Wineries in the Wenatchee Valley are kicking off spring with Wine Week, five different wine events planned for the week of March 19-24, 2012 at local wine shops, retailers, and restaurants. It’s a fun opportunity to taste award-winning wines and meet the wineries of this burgeoning culinary region.
Be prepared for plenty of wine tasting, attend a seminar or two, learn expert tips on food & wine pairing, even enjoy mouth-watering dinner specials at local restaurants. The week culminates with the March Madness Wine Walk in downtown Wenatchee.
March 19: Mad About Merlot
Location: The Grape Wine Shop, 2 “D” Street, Quincy
Sample several Wenatchee Wine Country Merlot wines from 4-8 p.m. Cost is $2 per wine poured. These merlots are magnificent.
March 21: Sensational Syrah Night
Location: Tastebuds Coffee & Wine, 212 5th Street, Wenatchee
Cost is $9 for tastes of 4 sensational Syrahs from Wenatchee Wine Country .
March 22: Wine 101 Seminar
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center at 127 S. Mission Street, Wenatchee
Join wine expert Barb Robertson as she explains the history and samples the characteristics of 6 different wine varietals produced by Wenatchee Wine Country winemakers. The cost for this seminar is $15 per person. Robertson is an internationally certified wine professional with Wine and Spirit Education Trust and co-owner of the Mission Street Bistro.
Food and Wine Pairing Seminar
Time: 7:15-8:15pm
Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center at 127 S. Mission Street, Wenatchee
This seminar will also be taught by Barb Robertson. Learn how the tannins and acids in wine complements the food served, and visa versa. Different wines will be served from the previous seminar with small plates of food from the Ivy Wild Inn. The cost for this seminar is $35 per person.
Attend both seminars and save! The price for both seminars is $45 per person. Call (509) 669-5808 or order tickets at www.wenatcheewines.com/events.
March 23: Red Blend Tasting Night
Location: Wine Thief, 1604 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee
Sample fabulous red blends from Wenatchee Wine Country wineries. Cost is $5 per person.
March 24: March Madness Wine Walk
Location: Downtown Wenatchee
Downtown merchants host Wenatchee Wine Country wineries from 1-5pm. Cost is $20 for 15 tastes of wine. Purchase tickets for this event at Davis Furniture, 125 S. Wenatchee Ave.
March 19-24: Dinner & Wine Pairings
Several Wenatchee-area restaurants plan dinner specials all week, with each course paired with wines from Wenatchee Wine Country.
Purchase Tickets for any of these events at Wenatchee Wine Country.