Posts made in February, 2010

Tractor Dreamin’

Posted by on Feb 25, 2010

During a rainy night in Seattle, I’m thinking about great days driving the tractor. Here’s some slides I just recently got developed of the WineGirl’s time behind the wheel this past summer....

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Challenge for Charity

Posted by on Feb 22, 2010

The University of Washington Foster School of Business had their annual Challenge for Charity Auction this past weekend at the Chateau Ste Michelle winery. The auction raised net proceeds over $100,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of King County and the Special Olympics of Washington. What’s even more exciting is that the Foster School of Business has now contributed over $1,000,000 to our amazing charities. As WineGirl, it has always been my dream to lead my passion in way a that gives back to my community. As owner of WineGirl Wines, I can now proudly say that I have been able to...

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Label of the Month: LotM – February

Posted by on Feb 9, 2010

In a moment of recent inspiration about the ephemeral nature of life, I set out to find a label of the month for a cause. The most natural theme for a cause was cancer. I started on a search there and in light of the celebrations of love for the romantic holiday month of February, I’ll also begin with something pink. I do not believe pink ribbon wines are still available as these were created for an October 30, 2008 Toast for the Cure event. I know The Cure has become a hugely controversial source of fundraising aimed to support breast cancer research, but who could ever really deny,...

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The Oregon Wine Blog got a hold of us!

Posted by on Feb 5, 2010

My first encounter with Clive Pursehouse was through a cordial email invite to learn more about our winery under the theme of Seattle’s Urban Wineries. Immediately I could tell he was a writer and a gentleman simply by his lexicon. After several email exchanges I learned we had the University of Washington in common- he as an Administrator and I as a student in the Foster School of Business. So the University District was a natural meeting location. He suggested my new favorite restaurant Guanacos Tacos Pupuseria on Brooklyn serving fantastic Salvadorian Pupusas. Gosh I was certainly...

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