Washington Wine Events Calendar
Events for March 2010
- "Four to Six" Washington Wine Tastings with Sommelier Dieter Schafer
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- Dates:
- February 19, 2010 - March 19, 2010
- Location:
- The Art Institute's Portfolio Restaurant. 2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121
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Wine Educator Dieter Schafer invites you to Taste a Little, Learn a Lot. Each session taste Four to Six wines from Washington and France while you enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and the breathtaking view of Elliott Bay from the fifth-floor restaurant. Come anytime Four to Six pm. Friday, February 19: Cabernet/Merlot and Bordeaux Rouge. Friday, February 26: Syrah and Rhone Valley Rouge. Friday, March 5: Riesling and Pinot Blanc. Friday, March 12: Malbec from Here and There. Friday, March 19: Sparkling Wines and Champagne. $12 per person, per session. Reservations required 206-239-2363. Info WineDieter@cs.com
- Contact:
- Dieter Schafer
- Phone:
- 206-239-2363
- Email:
- WineDieter@cs.com
- Website:
- http://www.ais.edu
- Full Event Details
- Sip of Snoqualmie Winemaker Dinners
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- Dates:
- February 25, 2010 - March 4, 2010
- Location:
- Woodinville, Bellevue, Snoqualmie
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Dine with outstanding local winemakers and gourmet chefs as they share their inspiration and passion for fine wine and food. Proceeds benefit Encompass, a local non-profit dedicated to empowering families to raise happy, healthy children. Visit the Encompass website (encompassnw.org) to view the enticing menus and purchase tickets.
- Contact:
- Gina Thompson
- Phone:
- 425 888 2777 ext 260
- Full Event Details
- March Madness
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- Dates:
- March 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010
- Location:
- Whitestone Winery
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Every Friday from 5-9 live music (no cover) chocolate tasting wine tasting gift package deals
- Contact:
- Teddy Thompson
- Phone:
- 509-838-2427
- Email:
- teddy@whitestonewinery.com
- Website:
- http://www.whitestonewinery.com
- Full Event Details
- Bed and Breakfast Special at Matthews Estate
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- Dates:
- March 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010
- Location:
- Matthews Estate
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Come spend a romantic and relaxing weekend in the heart of the Woodinville Wine Country. Throughout the month of March, we're offering our Spring special, "Wine and Dine" Package starting at $199/night. This package includes a 1 night stay at our Estate House Bed and Breakfast, continental breakfast, tastings for 2 in our tasting room, 1 bottle of 2006 Columbia Valley Claret, and a $50 gift card to the Purple Cafe (located just minutes from our location). Contact the winery for availability.
- Contact:
- Katy Otis
- Phone:
- (425) 487-9810
- Email:
- kotis@matthewsestate.com
- Website:
- http://www.matthewsestate.com
- Full Event Details
- ''Washington Wines and Wineries'' with Sommelier Dieter Schafer.
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- Dates:
- March 2, 2010 - March 20, 2010
- Location:
- South Seattle Community College, 6000 - 16th Avenue SW, Seattle WA 98106.
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Want to take a field trip to get to know wines of Washington State? This 12-hour course is perfect for beginners and seasoned wine tasters. The course is taught by longtime Auction of Washington Wines Guest Sommelier Dieter Schafer and includes a visit to area wineries (March 20). Learn by tasting wines from all 11 Washington viticultural areas. Course covers fundamentals of winemaking and includes wine buying, serving and enjoying. Tasting each session. Recommended book: Washington Wines and Wineries by Paul Gregutt, available at SSCC Bookstore, Barnes & Noble, and other fine stores. For details please go to www.Hospitality-and-Wine-Education.com . ~ ~ ~ 3 Tuesdays, March 2-16, 2010, 6-9 pm. +1 Saturday, March 20, 2010, 12-3 pm. $123 per person.
- Contact:
- CED
- Phone:
- 206-764-5339
- Email:
- southced@sccd.ctc.edu
- Website:
- http://www.LearnatSouth.org
- Full Event Details
- Urbane's Wine Dinner and Pairing
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- Date:
- March 2, 2010
- Location:
- Urbane
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Join us for a night of pairing perfection at Urbane – the locally-sourced restaurant located downtown Seattle at 8th and Olive – as we pair the season’s most succulent fare with the latest offerings from award-winning Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. Joined by Chateau Ste. Michelle Winemaker Bob Bertheau, guests will enjoy six savory courses while learning about Chateau Ste. Michelle’s amazing history and wines. Tastings from Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Ethos Reserve collection and Artist Series will be served alongside flavorful food prepared by Urbane, including olive oil poached sturgeon, thyme grilled squab, chevre sekel pear and more. Space at this intimate wine makers dinner is limited, so interested guests are urged to reserve space now by emailing their name, number of guests and phone number to Ines Doty at ines.doty@hyatt.com. Please RSVP by Friday, February 28.
