Summer in the City - the Seattle Wine Club Event

I think that I am finally recovered from the awesome wine club event that we held in Seattle this past Wednesday night. We had an awesome turnout, despite the really hot weather. I am glad that my co-workers from Red Mountain were able to make it over: Charlie, Cyndy, Jessica G and Marilyn - thank you for all of your hard work! Thanks also to our awesome team of volunteers: Sarah and Sarah, John, Ben (my fiance with the liberal malbec pours), Dara, Katie and Alissa - you guys were great! And last, but definitely not least, a HUGE thank you to our growers for coming over: Roger Gamache, Miguel Rodriguez and Dick Boushey. For those of you who were wondering, we were expecting Paul and Judy Champoux as well, but they are facing some health concerns right now. To Paul: We wish you a speedy recovery so we can party with you soon!

Miguel Rodriguez, from Weinbau, and Charlie. When I asked Miguel if he was hot, he told me it wasn't nearly as hot as it is in the vineyard. Thank you for coming, Miguel!


These are some existing members who just recruited new members. Thanks!

Hot in here? Oh yeah. A few people mentioned that Seattlites shouldn't complain about warm weather and sunny skies, but we all certainly had a healthy glow about us.

My grandmother (who I think a lot of you met!) and my good friend Dara. Dara spent most of her night running around keeping the white wines cool and wine in grandma's glass.

The GORGEOUS flowers were done by Ellen at Herban Floral. She does all sustainable flowers - most of which are from her own backyard. Ellen also Twitters daily about being green with flowers and weddings.

Much more pleasant temperatures on the patio. The view of the city wasn't bad either...

Wondering who to thank for bringing your wine across the pass? Neil, who deserves more than just the water glass I think he's holding.

Wondering who was running around taking pictures of you all night? It was my mom. Thanks, mom!

Pretty Optu shipments waiting to go home.

Thanks to John R. He and his wife are actually wine club members, but they stayed out front all night to make sure everyone got to go home with an icy water bottle.