Estate
Starry Night Winery
Steele Wines
Storrs Winery & Vineyards
Trentadue Winery
XYZin

Don't miss this event!

click here to purchase Public tasting tickets

Meet the winemakers from famous California wines such as 

            Chris Tietje                           Bruce Walker                        Joel Peterson

         Jim Pedroncelli                   Carol Shelton                   Randall Johnson

WED. JULY 22, 2009- Woodinville Winemakers' Triathlon & Post-Event Party!!

• Location: Willows Lodge (The Race) & JM Cellars (The Party)

• Time: Race starts at 5pm

• After Party 6:30 - 10pm
• Tickets: $125/per person

Check out one of the more unusual and fun events in wine country. 30+ Woodinville wineries invite you to root them on as they compete in the 1st annual Woodinville Winemakers' (& Brew Master's) Triathlon. There will be a VIP tent for those who want to watch this fiasco, right by the finish line where muddy and wet winemakers will abandon their kayaks and race to the finish line (where you are clean, dry, and laughing, sipping on their wines, eating snacks by Willows Lodge, and taking pictures!) Then get shuttled up to JM winery for the after party!

What is so unusual is you get to hang behind the scenes with the wine industry, essentially a "back stage pass," as there will only be 100 "general public VIP's" watching and then joining 350 of the owners, winemakers, and others who toil in the wine industry as they have a fun private party afterwards!

Following the "race", Butler Valet and Shuttle will whisk you up the hill to the post-event party at JM Cellars. (all participants and VIPS need to be shuttled in, there is no parking at JM) The party will feature wines from all of the wineries, Veraci Pizza, Armadillo BBQ, and Red Hook beer!

All proceeds will benefit The Mitochondrial Research Guild of Seattle Children's Hospital.
• Parking: Please park in the Red Hook Brewery parking lot.

Space is limited to 100 - purchase your tickets at
www.nwmito-research.org

Special thanks to the sponsors: Willows Lodge, Red Hook Brewery, EPW Printwear, Veraci Pizza, Armadillo BBQ, Butler Valet and the following participating wineries: Anton Ville Winery, Baer Winery, Betz Family Winery, Bookwalter Winery, Brian Carter Cellars, Chandler Reach Winery, Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia Winery, Corus Estates & Vineyards, Covington Cellars, Cullin Hills Cellars, Darby Winery, Delille Cellars, Devoigne Cellars, DiStefano Winery, EFESTE, Gorman Winery, Guardian Cellars, Hestia Cellars, Hollywood Hill Vineyards, Januik Winery, JM Cellars, Mark Ryan Winery, Matthews Cellars, Novelty Hill Winery, NW Totem Cellars, Page Cellars, Pomum Cellars, Red Sky Winery, Ross Andrew Winery, Silverlake Winery, Sparkman Cellars, Stevens Winery, Vine and Sun, William Church Winery, Willows Lodge, Woodhouse Cellars, Woodinville Winery, XSV Winery, and of course, Seattle Uncorked!


JUNE 25, 2009- DEBUTS & DISCOVERIES!
Seattle Aquarium

1483 Alaskan Way - Pier 59

Seattle,WA

6:30-9:00 pm - $40

Click here to SEE PHOTOS by Nityia Przewlocki

We sold over 550 tickets to wine enthusiasts who wanted to check out 54 of the hottest new wineries. Congratulations to Chateau Rollat as the judges selection for best new winery at the tasting, with Rotie Cellars taking second place and Darby Winery third. All of the judges said that choosing was extremely difficult however, as there so many outstanding wineries at this year’s event.


With the explosion of new wineries in the Northwest, wine enthusiasts are having a hard time keeping up with who’s new and who are the hot wineries to watch! This 7th annual event was perfect for wineries who are within their first 3-4 years of releasing wine to get their name out and to meet wine lovers who wanted to be on the cutting edge!
Everyone experienced a taste of the future, nibbled on light appetizers, and enjoyed live music from two new bands, "Half Pack Live" and "Ambience!" There was plenty to discover while sipping as you wandered through the myriad of aquatic treasures including the Aquarium's new 120,000 gallon 20'x40' Window on Washington Waters exhibit.

