With the approach of Valentine’s Day, tasting rooms will play host to heavenly wine and chocolate pairings around the state. Celebrate the “Month of Love” with specials, wine and chocolate tasting, discounts and virtual tastings guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Participate in person at wineries, or from the comfort of home. We’ve compiled a handy list from both Eastern and Western Washington to help you plan.
EASTERN WASHINGTON
Yakima Valley/Prosser/Red Mountain
Airfield Estates
February 12-14: Red Wine & Chocolate will feature a tasting flight of their 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and 2018 Founders Michael Miller paired with a complimentary dark chocolate ganache truffle (available while supplies last). www.airfieldwines.com
AntoLin Cellars
February 14 & 15: The downtown Yakima winery will feature a special Valentine’s Day treat: “Chocolate Ruby Port Truffles” while they last. These are hand-made by winery associate Beverly Killion and winery owner Linda Haralson. The chocolate truffles are infused with AntoLin Cellars “Estate Ruby” Port-style wine created by winemaker Tony Haralson. www.antolincellars.com
The Bunnell Family Cellar/Wine O’Clock
February: A new tapas menu food and wine collaboration. A tapas trio of three petite savory appetizers featuring chocolate. Chicken tenderloin and cumin scented rice with housemade mole sauce, fresh chevre with orange zest, coriander, pink and green peppercorns, cinnamon, ground chocolate and a salted toasted pecan shortbread with a dark chocolate dip. Paired with WIT Cellars Sparkling Rosé and The Bunnell Family Cellar 2016 Lia. $28. Call 509-786-2197 for reservations. Open Fri-Sun 12noon-6pm. www.bunnellfamilycellar.com
Chandler Reach Vineyard & Estate Winery
February: Wine in the Vines Tour. Book a tour to enjoy three different wines alongside the vines from each of the grapes were grown. Finish in the underground wine cave. Optional charcuterie board, wine by the glass or bottle. Thursday-Mondays 11am-5pm. 48 hour advance notice for all Wine in the Vines Tours. 509-588-8800, www.chandlerreach.com
Coyote Canyon Winery at Winemakers Loft
February 12: Sweetheart Virtual Wine Tasting. Taste with winemaker Justin Michaud and owner Mike Andrews over Zoom at 5pm. Email tastingroom@coyotecanyonwinery.com and winemaker@coyotecanyonwinery.com to received your Zoom link. www.coyotecanyonwinery.com
Desert Wind Winery
February 12-14: Handcrafted chocolates including a Ruah Truffle, Fleur de Sel Caramel and Solid Chocolate Sweethearts. Wine tasting flights. www.desertwindwinery.com
EXIT 96 Wineries & Friends
February 12-14: “Valenwine Weekend” is a collaboration with their local winemaking community, different events held at Fidelitas Wines, Frichette Winery, Hedges Family Estate, Purple Star, Red Mountain Trails and Tucannon Cellars. Call each for details or go online.
Freehand Cellars
February 12-14: Red Wine, Chocolate Fondue & Heart Shaped Pizzas. Red wine tasting flights that includes four reds and a chocolate treat. A chocolate fondue plate for two and Heart shaped pizzas for our lovers of each other and pizza. www.freehandcellars.com
J.Bell Cellars & Lavender
February 12-14: Red Wine and Chocolate experiences with handmade chocolate bites. Make a reservation as space is limited. www.jbellcellars.com
Kana Winery
February 12-15, 2021: Open door indoor seating, ask for the “Valentines special” or say “We are on a Valentines date” and get $1 off your glass of wine or 15% off a bottle of wine. Handmade chocolate truffles for sale. www.kanawinery.com
Martinez & Martinez Winery at Winemakers Loft
February 13-14: Martinez & Martinez have partnered with The Ciao to provide a fabulous way to say, “I Love You!” Hot To-Go Meals Saturday and Sunday. Reservations required at 509-786-2392, Preorder by 5pm Feb 12th. They are also offering Mama Martinez “triple chocolate wine infused brownies.” www.martinezwine.com
Mercer Estates
February Wine Sale, a February 13th Virtual Valentine’s Tasting and Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend: 60% off their 2019 Subsoil Rosé the entire month. Valentine’s weekend pair chocolates from Dilletante with Mercer wines. Open air seating so “B-Y-O-Blanket.” A special virtual tasting on Saturday with winemaker Jeremy Santo and his wife Michelle along with Rob and Brenda Mercer. Details at www.mercerwine.com
Milbrandt Vineyards and Ryan Patrick Wines
February 12-14: “Love the Wine You’re With” features tasting flights, gourmet appetizers and desert pairings from Frost Me Sweet & Jade’s British Girl treats. Prosser location. www.milbrandtvineyards.com
