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04/29/2006 - Saturday, April 29th
BRING ON SPRING PARTY WITH WINECOW!
Location: The Tasting Room, Pike Place Market

We've had an overwhelming response from everyone looking forward to the next official WineCOW party! So, after an extended break WineCOW is bringing the party to The Tasting Room in downtown Seattle on Saturday April 29, 2006 from 7p to 11p. Another great night of jammin' music, exceptional wine, food, and of course the official “COW” posing for photo ops. We will also have winemakers and Tasting Room founders Paul Beveridge of Wilridge Cellars, and Robert Goodfriend of Harlequin Cellars on hand to mingle and hang with all of us WineCOWs. <MORE INFO>

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EVENTS FOR MARCH 2006

03/01/2006
Kaspar's Wine Tasting Dinner
Location: Kaspar's Special Events and Catering, Seattle
7:00 PM March is Washington Wine Month and this month our Wine Tasting Dinner will feature Washington State wines. When it comes to the art of wine, Washington State certainly knows its "terroir". $50 per person.
Contact: 206.298.0123

03/01/2006
The Smart Palate -- Wine Basics Class
Location: Columbia Winery, 14030 NE 145th, Woodinville
Our most popular offering…Wine Basics is a great way to brush up on your basic wine knowledge or learn the fundamentals of wine appreciation. This two-hour class led by Wine Educator, Steve Vernon, begins at 6:30 PM.   Fee is $20 per person/$15 Wine Club Members. Cancellation Policy: 24 hours notice required to avoid Cancellation Fee.
Contact: 425-482-7348

03/04/2006
Grapes and Plates
Location: La Conner
Annual wine festival in the scenic Skagit Valley.
Contact: 888-642-9284

03/04/2006 & 03/05/2006
March Into Spring
Location: Columbia Winery, 14030 NE 145th, Woodinville
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. March Into Spring with an extended Columbia Winery wine tasting, fashion vendors, craft vendors and a cheese tasting featuring cheeses from a popular creamery in Washington State.   Admission at the door is $20 per person/$10 Wine Club Members. Discounts will be available on the featured wines. No reservation required.
Contact: 425-482-7348

03/05/2006
Selene Winery Dinner with winemaker Mia Klein
Location: Ponti Seafood Grill, Seattle
6:30 PM. $110 per person + tax and gratuity.
Contact: 206-284-3000

03/05/2006
Wine Education Series: Wine 101
Location: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, WA
Learn the basics of wine appreciation and what makes the Columbia Valley a unique wine grape growing region. You will taste through a sampling of white and red wine. $30 per person, Reservations Required. For more information contact 800-267-6793.
Contact: 800-267-6793

03/05/2006 & 03/12/2006
De-mystify Bordeaux!
Location: Warwick Hotel, 401 Lenora Street in Downtown Seattle
4:00 - 6:00 PM. Sommelier Arnie Millan presents a series of 2 classes exploring Bordeaux its history, geography and, of course, its wines. We will taste at least five quality wines per class, including several classified growths.   Cost is $95 per person for both classes or $49 per class. Parking at $2.50 can be validated for the hotel garage (free if you dine at Margaux). Advance registration is recommended call Arnie at 206-612-6547.
Contact: 206-612-6547

03/06/2006
Willis Hall Winemaker Dinner
Location: Bistro San Martin - 231 N Olympic Ave, Arlington, WA 98223
6:00 PM Join Willis Hall winemaker, John Bell, at our next winemaker dinner exclusively featuring Willis Hall wines. With six wines, paired with five superb courses prepared by Chef Martín, this will be a not-to-be-missed evening of superb wine and food.
Contact: 360.474.9229
Website: http://www.bistrosanmartin.com/news.html

03/06/2006 - 03/20/2006
Beginner's Guide to Washington Wines
Location: South Seattle Community College, 6000 - 16th Avenue SW, Seattle
6:00 - 9:00 PM (three Mondays, nine hours). Learn about the wines of Washington state. Certified educator/sommelier Dieter Schafer takes you through the eight Washington American Viticultural Areas. Course includes fundamentals of winemaking, wine buying, serving and enjoying. Pre-registration required. $83 per person.
Contact: 206-764-5339

