“Lick My Lips” Syrah Release at Page Cellars

February 6, 2010
12:00 pm	to	4:00 pm

Please join us for the release of the “2007 Lick My Lips” from Noon to 4 pm.

Don’t forget to bring your Lips. Jilly Eddy the Seattle Lipsologist will be on hand to read and review your lip prints. Enjoy the new release along with “LIVE RAGGAE” by “Higher Vibes”. (Sorry, no dead raggae available).

No charge for the visit.

The Lick My Lips will sell for $21 from noon to 1 pm.; $23 from 1pm. to 2pm; $25 from 2 to 3pm; $27 from 3 to 4pm. Come early, enjoy the music and have a snack. Our other wines will also be available to taste and purchase.

Make sure to leave your lip print to enter them in the “Get your lips on the next bottle of Page Cellars Lick my Lips” contest ! (I just couldn’t think of a shorter name.)

Page Cellars
19495 144th Ave. NE B205
Woodinville, Washington 98072
253-905-6020

‘Fine Vintage’ WSET 6-Day Advanced Course

May 1, 2010
9:30 am	to	5:30 pm
May 2, 2010
9:30 am	to	5:30 pm
May 3, 2010
9:30 am	to	5:30 pm
May 8, 2010
9:30 am	to	5:30 pm
May 9, 2010
9:30 am	to	5:30 pm
May 10, 2010
9:30 am	to	5:30 pm

This advanced wine course goes into detail on all the major wine regions of the world. It’s a challenging course covering aspects of grape growing, winemaking, tasting, and all the major wines and spirits in the world. We strongly recommend taking the Intermediate course prior to the Advanced, although the Intermediate is NOT a pre-requisite.

We have a large number of people from the trade taking this course, including sommeliers, wine buyers, retail staff, and wine writers. But many of the general wine enthusiasts get so hooked from the Intermediate course that they carry on to the Advanced. You will taste over 140 wines in the 15 week course

6 day course – all day from 9:30 am-5:00 pm.

The 6 day course is perfect for those who cannot commit to 15 evenings. The study materials are mailed to you in advance of the course. During this course we taste at least 104 wines. The 6 day intensive course is suited to students who already have a sound knowledge of wines and are prepared for an intensive study period.

During the wine course you will learn about:

• Spain & Portugal
• Eastern Europe
• The Americas
• Australia, New Zealand
• South Africa & South America
• Champagne and other sparkling wines
• Sherry, Port and other fortified wines
• Spirits
• Advanced wine tasting technique
• Viticulture
• Vinification
• Labeling
• Alsace and Bordeaux
• Burgundy and the Loire
• The Rhone, and the south of France
• Germany
• Italy

The exam includes a blind tasting of 1 wine, a 50 question multiple choice paper and paper requiring 4 short answers. The pass mark is 55% in all 3 papers. We have over a 75% pass rate, but expect to study hard!

COST: $1,395.00 (includes instruction, wine and all study materials), $130.00 (Exam & WSET Certificate) – Optional

REGISTER: Fine Vintage

Chateau St. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th St.
Woodinville, WA 98072
ph. 604.922.4915 / 1.866.379.4915

‘Fine Vintage’ WSET 3-Day Intermediate Course

April 10, 2010
9:30 am	to	5:30 pm
April 11, 2010
9:30 am	to	5:30 pm
April 18, 2010
9:30 am	to	5:30 pm

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 large number of general interest wine enthusiasts as well as people working in the hospitality industry and wine trade. This is a great course because there is sufficient time to go into more detail about all the major countries producing wine. In the 9 week course you will taste over 85 wines. We always showcase some of the top wines of each country.

3 day course – all day from 9.30 am-5.30 pm. The 3 day course is perfect for those who cannot commit to 9 evenings. The study guide is mailed to you in advance of the course.

During the course you will learn about:

• Growing grapes
• Making wine
• The art of tasting
• Food and wine matching
• The classic grape varieties
• French and German wines
• Italian, Spanish and Portuguese wines
• New world wine regions
• Sparkling and Fortified wines
• The major spirits

The Intermediate exam involves a multiple choice question paper with 50 questions. The pass mark is 55%. Our pass rate is over 90% for this course. The exam takes place at the very end of each course.

COST: $795.00 (includes instruction, wine and all study materials), $105.00 (Exam & WSET Certificate) – Optional

REGISTER: Fine Vintage

Chateau St. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th St.
Woodinville, WA 98072
ph. 604.922.4915 / 1.866.379.4915

‘Fine Vintage’ WSET 1-Day Foundation Course

March 6, 2010
9:30 am	to	5:30 pm

This course is an introduction to wine and is perfect for beginners and those with a basic knowledge of wine.

1 day course – all day from 9.30 am-5.30 pm. 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 taste
• matching food and wine
• the characteristics of the classic grapes varieties
• how wine is made
• buying, cellaring and serving wine
• local wines

You will taste some fantastic wines and experiment with wine and food matching exercises. It’s all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

The Foundation exam involves a multiple choice paper consisting of 30 questions and a portfolio of tasting notes (which we help you write). We have over a 95% pass rate! The exam takes place at the end of the 1 day course, and at the end of the last evening of the 4 week course. It usually takes about 30-45 minutes to complete.

It’s an awesome course – over 75% of students continue to the Intermediate.

Starter kit: You will need to purchase a starter kit, consisting of 12 ISO tasting glasses and a carry bag ($45 plus tax), EXCEPT if you are registering for a 1 day Foundation course (for this course you do not need the starter kit – we will lend you some of our glasses for the day) or you already have purchased them from us. Everyone appreciates having their own professional wine tasting glasses so you can practice at home and then bring your own glasses to the course. You will be given the kit on the first day of the course and they are yours to keep.

COST: $299.00 (includes instruction, wine and all study materials), $70.00 (Exam & WSET Certificate) – Optional

REGISTER: Fine Vintage

Chateau St. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th St.
Woodinville, WA 98072
ph. 604.922.4915 / 1.866.379.4915

WSU’s 9th Annual “Celebrate Washington Wines” Auction

January 30, 2010
6:00 pm	to	11:00 pm

Please join me on January 30, 2010, at Washington State University’s ninth annual wine auction and dinner. This event is a celebration of the partnership between Washington State University and the state’s wine industry, and raises funds for the WSU Viticulture and Enology Program.

This year’s auction proceeds will help fund student scholarships, equipment and infrastructure to continue the program’s impact.

Celebrate Washington Wine offers a fun evening of superb cuisine, fine Washington wine and stimulating conversation in the intimate setting of Woodinville’s Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery. An array of unusual and unique items and activities will be available for bid in both the silent auction, and the exciting and competitive live auction.

Please celebrate with us and help build WSU’s Science of Wine Research and Education Program!

Thomas Henick-Kling
Director, WSU V&E Program
Exploring the Science of Wine

COST: $250/pp

Chateau Ste Michelle
14111 NE 145th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072
ph. 509-335-7772

Hope Uncorked! A Winter Wine Tasting

January 23, 2010
6:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Join Puget Sound Blood Center for the 2nd Annual Hope Uncorked! A Winter Wine Tasting benefiting Thrombosis Research. Event includes tasting from 6 local wineries, silent auction and heavy appetizers.

Register now at www.psbc.org/wine

For more information call Kim at 206-292-7070

COST: $75 per person or $125 for a Patron Ticket

Bear Creek Country Club
13737 202nd Ave. NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
ph. 206-292-7070