Springtime is when many wine regions devote an entire weekend (or two) to barrel tasting opportunities and to sampling newly released wines. Whether you hop a plane, gear up for a roadtrip—even a short daytrip—you’ll find much to savor at these tasting and touring events. To save you time, we’ve done all the homework for you. Here is Tasting Room’s annual list of regional Spring Barrel* Weekends and Spring Release Weekends in Washington State. Happy tasting!
Above: Winemaker Judy Phelps of Hard Row to Hoe pours barrel samples
Barrel Tasting Weekends (by date)
Rattlesnake Hills, April 19-21
Yakima Valley, April 26-28
Bainbridge Island, April 27-28
Spokane, May 10-12
Wenatchee, May 17-19
Lake Chelan, May 18-19
Spring Release Weekends
Wenatchee, March 11-16
Columbia Gorge, April 12-14
Lake Chelan, April 20-21 and April 27-28
Woodinville, April 20-21
Walla Walla, May 3-5
Chehalis, May 4-5
Whidbey Island, May 11-12
* Valuable Tip: Tasting Room Mag columnist David LeClaire shares his expert insights on what to expect, as well as how to get the most enjoyment from your barrel tasting experience.
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