03/07/2006
Older Vintage Wine Tasting Party
Location: Bricco Wine Bar, Seattle
Sommelier Arnie Millan will bring 6 of his highly-rated, fine older vintage wines and Bricco will provide a selection of fine artisan cheeses and meats from Salumi. Cost is $59 per person all inclusive. Limited to 10 people. Please contact Arnie at 206-612-6547 for more information.
Contact: 206-612-6547

03/07/2006
Sweet Basil’s School of Cooking -- Cajun Seafood Gumbo
Location: Columbia Winery, 14030 NE 145th, Woodinville
7:00 - 9:00 PM. Add a little spice to your life with a class sure to get you cookin’. This full course menu is prepared before your eyes and then served with award-winning Columbia Winery wines. $40 per person/$35 Wine Club Members. Reservations are required and must be made by the Friday prior to the event. Cancellation Policy: 24 hours notice required to avoid Cancellation Fee.
Contact: 425-482-7348

03/09/2006
Fidelitas Wine Dinner
Location: Celilo Restaurant and Bar, 16 Oak Street, Hood River, OR
Enjoy an evening of conversation with Chef Ben Stenn and one of the region's finest winemakers, Charlie Hoppes at Celilo Restaurant and Bar. The evening will consist of five courses of fresh, local ingredients paired with Fidelitas wines. Dinner will be served in Celilo's warm atmosphere created by local artist and craftsmen at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Celilo Restaurant and Bar or by calling 541.386.5710
Contact: 541.386.5710

03/11/2006
15th Annual Washington Wines Festival Auction
Location: Columbia Tower Club, Bank of America Tower, 701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle
4:00 p.m., Wine Tasting, 5:30 p.m., Live Auction, 7:30 p.m., Winemakers Dinner, late night dancing.   Benefits the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and Washington Wine Education Foundation. Participating wineries include: Alexandria Nicole Winery, Basel Cellars Estate Winery, Betz Family Winery, Canoe Ridge Vineyard, Cayuse Vineyards, Chateau Ste. Michelle, DeLille Cellars, Dunham Cellars, Fidelitas, Forgeron Cellars, Gordon Brothers Estate, Hedges Family Estate, Hightower Cellars, JM Cellars, K Vintners, L'Ecole No41, Leonetti Cellar, Matthews Cellars, McCrea Cellars, Nicholas Cole Cellars, Northstar, Page Cellars, Pepper Bridge Winery, Quilceda Creek Vintners, Reininger Winery, Ryan Patrick Vineyards, Spring Valley Vineyard, Tamarack Cellars, Tefft Cellars , Three Rivers Winery, Walla Walla Vintners, and Woodward Canyon Winery.   $400 per person, inclusive. Contact Suzanne Hight at 206-236-6167.
Contact: 206-236-6167

03/11/2006 - 03/12/2006
Sweet Retreat
Location: Various Wineries
The Columbia Valley Winery Association hosts the Sweet Retreat. This weekend features pairings of sweet wine with food and sweet food with wine. Call for more info: 866-360-6611.
Contact: 866-360-6611

03/13/2006
Wine Education Series: Evenings of Wine & Cheese
Location: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, WA
We invite you to join us in our Wine Shop from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm as we pour our award winning wine served with gourmet cheeses. Each bite will enhance the wine tasting experience. $20 per person at the door. Reservations Not Required. For more information contact 800-267-6793.
Contact: 800-267-6793

03/13/2006
Winemaker Dinner with Bergevin Lane Vineyards
Location: Dandelion Cafe, Seattle
Incredible food...incredible ladies. Only 28 seats.
Contact: 206-706-2088

03/13/2006
Brian Carter Cellars Release Winemaker's Dinner
Location: Madison Park Cafe, Seattle
6:30 PM. First release of wines from veteran Washington winemaker Brian Carter's new! venture winery, Brian Carter Cellars. Taste 6 European style blends with 5 courses of Chef Amanda Zimlich's Northwest influenced French Bistro style cuisine. $85 per person.
Contact: 206-324-2626

03/14/2006
Winemaker Dinner with Bergevin Lane Vineyards
Location: Hardware Store, Vashon Island
With Annette Bergevin and Amber Lane. $100 per person. This will be a memorable night. Only 50 seats available.
Contact: 206-463-1800

