Animale - News and Events

New News:

Six new wines of the ANIMALE 2009 vintage are now available. Please see the ANIMALE Wines Now page for details!

Upcoming Events!

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012, 5:30-7:30pm: Tasting at Fonte Coffee and Wine Bar, Seattle. Taste ANIMALE wine with winemaker Matt Gubitosa on hand to discuss and discourse on wine and winemaking. Fonte is located at 1321 1st Ave, Seattle, WA; Telephone (206) 777-6193

ANIMALE is now scheduling events for January and February of 2012. In the works are: a wine dinner with Il Corvo Pasta, another wine dinner at Cafe Adrift, in Anacortes, WA; the Phinney Neighborhood Association Wine Taste 2011, a joint tasting with Ballard's other winery, Domanico Cellars, and of course, the mega-tasting that is Taste Washington.
Check back here for updates on these and other to-be-scheduled events. Or, get up-to-the minute news on ANIMALE via Facebook:

Somewhat Older News:

The ANIMALE 2008 Vintage is all gone - except for a little Syrah we saved. Scattered bottles of the Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc might be available here and there - contact ANIMALE for an update on where it might be possible to find these awesome wines!
ANIMALE in Seattle Business Magazine - A cool article about Seattle Urban wineries.

ANIMALE at Carmelita - ANIMALE can now be sipped along with the imaginative and locally-sourced offerings at Carmelita- prepared by Chef Carlos Caula, whose talents seemingly know no limits! Carmelita is located at 7314 Greenwood Avenue N, Seattle (Telephone 206.706.7703), right up the hill from the ANIMALE production facilities.

Carmelita Staff

ANIMALE in Paul Gregutt's book Washington Wines and Wineries - The Essential Guide - An highly accurate write-up on ANIMALE in this must-have book on Washington wine.

ANIMALE in the Puget Sound Business Journal - An article on wine shipping including commentary by ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa.

Past Events:

Thanks to all of the following who hosted ANIMALE at these great tastings starting in late in 2003 and continuing through the present time:

December 3, 2011: Tasting at Madrona Wine Merchants, Seattle, WA: 1127 34th Ave(just south of Union St), Seattle, WA; Telephone: (206) 860-6017.
November 1, 2011: Tasting at 10 Mercer, Seattle, WA: 10 Mercer St., Seattle, in the lower Queen Anne neighborhood, telephone 206-691-3723.
October 27, 2011: Tasting at West Seattle Cellars, Seattle, WA: 6026 California Avenue SW, in West Seattle, telephone 206.937.2868
September 29, 2011: Tasting at Vino Verite, Tasting at Vino Verite, 208 Boylston Ave E, Capital Hill Seattle. T: (206) 324-0324
September 16, 2011: Tasting at City Cellars Fine Wines, Wallingford, Seattle: Join ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa for a tasting of ANIMALE wines. City Cellars is at 1710 North 45th St, in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle. Telephone: 206.632.7238
June 29, 2011: ANIMALE Wine Dinner at emmer & rye with Chef Seth Caswell - Queen Anne, Seattle, WA
June 17, 2011: TASTING FLIGHT - A Wine Event at Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA - Join ANIMALE and more than 20 other wineries at this tasting event and benefit for the Woodland Park Zoo. In addition to tasting many different wines, the Zoo also promises "Get Real Close" animale encounters! $20 adv/$25 at the door
June 3, 2011: Tasting at All Things Wine in Renton, WA. All Things Wine is located at 4605 NE 4th St, Renton, WA, telephone (425) 254-8400.
Saturday, April 16, 2011: ANIMALE Wine Collective - Special Vertical Tasting, Seattle, WA
April 12, 2011: "Sexy Syrah" Tasting and Benefit for Farestart - Salty's on Alki, Seattle, WA
April 9, 2011: ANIMALE at PAWS Wild Night - Seattle Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Seattle, WA
March 27, 2011: Taste Washington Ultimate Wine Experience Tasting: Join ANIMALE, 200 other Washington wineries, and 75 great restaurants for this annual mega-tasting event of the year! Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle, WA
March 20, 2011: Tasting and Benefit for Lake Forest Park Rotary Club - Nile Country Club, 6601 244th St. SW, Seattle, WA
March 5, 2011: Edmonds Daybreaker Rotary Club - Benefit/Dinner/Tasting/Auction, Lynnwood, WA
February 26, 2011: Phinney Neighborhood Association Wine Taste 2011: Join ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa and about 15 other wineries for an evening of tasting and entertainment at the Phinney Center. Tickets $25. The Phinney Center is at 6532 Phinney Ave N, in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle, telephone (206) 783-2244.
January 22, 2011: Tasting at Compass Wines, Anacortes, WA: Join ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa for an in-store tasting in downtown Anacortes at Compass Wines. Compass is located at 1405 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, telephone (360) 293-6500.
January 22, 2011: Special ANIMALE Syrah Vertical Dinner at Adrift, Anacortes, WA: Join ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa and Adrift Chef Nicole Holbert for a special ANIMALE Syrah vertical tasting and dinner at Adrift. We will be pouring each ANIMALE Syrah from the 2004-2007 vintages, paired with courses of locally-sourced and inspired NW cuisine. Adrift is located in the Anacortes "Old Town" historic district at 510 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, telephone (360) 588-0653.
December 18, 2010: Tasting at Wine World, the new wine mega-store in the U-District, 400 NE 45th St, Seattle, 206-402-6086
December 12, 2010: Third Annual ANIMALE Wine-Pairing Dinner at A Caprice Kitchen, 1418 NW 70th St, Ballard, Seattle
November 20, 2010: A TASTE OF THE HOLIDAYS at Bothell's Country Village - Benefit for Northshore Performing Arts Center Location: Bothell's Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA
October 14, 2010: Tasting at Poco Wine Room, 1408 E Pine St, Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA; Telephone 206.322.9463
October 13, 2010: Tasting at Urbane, 1639 8th Ave, Seattle, WA; Telephone 206.676.4600
September 18, 2010: Tasting at European Vine Selections, 522 15th Avenue East, Seattle, WA; Telephone 206.323.3557