Treveri Cellars
February 12-15: Bubble Love is in the Air at Treveri Cellars. Make a reservation to taste sparkling wine and craft cocktails in a “Bubble.” Bubbles are self-contained outdoor seating areas decorated with comfort and safety in mind. Book early due to high demand. www.trevericellars.com
Two Mountain Vineyards
February 12-13: Tasting flights paired with Theo’s raspberry chocolate treats. Limited seating, reservations recommended. 509-829-3900, www.twomountainwinery.com
Yakima Valley Tourism
February: A great resource to learn about Yakima Valley wine country and plan a trip www.visityakima.com. They’ve compiled a list of Red Wine & Chocolate events happening across the region. Visit www.yakimavalleywinecountry.com/red-wine-and-chocolate
LAKE CHELAN VALLEY & NORTH CENTRAL
Cairdeas Winery
February 1-28: Sip and taste through their Red Wine & Chocolate flight. We partnered up with local artisan Merrow Chocolatier to create beautiful truffles to pair with our wines. Available in our outdoor tasting room all month long and as a gift to go. www.cairdeaswinery.com
C.R. Sandidge Wines
February: Winter of Love: Taste hand-dipped dark chocolate Whistle Punk Red infused ganache truffles with a unique CSR logo on top in gold made by Yeti Chocolates. Thurs-Sunday 12-5pm. 509-682-3704, www.crsandidgewines.com
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards
February 18: Red Wine & Chocolate Terroir Tour Facebook Live. Partnering with Askinosie Chocolate, a company that focuses on ethically produced and single-origin cocoa beans, to bring you four specialty chocolates from around the globe, paired with four of our single-varietal, terroir-driven red wines. Order the pack ahead of time and taste along with winemaker Judy Phelps on Facebook Live. www.hardrow.com
Lone Point Cellars
February: Give the gift of love. Package includes one bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and one bottle of Side-By-Side blend, Merci premium chocolate assortment and a logo bottle opener for just $80. 509-689-1010. Six modern cottages available as vacation rentals. www.lonepointcellars.com
Rocky Pond Estate Winery
February: Visit the downtown Chelan tasting room every Wed-Sunday for wine tasting and a menu of food bites. www.rockypondwinery.com
Tipsy Canyon Winery
February: Celebrating the “Month of Love” with handmade chocolate paired with wines. $20 for tasting and chocolate. www.tipsycanyon.com
Tsillan Cellars
February: Artisan chocolates crafted by Yeti Chocolates to pair with wine tasting. In the chocolate line up is the Lavender Vanilla Caramel to paid with their estate Reserve Syrah. Chocolates are available throughout the entire month of February at our Chelan and Woodinville tasting room. www.tsillancellars.com
WALLA WALLA VALLEY
Browne Family Vineyards
February 13-14: Celebrate love with wine flights and sweet treats of chocolate dipped strawberries and sugar cookes in our warm and cozy insulated ingloos for $30 per person. Reserve a spot online www.brownefamilyvineyards.com
Castillo de Feliciana Vineyard and Winery
February: Open by appointment Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm. Call for specials 509-558-3656. www.castillodefeliciana.com
L’Ecole N° 41
February 18: Virtual tasting event. Ferguson Library Vertical 2013, 2014 & 2016 tasting with Marty Clubb, L’Ecole Owner/Managing Winemaker. Details online and purchase a tasting set ahead to taste along. www.lecole.com
Passatempo Taverna
February: Make your reservation for a 3-course dinner, Thursdays through Sundays. Support local and show your love for food. $39 per person. Beverages not included. Call or make reservation on-line. www.passatempowallawalla.com
The Marcus Whitman Hotel
February: New inside dining in their web-ventilated conference center foyer on Tuesdays through Saturdays, 5pm-9pm. Reservations are encouraged, 509-525-2200 or online at www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com
The Walls Vineyards
February 5-28: Open by appointment for for outdoor tastings Tuesday through Sunday 10am-6pm. Also offering virtual tastings. 509-876-0200, www.thewallsvineyards.com
SPOKANE & SOUTHEAST
Maryhill Winery Tasting Room & Bistro Spokane
February & February 12-14: Open daily at 12noon-7pm for carryout wine sales and outdoor seating. On Fridays-Saturday 12noon-8pm. On February 12-14 enjoy a “date in a box.” Gift box includes a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon or Reserve Blanc De Blanc, a small charcuterie, truffles, chocolate covered strawberries, a rose and a pair of Maryhill swirl glasses to take with you. . www.maryhillwinery.com
