The Woodinville City Council last week agreed to advance work on temporary zoning regulations that would require all new apartment buildings within the city’s downtown to set aside at least 10% of their units as subsidized affordable housing Legislation is expected to be officially taken up by May and presumably propose a rent limit for the required “affordable” homes Councilmembers are framing the move as an attempt to ensure that new development in the city meets a baseline threshold for badly needed affordable units But with such a quick process and so little in-depth discussion the move appears to be more for show than anything else The discussion topic last Tuesday was initially scheduled to be a full moratorium halting building permits on all multifamily buildings in Woodinville a request made by Councilmembers Rachel Best-Campbell and Al Taylor in mid-March the moratorium was framed as a way to prevent projects moving forward without furthering compliance with the city’s affordable housing goals But the discussion quickly pivoted instead to interim zoning regulations with numerous councilmembers pushing back on a full moratorium as an action that could chill the development environment in the city for years to come Woodinville’s downtown has seen a radical transformation over the past decade with hundreds of units built and many more anticipated But tensions have been increasing over the future direction of the city with the generally pro-development council majority heading for a likely clash with those who see Woodinville transforming too fast A new political action committee (PAC) called “Democratic Woodinville,” which is funded primarily by Woodinville resident and tech worker Jeff Lyon has been recruiting council candidates via mailers and billboards Lyon’s group has been promoting a 26% affordability requirement for all development — a threshold so high it would likely be the same as imposing a moratorium in effect At the center of the debate is the former Molbak’s garden store property in downtown Woodinville has submitted initial plans to the city to turn the 19.2 acres it owns into around 1,300 units of housing along with a 200-room hotel and 89,000 square feet of retail space But the company is seeking a development agreement a site-specific plan for its property that will get individual buy-in from the council and will likely include a specific number of affordable units Whether the city has an overall affordable housing mandate in the case of Molbak’s is likely irrelevant The yet-to-be-determined interim requirements are anticipated to stay in place until later this year when the city expects a more thorough analysis on the impact of an affordability requirement in the context of Woodinville’s housing market the city is shooting from the hip with the 10% number Allowing developers to utilize an existing state incentive program in which they receive a property tax break for providing the affordable units via the state multifamily tax exemption (MFTE) program is seen as providing an incentive to offset the mandate “This was a compromise to tell our city and tell our constituents and tell the property owners that we are serious about affordable housing and we don’t believe that stopping construction citywide gets affordable housing,” Woodinville Mayor Mike Millman said of the pivot toward interim zoning in a conversation with The Urbanist to some type of mix of a carrot and a stick approach and if you want to take advantage of the MFTE benefit During the council’s discussion last week who made the original motion on March 18 to consider a moratorium brought up the idea that an initial 10% number could be too low “What concerns me most is: how low are we going to go in the interim that we give away a lot and don’t get much in return all because we’re not willing to wait for what’s coming in the fall,” Best-Campbell said “If we’re going to do something minimal What matters to me is that we get something down that actually works that gets some affordability started.” Woodinville did not start to seriously explore implementing an affordable housing mandate until late into the process for updating its Comprehensive Plan which has still not been fully adopted by the city council With the council throwing out a number of 10 units as a minimum to trigger the requirement it doesn’t look like any actual projects on the horizon are set to fall under that requirement illustrating the fact that the move is more about signaling support for affordable housing rather than actually creating any “As far as any new projects over 10 units there is nothing [that’s] currently been proposed,” Woodinville’s Development Services Director Robert Grumbach said at the meeting “You do have discussions about the Green Partners project but they’re still in the very early stages Building permits for that aren’t going to be here As cities regionwide grapple with an anticipated development downturn as high interest rates converge with new tariffs on construction materials Woodinville is poised to quickly implement a new barrier that risks being the nail in the coffin stopping homebuilding dead in its tracks as projects fail to pencil out as financially feasible “Let’s come up with a good number that we can be happy with because I don’t want to just give things away to developers,” Best-Campbell said Ryan Packer has been writing for The Urbanist since 2015 and currently reports full-time as Contributing Editor Packer has also reported for other regional outlets including Capitol Hill Seattle They live in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle The Urbanist hosts social hour meetups every month. In April, we’re hosting four social events and kicking off our urbanism-themed walking tours starting in Kirkland on April 26 we’ll be hosting a booth at the opening celebration at Downtown Redmond Station Check our urbanist events calendar to see everything happening this month, including events hosted by partner organizations. You can submit your event for inclusion The Washington Beer Blog Some images provided in partnership with DepositPhotos.com Copyright © 2025 The Washington Beer Blog Woodinville resident Vi Kono posted a note on a public bulletin board at Molbak’s Nursery floating the idea of forming a local garden club Georgia Schall joined Kono and seven others to explore possibilities the Woodinville Garden Club was accepted as a member of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs I guess you could say WGC knows how to get things done several of whom have been active since the club’s founding The nonprofit’s mission is to “offer enrichment through learning about horticulture participate in civic beautification and enjoy friendships as we pursue these activities.” At the club’s 40th anniversary celebration last fall a slideshow presentation recapping WGC history offered a heartwarming scrapbook of projects an ambitious campaign to create a park in downtown Woodinville document the delivery of 150 cubic yards of topsoil with the inscription “Many hands certainly do make light work of even the largest tasks!” WGC members genuinely care about one another When they’re not cultivating gardens or contributing to the beautification of their community they’re coming together for hands-on workshops and crafting hypertufa troughs — casting cement leaves is always popular On field trips and garden visits near and abroad I’m told members enjoy plenty of “shop-ortunities.” In addition to productive committee work progressive open gardens on summer evenings the annual WGC plant sale has been a popular fundraiser Over the years and with enthusiastic support from the community more than $80,000 has been awarded to students pursuing degrees in horticulture landscape design and other plant-related areas of study More than $200,000 has gone toward civic beautification and financially supporting local groups including the Seattle Children’s Garden and Kruckeberg Botanic Garden and developing gardens at local elementary schools gross proceeds from the modified 2020 plant sale were donated to Hopelink a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families and individuals