August 28, 2010: Tasting at Bottlehouse, Madrona, Seattle, WA
August 27, 2010: TASTING FLIGHT - A Wine Event at Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA
August 12, 2010: Tasting at Vino Verite, Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
August 10, 2010: Tasting and benefit for Purrfect Pals Cat Shelter at The Grape Choice, Kirkland, WA: Join ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa for a tasting of ANIMALE wines and a silent auction benefiting Purrfect Pals. The Grape Choice is located at 7 Lakeshore Plaza in Kirkland, telephone (425) 827-7551
August 5, 2010: Tasting at West Seattle Cellars, Seattle, WA: Join ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa for a tasting of, and discourse on, current and brand-new vintage wines! West Seattle Cellars is at 6026 California Avenue SW, in West Seattle, telephone 206.937.2868
July 31, 2010: Tasting at All Things Wine in Renton, WA. All Things Wine is located at 4605 NE 4th St, Renton, WA, telephone (425) 254-8400.
July 29th, 2010: Tasting at Ray's Boathouse, Ballard, Seattle: Join ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa and 17 other family wineries of Washington for a tasting of the 2007 vintage wines, and possibly even a few new 2008s! Ray's Boathouse is at 6049 Seaview Avenue NW, Ballard, Seattle, telephone: 206.789.3770
May 14th, 2010: Tasting at World of Wines, Redmond, WA: Join ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa and a few other Washington wineries for a tasting of the 2007 vintage wines! World of Wines is at 16701 Cleveland St, Redmond, telephone 425-869-9463
April 1, 2010: Tasting at PICNIC A Food + Wine Boutique, Greenwood, Seattle: Join ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa for a tasting of the 2007 vintage wines. PICNIC is at 6801 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle. Telephone: 206.453.5867
March 28, 2010: Taste Washington Ultimate Wine Experience Tasting: Join ANIMALE, 200 other Washington wineries, and 75 great restaurants for this annual mega-tasting event of the year! Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle, WA
March 5, 2010: Tasting at City Cellars Fine Wines, Wallingford, Seattle: Join ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa for a tasting of the 2007 vintage wines. City Cellars is at 1710 North 45th St, in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle. Telephone: 206.632.7238
February 27, 2010: Phinney Neighborhood Association Wine Taste 2010: Join ANIMALE winemaker Matt Gubitosa and about 15 other wineries for an evening of tasting and entertainment at the Phinney Center. Tickets $25. The Phinney Center is at 6532 Phinney Ave N, in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle, telephone (206) 783-2244.
February 2, 2010: The Exotic Wines Festival at Teatro Zinzanni: Benefit for Art with Heart; Teatro ZinZanni is located at 222 Mercer Street (Mercer Street at 3rd Avenue) near the Seattle Center.
January 9, 2010: Seattle Uncorked 2nd Anniversary Party/Tasting Event: Georgetown Studios, 5890 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA
December 8, 2009: ANIMALE Winemaker Dinner at Carmelita: A multi-course dinner, prepared by Chef Carlos Caula, each course matched with an ANIMALE WINE of the 2007 vintage. Carmelita is at 7314 Greenwood Avenue N, Seattle.
December 4, 2009: ANIMALE Winemaker Dinner at A Caprice Kitchen: ANIMALE winemaker dinner a multi-course dinner, prepared by Chef Anne Catherine Kruger, each course matched with an ANIMALE WINE of the 2007 vintage; A Caprice Kitchen at 1418 NW 70th St, Ballard, Seattle.
December 3, 2009: "Celebration of Washington Winemakers" Tasting at The Local Vine, 2520 2nd Ave, Belltown, Seattle - 206.441.6000
November 25, 2009: Tasting at The Grape Choice, Kirkland, WA
November 10, 2009: Tasting at Louisa's Cafe & Bakery: "Harvest Hoopla" tasting and small-bites food pairing, Seattle, WA
October 31, 2009: Tasting at Vino Verite, Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
October 9, 2009: Tasting at Portalis Wines, Ballard (The Recently Re-located Center of the Universe), Seattle, WA