- Contact:
- Caitlin Haedicke
- Phone:
- 206-706-0508
- Email:
- caitlin@duopr.com
- Full Event Details
- Jazz at Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery
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- Date:
- March 4, 2010
- Location:
- Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery
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Jazz Night at the Chateau Live Jazz Every Thursday at Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery Every Thursday Night 6-9 pm Featuring the “Confluence Jazz Band” 6-9pm
- Contact:
- Debe Brazil
- Phone:
- 667-9463/800-884-WINE
- Email:
- debebrazil@nwi.net
- Website:
- http://www.fairelepont.com
- Full Event Details
- Barnard Griffin Winery's 5 for $5 at 5pm
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- Date:
- March 4, 2010
- Location:
- Barnard Griffin Winery
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5 for $5 at 5pm (until 7pm) in our Richland Tasting Room. Savor delectable nibbles Appetizers served while you pick 5 different wines to sample from a unique selection of 15 wines from our cellar with authoritative commentary by our wine specialists. A great way to spend an early evening! Taste our Reserve Wines which have limited distribution outside of the winery. A tasting fee of $5.00 will be refunded upon purchase of any Tulip label wine and a $10.00 tasting fee will be refunded upon purchase of any Reserve wine. Washington’s Premier Family Owned Winery. Sample - Taste – Enjoy! Barnard Griffin Winery 878 Tulip Lane Richland, WA 99352 509-627-0266 Info@BarnardGriffin.com www.BarnardGriffin.com Barnard Griffin – Washington’s Premier Family Owned Winery Please Drink Responsibly. © 2010 Barnard Griffin™ Winery
- Contact:
- Kim
- Phone:
- 509-627-0266
- Email:
- Kim@BarnardGriffin.com
- Website:
- http://www.BarnardGriffin.com
- Full Event Details
- Blue Chip Wines
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- Date:
- March 5, 2010
- Location:
- Central Washington University - Ellensburg
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TASTE THE BEST OF THE BEST From classic Bordeaux to elusive Burgundy, traditional and specialized Italian wines and the best from Washington to entice your palate. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to taste of $300 worth of wine for a mere $75. This class is not included in the package price. Special pricing for this class is $75.00 per person. This class is lead by Amy Mumma, head of the World Wine Program at Central Washington University. The program is open to anyone who is interested in the exciting world of wine and is 21 years of age or older. Be sure to register early as these popular classes fill up quickly! Seating is limited to 60 and pre-registration is required. Class runs from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Contact:
- David Winters
- Phone:
- 509.963.1504
- Email:
- worldwineprogram@cwuce.org
- Website:
- http://www.cwuce.org/wine-education
- Full Event Details
- Chef's Weekend at Cave B Inn & Winery
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- Dates:
- March 5, 2010 - March 7, 2010
- Location:
- Cave B Inn & Winery, 344 Silica Rd. NW, Quincy WA 98848
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Tendrils Vineyard Restaurant’s new Executive Chef Joe Ritchie and Cave B Estate Winery Winemaker Freddy Arredondo team up with acclaimed guest chefJohn Sundstrom (of Lark restaurant) to provide hands-on food and wine education experiences. A portion of the proceeds from these 3-day weekend programs will benefit two Washington state hunger relief organizations, Food Lifeline and Second Harvest Inland Northwest. Students will work directly with the chefs, learning both the techniques and creative process behind preparing extraordinary food. In addition, students will receive instruction from award-winning winemaker Freddy Arredondo and will have the opportunity to create their own custom wine blend. Chef’s weekend package includes 2 nights accommodations at Cave B Inn at SageCliffe, all food and instruction with Chefs and Winemaker.
- Contact:
- Dawn Endean
- Phone:
- 206-232-0450
- Email:
- dawn@sagecliffe.com
- Full Event Details
- Poverty Bay Wine Festival Opening Night Gala
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- Date:
- March 5, 2010
- Location:
- Landmark on the Sound, 23660 Marine View Drive S, Des Moines
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The opening night gala for the Poverty Bay Wine Festival is the hottest ticket in town! Unlimited tastings from Northwest wineries. Hors d'oeuvres and desserts by Anthony's HomePort. Held in the historic Landmark on the Sound, a grand mansion overlooking Puget Sound. Live music featuring the Steve Ryals Trio and Ed Taylor & Taylormade. Free valet parking. Black tie (optional). Must be 21 to enter.
- Contact:
- Corky Cellars
- Phone:
- 206-824-9462
- Email:
- corkycellars@aol.com
- Website:
- http://www.dmrotary.org
- Full Event Details
- Patterson Cellars 1st Release Party of 2010
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- Dates:
- March 5, 2010 - March 7, 2010
- Location:
- Patterson Cellars
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Celebrate with us our first release party in 2010! Introducing: 2009 Patterson Cellars Rose' & 2009 Patterson Cellars Chardonnay
- Contact:
- Stephanie Cuffel
- Phone:
- 425-483-8600
- Email:
- info@pattersoncellars.com
- Website:
- http://www.pattersoncellars.com
- Full Event Details
- First Friday
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- Date:
- March 5, 2010
- Location:
- Whitestone Winery
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Live music from 5-9p.m. chocolate tasting wine tasting
- Contact:
- Teddy Thompson
- Phone:
- 509-838-2427
- Email:
- teddy@whitestonewinery.com
- Website:
- http://www.whitestonewinery.com
- Full Event Details
- Sip of Snoqualmie
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- Date:
- March 6, 2010
- Location:
- Grand Ballroom, Snoqualmie Casino
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On March 6th, 2010, hundreds of wine lovers from all over Seattle and its greater Eastside will converge to our second annual – Sip of Snoqualmie, presented by 98.9 KWJZ to benefit Encompass. A diverse array of Northwest wineries will be on hand to share their offerings and educate a captive audience. General Admission 6:30pm-9:30pm; Guests will sample wines from all over the Northwest, speak with representatives from local wineries, and enjoy an array of tempting appetizers in the Snoqualmie Casino Grand Ballroom. There will also be one-of-a-kind silent auction items to bid on and raffle tickets to purchase for three incredible grand prizes. Limited VIP Early Entry 5:30pm-9:30pm; (Only 100 tickets available) VIP guests will be the first to meet the Northwest winery representatives and taste their exceptional wines… No lines, no waiting! The VIP adventure begins with a exclusive souvenir glass for tasting the incredible wines. There will be tantalizing appetizers, as well as the opportunity to be the first to view and bid on silent auction items and purchase raffle tickets.