This event benefitted the Seattle Aquarium Society.

 

2009 Sponsor Wineries

Airfield Estates
Alma Terra
Anton Ville Winery
Artisanal Wine Cellars
Bella Terrazza Vineyards
Big Smooth
Cedergreen Cellars
Chateau Rollat Winery
Cultura

DAMA Wines

Darby Winery
Domaine Pouillon
Donna Maria
Dusty Cellars

Elsom Cellars
Esther Bricques Winery
Falling Rain Cellars
Foxy Roxy Wines
Gard Vintners
Gilbert Cellars
Hollywood Hill Vineyards
Illusion Wine

Jacob Williams Winery
Lantz Cellars

Legoe Bay Winery
Lodmell Cellars
Maison Bleue Winery
Memaloose/McCormick Family Vineyards

Martinez & Martinez
Michael Florentino Cellars
Mercer Estates
Naches Heights Vineyards Northwest Cellars
Olsen Estates
Otis Kenyon Wines
Pacific Rim
Palouse Cellars
Parejas Cellars
Passion Vineyards
Patterson Cellars
Rotie Cellars
Seia Wines

Shady Grove Winery
Skylite Cellars
Smasne Cellars
Sodo Vino
Stella Fino Winery
Stomani Cellars
Sweet Valley Wines
Tasawik Vineyards
Thirsty Pagans Wine Co.
Tiger Mountain Winery
Trust
Upland Estates
Whisper Ridge Winery
Zero One Vintners

Also, thanks to our sponsors Cascade Ice, WineChatr.com, and Intrique Chocolates!

 

TUES. JUNE 9 - UNCORKED HAPPY HOUR AT THE LOCAL VINE

The Local Vine
2520 2nd Avenue at Vine Street
Seattle, WA
www.thelocalvine.com

5:30-7:30 PM - $15

Seattle Uncorked members sipped and mingled at this sexy wine bar in Belltown for a casual happy hour and networking function! Attendees received 5 “Taste Tickets” with which they could select wines to taste from a special list for this Uncorked Wine Club event. Meet owner Sarah Munson and her friendly, professional staff, and check out their nice outdoor seating as well! After using their 5 taste tickets, wines were available for purchase by the glass from the special Uncorked list, or from their normal Wine List, (consisting of over 100 wines by the glass) with wines from the Pacific Northwest and from around the world! Happy hour menu will be extended to 7:30 for this event.

 

WED. JUNE 3, 2009- ROSE' REVIVAL & OTHER COOL WHITES
Ray's Boathouse

6049 Seaview Ave. NW

Seattle,WA

6:00-9:00 pm - $30 (SOLD OUT)
Click here to SEE PHOTOS by Nityia Przewlocki

The 7th annual "summer wine" event at Rays' Boathouse sold out and we had to turn a lot of wine enthusiasts away! This is finally the year Dry Rose' makes it big! We had a great turn out as well as perfect 85 degree weather! The Rose’s and Whites will be perfect for your late-spring, early-summer dinner parties and get-togethers -check out the winners below and watch for pictures to be posted soon! Next year you'll have to join us at the perfect place to spend a spring evening, & savor the stunning view overlooking Puget Sound at Ray's Boathouse in Shillshole.

Proceeds from this event went to support the Ryther Child Center.

Below is a summary of the 2009 Rose’ Revival Judging from both the professionals and People’s Choice.

JUDGES AWARD'S

White Winners

1st Place – Alma Terra Coeo Viognier 2007 - $23

2nd Place – Brian Carter Cellars Oriana 2006 $22

3rd Place – Cedergreen Cellars Chenin Blanc 2008 $16

Rose' Winners

1st Place – Wilridge Winery 2008 Rose’ (Syrah) $18

2nd Place – Tefft Cellars Dolcetto Rose’ 2007 - $9

3rd Place – Skylite Cellars  Rose (Sangiovese) 2008 - $17

3rd Place – DiStefano Rose Amare2008 - $17

3rd Place – Jones of Washington Rose (Syrah) 2008 - $11

2009 Judges:

Jeff Thorsen - Cave Vivant Sommelier
Sean Sullivan, Blogger - Wash Wine Report
Cole Sisson - Seastar Sommelier
Shannon Borg - Seattle Magazine Wine Writer
Rob Ord - Wild Ginger Sommelier
Kelly Barry - Seattle Cellars

