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Winery Stories

Find the Love on the Whidbey Island Red Wine, Spirits, and Chocolate Tour

by Christy Korrow in Culinary, Winery
Posted on: February 1, 2017 6:00 pm - Permalink

After being huddled inside all winter, the Red Wine, Spirits, and Chocolate Tour hosted by the Whidbey Island Vintners and Distillers Association gives you a perfect reason to gather your partner or your BFFs and get out and about on the island. During two weekends this month (February 11-12 and 18-19), you’ll have the opportunity to taste locally made chocolates paired with hand-crafted wine and spirits at five tasting rooms throughout South Whidbey Island.

One Comment Tags: Blooms Winery, Comforts of Whidbey, Holmes Harbor Cellars, Red Wine Spirits and Chocolate Tour, Spoiled Dog Winery, Whidbey Island Distillery

Stuart King and Keane Mellecker at Blooms Winery Showing, July – August

by Art News in Community News, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: June 27, 2016 9:02 pm - Permalink

June 24, 2016 A new art show that combines work by internationally known painter Stuart King, who has shown his work in five countries, and a debut for Keane Mellecker, who is just starting his artistic career, opens the evening of Friday, July 1 at Blooms Winery tasting room at Bayview Corner. Join us an artists’ […]

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Spoiled Dog is Growling for Wine

by Steve Kilisky in Feature, More Stories, Winery
Posted on: June 15, 2016 12:17 pm - Permalink

For hundreds of years, a cork has been the classic closure for wine bottles. It’s often the star of the show when serving wine in a restaurant.

No Comments Tags: Spoiled Dog Winery, Whidbey Island, Whidbey local foods, Whidbey wineries

Ott & Murphy Winery Bottles Rosé the Color of a Whidbey Sunset

by Christy Korrow in Feature, More Stories, Spotlight, Winery
Posted on: June 8, 2016 6:00 pm - Permalink

Showcasing both visiting musicians and local favorites, the Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room is a central part of the music scene in Langley.

One Comment Tags: Langley, Whidbey local foods

Art Show at Blooms features Horses for May and June

by Art News in Community News, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: May 4, 2016 1:39 pm - Permalink

May 4, 2016 Art for horse lovers! Just in time for the opening of racing season, Blooms Winery is featuring the paintings of Heidi LaCourse, equine painter. An opening reception for Heidi’s work, and the work of mixed media artist Janet Pheifer, 3D encaustic artist Anne Smidt and abstract painter Mike O’Connell will be 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, May […]

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Langley’s Cabaret by the Sea

by Deb Crager in Feature, More Stories, Music, Winery
Posted on: April 6, 2016 5:30 pm - Permalink

The warm light spills over you, even before you enter Ott and Murphy Wine Tasting Room, and the music slips out the door, wrapping around you along the Langley waterfront.

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Swingin’ New Year’s Eve at Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room

by Art News in Community News, Music, Winery
Posted on: December 23, 2015 7:19 pm - Permalink

Dec. 17, 2015 Dress up & join the intimate crowd at Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room, from 9:30 p.m. until midnight, this New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31 .  Enjoy a cozy table, great wine, tasty sweets and savory treats from the buffet & THE BEST MUSIC on Whidbey Island. Trio Nouveau Quartet features guitarists […]

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2nd Street Wine Shop

2nd Street Wine Shop in Langley Focuses on Washington’s Artisanal Boutique Wines

by Christy Korrow in Culinary, Feature, More Stories, Winery
Posted on: November 11, 2015 7:42 pm - Permalink

The earliest commercial-scale vineyards in Washington State were planted only 50 years ago. Fast-forward to 2015 and the Washington wine community has grown into an internationally respected and influential industry boasting over 850 wineries.

No Comments Tags: culinary, Langley, Whidbey businesses

Blooms Winery Is Set to Release another Award-Winning Syrah

by Art News in Culinary, Feature, More Stories, Second Chance, Winery
Posted on: August 12, 2015 8:24 pm - Permalink

For wine lovers, anticipating the release of an award-winning wine is something to savor. When I learned that Whidbey Island’s Blooms Winery 2012 Syrah was awarded a Gold Medal at the well-respected San Francisco Wine Competition—the largest judging of U.S. wines in the world—my interest was piqued.

