Food, Wine, Travel and Dining Out: Wicked Cellars with Tim and Paige Stevens of Stevens Winery - The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits, Lynnwood Washington – Wine Tasting at Chateau Ste Michelle and Columbia Winery, Woodinville…

Wine Tasting at Wicked Cellars with Tim and Paige Stevens of Stevens Winery

Wine Tasting at Wicked Cellars with Tim and Paige Stevens of Stevens Winery

“Tim and Paige founded Stevens Winery in 2002 in "The Warehouse District" of Woodinville, Washington with a passion to produce wines that show distinctive character with a focus on the Yakima Valley. They state that they owe much of their success to their grape growing partners at Dineen, DuBrul, Klipsun, Meek and Sheridan Vineyards.

At present they produce six reds and two white wines.” – web

2010 StevensAnArtisticThought, Klipsun Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc**+ crisp, pear, citrus

2010 Stevens DIVIO, Yakima Valley Viognier*** pears, tropical fruit

2008 STEVENSFRANC, Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc*** back olives, spicy tannins

2008 STEVENS424 Yakima Valley Red Wine***+ black fruit, earth

2008 STEVENSBLACKTONGUE Yakima Valley Syrah**** black fruit, cassis, nice tannins

Wicked Cellars – Marilyn Monroe bottle collection

You need to check out Wicked Cellars Marilyn Monroe wine bottle collection.

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits – Lynnwood Washington

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits – Lynnwood Washington

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits – Lynnwood Washington

The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits
4010 196th Street SW

Lynnwood, WA 98036
425.697.6007
http://therockwfp.com/

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits – Lynnwood Washington

About The Rock:

“The Rock Wood-fired Pizza &amp; Spirits is a family focused, full service casual dining concept. Though focusing on gourmet wood fired pizza, The Rock offers an array of pastas, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Add unique microbrews and cocktails to the list and you truly have something for everyone.

Opened in 1995 as a gritty, local pizza joint in Tacoma, The Rock’s gourmet pies and unique atmosphere quickly gained recognition. Nearly 15 years on, numerous locations have been added to the original throughout Washington, Oregon, Canada and coming soon to Colorado. There are additional development and expansion plans in the works for the near future as well.” – The Rock website

The atmosphere is great and I really want to love this place. The service was friendly and fast but we weren't rushed out the door once we had finished our meal.

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits – The Founders Pie – Sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese

The Founders Pie*** Sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Not for my palate, but a well made pie.

Wine tasting at Chateau Ste Michelle and Columbia Winery

Chateau Ste Michelle Woodinville

Chateau Ste Michelle

2010 Waussie Riesling*** dry, citrus

2008 Mourvedre**+ coffee, herbs, white pepper

2008 Boreal Red Wine***+ dark chocolate, herbs, soft

2008 Artist Series Meritage Red Wine**** Dark Red fruit and silky tannins

Columbia Winery

2010 Viognier*** lemon, honeysuckle

2009 Grenache**+ pepper, sweet tobacco, berry Cherrie candy

2009 South Chapel Syrah*** leather, chocolate, spice

2008 Peninsula***+ sage, spice, blackberry

Around the area:

Lucas Ristorante and Pizzeria, Lake Stevens - Stephanie Harriman playing from the 'Legends Of The Fall' soundtrack, by James Horner - The Ludlows.

Another visit to Snohomish Beer and Wine Specialty Shop