- Contact:
- Gina Thompson
- Phone:
- 425-888-2777
- Website:
- http://www.encompassnw.org
- Full Event Details
- Poverty Bay Wine Festival
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- Dates:
- March 6, 2010 - March 7, 2010
- Location:
- Landmark on the Sound, 23660 Marine View Drive S, Des Moines, WA
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Taste wines from over 20 Northwest wineries at the 6th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival, at the historic Landmark on the Sound. At this grand mansion overlooking Puget Sound, you’ll enjoy great wines and great food, plus live jazz. Free samples from local restaurants, plus food for purchase. Live music! Saturday: Darren Motamedy Duo, 4th Degree Sunday: Rouge, Billet-Deux Featured Northwest Wineries: Chandler Reach, Coyote Canyon Winery, E.B. Foote, Eaton Hill, Erin Glenn, Fall Line, Five Star, Kestral, Knipprath, Masset Winery, Otis Kenyon, Page Cellars, Pondera, Vashon Winery, Vin du Lac, Waving Tree, Windy Point Featured Restaurants: Salty's at Redondo, Anthony's HomePort, Charleys on Central Avenue, Cafe Pacific, Forte Chocolates, Kauzlarich Smoked Products, Panera Bread, Caffe Valle. All proceeds benefit the charitable projects of the Rotary Club of Des Moines.
- Contact:
- Corky Cellars
- Phone:
- 206-824-9462
- Email:
- corkycellars@aol.com
- Website:
- http://www.dmrotary.org
- Full Event Details
- Fine Vintage Ltd
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- Date:
- March 6, 2010
- Location:
- Chateau St. Michelle Winery
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Why take a WSET wine course from Fine Vintage? Many people simply want to feel more confident when buying wine in a restaurant or retail store. Others want to learn more about food and wine matching. A large number of people want the WSET qualifications to further their career. Many budding sommeliers take our courses to learn about service, cellaring, and building wine lists. And everybody takes the courses to taste some great wines, meet some new people, and have fun. The instructors are the most qualified in the industry, and we offer the highest quality wine tastings. In fact, we guarantee that you will learn the art of wine tasting. At each evening class you will taste a minimum of 8 wines averaging $40 per bottle. We spend twice as much on wine as any other school in the Pacific Northwest so you get to taste top quality wines, which is essential for learning and makes the courses lots of fun. The wine courses are appropriate for general interest wine enthusiasts as well as the trade. These typically include wine importers, agents, sales representatives, waiters, sommeliers, retail store staff, and even winemakers and grape growers! * The Foundation wine course is ideal for the absolute beginner and those with a basic knowledge of wine. * The Intermediate wine course is a step up, and goes into more depth about classic grape varieties and wine producing countries. * The Advanced wine course is a more challenging course for the serious trade professional or passionate enthusiast.
- Contact:
- Fine Vintage Ltd.
- Phone:
- 866 379 4915
- Email:
- Please See Website
- Full Event Details
- Fine Vintage Ltd WSET Foundation Course 1 Day
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- Date:
- March 6, 2010
- Location:
- Chateau St. Michelle Winery
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Why take a WSET wine course from Fine Vintage? Many people simply want to feel more confident when buying wine in a restaurant or retail store. Others want to learn more about food and wine matching. A large number of people want the WSET qualifications to further their career. Many budding sommeliers take our courses to learn about service, cellaring, and building wine lists. And everybody takes the courses to taste some great wines, meet some new people, and have fun. The instructors are the most qualified in the industry, and we offer the highest quality wine tastings. In fact, we guarantee that you will learn the art of wine tasting. At each evening class you will taste a minimum of 8 wines averaging $40 per bottle. We spend twice as much on wine as any other school in the Pacific Northwest so you get to taste top quality wines, which is essential for learning and makes the courses lots of fun. The wine courses are appropriate for general interest wine enthusiasts as well as the trade. These typically include wine importers, agents, sales representatives, waiters, sommeliers, retail store staff, and even winemakers and grape growers! * The Foundation wine course is ideal for the absolute beginner and those with a basic knowledge of wine. * The Intermediate wine course is a step up, and goes into more depth about classic grape varieties and wine producing countries. * The Advanced wine course is a more challenging course for the serious trade professional or passionate enthusiast.
- Contact:
- Fine Vintage Ltd.
- Phone:
- 866 379 4915
- Email:
- Please See Website
- Full Event Details
- Adams Bench 2007 Red Willow Cabernet Release
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- Date:
- March 6, 2010
- Location:
- At the Winery
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One Day Only-Release of the 2007 Adams Bench Cabernet Sauvignon Red Willow Vineyard, subject to remaining availability. Saturday 12-4PM.
- Contact:
- Tim and Erica Blue
- Phone:
- 206-331-1800
- Email:
- erica@adamsbench.com
- Website:
- http://www.adamsbench.com
- Full Event Details
- Ivar's Food & Wine Adventures featuring Chateau Ste. Michelle
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- Date:
- March 10, 2010
- Location:
- Ivar's Acres of Clams
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Join us for Ivar's Acres of Clams' second Food & Wine Adventures. This time, we start our tour with a flight of some of the best white wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle, presented by winemaker Wendy Stuckey. Then, from the waters of the Pacific Northwest, sample oysters, scallops and mussels in delicate pairings created by Executive Chef Chris Garr. Featured Chateau Ste Michelle wines and petite appetizer pairings include: Domaine Ste Michelle Blanc de Blancs, Columbia Valley, WA, NV *Penn Cove select oysters, strawberry mignonette Chateau Ste Michelle Sauvignon Blanc, Marier, Columbia Valley, WA, 2007 *Chef Creek oysters, cantaloupe granita Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling, "Eroica," Columbia Valley, WA 2008 *Grilled weathervane scallop, fennel and vanilla tuile frisee, caramelized apple Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Rose, "Nellie's Garden," Columbia Valley, WA, 2007 *Poached Penn Cove mussels, grilled baguette, saffron aioli, herb marninated tomato Chateau Ste Michelle Chenin Blanc, Late Harvest, Horse Heaven Hills, WA, 2005 *Fresh fruit tart, lemon cream (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, mango) Learn more about Chateau Ste Michelle wines at www.ste-michelle.com/wines NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.