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD'S

White Winners

1st Place – Skylite Cellars Viognier 2007  - $17

2nd Place – Thurston Wolfe Winery PGV 2007 - $13

3rd Place – Brian Carter Cellars Oriana 2006 $22

Rose Winners

1st Place –Tefft Cellars  Dolcetto Rose’ 2007 - $9

1st Place –PengWine  Fairy Cab/Malbec Rose 2006 - $11

2nd Place – Wilridge Winery 2008 Rose’ (Syrah) $18 

3rd Place – Kestrel Vintners Rose’ 2008 - $12

3rd Place – Trust Cellars  Rose’ of Cabernet Franc 2008 - $15


Thank You To Our 2009 Sponsor Wineries:

Airfield Estates

Brian Carter Cellars

Cedergreen Cellars

DiStefano

Eaton Hill

Gamache Vintners

Gilbert Cellars
Hand Picked Selections

Jones of Washington

Kana Winery

Kestrel Vintners

Lost River Winery

Masset Winery

Naches Heights Vineyard (NHV)
Palouse Winery

Parejas Cellars

Passion Vineyard

Patterson Cellars/Washington Wine Co.PengWine

Samson Estates

Skylite Cellars

Smasne Cellars

Tefft Cellars

Thurston Wolfe Winery

Trust Cellars

Two Mountain Winery

Wedge Mountain Winery

Whitman Cellars

Wilridge Winery

Yellow Hawk Cellar

 

A Special Thanks To Melissa Peterman of East & Drink In the Northwest, Marcus Pape of WineChatr.com, and Aaron Barthel of Intrique Chocolates!

     

 

INTRO FRENCH FOR WINELOVERS/TRAVELERS
The LeClaire Residence
North Seattle
SOLD OUT

Seattle Uncorked Founder David LeClaire is taking his ailing 84 year old father to Southern France (Lourdes) this June to see if he can get a miracle! And before this class he knew NO FRENCH! So 8 Uncorked members and learned along with David THE BASICS of the French language for survival while traveling and for communicating about wine to the French in a real crash course. Our tutor was instructor Britt Cole, and students brought a bottle of French wine or French cheese to each class to share.

 

WED. MAY 13, 2009- CHEF IN DA HOUSE w/ TOM BLACK

Jeff & Sheila Bryan Residence
Kirkland,WA

Seattle, WA  6:30 -9 pm (SOLD OUT!)

16 eager students learned to cook with Mushhrooms with Chef Tom Black, formerly of Fuller's and Barking Frog fame! Chef Black is taking the summer off to travel and teach in South Africa, but we got him before he leaves, as he led a cooking class featuring the bounty of mushrooms that the Northwest has to offer this time of year, which were incorporated into a variety of dishes. This was a hands-on class in the amazing kitchen built by Jeff Bryan Construction in Kirkland and was limited to 16 students and the cost was only $35, and one bottle of wine per person to share.

 

WED. APRIL 15, 2009- SEXY SYRAH!
Salty's on Alki
1936 Harbor Ave. SW
Seattle, WA
6:00 –- 9:00 - SOLD OUT!
Click here to see pics from 2009

300 lucky wine enthusiasts came to one of the Northwest’s best view restaurants Salty's on Alki to taste one of the world’s hottest wines. Syrah is seducing wine enthusiasts who have an affection for red wines with bold spices, rich fruit, and a silky texture!  Sommelier’ David LeClaire & Tim O’Brien brought together 40 wineries making Syrah for the 8th consecutive year! Chefs from Salty’s served up a delicious array of appetizers designed to dance with Syrah!

This lush, bold, spicy wine is helping Northwest wineries continue to garner attention and accolades amongst the wine industry worldwide. FareStart is a job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals. Over the past 17 years, FareStart has provided opportunities for over 3,000 people to transform their lives!


More info. on Farestart can be found online at www.farestart.org!