in need This year’s plant sale on May 10 will feature more than 700 gallon-sized tomato plants in seven varieties that thrive in Pacific Northwest growing conditions Club members estimate that over the past 40 years approximately 32,000 tomato plants have been grown and sold If tomatoes aren’t on your gardening wish list Preparing for the spring plant sale begins in the fall when WGC members dig up and pot perennial divisions from their own gardens giving the plants a chance to develop strong roots over the winter each container is groomed and tagged for the sale The wildly popular sale takes place rain or shine — even an “atmospheric river” in 2022 couldn’t dampen shoppers’ enthusiasm began showcasing beautiful home landscapes Gardens on previous years’ tours have featured inspiring takes on native pollinator plantings water features and thoughtfully designed living spaces who has been involved with the WGC tour since its inception credits the event’s success to the quality and diversity of featured gardens which are a blend of formal and casual designs and our patrons keep coming back to learn and be inspired,” she writes it’s clear we are a bunch of overachievers — dreamers This year’s WGC tour takes place June 21. Find details and ticket information at woodinvillegardenclub.org The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser — Buried somewhere in the rubble of the former historic Woodinville Developers and the city had announced plans to tear down the quaint garden store and plan to build a new mixed-use complex Woodinville Mayor Mike Millman said that he was unaware of any new permitting or plans for the site owned by an investment firm tied to Bill Gates “Being in the heart of our downtown is important to us that it's something special like the previous plans were,” said Millman while standing on the near 20-acre plot Woodinville has quickly become an affluent suburb of just under 14,000 residents with a median home price of over $917,000 and a median income of more than $142,000 There's an affordable housing component included The state has mandated that we have to do a certain amount of affordable housing and that was part of that,” said Millman about the previous plans for the site Millman is referring to the so-called “middle housing bill” in Olympia passed in 2023 as part of a state effort to increase density in cities across the state “Woodinville is an expensive place to live and work and I call it a workforce affordable housing because we need we get a large push from the wine tasting industry teachers to be able to live and work in Woodinville which owns the property as part of a holding company did not return an email request for comment but previously announced it has paused plans for redevelopment of the site after community consternation at the loss of Molbak’s earlier this year said he’s sad to see the historic garden center leave but affordability is a concern in this growing suburban city in selling it and getting these new condos apartments going in is going to be well worth it for the community.” He said “I can't say that it's going to bring down the cost of Rainbrew is one of the only makgeolli producers in the entire country Tucked behind a hardware store and hidden in a nondescript warehouse park in Woodinville is the Pacific Northwest’s first Korean rice wine brewery and only the second makgeolli tasting room in the country was known for making its own makgeolli.) Makgeolli is bright and usually dry If you’ve had imported makgeolli, you almost certainly haven’t had the real thing. It’s traditionally unpasteurized, making it difficult to import. Drinking local is the best way to experience true makgeolli; for Washingtonians, this pretty much means going to Rainbrew The family has been in the Seattle area for three generations and Rainbrew is their first venture into the beverage world That’s why it’s called Rainbrew.” Made simply with traditional ingredients Rainbrew’s beverages are dynamic and unpasteurized making them a perfect introduction to the style (While the word makgeolli technically refers only to the cloudy the Jungs use it to refer to the entire rice wine category following the lead of Hana Makgeolli in Brooklyn.) met with the designer over the course of six months to develop their cups The tasting room sells Rainbrew’s full line of sool including an exclusive pour of their naturally carbonated sparkling makgeolli The team hasn’t figured out the best way to bottle it yet a trip to Woodinville is the only way to get a taste The bar also offers innovative makgeolli-based cocktails including a delicious play on a Moscow mule with homemade ginger syrup contrasting the creamy rice wine The space has a trim food menu highlighting anju a Korean term for “food meant to be served with drinks,” including traditional Korean dishes and mash-ups like a kimchi quesadilla “The rule of thumb [for pairing food with makgeolli] is any combination of spicy “It’s the textures and the spice of those three things that the flavors and the mouthfeel of Korean rice wine really complement.” The Jungs also recommended pairing Thai or Ethiopian cuisines with their makgeolli Though soju is the world’s most famous sool old-school makgeolli has started making a comeback “I think a challenge is that there is no market for it and part of that is we can explain it how we want to especially this idea about freshness and locality.” Local bar managers are enthusiastic about this reinvention “Most guests are completely unfamiliar with makgeolli I love introducing guests to it [as] one of the oldest fermented beverages on the 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identity The duo was mentored by legendary distiller Dave Pickerell who guided them in creating their trademark grain-to-glass approach All grains used in their products are sourced from the Omlin Family Farm in Quincy supporting their commitment to local agriculture and sustainability giving it broader international distribution while preserving its commitment to local ingredients and craft processes The brand has since gained numerous accolades including the American Distilling Institute’s “Craft Whiskey of the Year” award and recognition as one of the best bourbons outside Kentucky is deeply committed to its grain-to-glass philosophy This strong relationship with the Omlin family ensures complete control over raw ingredients and supports local agriculture and sustainability Woodinville’s production process includes several unique aspects which exposes the barrels to Washington’s changing seasons This unique method softens the oak’s tannins After an 18-month open-air seasoning process the barrels are given a slow toast and a deep char further enhancing the extraction of caramel Orlin Sorensen and Brett Carlile at the Woodinville Distillery the whiskey is aged on-site at the Omlin Family Farm in Quincy The farm's location in Central Washington known for its hot summers and cold winters This extreme temperature variation allows for deeper interaction between the spirit and the barrel enhancing the wood’s caramel and vanilla notes and adding complexity to the final product Woodinville uses purified water from the Cascade Mountains for proofing its whiskey Cascade mountain water enhances their whiskey’s overall clarity and flavor the whiskeys are based on Woodinville’s standard mash bill of 72% corn Below are detailed tasting notes for several of the leading expressions The nose showcases caramel and vanilla aromas with a hint of dried fruit The whiskey has a distinctive mouth weight and a silky character with lingering sweet cornbread and subtle wood spice notes This bourbon is aged for five years and finished for an additional six months in tawny Port casks The bourbon features red and black fruit notes There are herbal hints of dried mint and subtle cooked corn aromas with a slight oiliness and a pronounced mouth weight on the palate with lingering notes of dark fruits and subtle hints of oak spices and cooked corn Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Moscatel Casks This expression is finished in 10-year-old Moscatel de Setúbal pipes adding slight floral