No Comments Tags: culinary, Whidbey Island, Whidbey local foods, Whidbey wineries

Literary/Poetry Night by Northwest Institute for Literary Arts at Blooms June 26

by Art News in Community News, Literary, Winery
Posted on: June 24, 2015 6:24 pm - Permalink

June 24, 2015 The Northwest Institute of Literary Arts kicks off the weekend with featuring readings from poets and writers at 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 26 at Blooms Winery and Tasting Room. Readings by Jim Gearhart (whose essays have appeared in Shark Reef Literary Magazine & High Country News); Mary Heron Hake (who has been […]

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Crafting Award-Winning ‘Moonshine’—Locally and in Small Batches

by Steve Kilisky in Feature, More Stories, Winery
Posted on: June 24, 2015 7:46 am - Permalink

As a young boy I remember movies and TV shows that portrayed moonshine as strong, harsh-tasting, homemade booze made by shotgun-carrying hillbillies using rusty cans, pipes and car parts. The finished product, if not confiscated by the law, was bottled in mason jars or ceramic jugs. If you drank too much, you might go blind, crazy or worse.

No Comments Tags: Whidbey distilleries, Whidbey local foods, Whidbey wineries

What’s Happening || Thursday, June 25 through Sunday June 28

by Katy Shaner in Community, Culinary, Feature, Festivals, Film, Gardens, Literary, More Stories, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, What's Happening, Winery
Posted on: June 14, 2015 7:43 am - Permalink

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

No Comments Tags: Island food and farms, Theater, Whidbey artists, Whidbey events, Whidbey Island, Whidbey music

Siegerrebe: A Rewarding Mouthful, Impossible to Pronounce

by Steve Kilisky in Feature, More Stories, Second Chance, Winery
Posted on: May 6, 2015 6:34 pm - Permalink

I used to think Gewürztraminer (guh-VERTS-truh-MEE-nur) was the hardest wine varietal to pronounce and spell (even the Microsoft Word Dictionary spells it incorrectly). For a long time it didn’t matter because I didn’t particularly enjoy drinking it, so being able to pronounce it wasn’t important to me.

No Comments Tags: Whidbey Island, Whidbey wineries

Taste Bud Nirvana! A Food and Wine Pairing Event on Saturday, April 18

by Steve Kilisky in Culinary, Feature, More Stories, Winery
Posted on: April 15, 2015 11:07 am - Permalink

I love peanut butter. I love peanut butter even more when it’s combined with a banana or enveloped by chocolate.

No Comments Tags: culinary, Island food and farms, local wineries, Whidbey local foods

What’s Happening || Thursday, April 16 through Sunday April 19

by Katy Shaner in Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, What's Happening, Winery
Posted on: April 11, 2015 3:16 pm - Permalink

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

No Comments Tags: jazz, Langley, music, Theater, Whidbey theater

Gallery Watch || March 2015

by Katy Shaner in Community, More Stories, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: March 10, 2015 11:55 am - Permalink

It’s the first weekend of the month and that means “Gallery Watch.” Art abounds on Whidbey with galleries and studios staying open late to welcome visitors and islanders to their new monthly shows.

No Comments Tags: art sale, culinary, Greenbank Farm, Langley, sculpture, Whidbey artists

What’s Happening || Friday, March 6 — Sunday, March 8

by Katy Shaner in Community, Festivals, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: February 15, 2015 11:35 am - Permalink

BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor March 4, 2014 Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine. FRIDAY MARCH 6 OTT & MURPHY WINES presents Skinny Tie Jazz with Fran & Brad, 7 – 9 p.m. Fran and […]

No Comments Tags: art sale, culinary, photography, Whidbey artists, Whidbey music, Whidbey theater

‘What’s Happening?’ || Friday, Feb. 27 – Sunday, March 1

by Katy Shaner in Community, Culinary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: February 10, 2015 2:38 pm - Permalink

‘What’s Happening?’ | Thursday, Feb. 16 – Sunday, March 1

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“What’s Happening” | Feb. 13-15 and 20-22

by Katy Shaner in Community, Culinary, Feature, Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: February 6, 2015 5:09 pm - Permalink

“WHAT’S HAPPENING” is for visitors and islanders, this post covers two weekends.

The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are here. In this handout you will find events and activities happening the next two weekends.

No Comments Tags: Katy Shaner, Whidbey events, Whidbey Island

Ott & Murphy Winery garners double gold, gold, silver, bronze for recent vintages

by Art News in Community, More Stories, Winery
Posted on: October 1, 2014 10:18 am - Permalink

Oct. 1, 2014 They gathered to swirl, sip and savor, and Whidbey Island’s Ott & Murphy Winery came out on top, looking rosy, and tasting delicious. Among the approximately 1,300 wine entries submitted to the prestigious Seattle Wine Awards, Ott & Murphy scored high, winning three Double Gold medals, one Gold, three Silver and a […]