Latah Creek Winery
February: Stop by the winery to get chocolate for 25% all chocolate. Wine of the month is their 2018 Barbera. Open daily 9am-5pm. 509-926-0164, www.latahcreek.com
WESTERN WASHINGTON
Woodinville
Brian Carter Cellars
February: To celebrate Valentine’s Day a gift package includes two 375 ml bottles of decadent Opulento wine, plus a 2-piece box of Opulento truffles made by Wellington Chocolates for $40. Enjoy a fun night with your sweetheart discovering the delights of our 2014 and 2015 vintages. Offer valid from in Woodinville & Vancouver tasting rooms and online. www.briancartercellars.com
Castillo de Feliciana Woodinville
February: The tasting room is open by appointment Fridays-Sundays 12-6pm. Call 425-949-5088 to make a reservation. www.castillodefeliciana.com
Columbia Winery
February: Shelly Fitzgerald, Wine Education Specialist, CS, CSW, AWE, WSET Level 3 shares some secrets to pairing wine and chocolate. Follow this link: https://www.columbiawinery.com/education/wine-and-chocolate-pairing
DeLille Cellars
February 1-14: The winery is giving back 50% of all sales of their D2 “Heart” label to Big Table Seattle through February 14th. DeLille Cellars is honored to support our local restaurant and hospitality workers in need through this special label reserved for nonprofits and charitable efforts. This limited-release label is available by the bottle and in select gift sets through Valentine’s Day. www.delillecellars.com
Gard Vintners
February 12-14: Chocolate & Wine. Crafted using Gards 2017 Merlot, handmade cordials by Brights Candies are available in gift boxes for purchase. www.gardwine.com
Maryhill Winery Tasting Room & Bistro Woodinville
February & February 13-14: Open Tuesday through Sunday at 12noon-7pm for carryout wine sales, limited indoor seating at 25% capacity on the main floor and outdoor seating. On Valentine’s Weekend, they will be debuting their first dessert, a homemade candied bacon chocolate mousse. www.maryhillwinery.com
Milbrandt Vineyards and Ryan Patrick Wines
February 12-14: “A Weekend of Love” at the Woodinville, Leavenworth and Prosser tasting rooms. Reserve a Valentines table available 12pm-6pm. www.milbrandtvineyards.com
Northwest Cellars
February: Love the Wine You’re With. Our Valentine “heart label” is available for free on any wine you purchase online. Let the winery know when placing order. www.northwestcellars.com
Rocky Pond Winery
February: Open for both outdoor and limited indoor seating, food available by Chef Doug, and wine tasting flights at the new Woodin Creek Village tasting room. Wed-Sunday 1-7pm. www.rockypondwinery.com
Tsillan Cellars
February: Artisan chocolates crafted by Yeti Chocolates to pair with wine tasting. In the chocolate line up is the Lavender Vanilla Caramel to paid with their estate Reserve Syrah. Chocolates are available throughout the entire month of February at the Chelan and Woodinville tasting room. www.tsillancellars.com
Tinte Cellars
February: Surprise your sweetheart with a special gift that also gives back to the community. Share one of three specially packaged gift sets – or create your own. Red wine, white wine gift sets include jcoco chocolate bars, custom glassybaby drinker (limited quantities), wine keys and more. A portion of all packages support area nonprofits including Mary’s Place, Northwest Harvest, Seattle Children’s, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and the Child Mind Institute. Visit our Seattle- Georgetown and/or Woodinville- Hollywood Hill tasting rooms (open daily 12-6pm) for Valentine’s Day gift shopping. www.tintecellars.com
Patterson Cellars
February: Our 2019 Sparkling Rosé of Pinot Noir is now available online & at our tasting room locations in Woodinville, Seattle, and Leavenworth. A perfect gift for the one you love this Valentine’s Day. Wine & Chocolate Experiences available by appointment 48 hours in advance. www.pattersoncellars.com
Russell’s Restaurant
February 12-14: Bring the romance to your table with Chef Russell’s Valentine’s Day Take Out Box for Two. This exclusive, fully prepared meal features Maine Lobster Bisque and Filet Mignon. Add a bottle of Champagne or Russell’s Code Breaker, or a Chocolate Martini for two. Curbside pick up only available Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. To place an order, please visit the website to select your preferred pick up date and time.