aromas and dried/jammy notes of apricot and herbal anise/licorice are featured on the nose The bourbon is smooth and sweet with a noticeable viscosity and mouth weight on the palate with lingering notes of gingerbread and cardamom showcasing a balance of sweet and spicy elements This bourbon is finished with toasted applewood staves inserted directly into the oak casks The applewood staves impart unique fruity and smoky characteristics The baked apple notes morph into apple pie flavors on the palate with cinnamon Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Sauternes Casks This overproof whiskey is finished in Sauternes wine casks It exhibits a cooked grain-forward profile with wine-influenced notes of red with a noticeable mouthfeel featuring cinnamon Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 8 Years This bourbon is Woodinville’s oldest self-distilled expression the 12 YO Founder’s Find is based on sourced whiskey this bourbon reflects the Woodinville DNA but offers a deeper and more refined profile compared to younger expressions The bourbon is incredibly smooth and silky on the palate nuanced complexity featuring well-integrated and balanced notes of spice and fruitiness This whiskey is based on a mash bill of 96% Tennessee whiskey aged 12 years in reconditioned barrels and 4% 15-year-old Indiana bourbon Both whiskeys were sourced from other distilleries with a viscous and oily texture and a very pronounced palate weight orchard and stone fruit notes of dried apple and apricot Woodinville has an enviable record in the craft whiskey industry It’s a perennial medalist in international spirit competitions Its emphasis on local sourcing makes it an authentic expression of Washington’s terroir Its meticulous craftsmanship has become its hallmark including its Straight Bourbon and Cask-Finished Whiskeys embody the Pacific Northwest’s unique qualities proving that world-class whiskey can indeed come from outside traditional bourbon regions and belong in every home whiskey collection Eight students in Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology (V&E) recently traveled from the Tri-Cities campus west across the Cascades to witness Woodinville’s flourishing wine scene The group’s itinerary included four stops that showcased different aspects of the region’s wine industry “It was a fantastic day,” said Dodson Peterson “VE Connects is designed to foster a strong sense of community among our students while building meaningful connections between academia and the wine industry While much of Washington’s grape production takes place on the east side of the state this experience highlighted the thriving wine production and industry presence in western Washington.” Located 25 miles north of Seattle and boasting more than 130 wineries Woodinville has evolved into an industry mecca of sorts the visit provided an eye-opening look at what goes on behind the scenes “The trip was an exploration and extension of what we’re doing in class,” Cramer said “It showed us the wine industry’s many specialties and demonstrated that this field has opportunities for thinking outside the box It was refreshing to see how many chances there are to carve your own path.” It showed us the wine industry’s many specialties and demonstrated that this field has opportunities for thinking outside the box It was refreshing to see how many chances there are to carve your own path The students started the day by meeting Erica Orr “We invited Erica because of her unique and innovative role in the industry,” Dodson Peterson said “It’s inspiring for students to see someone who has built a successful career by pursuing a less traditional path.” The group then toured a more traditional winery setting at Novelty Hill and Januik two wineries that share a tasting room and winemaking space “We wanted to showcase Januik’s longstanding and deep-rooted connections within the industry,” Dodson Peterson said “Their experience offers a valuable long-term perspective on the remarkable growth of Washington’s wine industry.” a creator of Bordeaux-style blends that was founded in 1992 “We had a great discussion at DeLille,” Dodson Peterson said “They shared insights into how they’ve designed their cellar to prioritize and support sustainable operations.” The group wrapped up the day at Sparkman Cellars where students had a chance to smell and taste some of the winery’s yeast trials and hear about other in-progress experiments “Innovation is key to staying competitive in this industry and effectively communicating those advancements to consumers is essential for long-term success,” Dodson Peterson said the trip illustrated how wine industry members in Woodinville consistently work together and support one another “I was fascinated by the palpable sense of community that exists between these winemakers,” he said they’re fortifying what’s existing and ensuring there’s a foundation for the industry going forward.” In addition to providing a unique opportunity to learn outside the classroom Cramer believes the Woodinville trip will help him prepare for a successful career in the wine industry I found myself constantly attaching my wine science education to the hands-on perspective I was seeing,” he said “The biggest thing I walked away with is the realization that I’ll have the confidence to say I can do that,’ in any future job interview.” and more — listen to podcasts from Washington State University About WSU: A selection of programs about Washington State It is historic Such a wonderful vibrant healthy atmosphere Hands on green space I was one of those who admired and benefitted from Molbaks my whole life Loved wandering the greenhouses breathing in the colors and air and home products and eclectic and holiday faire and the waterfall green walk so soothing The lil nursery plays were nice too Outrage to disappear more of a yard decoration store with a silly tea room it was a very nice restaurant which was nothing like a tea room It had a wonderful plant selection and pottery If you didn’t like that kind of a wonderful place you don’t have to disparage it You obviously never shopped the extensive areas of indoor and outdoor plants Perhaps you thought the gift shop was the extent of Molbaks As usual the Lynnwood Times has half the story and a lot of bad conjecture Please learn about our systems of government before your write articles on them This and your recent Bothell pieces are misinformation garbage random anonymous suburbanites pretend to be experts on journalism Please learn how to read better and check your bias before you write comments I busted my first cherry at molbeks…I’ll never forgets This is how China conquered it’s people Demolish historical dash in the souls of the people for financial gain We are losing our country to few like gates Bet he would preserve his favorite little shop if he had a soul enough to have such a thing World will be netter when these giants perrish Heads within the city of Woodinville should be held accountable for their poor decisions There seems to be a stench in the air of somebody getting paid off A thriving historical business destroyed by greed they are coming for the Seattle center next Every Summer I looked forward to and loved walking through looking and often buying flowers for my garden at home Why do we elect such narrow thinking people Woodinville is New Redmond beholden to construction companies who all but one on our city council conspire with Drive around the new Harvest construction project with towering buildings right up to the sidewalk and feel the suppression of your spirit while the council laughs at the peasants 6 stories below My Great Grandfather Peterson owned the property before the Great Depression He was one of the first four settlers in Woodenville The owners even called an area the “Peterson” property My Mom and her brother played in the little creek there I would like the area to be a historical site Molbaks was such a special place for our family We used to look forward to Holiday events there every year for decades I am certain that taking our daughter there all the time in summer and winter helped pass along yet another generation