No Comments Tags: Boushey Vineyard, David Ott, Elephant Mountain Vineyard, Eric Murphy, Ott & Murphy Winery, Seattle Wine Awards, Swede Hill winemaker, Whidbey Island winemaker

What’s Happening: Thursday, Sept. 25 – Sunday, Sept. 28

by Art News in Community, Culinary, Literary, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: September 18, 2014 6:20 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor Sept. 24, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 22,000 visitors […]

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Don’t Miss the Free Whidbey Island Farm Tour this Weekend

by Carolyn Tamler in Culinary, Feature, Spotlight, Winery
Posted on: September 17, 2014 11:43 am - Permalink

As little as nine years ago some people on Whidbey were opposed to farming on the island, according to Karen Krug, owner of Spoiled Dog Winery. “There were some negative attitudes,” she said, “from people who didn’t understand farming as a good use of the land.”

One Comment Tags: culinary, Island food and farms, Whidbey events, Whidbey Island

The Chief Milkmaid | Barn Raising on the Prairie

by Vicky Brown in Blogs, Culinary, Feature, Winery
Posted on: August 20, 2014 8:10 pm - Permalink

Saturday evening I had the privilege of attending “The Whale Wins on the Prairie” at Willowood Farm, a fundraising dinner for the Friends of Ebey’s.

8 Comments Tags: culinary, Island food and farms

What’s Happening: Thursday, Sept. 4 – Sunday, Sept. 7

by Art News in Community, Culinary, Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: August 20, 2014 7:50 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor Sept. 3, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]

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What’s Happening: Thursday, August 14-Sunday, August 17

by Art News in Community, Culinary, Festivals, Film, Humor, Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: August 13, 2014 7:54 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor August 13, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]

No Comments Tags: art, festival, Greenbank Farm, music, Whidbey events, Whidbey Island

Dogs, ponies and culture at Greenbank Farm on Sunday, August 17

by Art News in Culinary, Literary, Member News, Winery
Posted on: August 13, 2014 11:34 am - Permalink

Greenbank Farm will host a “Dog & Pony Show” from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, coordinated by Jerry and Connie Lloyd, to highlight their merry band of friends, dogs and horses. Cassi Anderson and her always popular disc dogs will be on hand to flaunt their aerobatics.

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What’s Happening: Thursday, July 31–Sunday, August 3

by Art News in Community, Culinary, Feature, Festivals, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: July 28, 2014 4:08 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor July 30, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]

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WHAT’S HAPPENING? Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27, 2014

by Art News in Community, Festivals, Film, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: July 23, 2014 6:20 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER 
Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor July 23, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]

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What’s Happening | Whidbey Island July 17-20

by Art News in Community, Feature, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: July 11, 2014 9:19 pm - Permalink

The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend, JULY 17 – JULY 20

No Comments Tags: music, Whidbey artists, Whidbey events, Whidbey Island

Roaming Radish and Spoiled Dog Winery make a fine pairing to benefit WAIF

by Art News in Community, Culinary, More Stories, Winery
Posted on: June 25, 2014 6:46 pm - Permalink

A triple WOOF event by Spoiled Dog Winery was held at Roaming Radish on June 22 as the first in a series of Friday special dinners. Spoiled Dog Winery’s six course winemaker dinner created by Chef Jess of the Roaming Radish was a culinary delight.

No Comments Tags: Island food and farms, Roaming Radish, Spoiled Dog Winery, Whidbey events

Spring Cabaret presented by Ott and Murphy Wines

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance, Winery
Posted on: May 14, 2014 5:25 pm - Permalink

Trip along the Avenue of Amazement with performers, poets and acrobats at 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Ott and Murphy Winery Tasting Room.

No Comments Tags: music, Whidbey artists, Whidbey events

Valentine’s Day Concert at Holmes Harbor Cellars is latest by Maureen Girard

by Russell Clepper in More Stories, Music, Winery
Posted on: February 5, 2014 9:00 am - Permalink

If anyone falls in love at “A Valentine’s Evening of Jazz, Wine and Chocolate” this coming Friday, Feb. 14, Maureen Girard could legitimately claim to have shot the arrow.

One Comment Tags: 88 Keys Studio, jazz, piano, Valentine's Day, Whidbey events, Whidbey music, Whidbey wines, wine

Minding the Sky on a moonlit solstice

by Judith Walcutt in Blogs, Culinary, Literary, Music, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: December 20, 2013 6:36 am - Permalink

The sun will rise again and stay a little bit longer every day, once we just get past this one hard part — the longest night.