- Contact:
- Jim Werth
- Phone:
- 206-587-6500
- Email:
- jimw@keepclam.com
- Full Event Details
- Wine Basics Class
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- Date:
- March 10, 2010
- Location:
- Columbia Winery - Woodinville, WA
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The evening’s presentation will include a discussion of how wines are made as well as the mystique surrounding the “ritual” of wine tasting. You will have an opportunity to use some of the tools that professional wine tasters use as you record your tasting notes. We will taste through a series of different varietals to illustrate wine making techniques as we practice the tasting process. $25 per person / $15 per person Cellar Club Members & Guests Reservations Required ~ RSVP by calling 425-482-7348 For more information, go to www.columbiawinery.com
- Contact:
- diana yeck
- Phone:
- 425-482-7348
- Website:
- http://www.columbiawinery.com
- Full Event Details
- Jazz at Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery
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- Date:
- March 11, 2010
- Location:
- Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery
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Jazz Night at the Chateau Live Jazz Every Thursday at Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery Every Thursday Night 6-9 pm Featuring the “Confluence Jazz Band” 6-9pm
- Contact:
- Debe Brazil
- Phone:
- 667-9463/800-884-WINE
- Email:
- debebrazil@nwi.net
- Website:
- http://www.fairelepont.com
- Full Event Details
- Woodinville Wine Cellars - Spring Release
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- Dates:
- March 13, 2010 - March 14, 2010
- Location:
- Woodinville Wine Cellars
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Spring Release Party ~ Chandler Reach Syrah & Cabernet Franc Saturday, March 13th - 12 to 5 pm Sunday, March 14th - 12 to 5 pm Visit Woodinville Wine Cellars as we host an open house to celebrate the release of two of our small production wines, the 2007 Chandler Reach Syrah and the 2007 Cabernet Franc. The Syrah will be our first ever single vineyard Syrah. This Syrah spoke so much about the terroir with its amazing depth and complexity it needed to be showcased by itself. Swirling in the glass, the wine is a dark purple/black color and gives off scents of violet, licorice, black fruits and jam while the finish is long and silky. The Cabernet Franc will be our first 100% Cabernet Franc since 2003. This is a wine of immense complexity. A broad shouldered wine with hints of raspberry, cherry, plum and scents of violet and a long velvety mouth feel. People have been waiting for a sequel to this popular wine for a long time, well...it's been worth the wait.
- Contact:
- Tammi Tompkins
- Phone:
- 425-343-3531
- Email:
- sales@woodinvillewine.com
- Website:
- http://www.woodinvillewine.com/
- Full Event Details
- Grape Escape 2010 - Wine & Dine!
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- Date:
- March 13, 2010
- Location:
- Hilton Garden Inn of Issaquah - 1800 NW Gilman Blvd. - Issaquah, WA 98027
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You are invited to the Grape Escape 2010 presented by the Rotary Club of Issaquah. March 13, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn - Issaquah 1800 NW Gilman Blvd. Issaquah, WA 98027 This year promises to be the best ever with these featured Lake Chalan Wineries! Ventimiglia, Hard Roe to Hoe Vineyards, Rio Vista Winery on the River, Lake Chelan Winery and Wapato Point Cellars Proceeds from the silent auction, wine sales and raffle go to the Issaquah Rotary Scholarship Fund which helps graduating seniors in the Issaquah School District take the next step in their college education. For more information about the Issaquah Rotary Club please visit us at www.IssaquahRotary.org. Graciously Sponsored by Swedish Medical Center
- Contact:
- Jeff Swanson
- Phone:
- 425.761.6722
- Email:
- jeffswanson@platosnw.com
- Full Event Details
- "Fine-Dining Etiquette and Wine Tasting" with Sommelier Dieter Schafer at SSCC
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- Date:
- March 13, 2010
- Location:
- South Seattle Community College. 6000 - 16th Avenue SW, Seattle WA 98106
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Table manners play an important part in making a favorable impression. Learn how to be more polished and socially savvy for your next fine dining experience. Certified Educator and Sommelier Dieter Schafer covers the dos and don'ts of fine dining. Dieter will address questions of etiquette, ordering in a restaurant, pairing food and wine, how to converse, how to complain and compliment, guest-server relationship, tips on tipping, and guidelines for hosting a dinner. Several Washington wines are served and a wine tasting primer is included. For details please go to: www.Hospitality-and-Wine-Education.com . Saturday, March 13, 2010; 12-3 pm. $49 per person. Preregistration required 206-764-5339
- Contact:
- Laura
- Phone:
- 206-764-5339
- Email:
- southced@sccd.ctc.edu
- Website:
- http://www.LearnatSouth.org
- Full Event Details
- Taste of White
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- Dates:
- March 13, 2010 - March 14, 2010
- Location:
- Columbia Winery - Woodinville, WA
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Taste of White features: Columbia Winery’s White Wines Food and Craft Vendors (Helene’s Chocolate Affair, The Cheese Cellar, Molbak’s, to name a few) Live Music with blues/jazz guitarist Chris Sharp Barrel Tasting with winemaker Kerry Norton! Special Discounts on Featured Wines $20 per person / $10 Cellar Club Members & Guests Price includes keepsake logo glass To purchase advance tickets, call 425-482-7348 (tickets also available at the door) For more information, go to www.columbiawinery.com
- Contact:
- diana yeck
- Phone:
- 425-482-7348
- Website:
- http://www.columbiawinery.com
- Full Event Details
- SSAW Wine Tasting
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- Date:
- March 13, 2010
- Location:
- South Seattle Artisan Wineries
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SSAW or South Seattle Artisan Wineries invite you to join us the 2nd Saturday of the Month for tastings. There is a $5.00 fee that is good toward purchase. Please come learn about the wineries in our local area. See www.ssaw.info. Hours 1pm to 5pm March 13th
- Contact:
- ssaw
- Phone:
- 206-243-3427
- Email:
- mail@ssaw.info
- Website:
- http://www.ssaw.info/
- Full Event Details
- Jazz Night & Wine Tasting
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- Date:
- March 14, 2010
- Location:
- E. B. Foote Winery, 127 SW 153rd St. lower level, Burien WA
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Wayne Miller and Friends will relax you with smooth jazz music while you sample four wines with snacks. Additional wine available by the glass for $5 cash. Tickets are $10 in advance and available by calling or visiting the winery or on the Current Releases page of the website.