of the love of gardening There were hummingbird families born there It was where we went to just relax sometimes So disappointed that the business wasn’t sold instead of closed I had no idea that Molbak’s was closing much less demolished I’ve been going there since the 70’s and was planning to travel up there today! year after year especially around Christmas! I want to really get to the bottom of what happened I don’t understand how greed could destroy Molbak’s it must have generated an excellent profit People didn’t want “Green Phoenix” May God forgive us for not protecting our beautiful home These are private real estate companies and investment firms making deals with government and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Website Design by Blaser Consulting But the Titans might have faced the one team Friday that shows even less hesitation - and has an even quicker release Hailey Quiggle scored a game-high 25 points - 15 coming in the second half, and fourth-seeded Woodinville won an O.K 5 seed Titans in a Class 4A regional game at Bellevue College Union standout and 4A GSHL player of the year Brooklynn Haywood led all scorers with 38 points on 13-of-23 shooting rallying the Titans from an 11-point deficit with 4:15 remaining Her 3-pointer capped an 8-0 run as Union cut it to 67-64 with 2:07 to go It was a one-possession game when Woodinville turned it over on a shotclock violation with 13.3 seconds remaining And they worked the ball to Haywood in the right corner But when the guard made a move to get an open look at a 3-pointer she stepped out-of-bounds with 3.2 seconds to go Haywood did crack the 2,000-point barrier in the first quarter and now has 2,032 points for her career heading into Tacoma Sienna Bieler made one free throw on the other end to seal it for Woodinville Here are three takeaways from the Woodinville-Union game: You might think 15 made 3-pointers in a high school game is a lot starting with Bieler and Quiggle in the first quarter - then Jazzy Wilkerson's big second quarter (three 3-pointers) But perhaps the one who did in Union in the third quarter Samantha Harris who wiped out the Titans' halftime lead with three 3-pointers in the first 7:05 of the second half "This team is probably the best 3-ball shooting team in Woodinville history," Quiggle said "There are so many games where we are in the 'teens' for 3-balls and it's because all the girls are putting in so much work inside and outside of practice." We're seeing the results obviously." The last couple of seasons have not been kind for the Falcons at the WIAA championships they were upended by Emerald Ridge in the regional game - and had to play a Wednesday game eventually losing to Camas in the state quarterfinals they beat Tahoma to clinch a direct spot to the quarterfinals only to lose to eventual state finalist Gonzaga Prep Which path does Woodinville girls coach Scott Bullock prefer "Both days are kind of hard," Bullock said you are playing a team that has already played once it is really hard to go all the way because youa re going to be gassed you are going to want to play Thursday." The Titans have two key seniors in the rotation in Janessa Chatmand and Carli Christensen and a pair of sophomores in Myla Larry and Jalise Chatman And they went toe-to-toe with one of the best programs in Washington shooting 55.8 percent from the floor (24-of-43) What did the Titans in was 19 uncharacteristic turnovers "I felt like we definitely stepped up as a team," Haywood said "We've never been in that position before so first time playing like that against one of the best teams in the state .. Added Union girls coach Gary Mills: "That is the second- or third-best team in the state and definitely we are not happy right now (with the result) We are going to be a tough out for anybody." 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LVMH x FORMULA 1®InvestorsBackINVESTORSLVMH with 84.7 billion euros revenue in 2024 and a retail network of over 6,300 stores worldwide By sourcing our grain directly from one small farm and producing our products entirely by hand we have control over every step of the production process This ensures the utmost quality and consistency in every barrel of Woodinville that we produce Next slide Visit the people gallery All news Wines & SpiritsAo Yun DiscoverAo Yun Next slide Discover our 75 Maisons Next MaisonWoodinville Our Maisons Wines & SpiritsWoodinvilleCOPYRIGHTS After five-plus years on the Neighborhood Eats beat I should no longer be surprised by hidden gems and sneaky good deals on meals around Greater Seattle I still get surprised and delighted on a regular basis — this week excellent sandwiches inside a grocery store and a surprise hit on a menu filled with predictable plates But that’s where I found this week’s hidden gems: Near the cobblestones of Wine Alley coffee shop and deli rolled into one store and based on the beautifully appointed shelves stacked neatly with small-batch everything I assume it’s like being at Erewhon (though I’ve never been to one myself) You’ll find every kind of snack alongside practical grocery staples and a handful of bath There are nearly two dozen hot and cold sandwiches and wraps the London melt ($19) and the French dip ($18) All three sandwiches came on soft French bread with the perfect ratio of bread to sandwich filler salami and provolone tucked next to cold lettuce and tomato with a little smear of mayo and a zingy Italian dressing tying everything together The French dip had thinly shaved roast beef with melted provolone and a side of au jus while the London broil added pepperoncini These sandwiches are the perfect example of how simple ingredients are phenomenal when put together with a little bit of care and attention You’ll find more care and attention (and good food) a few blocks away at Woodinville Bodega On the nondescript ground floor of an apartment building the window-filled “bodega” is a different kind of market Here you’ll find all manner of Asian snacks: bags and bags of chips ramen and a small selection of sushi rolls The tuna poke ($15) comes with a generous portion of rice seaweed salad and two scoops of Hawaiian-style poke I also tried the spicy tuna roll ($8) and the street-style ramen ($8/full serving The ramen base is locally sourced and was surprisingly rich and filling although there wasn’t much else to the bowl beyond broth and noodles The spicy tuna and poke are made fresh at Woodinville Bodega which is perfect for lunch or a snack before or after a wine tasting For the last stop on this trip to Woodinville a friend and I ventured to the Hollywood District visiting Heritage for a fancy-feeling lunch a wedge salad ($17) and a side of fries ($8) the five golf ball-sized hush puppies might be enough for lunch but they are so good that they must be shared Light and fluffy with a hit of sweetness from the cornmeal the wedge salad was a faithful interpretation of the steakhouse staple with two flairs: candied bacon and fried shallots take note — the buttermilk blue cheese dressing on this salad is the gold standard by which all other blue cheese dressings should be judged You must be 21 or over to enter this website then you're not old enough to read Breaking Bourbon Classification: Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Casks Official Website Vanilla | Blueberry | Raspberry | Seasoned oak Raspberry | Grape | Caramel | Dark chocolate | Nice mouthfeel Plum | Grape | Seasoned oak | Light leather | Lingering dry port finish aftertaste fruit-forward port finished bourbon that’s proofed to be an everyday sipper it still struggles with a dry red wine tasting finish It still offers a bright and sweet aroma of mixed berries The nose transitions to the palate nicely with the addition of sweet raspberry and grape up front The finish features a prominent plum and grape note layered against seasoned oak the whiskey ends on a dry note with a lingering wine aftertaste that hampers many wine-finished bourbons It’s not so strong that it derails what came before but it keeps the whiskey from reaching greater heights It’s a minor complaint that is still present in this release many will