A Special Thanks To Our 2009 Sponsors:

Animale Wine
Apex Cellars
Badger Mountain/Powers Winery

Bunnell Family Cellar
Chandler Reach
Covington Cellars

DiStefano Winery
Eaton Hill Winery
Forgeron Cellars
Gamache Vintners

Gilbert Cellars
Gilstrap Brothers
Isenhower Cellars
Jones of Washington
Kana Winery
Kestrel Vintners
Lantz Cellars

Liberty Bay Cellars
Lost River Winery
Lowden Hills
Masset Winery

Magnificent Wine Company
Nardonne Wine

Naches Heights Vineyard

Nota Bene Cellars
Otis Kenyon Winery

Palouse Winery
Passion Vineyard

Patterson Cellars
Reininger Winery

Rotie Cellars
Sawtooth / Zefina
Seia Wines
Shimmer
Shingleback
Stephenson Cellars
Trust Cellars
Two Mountain Winery

Va Piano Vineyards
Walter Dacon
Waterbrook Winery

William Church Winery
Willis Hall Wines
Wilridge Winery
Windy Point Vineyards

 



And a special thanks to West Seattle Cellars, who made all wines available for purchase that evening!

 

SUN. MARCH 15th, 2009- BAGS & BOTTLES!

A Wine & Purse Extravaganza!

Westin Hotel - Seattle

1900 5th Avenue
Seattle WA - 4pm - 7pm - $35
See 2009 Photos by Nityia Przewlocki


Over 350 women attended our fun wine tasting & fashion event concept at the swanky confines of the Westin Hotel in Seattle on the afternoon of Sunday March 15th. This exciting event was similar to the extremely popular sold-out "Sips & Shoes" event last November. If you love purses, handbags, and wine, you'd have loved "Bags & Bottles," which also helped raise money for Gilda's Club of Seattle, a support center for those living with cancer and their families, founded in honor of Gilda Radner after her death from ovarian cancer.

Women who attended had a chance to bid on a handbag donated by one of several celebrities, including: Sarah Hasselbeck, wife of beloved Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Matt Hasselbeck; Susan Holmes, International supermodel, successful swimsuit designer, star of her own reality show filming on VH1 and wife of Gun's and Roses bassist Duff McKagen; Dr. Pepper Schwartz, relationship expert, nationally known sexologist and best selling author; actress and author, Josie Bissett, known for her popular role on "Melrose Place" and "The Secret Life of the American Teenager;" Liz Weber, wife of Stone Gossard from Pearl Jam; Lori Matsukawa, KING 5 TV news anchor;  Rose Dennis, this city's ruling tastemaker, along with a bag from Holly Smith, the celebrated chef from Café Juanita! And sure to be the most unique handbag at the event, one that was being specially decorated by famed glass artist, Dale Chihuly, went for $4200!!

Women who attended this fundraiser were encouraged to bring a new or almost new purse for the silent auction portion of the event. Tables in the middle of the ballroom displayed 350 of these bags. The perimeter featured a host of boutique stores with their most current bag & purse designs on display and Northwest wineries pouring an array of their delicious wines, and of course, firefighters were on hand to sell and sign their 2009 Calendars!

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Animale Wine

Big Smooth

Billy O Wines

Claar Cellars

Covington Cellars
Eaton Hill Winery
Gilstrap Brothers Winery
Griffins Crossing Winery
Kestrel Vintners
Liberty Bay Cellars
Masset Winery
Mercer Estates Winery
Naches Heights Vineyard

Olsen Estates
Patterson Cellars

Peng Wine
Primarius
Red Diamond Winery
Red Knot

Revelry Wines
Rotie Cellars
Shimmer
St. Laurent Winery
Tefft Cellars
Two Mountain Winery
Waterbrook Winery
Whitman Cellars
Willis Hall Wines
Wilridge Winery

Also featured:

Intrique Chocolates

Derby Salon
Fini, Inc.
Cookie Lee
5th Ave Theater
TFA Accessories

Beijo Bags
Noble Horse Gallery
Katie Kay
SilverGirl
Miche Bags
Lemon Meringue Boutique

Plane Jane
Expressive Handcrafted Bags


For more information on our beneficiary go to www.gildasclubseattle.org

 