- Contact:
- Sherrill Miller
- Phone:
- (206) 242-3852
- Email:
- winemaker@ebfootewinery.com
- Website:
- http://www.ebfootewinery.com
- Full Event Details
- Bags & Bottles
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- Date:
- March 14, 2010
- Location:
- Westin Hotel, Downtown Seattle
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Bags & Bottles: 4th Annual Handbag Auction & Wine Tasting Sunday, March 14th 2010 4pm – 7pm, Registration opens at 3:30pm Westin Hotel 1900 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 Tickets: $40 What’s better than having a bag like the celebrities? How about owning a bag from a celebrity! Seattle's premiere wine and handbag event, Bags & Bottles, returns for a 4th year to the Westin Hotel in Downtown Seattle on Sunday, March 14th from 4 – 7pm. This year, 16 celebrities have jumped on board to support Gilda’s Club of Seattle by donating handbags for the live auction. Attendees can walk away with a handbag signed and donated by Carol Burnett, Olivia Newton John, Aya Sumika, Shawn Johnson, Tina Fey, Sharon Osbourne, Regina King, Lili Taylor, Sweet P, Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Ray, Elisabeth Moss, Marcia Cross, author Rebecca Wells or Indigo Girls' Amy Ray! And the most unique handbag to be auctioned will be one specially decorated by famed glass artist, Dale Chihuly. Over 25 NW wineries will be showcasing their newest releases to taste, hundreds of handbags will be up for silent auction and the latest designs from Seattle’s hottest bag stores will be on display for shopping. Joan Kelly, from Seattle’s Fashion First Annual Fashion Show, will be the Emcee/Auctioneer for this handbag extravaganza. The firefighters will also be on hand to sell and sign their 2010 calendars. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new or barely used handbag to the event for the silent auction. "Bags & Bottles" is a fundraiser for Gilda's Club of Seattle, a meeting place where men, women and children living with cancer, along with their families, partners and friends, join with others to build social and emotional support. Tickets are $40, and can be purchased at www.gildasclubseattle.org. Event produced by David LeClaire, Wine Events & Promotion, www.vinolover.com, and Seattle Uncorked, www.seattleuncorked.com.
- Contact:
- melinda wells
- Phone:
- 206-940-1052
- Email:
- wineevents@hotmail.com
- Website:
- http://www.gildasclubseattle.org
- Full Event Details
- St. Passion's Day At Passion Vineyards
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- Date:
- March 14, 2010
- Location:
- 13228 202nd Ave SE., Issaquah, WA
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Tasting Room Open for St. Passion's , er, St Patrick's Day 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Contact:
- Karla or Chuck
- Phone:
- 206-334-0178
- Email:
- passionvineyards@cs.com
- Website:
- http://www.passionvineyard.com
- Full Event Details
- Wine Dinner with Woodhouse Cellars
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- Date:
- March 15, 2010
- Location:
- Stumbling Goat Bistro
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On Monday, March 15, 2010 the Stumbling Goat Bistro is proud to team together with Woodhouse Family Cellars for a five course dinner with Winemaker, Jean Claude Beck. “Jean Claude comes from generations of winemakers; his family estate in Alsace, France has been producing wine since 1579.” Woodhouse Family Cellars took up residence in Woodinville, WA in December of 2004. www.woodhousefamilycellars.com Doors open at 5:30 and dinner will commence at 6pm. Please contact us at stumblinggoat@gmail.com to purchase your seat at this event. Seating for this event will be $100.00 per person. We hope to see you there.
- Contact:
- Keri DeWoody
- Phone:
- 206 284 3535
- Email:
- stumblinggoat@gmail.com
- Website:
- http://www.stumblinggoatbistro.com/
- Full Event Details
- St. Patrick's Day Wine Experience
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- Date:
- March 17, 2010
- Location:
- The Ivy Wild Inn, 410 N. Miller St., Wenatchee
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St. Patrick was a wine drinker! Wenatchee Wine Country is planning an evening of food and wine pairings and wine education any leprechaun would enjoy. This event is $25 per person, and will be held at 6 p.m. at the Ivy Wild Inn, 410 N. Miller St., Wenatchee. For tickets, go to www.wenatcheewines.com.
- Contact:
- Jan Lutz
- Phone:
- 509-669-5808
- Email:
- lutzgal@gmail.com
- Website:
- http://www.wenatcheewines.com
- Full Event Details
- Stamp Out Alzheimer's Disease
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- Dates:
- March 18, 2010 - March 21, 2010
- Location:
- E. B. Foote Winery, 127 SW 153rd St. lower level, Burien WA
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Enjoy special savings on selected wines and benefit the Alzheimer's Association at the same time. 10% of all sales during this weekend will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association for research in memory of the late Rich Higginbotham, owner/winemaker. The $5 tasting fee will be applied toward a bottle purchase. No reservations needed.