find Woodinville Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Casks a very easy sipper due to its proof and sweet This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time JLL Capital Markets facilitates successful sale of premier 344-unit multifamily community in Seattle MSA's Eastside Your browser doesn't support speech synthesis SEATTLE, Dec. 4, 2024 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured the $136.125 million sale of Beaumont Apartments institutional-quality apartment community in Woodinville in the highly sought-after Eastside region of the Seattle MSA Beaumont Apartments offer easy access to the I-405 and SR-522 Residents can enjoy a quick commute to Lake Washington and Downtown Seattle The community is also surrounded by retail and entertainment opportunities in the booming Woodinville Wine Country a three-building mid-rise property built in 2009 one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 856 square feet The apartments boast modern features including stainless steel appliances French doors leading to private balconies and deep soaker-style bathtubs The community provides residents with amenities such as a fitness center These features combine to create an attractive living environment that caters to various lifestyle needs JLL Capital Market’s Investment and Sales Advisory team representing the seller was led by Senior Managing Directors David Young and Corey Marx and Senior Director Chris Ross "Beaumont Apartments represented a unique opportunity to acquire an institutional-quality multifamily asset in one of Seattle's most desirable submarkets," said Young "The property's excellent location and strong potential for value-add renovations made it a compelling long-term investment We are pleased to have successfully brokered this significant $136.125 million transaction in the Eastside market." 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But that was as close as Woodinville would get as the Falcons’ shooting went cold while the Spartans (25-4) got hot with Sumner scoring each of the final six points of the contest to clinch its spot in Saturday’s Class 4A championship game. Woodinville finished the game shooting just 30.8 percent from the field while making just 4-of-19 shots from three-point territory against a tough Sumner defense. “I would probably credit (Sumner),” Woodinville head coach Scott Bullock said “It’s not like we had easy shots that we were missing If you have a shot that’s contested and somebody’s in your space It kind of forced us to take some shots that were a little further out than we normally take The strength of our all year is we’ve been a very good outside shooting team.” the defense couldn’t contain Sumner standout junior Olivia Collins Sumner sophomore Kawehi Borden had 15 points and nine rebounds while Hailey Quiggle had a team-high 19 points for Woodinville “She’s been as consistent this year as we could ask her for,” Sumner head coach Katie Hyppa said of Collins “… We know down the stretch that she’s someone that’s going to come up big The win was a revenge victory for the Spartans who fell to Woodinville in the 2022 state title game including a loss to eventual state champion Camas in last year’s state semifinal but are thrilled to get another chance at the first title in program history. we’ve been in the Final Four three out of the four years So we’ve been close to getting back to that championship game from (2022) and we haven’t been there Glacier Peak finally hit midnight on its Cinderella run on Friday in the Class 4A state semifinals The Grizzlies (21-8) held it close for the first two quarters and trailed the Pirates by just six points at halftime But Davis exploded out of the gate with a 15-2 run to start the second half to take a 19-point third quarter lead before extending it to 23 points by the start of the fourth Samantha Thomas made a pair of free throws for the Grizzlies to start the fourth quarter but Davis (23-3) then reeled off a 16-0 run to turn the game into a blowout Davis held Glacier Peak to just three points in the fourth quarter and outscored them 43-11 in the second half. “We kept it close for a half,” Glacier Peak head coach Brian Hill said four Pirates players finished in double-digit scoring Brynna Pukis had a team-high 11 points for Glacier Peak Glacier Peak made it to the semifinals by winning a series of upsets earlier in the tournament kicking things off at the Dome with a 60-49 win over fifth-seeded Union in Wednesday’s Round of 12 before defeating third-seed Chiawana 64-62 in Thursday’s quarterfinals. After losing four out of five games in mid-December to tough teams like Snohomish the Grizzlies then won 16 of their next 18 games to put themselves one step away from a chance at the title. the chance to make it the state semifinals was an unexpected plus to their season The program’s only state title appearance came in 2017 “We were really playing with house money,” Hill said The win puts Davis in the first state title game in program history. Orlin Sorensen and Brett Carlile under the mentorship of an industry icon Woodinville is Washington state's largest craft distillery It was reported in Forbes that Woodinville Whiskey “may just be the best craft whiskey in America.” The distillery and tasting room in Woodinville is home to exclusive new launches like its annual Harvest Release in the fall Private tours led by a distiller are available A man died early Wednesday in a fire that seriously damaged his Woodinville home according to Eastside Fire & Rescue. a woman called to report smoke and fire coming from the garage of her house in a heavily wooded neighborhood on 176th Avenue Northeast The fire partially collapsed the house and caused “extensive damage,” said Catherine Breault public information officer for Eastside Fire & Rescue Parts of the house were too unstable for firefighters to enter It took about 90 minutes to fight the active fire but crews were still at the scene Wednesday afternoon working to recover the man’s body Rescue crews had to divert from typical routes because of downed trees blocking roadways from the powerful cyclone that hit the region overnight Wednesday The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fire but has not yet determined a cause It wasn’t yet clear whether the fire’s cause was related to the severe weather ShareSaveCommentLifestyle SpiritsWhiskey Of The Week: Woodinville Bourbon Aged 8 YearsByTony Sachs Which is not to say that Woodinville is merely a cog in some giant booze-making machine When a big company acquires a small distillery the best thing it can do is let the people who’ve been making the stuff continue to do so on a more secure financial footing I can’t speak to the situation definitively but that’s what LVMH seems to have done with Woodinville which was a highly acclaimed distillery before it was acquired in 2017 still run by the people who founded it in 2010 it’s essentially a whole different whiskey Woodinville's 8 year old bourbon is not merely their flagship 5-year-old aged another .. and 10% malted barley (the flagship is 72/22/6) the result of founders Brett Carlile and Orlin Sorensen’s experimentation in cahoots with the renowned Independent Stave Company cooperage After trying out eight different kinds of barrel the Goldilocks variation turned out to be heavily toasted The bourbon’s age statement may be eight years but it was actually 10 1/2 years from conception to the final product (interesting to note that the experiment actually started before the LVMH acquisition) The 8 year old has quite a different vibe from classic Woodinville The additional rye comes through loud and clear patiently waiting for you to lift your glass for another sip I guess it depends on your mood — if you want something with a more spice and brawn If you’re in the mood for sweeter and mellower The 8 is rolling out in limited quantities in September and some of it has been held back in the barrel to be bottled later as a 9 year old and then a 10 year old Classification: Straight Bourbon Finished in Sauternes Casks Official Website Press Release Dark fruits | Raisin | Plum | Slight grain | Youthful