Washington Wine Country Calendar of Events
 

Washington Wine Country
Calendar of Events
(Last updated: 08/27/2010)
 

Click on the map below for details of events in the wine region of your choice.
You can also check for wine events outside official Appellations.


CHOOSE A WASHINGTON WINE REGION
or  CLICK ON THE MAP ABOVE

Olympic Peninsula/Puget Sound/Seattle Area           Woodinville 

 Yakima Valley & Rattlesnake Hills      Red Mountain     Horse Heaven Hills

Tri Cities/Columbia Valley        Walla Walla Valley

Columbia Gorge       Spokane Area

North & Central Washington  Chelan Valley Wine Region

Southwest Washington

Wine Events Outside official Northwest Wine-Regions



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     If you know of a wine-related event you think should be included in our Calendar, email us the details -- date(s), brief description & info telephone number, fees and times, and the location of the event.  Please allow one month lead time.

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Wine Events Outside Washington's Wine Regions...
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Event

Location

Ongoing Events
Outside Official Washington Wine Regions

Fridays & SaturdaysWine Tasting Every Friday and Saturday Noon - 6pm - At the Coast.  Call 360-289-2909 for details.Cellar Wine Shoppe & Tasting Bar 
668 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, Ste A
Ocean Shores, WA 

 

Seattle-Area, Puget Sound & Olympic Peninsula
Wine Country Events

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Date

Event

Location

Friday, September 1
6:00 pm.
Educational Dinner with Covington Cellars Winemaker at Portfolio Restaurant.  Portfolio, the teaching dining room of The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Seattle, invites the public to an educational wine dinner. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Elliott Bay from the fifth-floor restaurant as you learn about wine and food pairing.  Upper-level students, guided by Chef Instructor David Wynne, prepare a four-course Northwest menu accompanied by five wines from Washington's Covington Cellars. Learn from Winemakers David and Cindy Lawson and Portfolio Restaurant Manager Dieter Schafer the elements in the food and wine that make them great together. $55 per person.
Reservations required by phone 206-239-2363 with credit card.
Info WineDieter@cs.com or http://www.ais.edu
The Art Institute's Portfolio Restaurant.
2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle
Wednesday,
September 8
th
 
Time: 6 p.m. 
 

Dobbes Family Estate & Crush Restaurant Vintner Dinner.  Please join us for a very special evening: Crush Chef Jason Wilson, James Beard Foundation Winner, will prepare a sumptuous five-course meal paired with Pinot Gris, Viognier, Cuvée and Single Vineyard Designate Pinot Noirs and Syrah from Dobbes Family Estate.  Reservations are required; RSVP: 206-302-7874. Tickets: $150 per person.  We look forward to spending the evening with you!

Crush Restaurant
2319 E. Madison Street, Seattle
September 12

Seminars:
2:30 - 4:00pm
Blend Event:
4:00 - 7:30 pm

No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

BLEND.  Join top producers from Washington State, Sonoma County and Portugal showcasing the world’s best wine blends, paired with delectable cuisine from Columbia Hospitality's unique hotels, inns and conference centers all on the spectacular Seattle waterfront at Bell Harbor International Conference Center.  Chances to win two-night getaways to these fabulous hotels and a five night stay at The Oitavos Hotel in Cascais, Portugal.  Includes take-home wine glass, sparkling wine reception, wine-tasting and cuisine.  4:00 - 7:30, $59.00 per person.

Wineries include:

Altano
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
Bergevin Lane
Brian Carter Cellars
Bunnell Family Cellar
Camaraderie Cellars
Castle Rock Winery
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Chatter Creek
Columbia Crest
Columbia Winery
Davenport Cellars
De Loach Vineyards
DeLille Cellars
DiStefano Winery
Domaine Ste. Michelle
Forgeron Cellars
Hedges Family Estate
J. Vineyards & Winery
J. Bookwalter Winery
Hop Kiln Winery
Laurel Glen
Magnificent Wine Company
Mannina Cellars
McCrea Cellars
Northwest Totem Cellars
Otis Kenyon Wine
Patz and Hall
Powers Winery
Ramos Pinto
Reininger Winery
Ridge Vineyards
San Juan Vineyards
Smasne Cellars
Sparkman Cellars
Tamarack Cellars
Warre's
Waterbrook Winery

Also featuring your choice of two Blending seminars;
2:30 - 4:00 pm, $15.00 each:

SEMINAR #1: Blending with the C.R.E.W of Chateau Ste. Michelle
Participate in the hands-on red wine blending process of small wine lots with the different wine tiers of Chateau Ste. Michelle SEMINAR #2: Blend: Inspiration, Experience, Intuition with Columbia Winery. Participate in a hands-on blending session using the five Bordeaux grapes varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Malbec).