September 23, 2009: ANIMALE at the Chef's Table! Join ANIMALE at the Chef's Tom Douglas' Table at the Palace Kitchen for a sampling of wine and small bites. A wine from ANIMALE and from two other wineries each will be paired with small bites created to match by Chef Tom Douglas. The Palace Kitchen is at 2030 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA, Telephone (206) 448-2001
August 16, 2009: "BOTTLE SHOCKED! - Judgement of Fremont" Wine Tasting + Movie at including ANIMALE and 20 other Washington wineries and a screeing of the film "Bottle Shock", Fremont Outdoor Movies, Fremont (the Former Center of The Universe), Seattle, WA
August 8, 2009: Tasting at Hellams Vineyard, La Conner, WA
July 11, 2009: Tasting at All Things Wine in Renton, WA
June 27, 2009: Tasting at West Seattle Cellars, Seattle, WA
June 20, 2009: Tasting at European Vine Selections, Seattle, WA
April 15, 2009: "Sexy Syrah" Tasting and Benefit for Farestart - Salty's on Alki, Seattle, WA
April 5, 2009: Taste Washington Ultimate Wine Experience Tasting - Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle, WA
March 24, 2009: Tasting and Conversation with the Winemakers at St. Clouds, Seattle, WA
March 22, 2009: Tasting and Benefit for Lake Forest Park Rotary Club - Nile Country Club, 6601 244th St. SW, Seattle, WA
March 21, 2009: Tasting at Wildside Wine, Tacoma
March 15, 2009: Bags and Bottles Wine Tasting Extravaganza, Benefit for Gilda's Club - Westin Hotel, Seattle, WA
March 11, 2009: Tasting and benefit for Virginia Mason Medical Center, at Ferrari & Maserati of Seattle, Seattle, WA
February 28, 2009: Phinney Neighborhood Association Wine Taste 2009
January 18, 2009: ANIMALE Wine Pairing Dinner at A Caprice Kitchen, Ballard: a five-course meal prepared by Chef Anne Catherine, each course matched with an ANIMALE wine of the 2006 vintage.
November 15, 2008: Washington Health Foundation Tasting/Benefit/Gala, Seattle, WA
November 15, 2008: 20something - The New Vintage - Tasting - Fremont Studios, Seattle, WA
October 23, 2008: Tasting at Vino Verite, Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
October 16, 2008: ANIMALE winemaker Dinner at Carmelita: Chef Nicole Burrows cooked up a four-course Autumn menu, each course matched with a wine of the ANIMALE 2006 vintage! Greenwood, Seattle, WA
September 20, 2008: Tasting at Evergreen Cellars, Snohomish, WA
June 21, 2008: Tasting at West Seattle Cellars, West Seattle, WA
June 12, 2008: Tasting at PCC Fremont, Seattle, WA
June 6, 2008: Tasting at Portalis Wines, Ballard, Seattle, WA
May 24, 2008: Tasting at Hellams Vineyard, La Conner, WA
May 17, 2008: Tasting at Compass Wines, Anacortes, WA
April 27, 2008: Tasting and Benefit for Lake Forest Park Rotary Club - Nile Country Club, Seattle, WA
April 16, 2008: "Sexy Syrah" Tasting and Benefit for Farestart - Salty's on Alki, Seattle, WA
April 6, 2008: Taste Washington Ultimate Wine Experience Tasting - Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle, WA
March 28, 2008: Tasting at City Cellars, Seattle, WA
March 22, 2008: Tasting at European Vine Selections, Seattle, WA
March 9, 2008: Bags and Bottles Wine Tasting Extravaganza Benefit for Gilda's Club - W Hotel, Seattle, WA
March 1, 2008: Phinney Neighborhood Association Wine Taste 2008 - Phinney Center, Seattle, WA
February 29, 2008: 20something - The New Vintage - Tasting - W Hotel, Seattle, WA
February 2, 2008, 6pm American Heart Association Seattle Heart Ball - Dinner - Tasting - Benefit - Seattle Sheraton, Seattle, WA
November 17, 2007: Washington Health Foundation Tasting/Benefit/Gala, Seattle, WA
September 21, 2007: Tasting at City Cellars, Seattle, WA
July 28, 2007: Tasting at Evergreen Cellars, Snohomish, WA
July 12, 2007: Tasting at Porcella Urban Market, Bellevue, WA
June 29, 2007: Tasting and Benefit for Gilda's Club, Waterways Cruises, Seattle, WA
June 14, 2007: Tasting at PCC Fremont, Seattle, WA
May 26, 2007: Tasting at Hellams Vineyard, La Conner, WA
May 12, 2007: Tasting - benefit for Lake Forest Park Rotary, The Lakeside, Seattle, WA
May 10, 2007: Tasting at West Seattle Cellars, Seattle, WA