03/16/2006
Kaspar's Winemaker's Dinner with Matthews Cellars
Location: Kaspars Special Events and Catering, Seattle
7:00 PM. Matthews Cellars is a state of the art wine making facility located in Woodinville. Winemaker, Matthew Loso concentrates his efforts on production of a red blend using only the traditional Bordeaux varietals, from grapes grown in select Yakima Valley. $70 per person.
Contact: 206-298-0123

03/16/2006
Winemakers Gather
Location: Waterstreet Cafe, 610 Water St., across from Heritage Park, Olympia
6:30 PM. Waterstreet Cafe will host its first wine and food event of the year. The event will be the first gathering of South Sound winemakers at a wine dinner, and the menu has been crafted to showcase the wines of Lloyd Anderson (Walter Dacon), Bob Andrake (Andrake Cellars), Carolyn Lakewold (Donedei), and Doug McCrea (McCrea Cellars). The price for the seven-course dinner with 13 wines is $126.40, which includes tax and tip. To purchase places, or for more information, contact Lenny at 360-561-8125.
Contact: 360-561-8125

03/18/2006
Vino 100 TGIF! Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
Location: Vino 100 Bellevue @ Lincoln Square
5:00 - 8:00 PM. Irish have St. Patrick and we have Ryan Patrick! This week we'll explore wines from the Columbia Valley, our largest viticultural region, continuing our month-long celebration of Washington wines. Free.
Contact: 425-453-7881

03/18/2006 - 03/19/2006
A Little Bit of the Green
Location: Pheasant Valley Vineyard & Winery. Hood River, OR
11:00 AM 6:00 PM. A popular Irish saying is, "May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks, May your heart be as light as a song, May each day bring you bright, happy hours, That stay with you all the year long." Come join us for a weekend immersed in music and merriment. You'll enjoy tasting our award-winning wines.
Contact: 541-387-3040

03/18/2006 - 03/19/2006
Maryhill Winery Spring Release Party
Location: Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, WA
Introducing our new varietals and vintages—be among the first to taste and take home! Maryhill’s first Barbera and Rose of Sangiovese! Live music and food samples for all you wine lovers. Call 509-773-1976 or 1-877-MARYHILL.
Contact: 509-773-1976
Contact: 1-877-MARYHILL

03/18/2006 - 03/19/2006
Release Party
Location: Dry hallow Vineyards, The Dalles, OR
Noon - 5:00 PM. Introducing our new 2004 Estate Merlot.
Contact: 541-296-2953

03/21/2006
Sexy Syrah Wine Tasting
Location: Salty's on Alki, West Seattle
6:00 - 8:30 PM. Raise a glass of Sexy Syrah and support FareStart! Celebrate Washington Wine Month, enjoy the best view in Seattle at Salty's on Alki and support FareStart programs. Sommelier’s David LeClaire & Tim O’Brien are bringing together over 30 NW wineries making Syrah for the fifth consecutive year! This lush, bold, spicy wine is helping NW wineries continue to garner attention and accolades amongst the wine industry worldwide. $30.00 per person.

03/23/2006
Klipsun Vineyard Wine Dinner at Waterfront
Location: Waterfront Seafood Grill, 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70, Seattle
6:30 PM. Join Waterfront Seafood Grill this spring for the Red Mountain Grand Cru Vineyard Series. Each wine dinner in this series will feature premier wines from Red Mountain wineries. This month’s dinner will feature wines from Klipsun Vineyard, named one of the “Top 25 Great Vineyards of the World” by Wine and Spirits magazine. The wines will be expertly paired with a delicious five-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Steve Cain. Cost is $125 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. For more information and to make a reservation, call 206-956-9171.
Contact: 206-956-9171

03/23/2006
Lombardi's Washington Wine Dinners
Location: Lombardi's Neighborhood Italian Restaurant, Seattle
6:30 - 8:30 PM. Why do Washington State wines pair so well with Italian cuisine? Discover the answer as Diane Symms, owner of Lombardi's, guides you through her stellar cellar in celebration of Washington Wine Month with a five course gourmet wine dinner. $49 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Contact: 206-783-0055

03/24/2006
Vino 100 TGIF! WA wine month - Puget Sound & Red Mountain
Location: Vino 100 Bellevue @ Lincoln Square
5:00 - 8:00 PM. Do we grow grapes in Puget Sound? Where exactly is the Red Mountain? All this and more on Friday. Free.
Contact: 425-453-7881