SAT. FEB. 14th, 2009- SECRET SIP

An Epicurean Sensory Experience

Chef Kathy Entrop's
16455 Inglewood Road NE
Kenmore, WA 
6:30-9:30 pm - $30
(SOLD OUT)

76 members between 30-50 joined us for an evening of sensory challenge and indulgence. We created a very fun evening on Valentine's to challenge one's sense of taste and smell. 36 men and 36 women enjoyed a "sensory challenge" created by Sommelier David LeClaire, as well as learned to cook with Chef Kathy Entrop 4 delicious savory dishes infused with chocolate. David provided an interesting array of wines in addition to wines poured by Efeste Winery, who wase on hand as well!

The sensory challenge consisted of two long tables with men on one side and women on the other. The men started off blindfolded, and the women handed them 3 mystery items, one to sniff, one to eat, one to sip. They guessed what the 3 items were, and then removed their blindfolds! Then they moved down two spaces, and this time the woman they were across from put on her blindfold, and the man handed her 3 mystery items to try to identify!  This experience was fun and lively and the winner with the most correct answers at the end won a mystery prize!

Meanwhile, the other half off the group was in the kitchen learning how to cook (and then enjoy eating!) 4 recipes that Chef Kathy Entrop created with chocolate being the theme! Once the group in the kitchen was done cooking and eating, they switched with the other half and did the sensory challenge themselves! Then everyone mingled, made a few friends, and had some more delicious Efeste wines!

FEB. 4 - TASTE YOUR WAY THRU FRANCE

North Seattle Community College

Seattle, WA  6:30-9 pm - $40

Know just enough about French wines to be dangerous? 25 students became more familiar with the main regions, grapes, and classic styles of the wines of France! We'll covered Sancerre, Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, & Languedoc, and various smaller regions. we tasted our way through the French countryside with Sommelier David LeClaire.

 

SAT. JAN. 17th 2009- SEATTLE UNCORKED 1st ANNIVERSARY PARTY!

Senoj Winery Estates

19495 144th Ave NE
Woodinville, WA

6:00 pm - $15 (SOLD OUT!)

www.senojestates.com

See PHOTOS of this event!

Over 350 Seattle Uncorked members gathered at Senoj Estates and to enjoy wines from Senoj, Camano Cellars, and Big Smooth, while also listening to the live music of Two Buck Chuck and meeting some local artists. We Sipped wine, mixed & mingled and had fun with in house ping pong tables and dart boards.

 

TUES. DEC. 9th - CHOCOLATE & WINE AT THEO's

Theo's Chocolate LogoTheo Chocolate Factory

3400 Phinney Ave. N.

Seattle,WA 98103

6:30-8:30 pm - $20

www.theochocolate.com

75 Chocolate lovers met for a fun evening of CHOCOLATE and red wine at Seattle's newly famous Theo's Chocolate Factory in Fremont! They took a private tour and learned where they get their cacao beans from, how they roast the beans, and saw how the entire process works! Then everyone came out to their lounge and mixed and mingled as Sommelier David LeClaire poured a variety of red wines at a wine bar while everyone nibbled on other chocolate confections.

Recently Theo's was featured on the front page of the Seattle PI. See the article by clicking here. As the first and only organic and Fair Trade chocolate factory in the country, Theo's is getting national attention not only for the quality of their chocolate, but for their entire business model. Come and meet the delightful people behind the scenes and see what everyone's talking about! Since this event quickly sold out, we added two more dates (Jan. 8th & 13) as we limit each event to 75 people.

see photos of this event!

NOV. 23, 2008- SIPS AND SHOES!
Grand Hyatt ~ Seattle

721 Pine Street
4-7 pm (Sold Out!)

400 wine and shoe enthusiasts joined us for the 3rd annual wine tasting and shoe extravaganza!

Most brought a pair of new or almost new shoes for the silent auction, and we had displays of many new fashions from a variety of Boutique Stores! Over 100 wines from 20 Northwest wineries and Hundreds of fantastic shoes! Firefighters were also on hand to sign their 2009 calendars!

A new video is being produced. Until that is released, check out last year's video on Sips and Shoes at

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz23R1YTgN0

The $35 tickets benefitted the Ryther Foundation. See pictures of last year's "Shoes And Sips" by clicking here!