Dark fruits | Raisin | Plum | Graham cracker | Caramel | Tobacco | Allspice | Dry tannins Spice upfront | Vanilla custard | Leather | Dry aged oak | Satisfying conclusion A Sauternes cask finished whiskey that isn’t perfect, but is quite satisfying nonetheless. But you shouldn’t have to drive all day or get on a plane to go wine tasting at several vineyards in one condensed area Woodinville is only a half-hour away and is home to over 130 tasting rooms We drank a lot of fermented grape juice to find the best spots to spend an afternoon made up of many small sips and don’t forget to pack a big cooler of cheese Looking for wine bars in Seattle? We have a guide for that. WA 98072">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}19501 144th Ave NE Woodinville Want to impress a serious wine nerd who also won't give a rip which retailer the lounge furniture's from Mark Ryan Winery Wine Bar Woodinville but the tasting rooms here tend to blur together Mark Ryan stands out simply because they make the most reliable wine Everything they produce is polished and squeaky clean whether we're talking about the iconic Numbskull GSM or their Viognier that's ready for dinner party duty to pair with a roasted chicken Stick around for an hour or so and savor glasses slowly in the art-covered tasting room The bottles are more or less worth the higher price tag but they also have a more reasonably priced label called Board Track Racer if a $15 Chardonnay that tastes like a bag of lemon peels is more your speed Use Mark Ryan as the first stop on a tour of many tasting rooms or as your sole stop if only one's in the cards Two Vintners Winery It takes a sharp eye for design to really transform the glorified shipping containers that are the Warehouse District tasting rooms Their space is Dullsville on the outside and a party on the inside an atmosphere reminiscent of a chill coffee shop and the occasional live music act to keep things from getting too stuffy there’s a great variety—you can sip Cabernet Sauvignon overflowing with stewed plum and cigar smoke notes in the same sitting as a zippy Grenache Blanc porch pounder we’re fans of the orange Gewurztraminer (affectionately called the O.G.) which is a slap of freshly cut flowers and mandarin rind to the face Grab a large charcuterie board and spend some time getting to know the staff and the varietals Sky River Mead 14270 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE Woodinville Sky River somehow makes mead approachable instead of a beverage you thought Medieval nobles swilled between bites of mutton a far departure from the ritzier tasting rooms in town and comes in flavors like blackberry and cherry vanilla that thankfully don’t taste like pie The meadery has a few sofas and a little gift shop but our favorite place to drink is out on the front slope where you can sit on Adirondack chairs and take in the rolling views of Woodinville's countryside as well as the steep driveway your group trudged up earlier Novelty Hill / Januik Winery 14710 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE Woodinville Latta Wines 14200 NE 145th St Suite A Woodinville it’s dangerously easy to stray from the beaten path and get disappointed which has a tasting room across the parking lot from Delille Skip the pomp and circumstance at Delille and make your way here instead for excitement that pervades the industrial-meets-expensive-wood space tart-creamy Roussane that drinks like lemon meringue pie and Syrah that understands the assignment (greetings And if you can get your hands on the Lucius skin contact Viogner J. Bookwalter Tasting Room Matthews Winery JM Cellars Guardian Cellars Patterson Cellars Castillo De Feliciana prohibited landlords from raising rent by more than 7% a year and limited certain types of fees executive director of the Tenants Union of Washington State described the outcome of the 2024 session as “extremely disappointing.” Despite the lack of movement at the state level several major cities implemented policies that extended notice periods for rent increases required relocation assistance and protected tenants against retaliation for installing air conditioning units. Anderson said she was glad to see some cities taking initiative where the state didn’t “It would be nice to see the state do a little bit better so that you’re not checkerboarding our jurisdictions on who gets protection and who doesn’t,” Anderson said Washington state law prohibits cities from passing rent control policies The restriction — and lack of action from the state government — has prompted some cities to look for other options what’s the next best thing?” Anderson said it’s always been extended notice periods for rent increases.” Washington law requires 60 days’ notice for rent increases but several cities recently passed laws that require more notice: Burien Redmond and SeaTac all require at least 180 days’ notice for increases over 10%; Seattle requires 180 days’ notice for any rise in rent Council members believe it is the first city in Eastern Washington to extend notice periods Under the law passed by the Spokane City Council landlords now have to give at least 120 days’ notice for any rent increase of 3% or less and at least 180 days for increases over 3% The Woodinville City Council recently passed a set of tenant protections that extended the notice period to 120 days for rent increases greater than 3% and 180 days for increases greater than 10% requires advanced notice from landlords who don’t plan to offer lease renewals and requires landlords to provide tenants with a notice of their rights under new lease agreements. Tukwila considered a similar law to extend notice periods this fall but ultimately decided to defer the proposal until 2025 and allow tenants to break their lease within 30 days of receiving a new rental rate. The new law also makes renters eligible for relocation assistance from their landlord if they’re forced to move because of an excessive rent hike or habitability concerns A tenant is eligible to receive a payout from their landlord equal to 2 ½ months’ rent if they’re facing a rent increase of more than 7% within a 12-month period. Bellingham and Tacoma implemented similar relocation assistance policies last year following ballot initiatives passed by voters in November 2023. The Bellingham initiative makes tenants eligible for relocation assistance equal to three months’ rent if faced with a rent increase over 8%. tenants are eligible for a payout equal to two months’ rent for increases of 5% or more 2 ½ months’ rent for increases over 7.5% and three months’ rent for increases over 10%. The Tacoma initiative was led by Tacoma For All, a progressive advocacy group, and passed with a thin margin of fewer than 400 votes It also prohibits landlords from evicting tenants between Nov In August, the Citizen Action Defense Fund sued the city of Tacoma over the initiative on behalf of a Tacoma apartment complex Citizen Action Defense Fund executive director Jackson Maynard argued that the initiative is unconstitutional and creates “additional financial strain on the housing market.” several cities have been taking steps to crack down on what housing advocates call “junk fees” — a broad category of fees tacked onto rental units that advocates say has become arbitrary and excessive in recent years. The Tacoma ballot initiative lowered the cap on late fees from $75 to $10 a month; limited pet damage deposits to no more than 25% of one month’s rent; and banned move-in fees that exceed the first month’s rent Olympia’s new suite of renter protections has similar limits. In Bellingham, City Councilmember Jace Cotton is working on two ordinances to prohibit unreasonable “junk fees” and administrative costs associated with rental units and manufactured mobile homes The rental law would prohibit nonrefundable pet fees limit late fees and application fees and require that landlords disclose all mandatory fees on a rental agreement Bellingham plans to bring the proposals for a City Council vote at some point in 2025 The set of protections passed by the Olympia City Council in April also ensures that tenants won’t be cited or