03/24/2006
Chef Dinners: Spring Fever Feast
Location: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, WA
Celebrate Washington’s newest AVAs (American Viticulture Areas), Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope! Join Chateau Ste. Michelle Chef, Kim Marshall, for regional cuisine paired with the wines that highlight these distinctive regions of the Columbia Valley. Meet Kevin Corliss, Director of Viticulture for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, as he leads you through the vineyards of Washington Wine Country. 7pm. 105 per person, Reservations Required. For more information contact 800-267-6793.
Contact: 800-267-6793

03/25/2006
17th Annual Capital Food & Wine Festival
Location: Saint Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey
Noon - 10:00 PM. Events features more than 40 Northwest wineries, 10 Northwest breweries and 20 local eateries, plus live entertainment on two stages and merchandise for sale. $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Contact: 60-438-4366

03/25/2006 - 03/26/2006
Stevens Winery Release Party
Location: Stevens Winery, 18510 142nd Ave. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
We invite you to the join us for the inaugural release of our 2003 Columbia Valley Red Wine, “STEVENS424.” It’s a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Franc. We named this wine for a plain and simple
reason; we are BW-WA-424 (Bonded Winery Washington #424). This red blend reflects our passion to create a wine that has power and strength at the beginning, finesse and balance in the middle, with complexity and length on the
finish. Please stop by for the party on Saturday March 25th or Sunday March 26th from 12pm to 5pm. There will be plenty of wine, food and fun.
Contact: 425.424.9463
Contact: info@stevenswinery.com

03/26/2006
Washington State: The Perfect Climate for Wine
Location: Vino 100 Bellevue @ Lincoln Square
4:00 - 6:00 PM. Our month long survey of Washington wines builds up to this class where we'll open and taste the best wines Washington has to offer! $35 per person includes instructions, tastings, and 10% off purchase.
Contact: 425-453-7881

03/26/2006 - 05/07/2006
Introduction to Wine Classes
Location: Warwick Hotel, 401 Lenora Street, Downtown Seattle
4:00 - 6:00 PM. A series of seven classes, including wine tastings of at least 6 wines during each class, will be offered for $39 per class or $250 for all seven sessions. Advance registration is recommended by calling Arnie at 206-612-6547.
Contact: 206-612-6547

03/27/2006
Fine-Dining Etiquette Seminar and Washington Wine Dinner
Location: Geneva Restaurant, 1106 Eighth Ave, Seattle
6:30 PM. Certified educator/sommelier Dieter Schafer from Hospitality-and-Wine-Education.com covers the dos and don't of fine dining over a six-course dinner prepared by chef HansPeter Aebersold at Geneva Restaurant. Etiquette, ordering, pairing food and wine, how to complain and compliment, guest-server relationships and tips for hosting a dinner will be covered. Four matching Washington wines are served and a wine tasting primer is included. $70 per person, includes dinner and wines.
Contact: 206-624-2222

03/27/2006
A Showcase of Yakima Valley Wine in Portland - A Wine Tasting Event
Location: Old World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd. Portland
Come taste the diversity of Yakima Valley wines from vines grown in central Washington’s high-desert region. All delicious, all Yakima Valley, all presented by the vintners who created them on Monday, March 27, at the Old World Forestry Center in Portland. To heighten awareness and appreciation of Yakima Valley wines, a Consumer/Aficionado Tasting will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Tasting tickets can be purchased online now for $40 per person at www.wineyakimavalley.org or send check to Wine Yakima Valley, PO Box 497, Prosser, WA 99350. Payment must be received by March 24, 2006. Please RSVP via email to info@wineyakimavalley.org . Tickets must be paid for in advance.

03/28/2006
Vino 102: How Wine Is Made
Location: Vino 100 Bellevue @ Lincoln Square
7:00 - 9:00 PM. What does fermentation temperature, yeast, malolactic fermentation, and oak have to do with the wine in your glass? Learn how wine is made, and taste the results of the winemaker's choices. $20 per person includes instructions, tastings, and 10% off purchase.
Contact: 425-453-7881

03/31/2006
Vino 100 TGIF! WA wine month - Horse Heaven Hills & Wahluke Slope
Location: Vino 100 Bellevue @ Lincoln Square
5:00 - 8:00 PM. These new appellations are brand new designations. Come and taste wines from these exclusive regions on our last Washington Friday! Free.
Contact: 425-453-7881