- Contact:
- Sherrill Miller
- Phone:
- (206) 242-3852
- Email:
- winemaker@ebfootewinery.com
- Website:
- http://www.ebfootewinery.com
- Full Event Details
- Jazz at Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery
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- Date:
- March 18, 2010
- Location:
- Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery
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Jazz Night at the Chateau Live Jazz Every Thursday at Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery Featuring the “Confluence Jazz Band” 6-9pm
- Contact:
- Debe Brazil
- Phone:
- 667-9463/800-884-WINE
- Email:
- debebrazil@nwi.net
- Website:
- http://www.fairelepont.com
- Full Event Details
- Top Wines of Washington Dinner at SkyCity at the Needle
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- Date:
- March 18, 2010
- Location:
- SkyCity at the Needle
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Indulge in a expertly created meal from our Executive Chef Jeff Maxfield, paired with four Northwest wines from the Top 100 Wines of 2009 from Wine Spectator — including the #1 ranked Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon! cost: $125 + tax and gratuity
- Contact:
- Dave Mandapat
- Phone:
- 206-905-2164
- Email:
- davidm@spaceneedle.com
- Full Event Details
- Woodward Canyon Wine Dinner at Purple Cafe
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- Date:
- March 18, 2010
- Location:
- Purple Cafe, Bellevue
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Join Rick and Darcey Small, owners of Woodward Canyon Winery, at Purple Cafe in Bellevue on Thursday, March 18th at 6:30pm for a food and wine experience. Purple Cafe Executive Chef Mike Davis has created a delicious food menu to pair perfectly with Rick and Darcey's wines. ~ MENU ~ Black Mission Figs green grape gelee, laura chenel goat cheese ~ Baby Artichokes miner's lettuce and 'barigoule' sauce 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Walla Walla Valley ~ Shrimp Agnolotti gulf prawns, grapefruit, dill, buerre monte 2008 Chardonnay, Washington State ~ Intermezzo ~ Rockfish lacinato kale, rosemary, cippolini onions, red potato and red pepper salpicon 2007 Merlot, Columbia Valley ~ Leg of Lamb celery root, sunchoke, nettles, marcona almond, herb salad and sauce de viande 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley ~ Chocolate Pliable Ganache vanilla panna cotta, black cherries, chocolate tuille and cherry foam Price is $95 plus tax and gratuity. To make a reservation or for more information, please call Event Planning at 206.838.3853.
- Contact:
- Lindsey Winters
- Phone:
- 425.242.5262
- Website:
- http://thepurplecafe.com/
- Full Event Details
- Pacific Northwest Winemaker Dinner featuring Walla Walla Vintners
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- Date:
- March 19, 2010
- Location:
- The Restaurant at The Ocean Crest Resort
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Join Gordy Venneri (of Walla Walla Vintners), Stephen Pavletich (Ocean Crest Resort Wine & Spirit's Director) and Jess Owen (Ocean Crest Resort Chef) at the Ocean Crest Resort's February 19 Pacific Northwest Winemaker Dinner featuring the wines of Walla Walla Vintners. A five course meal, designed to compliment and enhance five of Walla Walla Vintners 2007 wines, will be served. The dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. The Ocean Crest Resort is located in Moclips, 17 miles North of Ocean Shores, on Highway 109. Sitting atop a 100 foot cliff with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the restaurant at The Ocean Crest Resort has been setting the standard for fine dining on the Washington Coast for over 47 years. Featured wines: Walla Walla Vintner's 2007 Columbia Valley Sangiovese Walla Walla Vintner's 2007 Morrison Lane Syrah Walla Walla Vintner's 2007 Washington State Cuvee Walla Walla Vintner's 2007 Bello Rosso Walla Walla Vintner's 2007 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Menu and price: TBA Accommodations: The Ocean Crest Resort features 45 rooms in 17 different configurations, many with full ocean views. Reservations made over the phone or in person for winemaker dinner guests receive a 30% discount off our regular rack rates. Reservations may be made at 360-276-4465 ext. 1 or 800-684-8439.
- Contact:
- Stephen Pavletich, Wine & Spirits Director
- Phone:
- 360-276-4465 ext. 2
- Email:
- stephen@oceancrestresort.com
- Website:
- http://www.oceancrestresort.com
- Full Event Details
- March Madness (about Wenatchee Wines!)
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- Date:
- March 19, 2010
- Location:
- Pak-it-Rite, 126 N. Wenatchee Ave.
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One more way to celebrate Wenatchee Wine Week: March Madness (about Wenatchee Wines!) Wine Tasting at Pak-it-Rite, 126 N. Wenatchee Ave. $10 per person includes 7 tastes of Wenatchee Wine Country Wines, many from wineries without a tasting room. And Stemilt Creek Winery is just down the street! Celebrate Spring and the weekend with Wenatchee Wine Country Wines!
- Contact:
- Jan Lutz
- Phone:
- 509-669-5808
- Email:
- jan@wenatcheewines.com
- Website:
- http://www.wenatcheewines.com
- Full Event Details
- "After Hours" at Matthews Estate
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- Date:
- March 19, 2010
- Location:
- Matthews Estate
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6:30-9:00pm Join us as we kick off the weekend with complimentary appetizers, live music by local jazz guitarist Josh Ottum, and glass pours starting at $7.00/glass. You'll have a chance to enter a drawing and win a special prize! No RSVP necessary. Please dress warmly as our cellar is very cool this time of year.