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 206-661-8243

Bell Harbor International Conference Center
2211 Alaskan Way,
Pier 66
Seattle
Fri, Sat, Sun
Oct 1 - 3
Bainbridge Island Wine Weekend.  A not-to-be-missed island wine and food adventure for locavores.
Friday, Oct 1 - Festival Kickoff -
Free Concert & Street Party in the historic Marina District. All ages welcome. 5 - 8 pm - rain or shine.  Saturday, Oct 2 - Locavore adventures with Kitsap Tours - Food & Field 10 - 1:30 pm; Winemakers' Brunch - Share brunch & conversation with two local winemakers, then visit two Island wineries, 11 - 2 pm; Outstanding in the Field - Join this nationally acclaimed restaurant-without-walls experience on Tani Creek Farm; music & after-dinner dancing. 3 - 8 pm.  Sunday, Oct 3 - Grand Tasting, Bainbridge Performing Arts Theater.

Wine Festival Hotline : 360.649.1813. See details: http://www.islandwineweekend.com/festival.html
Tickets:  http://www.islandwineweekend.com/tickets.html

Various venues on Bainbridge Island.
Saturday
November 20
6 - 10 pm

20something... the New Vintage.  Featuring more than 75 Washington winemakers pouring their favorites, the trendiest chefs serving delicious culinary treats, and KEXP DJ Darek Mazzone spinning some jams.  Come mix & mingle with the winemakers and other 20somethings!  An official event of the Washington State Wine Commission. Info Line: (206) 667-WINE (9463).  NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  $50 per ticket OR purchase two tickets for $90.  All samples included in ticket price.

Fremont Studios
155 N 35th Street
Seattle

Ongoing Events in Seattle-Area Wine Country

DailyDaily Wine Tastings.  Auburn Wine and Caviar Company is your local wine and caviar store. You are the guests they love to have you join them for wine tastings from 4 to 7 pm daily.  "We feature different wines daily for you to experience.  We want you to have the opportunity to try new wines that you may not have tried before and there is no charge for our wine tastings." Soup, sandwiches and salads also served.
253-887-8530.

Auburn Wine and Caviar Company
2402 A Street SE
Auburn, WA  98002
253-887-8530

Every Monday through Friday

Sip at the wine bar & restaurant Seattle. Early Weekday Happy Hour.  Every Monday through Friday, Sip. Seattle offers early weekday happy hour. From 1 to 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, guests receive half off all glass pours and well drinks. www.siprestaurant.com

SIP Seattle
909 5th Avenue
Seattle
206-682-2779

Every Friday
3 pm to 6 pm
Free Wine Tastings at the Market.  Pike & Western Wine Shop (pikeandwestern.com) is an excellent spot for a wine adventure. Owner Michael Teer has long been a champion of local wines and stocks Seattle-area notables along with greater Washington wines and wines from around the world. He also hosts free tastings every Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.Pike & Western Wine Shop
1934 Pike Place
Seattle

Lake Chelan AVA Wine Country Events

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Date

Event

Location

Saturday
August 7
4 pm - 7 pm
It's Mardi Gras time!  August 7th for a 7th Anniversary celebration.  Cajun food and music by Captain Leroy and the Zydeco Locals.  The cost is $10 for Vin du Lac wine club members and $20 for non members.  Food, wine, music and dancing! 509-682-2882 Vin du Lac
105 Hwy 150
Chelan
Ongoing Events in Lake Chelan Wine Country

Tuesdays - Ongoing

Tuesday Wine & Dine.  Join us Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM for a gourmet meal paired with our fine wines.  Relax over a Prime Rib dinner, live music, and each of our four wines.   Childcare is provided to insure that your evening is care-free.  This all-inclusive event is $35 per person.  To make reservations please call 509-687-4000.

Wapato Point Cellars,
200 S. Quetilquasoon Road, Manson

Thursdays - Ongoing

Thursday Wine & Dessert.  For those who have a bit of a sweet tooth, we are dedicating our Thursday nights to Wine and Dessert.  Join us and treat yourself to three specialty desserts and a glass of     wine.  The cost is $15 per person.  Please RSVP by Wednesday so we know how many pieces of cheesecake to cut. To make reservations please call 509-687-4000.

Wapato Point Cellars,
200 S. Quetilquasoon Road
Manson

Thursdays & Fridays - Ongoing
4 pm - 6 pm
Vin du Lac's Happy Hour.  Join us for our exciting new Happy Hour! Enjoy a special menu with $4 appetizers and $5 glass pours. Stop by after work. Bring some friends. Meet new people. Enjoy good wine!  509-682-2882 Vin du Lac
105 Hwy 150
Chelan
Every Saturday evening from 5 - 7 pm Live music every Saturday from 5-7 Vin du Lac
105 Hwy 150
Chelan