EVENTS FOR APRIL 2006

04/01/2006
Ryan Patrick Vineyards Third Annual Bottle Your Own
Location: Ryan Patrick Vineyards, 80 4th St, Rock Island
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Bottle your own commemorative 1.5 Liter bottle of Ryan Patrick Vineyards highly acclaimed Red Blend. Design the bottle for yourself or a loved one. Makes a wonderful gift and an even better compliment to your own celebration! $35 ($75 Value). Pre-registration required by Monday, March 27, 2006. For more information, please call the winery at 509-667-9861.
Contact: 509-667-9861

04/01/2006 - 04/02/2006
Wine Education Series: Passport to Woodinville Weekend
Location: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, WA
11am – 4pm. We invite you to visit us and other Woodinville wineries for this annual weekend of wine education and tasting. For additional information and to purchase a Passport, visit woodinvillewinecountry.com.
Website: www.woodinvillewinecountry.com

04/01/2006 - 04/02/2006
Passport to Woodinville Weekend
Location: Woodinville, WA
11am – 4pm. Cost is $45.00 per passport. Last year, thousands of people attended this annual event. This year, with more wineries to visit, we've limited the sales to the first 3500 customers to try and limit overcrowding. Charge sales are only available online for a limited time, beginning the end of February. Passport holders will receive a Woodinville Wine Country glass along with their label-filled Passport and enjoy tastings at many of the area's exclusive boutique wineries, as well as the chance to taste some special selections from a few of Woodinville's more well-known participants. Passports will be stamped and are valid throughout the entire weekend once at each stop. There will be food at each member winery available only to Passport carriers. These are the only days in the year that all these wineries will be open at once.
Participants include: Austin Robaire, Baer Winery, Betz Family Winery, Columbia Winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Covington Cellars, Cuillin Hills Winery, DeLille Cellars, Des Voigne Cellars, DiStefano Winery, Facelli Winery, Januik Winery, JM Cellars, Mark Ryan Winery, Matthews Cellars, Novelty Hill, Page Cellars, Silver Lake Winery, Stevens Winery, Woodinville Wine Cellars and Woodhouse Family Cellars.
Website: www.woodinvillewinecountry.com

04/04/2006
Sweet Basil’s School of Cooking -- Spring Time in Provence
Location: Columbia Winery, 14030 NE 145th, Woodinville
7:00 - 9:00 PM. “Ciao down” for this Italian fling. This full course menu is prepared before your eyes and then served with award-winning Columbia Winery wines. $40 per person/$35 Wine Club Members. Reservations are required and must be made by the Friday prior to the event. Cancellation Policy: 24 hours notice required to avoid Cancellation Fee.
Contact: 425-482-7348

04/04/2006 - 04/18/2006
Wine Tasting Primer at South Seattle Community College
Location: South Seattle Community College, 6000 - 16th Avenue SW, Seattle
6:00 - 9:00 PM (three consecutive Tuesdays, nine hours). Learn how to taste wine knowledgeably and describe what you are tasting. It is led by certified educator/sommelier Dieter Schafer, who introduces you to wine types, grapes, varietals and wine regions of the world as well as giving the basics on reading a wine label and discusses wine-and-food pairing. Pre-registration required. $83 per person.
Contact: 206-764-5339

04/08/2006
Taste Washington
Location: Bell Harbor Conference Center & Pier 30 Event Center, Seattle
Celebrating its ninth year, Taste Washington returns to its roots in 2006 with a one-day, wine-centric event to create a rich, rewarding experience for wine lovers. The annual sell-out event kicks-off with Washington wine education seminars from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and culminates in “The Ultimate Wine Tour” grand tasting from 4-7 p.m., showcasing more than 180 Washington wineries and gourmet cuisine prepared by 35 award-winning restaurants. Taste Washington education seminars and “Ultimate Wine Tour” grand tasting tickets are priced separately, available now at select Puget Sound wine retailers and online at www.tastewashington.org.
Contact: 206-667-9463

04/15/2006
Regional Wine Tasting
Location: Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River, OR
1:00 - 4:00 pm. This annual gathering of the premier regional wineries shows off their newest and best vintages in the elegant dining room of the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel. Admission includes unlimited tastings, light appetizers and souvenir glass. Just off I-84 at exit 62. Cost: $20.
Contact: 800-345-1921