More details on the wineries and stores who were there are at www.rytherevents.org

 

NOV. 13 - UNCORKING ATLANTIC ARTISAN VINTNERS
The Vineyard Table ~ Seattle

85 S. Atlantic Street - SODO
6-8 pm (Sorry - Sold Out!)

100 lucky Uncorked members enjoyed the sneak preview of the Grand Opening of the Atlantic Artisan Vintners - a collection of 5 brand new wineries located behind the Vineyard Table right by Safeco Field. The five super small artisan wineries were: Sodo Vino, Elsom Cellars, Stomani Cellars, Domanico Cellars, and Falling Rain (No web site yet). This collection of young and talented winemakers gave our members the opportunity to experience what they have been working so hard on behind closed doors for the past couple of years.

see photos of this event!

 

NOV. 18 - WINE,ART, & DESIGNER FURNITURE!

Henredon & Schoener in Lincoln Square
700 Bellevue Way NE, Suite 220
Bellevue, WA

7-8:30 pm ~ $10

Approximately 75 members tased a nice variety of artisan-crafted boutique wines from Brian Carter Cellars and other local boutique wineries at the beautiful showroom of Henredon & Schoener in Lincoln Square! Henredon & Schoeners is Bellevue’s premiere furniture store representing Ralph Lauren, Barbra Berry, Henredon and a unique hand chosen collection of beautiful home furnishings as well as fun and interesting gifts.  Members also met well-known custom blown glass artist Leslie Gauglitz with her fabulous collection of blown art and holiday gifts, while mingling with other wine club members and sipping some delicious wines.  

see photos of this event!

 

OCT. 21 - MEN COOKING FOR WOMEN

Albert Lee Showroom Kitchen - Lynnwood

6:30-9:00 pm - $30 plus a bottle of wine

26 women who can appreciate a man who knows his way around the kitchen came to the brand new demo kitchen at the Albert Lee store in Lynnwood and learned from 7 men who like to cook. Each guy taught the class to make one dish, and then we will all sampled his featured food. Meet these daring men by clicking here. Everyone brought a bottle of something fun to share and helped with the cooking as 'sous chefs" as well!

see photos of this event!

 

OCT. 2 - FIVE THINGS TO DO WITH CHOCOLATE

North Seattle Residence

Seattle, WA  6:30-9 pm - $50

Chocolate is not just for dessert anymore! This event was the perfect opportunity for chocolate lovers to have fun learning a variety of ways to incorporate chocolate into their cooking! We did savory as well as sweet dishes! Non-chef Dianne Larsen is a complete foodie who has been having fun in the kitchen for years, and she taught the group some delicious chocolate-oriented dishes while Sommelier David LeClaire kept the wine flowing.

 

SEPT. 15 - BC/OKANAGAN WINE COUNTRY TASTING

Harbor Steps, 1st Ave & University (downtown Seattle)

6:30-8:30 pm - $25 plus cheese! (Sold Out)

Uncorked members curious about the Okanagan wines but who never had a chance to travel up to Canada came to this informa tasting to check them out! It's not all ice wine like some may think! The region is exploding and Sommelier & Seattle Uncorked Founder David LeClaire had just visited the Okanagan and brought back a wide selection some of his personal favorites of wines that you can't get in the US! Members had to have a Seattle Uncorked membership card to get into this event in the Terrace Room at the Harbor Steps.

 

see photos of this event!

SEPT. 5 - CHEF IN DA HOUSE - Tapas w/ Robin Leventhal

North Seattle

7:00-9:30 pm - $50

Uncorked cooking enthusiasts joined us for a fun and interactive cooking class with Chef Robin Leventhal of Crave Restaurant fame! Robin taught h us how to prepare 5 different Spanish style Tapas in this interactive cooking experience, while Sommelier David LeClaire explained the art of food and wine pairing with the dishes everyone made together as a group. 12 food and wine enthusiasts rolled up their sleeves and worked as a team while they sipped, nibbled, and learned!


see photos of this event!