April 20, 2007: Tasting at Portalis, Seattle, WA
April 15, 2007: Taste Washington Ultimate Wine Experience - Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle, WA
April 14, 2007: Taste Washington 20something Tasting - Qwest Field West Club Lounge, Seattle, WA
April 4, 2007: Sexy Syrah! Tasting and Benefit for Farestart - Salty's on Alki, West Seattle, WA
March 11, 2007: American Institute of Wine and Food Washington Syrah Vintner Dinner, Kaspar's, Seattle, WA
March 3, 2007: Phinney Neighborhood Association - Wine Taste 2007
February 21, 2007: NW Boutique Winery Showcase, The Lakeside, Seattle, WA
December 8, 2006: Tasting at Cellars Wine Shop, Monroe, WA
November 18, 2006: Tasting at European Vine Sele 2006: Tasting at European Vine Selections (EVS), Seattle
September 16, 2006: Tasting at Compass Wines, Anacortes, WA
September 11, 2006: Women for Winesense "Seductive Syrah" Event, Salty's at Alki, Seattle
September 9, 2006: Tasting at Arista Wines, Edmonds, WA
September 1, 2006: Tasting at City Cellars, Seattle
July 22, 2006: Tasting at StateVines - Duvall, WA
June 24, 2006: Tasting at Hellams Vineyard - La Conner, WA
April 8, 2006: Taste Washington! The Washington wine mega-tasting event of the year. Hundreds of Washington wineries, and restaurants, and thousands of attendees!
March 21, 2006: "Sexy Syrah" tasting and benefit for Farestart: ANIMALE and a select group of other Washington Syrah-producing wineries at Salty's on Alki - West Seattle, WA
March 4, 2006: Phinney Neighborhood Association Wine Tasting/Benefit
February 4, 2006: Edmonds Daybreaker Rotary Club - Dinner/Tasting/Auction, Edmonds, WA
January 14, 2006: Tasting at European Vine Selections, Capital Hill, Seattle, WA
December 22, 2005: ANIMALE on Seattle television! ANIMALE was featured in a short 2-part program on wine labels with animales on them. KING5 TV reporter Tim Robinson visited the ANIMALE production facilities and interviewed Bunny the winery cat as well as Matt the winemaker. Bunny the cat was unusually relaxed during this taping (unlike the winemaker)!
December 9, 2005: Tasting at "The Wine Shop on 24th", Ballard, WA
December 6, 2005: "Sign The Wine" Tasting and Benefit for Seattle Children's Home - Golden Gardens Bathhouse/Event Center, Ballard, WA
October 20, 2005: 'Garage' Winemaker Dinner at Elliott's Oyster House, Pier 56, Seattle
September 17, 2005: Tasting at Hellams Vineyard - La Conner, WA
September 10, 2005: Tasting at Statevines - Duvall, WA
September 8, 2005: Tasting at Portalis Wines, Ballard, WA
September 3, 2005: Tasting at Great Blue Heron Wine Cellars/Brindles Market- Camano Island, WA
April 10, 2005: Taste Washington Qwest Field Events Center, Seattle (180 Washington wineries, 100 restaurants, benefit for FareStart and Washington Wine Education Foundation
April 8, 2005: Taste Washington MAGNUM Event - Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle
April 1, 2005: Edmonds Daybreaker Rotary Benefit and auction - Edmonds, WA
March 30, 2005: "Sexy Syrah" Benefit for Farestart (30 Washington Wineries pouring Syrah) Salty's on Alki - West Seattle, WA
March 19, 2005: Capital Food and Wine Festival - Benefit for St. Martins's College Scholarship Fund - Lacey, WA
March 10, 2005: Tasting at PCC - Fremont - Seattle, WA
March 5, 2005: Tasting at Compass Wines - Anacortes, WA
February 5, 2005: Tasting at CRUSH - Wines of Washington (since renamed State Vines) - Duvall, WA
January 29, 2005: Tasting at The Wine Shop on 24th - Ballard - Seattle, WA
January 23, 2005: Tasting at Portalis Wine Shop + Wine Bar - Ballard - Seattle, WA
January 20, 2005: Tasting at West Seattle Cellars - West Seattle, WA
January 15, 2005: Tasting at Arista Wine Cellars - Edmonds, WA
December 7, 2004: "Sign the Wine" Benefit for Hope-Link (19 Washington winemakers signing bottles!) - Golf Club at Newcastle, Bellevue, WA
December 5, 2004: Tasting at Portalis Wine Shop + Wine Bar - Ballard - Seattle, WA
November 20, 2004: Tasting at Great Blue Heron Wine Cellars/Brindles Market - Camano Island, WA
October 17, 2003: Tasting at Pike and Western Wines - Seattle, WA

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