Dining and wine events: Iron Vintner Challenge

Iron Vintner Challenge: 5 to 7:30 p.m. event with seating at 4 p.m. June 9 and 16, Willows Lodge, 14580 NE 145th St., Woodinville; $25 per person, per night, events are for ages 21 and up; tickets at 425-424-2900. Challenge concludes with championship winemaker dinner, 7 to 10 p.m. June 23, Fireside Cellar in Willows Lodge; $135 per person, tickets at 425-424-2999; other details at Efeste Winery, 425-398-7200; www.efeste.com.

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