The PicNic Table Cafe
February 13-14: There is still time or order a take special Valentine’s dinner for two if you order by Wednesday February 10th. Menu includes bisque, poached lobster Catalana style salad, grilled beef teres major, chocolate pot de creme and add on beverages. Pick up meal on Feb. 13th 4-7pm or Feb. 14th 11am-5pm. To place an order, please visit this link.
Warr-King Wines
February 13-14: New Releases available Valentines weekend: Queen of Hearts 2016 Petit Verdot, 2018 Cabernet Franc. Book a reservation online to taste on Saturday 12-5pm or Sunday 1-5pm. www.warr-kingwines.com
GREATER SEATTLE AREA
Tinte Cellars Georgetown
February: Surprise your sweetheart with a special gift that also gives back to the community. Share one of three specially packaged gift sets – or create your own. Choose from red wine, white wine gift sets that include jcoco chocolate bars, custom glassybaby drinker (limited quantities), wine keys and more. A portion of all packages support area nonprofits including Mary’s Place, Northwest Harvest, Seattle Children’s, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and the Child Mind Institute. Visit our Seattle- Georgetown and/or Woodinville- Hollywood Hill tasting rooms (open daily 12-6pm) for Valentine’s Day gift shopping. www.tintecellars.com
Viscon Cellars
February Saturdays: Offering a pack of chocolate medallions from Intrigue Chocolate Company with the purchase of 4 bottles of wine. 1-4pm. www.visconcellars.com
PENINSULA & COAST
Rolling Bay Winery
February 13-14: Reserve a special tasting online for Valentine’s weekend at this Bainbridge Island boutique winery. Limited time slots so reserve early. www.rollingbaywinery.com
Westport Winery Garden Resort
February: Get your Valentine a custom gift basket with free gift wrapping. Valentine Floats Opal Art Glass filled with Riesling, chocolate and more. www.westportwinery.com
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON & COLUMBIA GORGE
Brian Carter Cellars
February: To celebrate Valentine’s Day special gift pack includes two 375 ml bottles of decadent Opulento wine, plus a 2-piece box of Opulento truffles made by Wellington Chocolates for $40. Enjoy a fun night with your sweetheart discovering the delights of our 2014 & 2015 vintages. Offer valid from in Woodinville & Vancouver tasting rooms and online. www.briancartercellars.com
Maryhill Winery Tasting Room & Bistro at Goldendale
February 12-15: At their “mother ship” tasting room in Goldendale, Chef John is whipping up special desserts for Valentine’s Day/President’s Day weekend. Enjoy Flourless Chocolate Cake to pair with our Proprietors Reserve Zinfandel and Tiramisu to pair with our Sparkling Rosé. (Tastings Saturday and Sundays only at this time.). www.maryhillwinery.com
Maryhill Winery Tasting Room & Bistro Vancouver
February & February 12-15: Open Monday-Friday 12-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm. Extended hours on Valentine’s weekend are 12-8pm on February 12, 11am-8pm on February 13, 11am-7pm on February 14 and 12-7pm on February 15. Try their Winemakers White poached pears with Point Reyes blue cheese, cranberries, arugula and a balsamic glaze, or their Tiramisu Mousse Cake with chocolate ganache drizzle, raspberries and espresso powdered sugar garnish. Or – their Chocolate Mousse Cake with macerate berries and creme anglaise with fresh mint. 360-450-6211. www.maryhillwinery.com
Jacob Williams Winery
February 13: Wine with your Valentine. Surprise your sweetheart with a memorable wine and chocolate pairing. www.jacobwilliamswinery.com