- Contact:
- Katy Otis
- Phone:
- (425) 487-9810
- Email:
- kotis@matthewsestate.com
- Website:
- http://www.matthewsestate.com
- Full Event Details
- Andrew Will Wine Dinner at Purple Cafe
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- Date:
- March 19, 2010
- Location:
- Purple Cafe, Seattle
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As Washington Wine Month keeps rolling along, we are pleased to bring you a food and wine experience with Winemaker David Oldham, at Purple Cafe in Seattle on Friday, March 19th at 7:00pm. ~ MENU ~ Gorgonzola Stuffed Dates pine nuts and saba ~ Dungeness Crab Salad merken aioli, avocado 2008 'Cuvee Lucia' Pinot Gris . Celilo Vineyard, Columbia Valley ~ Seared Alaskan Halibut Fillet tomato-fennel sauce, pea vines, fry basil 2007 'Cuvee Lucia' Sangiovese . Ciel du Cheval, Red Mountain ~ Intermezzo ~ Roasted Mustard-Herb Crusted Lamb Tenderloin fresh asparagus tips, cranberry gastrique 2007 Two Blondes Vineyard, Yakima Valley ~ Chocolate and Cheese 2007 Champoux Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills Price is $90 plus tax and gratuity. To make a reservation or for more information, please call Event Planning at 206.838.3853.
- Contact:
- Lindsey Levell
- Phone:
- 206.838.3853
- Website:
- http://thepurplecafe.com
- Full Event Details
- Wenatchee Wine dinner to benefit the Mike Utley Foundation
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- Date:
- March 20, 2010
- Location:
- The Conservatory @ Apple Annies, Cashmere, Wa
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Wenatchee Wine Country, the WSU Alumni Association and Cherry Creek radio invite you to a wine dinner to benefit the Mike Utley Thumbs Up! Foundation (to cure paralysis). This dinner will be held March 20 at 6 p.m. at the Conservatory at Apple Annie's in Cashmere, WA. $50 per person includes a wine tasting from 4 wineries, followed by a buffet dinner, entertainment by jazz vocalist Nancy Zahn, and an auction. Tickets available at www.wenatcheewines.com, Tastebuds Wine and Coffee Shop, and Stemilt Creek Tasting Room.
- Contact:
- Jan Lutz
- Phone:
- 509-669-5808
- Email:
- lutzgal@gmail.com
- Website:
- http://www.wenatcheewines.com
- Full Event Details
- Wine Release Party: Gard's 2007 Don Isidro Red
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- Date:
- March 20, 2010
- Location:
- Gard Vintners' Wine Tasting Room
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Join us for the release of Gard's 2007 Don Isidro red wine (55% Cab Sauv/45% Syrah), along with live music and appetizers. Winemaker Robert O. Smasne will be pouring, along with proprietors Josh & Lisa Lawrence. Our winery partner, Smasne Cellars, will also be releasing a new wine. 3-9 pm. $10/pp or free to wine club members.
- Contact:
- Lisa Lawrence
- Phone:
- 509-346-1232
- Email:
- lisa@gardvintners.com
- Website:
- http://www.gardvintners.com
- Full Event Details
- Patterson Cellars 2nd Release Party
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- Dates:
- March 20, 2010 - March 21, 2010
- Location:
- Patterson Cellars
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You are invited to celebrate with us at our 2nd release party of the year where we will be introducing: The Patterson Cellars Due Anni 2 year blend. We are honored to have chef Kent Betts from Itaianissimo Ristorante serving a delicious appetizer that pairs nicely with our Due Anni. See you there!
- Contact:
- Stephanie Cuffel
- Phone:
- 425-483-8600
- Email:
- info@pattersoncellars.com
- Website:
- http://www.pattersoncellars.com
- Full Event Details
- Coyote Canyon Winery Dinner in Tuscany
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- Date:
- March 20, 2010
- Location:
- Tuscany Rustic Bistro, Prosser, WA
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Join us in celebrating our Spring Wine Release. Fine Dining and Wine pairing experience. Enjoy a Five Course meal, each course featuring a Coyote Canyon award winning wine. Cost $55 per person. Call today to secure your reservation!
- Contact:
- Linda Kerr
- Phone:
- 509-786-7686
- Email:
- info@coyotecanyonwinery.com
- Website:
- http://www.coyotecanyonwinery.com
- Full Event Details
- Girlfriends Day at Challenger Ridge
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- Date:
- March 20, 2010
- Location:
- 14344 Woodinville Redmond Road NE, Redmond, Wa
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Join us for a day with your friends enjoying a Silpada Jewelry Party, Make up by Motive Cosmetics, Hair by Divine Salon & Spa, Appetizers, wine by the glass, and bring clean slightly used clothes for a vintage clothes swap!
- Contact:
- Rachel Weed
- Phone:
- 425-422-6988
- Email:
- rachel@challengerridge.com
- Website:
- http://www.challengerridge.com
- Full Event Details
- Best of the Pacific Northwest Chef's Seminar
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- Date:
- March 21, 2010
- Location:
- Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard
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Nic Norton, cheese steward from Seattle's 94Stewart will be in with different cheese, explaining cheese pairings with Terra Blanca wines, selecting cheeses for desserts and more. Tickets: $50/person ($45 Club ONYX members)
- Contact:
- Dawn Vargo
- Phone:
- 509-588-6082 ext 105
- Email:
- wineclub@terrablanca.com
- Website:
- http://www.terrablanca.com
- Full Event Details
- Winemaker's Dinner featuring Barnard Griffin Wines
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- Date:
- March 23, 2010
- Location:
- Ice Harbor at the Marina
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Winemaker’s Dinner featuring Barnard Griffin Reserve Wines Presented by Elise Griffin An evening of fine dining with unique dishes prepared just for the evening to complement Barnard Griffin’s award winning wines. A glass of a specially selected Barnard Griffin Reserve Wine is paired with each course. Only 24 seats available, $60 per person. When: Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 6pm Where: Ice Harbor at the Marina Kennewick, WA Contact; Tess Canaday (509) 586-3181 tess@iceharbor.com www.iceharbor.com/pubs/
- Contact:
- Tess
- Phone:
- 509-586-3181
- Email:
- tess@iceharbor.com
- Website:
- http://www.iceharbor.com/pubs/
- Full Event Details
- Ivar's Salmon House 3rd Annual WA Wine Celebration
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- Date:
- March 23, 2010
- Location:
- Ivar's Salmon House
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It's like a mini Taste Washington at half the price! Dine on a variety of sumptuous seafood paired with more than 70 Washington wines. Your wine tour will take you to the fertile, lush Cascade foothills and back through the verdant central and eastern basins of the state. COST: $35 $5 from each ticket sold will be donated to the Scott Kingdon Memorial Guild benefiting Seattle Children's Hospital Featured wineries: Airfield | Basel Cellars | Boomtown/Dusted Valley Vitners | Bunnell Family Cellars | Canoe Ridge | Chateau Ste. Michelle | Columbia Winery | Covey Run | Covington Cellars | Farm Boy | Hedges | Hestia | Hogue Genesis | HOUSE wines | Kana Winery | Kiona Winery | and more! Hors d'oeuvres bar and pairing by Chef Jason Bray, certified sommelier. NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.