evicted because they installed a cooling device — such as a portable air conditioner — in their unit. Spokane passed a similar “Heat, Health and Safety Ordinance” in June. The law was based on Oregon Senate Bill 1536 said in a news conference that the law is especially important in light of the 2021 “heat dome” that caused at least 19 deaths in Spokane County — many of them in apartments without air conditioning. “Climate change is affecting the most vulnerable people in our community,” Klitzke said “(This is) an important step to bring justice towards our efforts to mitigate climate change.” Nate Sanford is a Murrow News Fellow at Washington State University Instead of running all over town for your holiday shopping where you'll find something for everyone (plus The historic and charming Woodinville Schoolhouse District is a curated collection of shopping Adding to the magic is their annual Holiday Market on Dec 13 offers a special adults-only evening filled with unique holiday treasures from local vendors Find everything from permanent jewelry and handcrafted pottery to artisanal chocolates and holiday décor Enjoy tastings directly from the wine tasting rooms at L’Ecole No 41 parents can sip on hot cocoa or explore local vintners and take turns shopping for local and thoughtful gifts an Ethan Stowell specialty in the heart of Woodinville Woodinville is the ultimate place to find that perfect bottle of wine With an impressive array of tasting rooms to choose from the toughest part will be choosing which ones to gift (or take home) These wine-inspired gift bundles can be purchased on-site or shipped nationwide L’Ecole Sip & Soothe Collection: Perfect for the self-care lover this luxurious set includes two elegant wines and more—beautifully packaged for the holiday season Cellar Explorer Gift Set: Ideal for the wine adventurer this bundle features two of L’Ecole’s finest Bordeaux blends packed in a Filson Rugged Twill Tote Bag with Filson Flannel Wine Gift Bags Culinary Celebrations Gift Set: A treat for culinary connoisseurs Grand Cru Collection: For collectors and true wine aficionados this bundle showcases L’Ecole’s most prestigious wines—Perigee Barnard Griffin Gift Bundles: Santa's Red Cap: Celebrate the season with 12 bottles of Montinore Estate’s 2020 Red Cap Pinot Noir Enjoy the perfect pairing for any holiday meal or snack Cheers the Season: Relish four acclaimed wines from two exceptional vintages in the Willamette Valley These 2018 and 2019 Pinot Noirs received stellar reviews from top publications Merry & Bright: Brighten your holidays with estate-grown including the Wine Club-exclusive Lagrein Rosato Dreaming of a White Christmas: A perfect set for white wine lovers this collection of six varietals showcases the diversity of Willamette Valley whites Cheers to New Year's: Stock up for New Year’s Eve with a half-case of 2017 Brut Cuvée a Méthode Champenoise sparkling blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Buone Feste: For the host with the most Montinore Estate’s Rosso di Marchesi is an Italian-inspired red blend perfect for holiday feasts Tidings of Landlines and Joy: A terroir-driven selection of four wines spanning three vintages ideal for those who appreciate minimal intervention winemaking Woodinville's Schoolhouse District is a one-stop destination for your holiday needs including an experience that will leave you refreshed instead of stressed Learn more here! Wilkerson buried a deep 3-pointer to give the Falcons a 58-45 lead with 2:28 remaining - the last of six 3-pointers the team made Ashley Uusitalo scored 19 points for the short-handed Kangaroos who were without guard Julia Benthin (illness) The two programs met in a rematch Friday at 6:50 p.m. Pacific time in Woodinville. A live feed is available on NFHS Network (subscription only) SBLive is tracking scores across the state of Washington through Week 11 Stay with us for the latest score and game updates from pregame to teardown Refresh this post and scroll down for the latest FINAL: WOODINVILLE 60, LAKE WASHINGTON 52 Lake Washington 52: Falcons' "Big Three" - Bieler Quiggle and finally Wilkerson - took turns controlling final quarter Bieler started it with back-to-back buckets And Wilkerson sank an even longer 3 to give Woodinville its largest lead - 58-45 - with 2:28 remaining Lake Washington 36: Every times the Falcons push their lead to 8 or 9 Uusitalo and Kangs have answer not to let game get away Lake Washington 25: Falcons extended lead to 11 before Kangs went on 5-0 run in final 30 seconds feels like Uusitalo - who is being closely guarded - not shot-hunting for team that needs her offense Lake Washington 13: Falcons getting to FT line (8 of 10) and that is not a good trend against short-handed Kangs Key players— G Julia Benthin To get live updates on your phone - as well as follow your favorite teams and top games - you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App | Download Android App - Kate Schramm had a hunch she was in for something special Saturday It wasn't just because her Woodinville High School girls flag football team performed like one of the best programs all winter "And I've seen so many sports happen .. and it leads to a full-family atmosphere." It also had led to great athletic success across the board - and the Falcons added to that Saturday by winning the state girls flag football championship at Mount Tahoma Stadium In a best-of-three championship game against Capital lost the second (7-0) but clinched the decisive third - 14-7 And that final game was decided on the Falcons' fourth-and-goal defensive stand when Lily Thaman picked off Capital quarterback Carli Cockrell on a throwback pass with 1:27 remaining and the Falcons ran out the clcok to sew up the crown "(That final game) could have gone either way," Schramm said Pippin Crump makes a move for Capital in the 2025 Washington high school girls flag football championship game against Woodinville / Photo by Steve FaberAs the eight teams showed up Saturday morning to play what is expected to be the final unofficial state championship in this growing sport - a WIAA amendment to add girls flag football as a sanctioned sport starting in 2025-26 is up for assembly vote this spring - the difference with the Falcons was their big-play capability Sophomore running back Kai Brinkley scored on a long pass in the first game - and her 17-yard touchdown gallop with 3:45 to go was the game-winner in the final game And with Lauren Tanner as a tall two-way perimeter targets - flanked by Landry Wilkerson on offense and Thaman on defense -those girls difference makers "We all know we have trust in each other in that we can make those big plays when needed As this sport continues to gain traction - 83 schools played flag football this season - one of the heartening aspects of Saturday is what Capital accomplished as the only new program in the state-tournament field The Cougars edged 4A KingCo power Mount Si in the first game then knocked off North Region champion Inglemoor in the semifinals And they pushed Woodinville to the limit in the finals "This is huge," Capital coach Tristan Redman said we're the best sports program in the school right now I am sure there will be a lot of girls coming out next year excited and ready and especially the returning ones will be hungry to win the title." Woodinville captured the Washington state high school girls flag football championship by defeating Capital in the finals Saturday in Tacoma Already have an account? Log in here Chef and restaurant owner Mark Fuller’s fried chicken has been popular in the West Seattle foodie-verse since it was a Monday-only special at Spring Hill The restaurant evolved into Ma’ono around 2012 allowing the menu to dive headfirst into Fuller’s Hawaiian roots Additional locations have popped up around Seattle in the years following with the Eastside recently seeing the opening of a Ma’ono in Woodinville’s Woodin Creek Village The signature fried chicken sandwich — with its flavorful meat nestled between sweet King’s Hawaiian burger buns along with bright yellow “bread and butter” pickled takuan (radish) — is a crunchy There is even a