4 Comments Tags: breathing Whidbey, gratitude Whidbey, Judith Walcutt, Minding the Sky, shopping local, shopping season blues, Whidbey Island community, Winter Solstice, WLM blogs

Greenbank Farm Part Two | Weaving the past into the future

by Russell Clepper in Culinary, More Stories, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: December 18, 2013 1:09 pm - Permalink

“But I know Greenbank. My people used to live here, all over the island. It was all covered in forest then.” / PHOTOS FOR THIS STORY BY NORM KESERIC

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An editor, the arts and a precipice at Whidbey Life Magazine

by Patricia Duff in Blogs, Culinary, Literary, Music, Theater and Dance, Video, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: December 11, 2013 5:50 pm - Permalink

I’m also pretty sure that if WLM was suddenly not available it would be missed.

5 Comments Tags: An editor, the arts and a precipice at Whidbey Life Magazine

Get festive in Langley with ‘Deck the Doors’ and fun activities

by Patricia Duff in Culinary, More Stories, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: December 8, 2013 1:33 pm - Permalink

Shoppers can come to Langley and see the artistry that lights up the holiday spirit of the village-by-the-sea, but also have the chance to win big themselves, too!

One Comment Tags: Charlie Brown WICA, Christmas in Langley, Deck the Doors, Langley Main Street Association, Langley shopping, shoppig spree contest Langley

WLM Handy List — Merry, happy island of activity

by Patricia Duff in Culinary, Literary, More Stories, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: December 8, 2013 11:28 am - Permalink

“Miss Matilda” gets into the holiday spirit at the Langley Holiday Parade. / David Welton photo

No Comments Tags: holiday events Whidbey, music Whidbey, Whidbey food, Whidbey holiday shopping, Whidbey listings, WLM handy list

Greenbank Farm — preserving a sense of place

by Patricia Duff in Culinary, More Stories, Spotlight, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: December 3, 2013 1:13 am - Permalink

Maybe she was talking about the fact that the Holiday Market runs every weekend now until Christmas, or the fact that it is held in the barn that Calvin Phillips built for his dairy cows back in 1904. (Photos by David Welton)

4 Comments Tags: Clepper, Greenbank Farm history, Holiday Market Greenbank Farm, saving the farm at Greenbank

Weddings on Whidbey and Events Tour is Nov. 9

by Patricia Duff in Culinary, Festivals, More Stories, Spotlight, Winery
Posted on: October 28, 2013 1:19 pm - Permalink

If you are in the market for a wedding or large event plan, you’re in luck because the chauffeured Weddings on Whidbey and Events Tour is from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.

No Comments Tags: Clinton wedding, Coupeville weddings, Crockett Barn Event Center, Freeland wedding, Greenbank Farm wedding, Langley wedding, weddings on Whidbey, Whidbey events, Whidbey Wedding and Event Tour

WLM’s handy list of October events on the island

by Patricia Duff in Festivals, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: October 18, 2013 2:08 pm - Permalink

October wraps up with plenty of gallery shows, music and art classes, before its time to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Here’s a handy list for planning your weekend!

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Will WLM members win the Best of Western Washington?

by Patricia Duff in Culinary, More Stories, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: October 14, 2013 3:39 pm - Permalink

If you haven’t voted yet, we could really use your help before Oct.18.

No Comments Tags: best chocolate, best fun place for kids, best neighborhood blog, Best of Western Washington, best outdoor dining, best photographer, best sandwich shop, best theater group, best winery, KING5 contest, WLM, WLM blog

Clippers and chatter — it’s the sweet sound of grape harvest

by Susan Wenzel in Feature, More Stories, Spotlight, Winery
Posted on: October 2, 2013 10:24 am - Permalink

The day of sunshine, the company of others and a fabulous meal (and plenty of wine) blended together perfectly to create a pleasurable time for all of the volunteers.

3 Comments Tags: Grape harvest Whidbey, Langley winery, picking grapes, Whidbey Island Winery, winery

Spoiled dogs, superb wine, and a farm tour

by Susan Wenzel in Culinary, More Stories, Spotlight, Winery
Posted on: September 18, 2013 6:23 pm - Permalink

The couple guessed right that their Maxwelton Valley property would be the ideal place to bring the dream of producing a line of noteworthy wines into fruition.

No Comments Tags: Spoiled Dog Winery, Whidbey Island Farm Tour, Whidbey local foods

Here’s your WLM handy list of Whidbey events for Sept. 13 to 15

by Patricia Duff in Culinary, Festivals, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, What's up, Winery
Posted on: September 12, 2013 10:11 pm - Permalink

Summer is almost over, but here’s a tip to keep your life sunny: To make these regular Whidbey Life Magazine lists, become a member.

No Comments Tags: events on Whidbey, jazz, Theater, Whidbey Island Winery, WLM handy list
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