04/15/2006 - 04/16/2006
Anniversary Weekend and Blossom Party
Location: Pheasant Valley Vineyard & Winery. Hood River, OR
Pheasant Valley Vineyard & Winery is celebrating our 3rd anniversary this weekend. In April, the Hood River Valley is awash with pear and apple blossoms. Include a stop at our winery during your weekend tour to explore our new releases. A trip to the winery and perhaps booking a stay at our B&B is the perfect way to relax.
Contact: 541-387-3040

04/15/2006 - 04/16/2006
Easter & Tax Relief Weekend Celebration
Location: Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, WA
Bring the in-laws out to enjoy the views and brand new wines from Maryhill. Call 509-773-1976 or 1-877-MARYHILL.
Contact: 509-773-1976

04/21/2006 - 04/30/2006
Spring Fling
Location: Yakima Valley
This all-valley event is in conjunction with Yakima Valley Wineries' Annual Pre-Barrel & Spring Barrel Tasting weekends. It offers visitors a variety of activities in addition to wine tasting and showcases the many amenities of the Yakima Valley. Many activities are suitable for all ages. Cost: $3-$40.
Contact: 1-800-457-8089

04/22/2006
An Evening of Wine and Flowers
Location: St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute, Spokane
6:00 - 10:00 PM. Spokane's most prestigious tasting and auction of ultra-premium Washington wines, this elegant evening features fabulous cuisine by award-winning chef Ian Wingate of Moxie Restaurant and benefits St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute, Washington's only hospital dedicated to physical rehabilitation. $100.
Contact: 509-473-6006

04/22/2006
Chef Dinners: A Food Tour through the Wine Regions of France
Location: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, WA
Travel through Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, the Loire Valley, Rhone and Chateaux without leaving Woodinville Wine Country! Take a tour through France as Chateau Ste. Michelle Chef, Kurt Olson, creates un diner fabuleux that is paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle wines for your pleasure. 7pm. 105 per person, Reservations Required. For more information contact 800-267-6793.
Contact: 800-267-6793

04/22/2006 -04/24/2006
Hoodsport Winery Annual Spring Barrel Tasting Tour
Location: Hoodsport Winery, N 23501 Highway 101, Hoodsport
Be prepared to enjoy Hoodsport Winery's new releases. This year, 2006, you will be able to taste and purchase our 2002 Pinot Noir and 2003 Madeleine Angevine as well as barrel taste our new red wines. Hoodsport Winery, a Winery Loopª winery since 1985, proudly continues its tradition as an Olympic Peninsula Winery in celebrating this annual Spring Barrel Tasting Event.
Contact: 800-580-9894

04/28/2006 -04/30/2006
Spring Barrel Tasting
Location: Various Yakima Valley Wineries
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The biggest event and perfect time to immerse yourself in the friendly wine culture of Yakima Valley. Sample wines from the barrel, as well as new releases. Browse through the many winery gift shops, sample local foods and partake in entertainment that is offered.
Contact: 800-258-7270

04/30/2006
Wine Education Series: Red Wine 101
Location: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, WA
Gain a deeper understanding of the basics of red wine making as you taste through Chateau Ste. Michelle red wine varietals. 1-2:30pm. $35 per person, Reservations Required. For more information contact 800-267-6793.
Contact: 800-267-6793

EVENTS FOR 2006

03/18/2006- 03/19/2006
West of Western Culinary Festival
Location: Palm Court & Terraced Gardens of Arizona Center, Phoenix, AZ
The 2nd Annual celebration presents The Grand Tasting with over fifty innovative and award winning Arizona chefs who have collectively redefined the image of Western cuisine. Their offerings will be complemented by The Wine Table, featuring wines from fifty local, national, and international vintners. Stroll among the palms to Desert Diversity Expo, while enjoying music at our two-day garden party at beautiful Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix. The Grand Tasting & The Wine Table are inclusive with Festival Full Pass admission. Tickets available by calling: 602-262-5652.
Contact: 602-262-5652

04/27/2006
Wine Enthusiast's Toast of the Town 2006
Location: Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
A spectacular evening of wine, food and music...now in two cities!
- Taste over 500 wines and spirits from internationally acclaimed producers.
- Savor the most celebrated culinary creations from 30 of New York's top-rated restaurants.
- Experience all the glamour of the spacious promenade at Lincoln Center's New York State Theatre.
Contact: 1-800-847-5949
Website: http://www.wineenthusiast.com/