- Contact:
- Jim Werth
- Phone:
- 206-587-6500
- Email:
- jimw@keepclam.com
- Full Event Details
- Jazz at Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery
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- Date:
- March 25, 2010
- Location:
- Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery
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Jazz Night at the Chateau Live Jazz Every Thursday at Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 6-9 pm Featuring the “Confluence Jazz Band”
- Contact:
- Debe Brazil
- Phone:
- 667-9463/800-884-WINE
- Email:
- debebrazil@nwi.net
- Website:
- http://www.fairelepont.com
- Full Event Details
- Space Needle Welcomes the
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- Date:
- March 25, 2010
- Location:
- Space Needle Observation Deck
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Some of the women behind Washington’s best wineries will soon be gathering 520’ above ground as the Space Needle welcomes the “Women of Walla Walla” to the Observation Deck. Join Debbie Hansen of Cougar Crest Winery, Mary Derby of DaMa Wines, Vicky McClellan of Seven Hills Winery, Annette Bergevin of Bergevin Lane Vineyards and Marie-Eve Gilla of Forgeron Cellars on Thursday, March 25, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm as they serve samples of their artfully-crafted wines. The event includes tastings from each winery, a variety of delicious bites created by SkyCity Executive Chef Jeff Maxfield and admission to the Observation Deck. Tickets are $49 and are available by calling 800-937-9582.
- Contact:
- Dave Mandapat
- Phone:
- 206-905-2164
- Email:
- davidm@spaceneedle.com
- Full Event Details
- Maryhill Winery's Annual Spring Release Weekend
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- Dates:
- March 26, 2010 - March 28, 2010
- Location:
- Maryhill Winery - 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, WA 98620
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Maryhill’s annual Spring Release Weekend welcomes both warmer weather and vineyard guests as the winery reveals its new releases - 2008 Winemaker’s Red, 2007 Zinfandel, 2007 Proprietor’s Reserve Zinfandel, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Riesling, 2008 Muscat Canelli and 2006 Merlot Classic. Guests will usher in the year’s sunnier seasons with free wine tastings, special barrel tastings, case discounts and live music featuring Ben Macy & Friends (Saturday) and Wayman Chapman (Sunday). Take part in savory wine and food tastings on Maryhill’s beautiful covered arbor - an ideal setting to enjoy spring’s offerings and spectacular views of the Columbia River and Mt. Hood.
- Contact:
- Elizabeth Vance
- Phone:
- 206-838-7216
- Email:
- elizabeth@duo.com
- Website:
- http://maryhillwinery.com/events.asp
- Full Event Details
- Spring Wine Release at Cave B Estate Winery
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- Date:
- March 27, 2010
- Location:
- Cave B Estate Winery; 348 Silica Road NW Quincy, WA 98848
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One of Cave B Estate Winery’s largest annual events, the Fourth Annual Spring Wine Release Event is a true wine country experience. This public event will feature the release of Winemaker Freddy Arredondo’s newest vintages of red and white wines. Guests are invited to participate in any or all of the following activities: The day will kick-off with the “Stump the Chump” wine tasting challenge: participants are presented four to five disguised varietals and “challenged” to taste through each of the wines, and attempting to identify the varietals. Tendrils Executive Chef Joe Ritchie will share some tricks of the trade with a cooking demonstration, followed-by a four-course luncheon paired with newly-released Cave B Estate wines—all enjoyed to the sound of live music. To view the complete four-course menu and wines to be released, please visit www.caveb.com. Tickets for the Spring Wine Release Event are $55 per person plus tax and include the wine tasting challenge, cooking demonstration, tasting with the winemaker and four-course lunch with pairings. Cave B Inn will be offering special room rates available for this weekend. Visit www.caveb.com for details. For additional information or to purchase event tickets, contact Cave B Estate Winery at (509) 785.3500 or visit Cave B’s webstore to purchase: www.shop.sagecliffe.com.
- Contact:
- Cave B Estate Winery
- Phone:
- (509) 785-3500
- Email:
- info@caveb.com
- Website:
- http://www.caveb.com
- Full Event Details
- Pacific NW Enology Conference
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- Date:
- March 29, 2010
- Location:
- The Wine Outlet, Seattle
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Annual conference for winemakers in the western, maritime part of the Northwest, where predominant grapes include Pinot Noir, Madeleine Angevine and Siegerrebe. Conference opening speaker: Dr. Thomas Henick-Kling, Director of Enology and Viticulture Program, WSU.
- Contact:
- Nina Milligan
- Phone:
- 206-407-3719
- Email:
- nina@meetmeinthecellar.org
- Website:
- http://www.meetmeinthecellar.org
- Full Event Details
- Tertulia Cellars @ Sip City in Enumclaw
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- Date:
- March 31, 2010
- Location:
- Sip City Enumclaw
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Offering New Release
- Contact:
- Scott Kral
- Phone:
- (360) 825-1695
- Email:
- support@sipcitywines.com
- Website:
- http://www.sipcitywines.com
- Full Event Details