 

SEPT. 3 - BLIND WINE TASTING

HERBAN FEAST - SODO PARK
3200 1st Avenue South, Seattle

www.herbanfeast.com

7:00-9:00 pm

80 Wine Enthusiasts brought a bottle of their favorite wine under $15 and entered it into the blind wine competition! All wines were wrapped with foil and numbered. The idea? Have fun trying to find wines without knowing anything about them!

Uncorked members enjoyed some free delicious light appetizers by Herban Feast, one of Seattle's premier caterers, at their new special event venue, SODO PARK!

$10 entrance fee and one bottle per person wrapped in foil!

see photos of this event!

 

AUG. 20 - OLD GUYS AND OLD WINE NIGHT

Sommelier David LeClaire's Residence
North Seattle

7:00 -10 pm

Every few months we host a fun gathering where everyone brings a bottle of vino that is at least 10 years old! Of course the women of Uncorked insisted on attending, so we had 30 people bring a stunning array of aged wines! See the photo link below for the entire line-up!

The winners were:
1998 Chateau Montelena Estate Cab
1998 Il Palazzone Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva
1998 Cadence Tapteil - WA
1989 Schloss Schonborn Auselese Riesling
1991 Raymond Napa Valley Cab Sauv

see photos of this event!

 

AUG. 12 - UNCORKED AT CELLAR 46

CELLAR 46º
7650 SE 27th St
Mercer Island, WA
(206) 407-3016
Owner: Ryan Allison
www.cellar46.com



Uncorked members enjoyed some free delicious light appetizers by Chef Nalani J. Dias from 6-8:30 pm and met other wine enthusiasts at this friendly wine bar on Mercer Island. Members received a 15% discount on all retail purchases of full bottles that evening, with no corkage fee on bottles purchased there for Uncorked members who wanted to open a bottle and sip their wines that evening instead of buying wine by the glass! Space was limited to the first 75 Uncorked members who reserved their space by paying $5. A great way to meet new friends and check out Cellar 46!

Cellar 46 was recently Voted "Best New Wine Bar to Try Washington Wines Before You Buy" by Seattle Magazine." 

 

JUNE 26 - UNCORKED AT FIRESIDE LOUNGE

Fireside Cellars at Willows Lodge
14580 N.E. 145th Street   
Woodinville, WA
5:30 - 7:30 - $5 - SOLD OUT

 


JUNE 29 – UNCORKED AT EMERALD DOWNS

Emerald Downs
2300 Emerald Downs Dr.
Auburn, WA 98001

 


Members enjoyed a fun day at the horse races! Emerald Downs staff taught the group the basics on horse racing and betting, gave a race program, tip sheet, Hors D'oeuvre's, Five 2 oz. tastes of wine, and lots of racing entertainment!

Wine tasting was available throughout event. This event was sold-out.

JULY 1 – CHEF IN DA HOUSE w/ Melissa Peterman!

Chef & Co-Author of "Eat and Drink in the Northwest" Summer!

North Seattle 6:30-9:00 pm - SOLD OUT

 

Chef Melissa Peterman worked with local wine guru Marcus Pape of WineCow and WineChatr fame to create a fun series of cook books featuring fresh local products matched by Marcus with delicious Northwest wines.  Their 2nd book is was just released, the Eat & Drink in The NW "Summer" Edition. Members enjoyed a sneak preview of some the recipes Melissa featured in her upcoming book and learned how to make:

* Prawn and Avocado Salad with Cilantro, Orange & Lime Vinaigrette
* Sautéed Morels and Asparagus with Poached Duck Egg & Parmesan Crouton
* Grilled Flatbread with Pepadew Peppers, Goat Cheese & Grilled Tomato Sauce
* Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Cherry & Rhubarb Compote
* Barbequed Harissa Flank Steak with Grilled Corn Salad

This event was in the kitchen of Sommelier David LeClaire, who provided tastings of some Washington wines while the class learned to cook with Chef Melissa! Limited to 12 students.

June 17th - ROSE' REVIVAL & OTHER COOL WHITES 
Ray's Boathouse

6049 Seaview Avenue NW

Uncorked members enjoyed for our "summer wine" event at Rays' Boathouse! They met Northwest (and 2 French) winemakers and tasted their dry Rosé made in very small lots from Sangiovese, Syrah, Cab Franc, Tempranillo, Grenache, Pinot Noir! Everyone's on the Rose' Bandwagon - read what Seattle Time's writer Paul Gregutt wrote about Rose'. (Click here)

 

June 4– DEBUTS & DISCOVERIES
see photos of this event!