North & Central Washington
Ancient Lakes, Wenatchee &
Leavenworth Regions

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Date

Event

Location

Thurs – Mon

Sept 9 – 13
Sept 16 – 20
Sept 23 – 27
Sept 30 – Oct 4
October 7 - 11

Veranda Beach Wine Weekends. Gather your friends for a weekend of wine and good times!  Enjoy 3 nights cottage accommodation on Lake Osoyoos in Oroville, WA with friends, a welcome wine reception, wine tour to four Okanagan wineries, wine pairing dinner, and a Veranda Beach Syrah Wine Gift.  For more information, please visit: verandabeach.com or call 1.888.476.4001.  Cost: from $199 per person 

Veranda Beach Resort
Lake Osoyoos
Oroville, WA

Sunday
September 12
4 - 7:30 pm
BLEND.  40+ Top Producers From Washington, Sonoma County and Portugal showcasing their best wine blends paired with gourmet cuisine from Columbia Hospitality's hotels, inns and conference centers. Featuring two blending seminars and chances to win two-night getaways to these fabulous hotels and a five night stay at The Oitavos Hotel in Cascais, Portugal! Proceeds to benefit Washington State University. More information. Bell Harbor International Conference Center
2211 Alaskan Way,
Pier 66
Seattle
Phone: 206.441.6666
Saturday
September 18
3 - 7 pm
Leavenworth Crush Festival.  The Leavenworth Festhalle is throwing open the doors and bringing in dozens of Washington's favorite wineries.  You are invited to to the Bavarian Village to taste outstanding wines, listen to some seriously cool jazz,  sample local cuisine, stomp on some grapes, and enjoy a glorious autumn afternoon at the base of the Cascade mountains. Cost $30.00 includes entry, a souvenir glass and 15 scrip; additional scrip available at $1.00 each.  This event is a 21 and older event.

Dozens of Washington Wineries
Hot Live Jazz
Local Food Vendors
Grape Stomping
Mistral Barrels
Raffles and Games
Wine for sale by the bottle or case.

For tickets: http://www.LeavenworthCrushFestival.EventBrite.com
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce or Call 509.548.5807
 

Leavenworth Festhalle, 1001 Front Street, Leavenworth
Saturday
October 9
6:30 pm
Fielding Hills Winery 2008 Vintage Release Celebration Dinner.  Four-course Dinner paired with the new 2008 vintage... Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and “Tribute” a proprietary blend. $75.00 per person all inclusive.  Venue for the event - Wenatchee Golf and Country Club - is located in the beautiful heart of the Wenatchee Valley.  Reservations 509-884-2221 Wenatchee Golf and Country Club
1600 Country Club Drive
East Wenatchee, WA

Ongoing Events in North & Central Washington Wine Country

One show a month. All shows begin at 8:30 p.m.

Live! At the Cellar.  Live Music at Cave B Estate Winery.  The Cellar--attached to the winery tasting room--offers an intimate and dramatic space for musical performances.  Faced along one entire wall with basalt rock boulders, The Cellar has a unique and ‘edgy' feel perfect for innovative musicians. The venue accommodates 60 people, offers an acoustic setting like no other, and is the perfect place to hear great true rock from some of the Northwest's best up and coming musicians. Come rock the rocks at The Cellar!  Check out the schedule. Tickets available on line, or call 509-785-3500

Cave B Estate Winery
348 Silica Road
Quincy, WA

Tri Cities and other Columbia Valley
Wine-Region Events

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Date

Event

Location

Saturday, June 19
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Lone Canary Tasting at Brix & Stone.  Try the many Italian wines made by Lone Canary's English winemaker while you lose your sense of time in the carefully restored 1919 ambiance of Brix & Stone wine shop.  Once a dentist's office housed in this beautifully refurbished home, the Brix & Stone's tasting room is a lovingly recreated space true to the period decor and enhanced by its storied wall hangings.  509-754-2808 Brix & Stone
107 Basin Street SW
Ephrata, WA 
509-754-2808
   
   

Ongoing Events in Tri Cities & other Columbia Valley areas

Wednesdays
5 pm - 7 pm
5 for $5 at 5 pm. Join Barnard Griffin from 5 pm to 7 pm every Wednesday in their Richland tasting room for a different selection of 5 wines each week for your review and enjoyment. Light snacks will be paired with the wines selected. Tasting fee: $5.00. (Free for Barnard Griffin Wine Club members.) You will also receive a 5% discount on any wine purchases during this time each week. Wine Club Members will receive an additional 5% discount on their purchases. For more information, visit www.barnardgriffin.com.Barnard Griffin
878 Tulip Lane
Richland
509-627-0266

On-Going
Wednesdays - Saturdays
6:00 - 9:00 PM. 

Live Music. Various local & regional acts (guitar/keyboard/stand up bass) playing a mix of jazz standards, funk & soul. Call 509-627-5000 or 877-667-8300 toll free for more information. 

Bookwalter Winery,
710 S Windmill Road,  Richland

 

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