vegetarian version of the sandwich with a plant-based “chicken-fried” patty such as the classic Hawaiian potato mac salad or its Mac & Kimcheese which incorporates the restaurant’s house-made kimchi Email notifications are only sent once a day find out how a Kirkland contestant fared on an episode of 'Wheel of Fortune' this week downtown Bellevue debuts its first head spa Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Distillery: Sourced from Woodinville Whiskey Company Official Website Press Release Brown sugar | Sweet caramel | Charred oak | Light shoe leather | Faint citrus | White peppercorn | Yellow cake Burnt caramel | Rye spice | Peppercorn spice | Orange rind | Vanilla cake | Proof shines through Bold rye spice | Aged dry oak | Leather | Chewy caramel | Mixed peppercorn spice | Lingering heat this Woodinville Whiskey Company bourbon released by Lost Lantern delivers a classic well-rounded sip that should bring a smile to most bourbon lovers’ faces Woodinville Whiskey Company is based out of Woodinville and produces three core whiskey products; bourbon Founded in 2010 by Orlin Sorensen and Brett Carlile the company was originally guided by the hand of the late Dave Pickerell stating they source all of their grain exclusively from the Omlin Family Farm in Quincy The 2024 “Summer of Bourbon” collection from Lost Lantern marks the first time the brand brings a Woodinville bourbon to market but it differentiates itself by adding light shoe leather These aromas bring a dash of intrigue to the start of the sip and follow through on that same theme as you move to the palate Bold spice notes combine with burnt caramel and a nice orange zest and vanilla cake which bring a touch of sweetness to mix things up The bourbon’s proof starts to become most evident at the midpoint and is reinforced as you move into its spicy and dry finish that lingers with a pleasing heat this is a really well rounded barrel proof bourbon from Woodinville that is priced accordingly from Lost Lantern If you haven’t been exposed to Woodinville before Lost Lantern 2024 Single Cask #8: Woodinville Washington Straight Bourbon is a 200 bottle release Jeff Montalvo went just about everywhere there was to go in the United States when he started touring as Seven Lions the electronic dance music (EDM) producer said Seattle was the place he liked the most driving from the airport and just seeing how green everything was," he said Washington was the first place they looked at "We spend a lot of time on the road," he said He spends his time in Washington out in nature But when Montalvo is not writing music at his home studio or exploring the Pacific Northwest he is performing for sold-out crowds on tour and at music festivals as Seven Lions Montalvo does not fit into one category or genre dubstep — the list goes on — and that wasn't always easy for him "It was really hard in the beginning because people were very focused on genre," he said "There were a lot of really tough years of trying to break boundaries His list of accolades is nothing short of impressive He has played some of the biggest festivals in the country He has released several EPs throughout his career he celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his "Worlds Apart EP" and earned his first gold record Montalvo has become a formidable force in melodic bass His label has earned more than one billion streams by producing an expansive discography of music from a talented lineup of artists Montalvo kicked off his "Beyond the Veil – The Journey III Tour" at the Tacoma Dome He has also played at local venues like WAMU Theater and The Gorge Amphitheater "Seattle is going off [...] The community here and then the trance scene is really good," he said I think a lot of other places are seeing a bit of a downturn it's interesting that Seattle is still just crushing Montalvo just joined Wooli (EDM producer Adam Puleo) on stage during his sold-out show at WAMU Theater on Friday This song is a collaboration with another artist and they actually debuted the song at BOO Seattle in 2023 together during Wooli's set The trio released their colossal hit song "Island" together in 2019 and fans eagerly awaited another collab from them — and were not disappointed Wooli and Trivecta have released music on Montalvo's label for years and he considers them some of his best friends Montalvo said founding Ophelia Records and being able to travel and perform with his friends helped him manage the intensity of the travel and shows — something that was hard for him in his early career my music and my genre didn't really fit anywhere," he said "[Now,] I have friends that make similar music and we tour together and it definitely helped a lot because traveling that much without friends can be super lonely." Ophelia also helped Montalvo create a community that helped him find purpose and connection in the chaos of life on the road and one big part of that are the Ophelia Block Parties building the culture of Ophelia and the scene around melodic bass music and just really trying to establish a scene and an identity," he said He held one of these block parties in Seattle in early September of this year — his first show in Seattle proper since 2018 Burning Man is like the ultimate of those kinds of experiential things where you're not just going to stand in front of a stage and get blasted with lights," he said "[The Ophelia Block Parties are] more of a connective experience where you're not just going in front of this main stage successful block parties and diving head first into the festival circuit all summer Montalvo said he plans to relax in 2025 and take some time off "I'm just going into hibernation mode right now And I have a lot of stuff lined up for next year but it's mostly going to be music and art-related Which I'm actually really excited about." but it works for me" — but he never wants making music to start feeling like a job "My job is traveling and all the other things that are involved with what I do But making music is not the job," he said Once you feel like you have to do a certain thing I gotta go to the studio and make this thing that I don't really want to make Whether you listen to his music or scroll through his social media Montalvo seems to touch on some common themes: living life to the fullest being in the moment and coming to terms with the uncertainty of it all From the rush of touring from city to city playing on some of the biggest stages in the world with the flashing lights and fireworks to the stillness of holding one of his vinyl records for the first time and decorating for Christmas with his wife But one thing is irrefutable — Montalvo will always find fulfillment in his music and everybody stopped giving any shits about what I was doing," he said Official Website Black raspberry | Cherry | Vanilla | Almond | Aged oak Sweet dark cherry | Apricot | Maple syrup | Caramel | Aged oak | Leather | Slightly dry | Impeccably balanced Baking spices | Rich cream soda | Brown sugar | Hint of tobacco | Long with a lingering spice note The oldest and hands down best Woodinville Whiskey Company bourbon to date the proof for this 8 year old release is spot on The whiskey is an explosion of flavors that find impeccable balance traditionally-driven sweeter barrel flavors of caramel and vanilla higher age-driven flavors of aged oak and leather start the sip It furthers dials in sweet flavors of maple syrup Contrasted against ample but not overpowering spice It’s not often bourbons find this perfect marriage of flavors across such a dynamic range especially considering this is a straight bourbon that has not even attained the double digit age mark (though it’s close) This release will put Woodinville Whiskey Company on newcomer’s radar and reinvigorate existing fans’ appreciation of the brand It’s a must-buy limited edition release that more than justifies its price point This limited edition bourbon was released in two stages A pre-release event was hosted at the distillery on August 17 during which 500 hand-numbered bottles were released and sold out within 2.5 hours this initial 8 year limited edition will be followed by a 9 year in 2025