MOHAI -(Museum of History & Industry)

Over 400 people attended this BIG event and rare opportunity to meet 45 of the newest wineries and the people behind them!

 

May 19 – TASTE YOUR WAY THRU FRANCE
see photos of this event!

Wine Tasting at The Vineyard Table
85 S. Atlantic Street

An informal tasting of Sancerre, Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, & Languedoc, and wines from various smaller regions.

 

May 14 - BEER, WINE AND SUNSHINE- SIP FOR A CURE
See photos of this event!

Shilshole Bay Beach Club
A fun evening and fund raising event of tastings at the lovely Shilshole Bay Beach Club

 

June 23 - ITALIAN NIGHT AT TULIO'S
see photos of this event!

Tulio Ristorante

1100 5th Avenue - Seattle

A fun tasting of wines from each of Italy's famous wine regions.


April 21 – CHEF IN DA HOUSE - TAPA's & TEMPRANILLO!
See photos of this event!

The Stimson-Green Mansion

1204 Minor Avenue(Capital Hill)

Seattle, WA  

 

April 16 – SEXY SYRAH AT SALTY'S
See photos of this event


This Syrah Extravaganza was a fund-raiser for FareStart.


 

April 3 - UNCORKED at THE TRIPLE DOOR!
 
The Triple Door

216 Union Street - Seattle
(below Wild Ginger)

Uncorked members arrived at 6, there was a band in the lounge from 5:30-8, and showtime in the theatre started at 7:30. This was a fun social opportunity to meet others who love wine and music! 

Click here for pics!

 

March 25 – UNCORKED AT BOKA

Happy Hour Event - 5-7 pm

Boka / Hotel 1000

1010 First Avenue

Seattle, WA

www.hotel1000seattle.com

We had a fun evening of socializing with fellow wine lovers at the ultra swanky hotel and hip lounge on 1st & Madison - the Boka Lounge & Hotel 1000! Uncorked members sipped and mingled in the semi-private area by the fire across from the lounge!

Space was limited to the first 75 Uncorked members who also enjoyed 1/2 price delicious light appetizers by Chef Angie Roberts and 1/2 off their 2nd glass of wine.!

Click here for pics!

 

MARCH 13 ~ Cellar 46 1st Year Anniversary Party!

CELLAR 46º

7650 SE 27th St
Mercer Island, WA
(206) 407-3016
Owner: Ryan Allison
www.cellar46.com


Seattle Uncorked helped celebrate Cellar 46's first year anniversary! Who says a wine bar couldn't succeed on Mercer Island?!?! Space was limited to the first 70 Uncorked members who reserved their space by paying $5. Chef Nalani J. Dias whipped out some free delicious appetizers and wine lovers met other wine enthusiasts at this friendly wine bar on Mercer Island. Cellar 46 is right off I-90 - check out their easy directions on their website (above). Cellar 46 was recently Voted "Best New Wine Bar to Try Washington Wines Before You Buy" by Seattle Magazine." 

Cellar 46 is our featured wine bar of the month. Check it out at our listing of Wine Bars.

 

Links To Other Recent Events:

Bags and Bottles Wine and Purse Event, 2009
Seattle Uncorked One Year Annivery Party, 2009
Debuts & Discoveries at the Museum of History and Industry
Beer,Wine and Sunshine- Sip for a Cure
Taste your way through France at the Vineyard Table
Italian Night at Tulio's
Sexy Syrah at Salty's
Triple Door
Happy Hour at Boka
Behind the Barrel
Happy Hour at the Local Vine
Unveiled and Uncorked
Cellar 46 1st Anniversary Party

Bags N Bottles

Chef in Da House, Kathy's Kapers- June 2008
Chef in Da House, Stimson Green Mansion- April 2008

Chef in Da House - March 2008
Chef in Da House - Feb. 2008
Chef in Da House - Jan. 2008

 

 

 
     

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