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Winemaker
Dinners in the Vineyards throughout Washington Wine
Country
Friday, June 18, 2010
GILBERT
CELLARS IN
YAKIMA
With winemakers from Gilbert
Cellars, Naches Heights Vineyard, and Owen Roe Winery
featuring Chef Bobby
Moore from the Barking Frog
Nate and Sean Gilbert
of Gilbert Cellars will host this laid-back evening in
their swanky,
organic-modern tasting room in downtown Yakima, pouring their own
sophisticated wines alongside those of their winemaking
neighbors. Phil Cline of Naches Heights Vineyard says it’s the 1,780-foot-high elevation of his vineyard
- one of the highest in the state – and the
rich volcanic soil that makes his wines taste so good.
The folks at Owen Roe Winery would say it's winemaker
David O'Reilly's meticulous attention to every aspect of
the winemaking process that has made their wines
so exceptional, ever since their first vintage in 1999.
Whatever their secrets are,
their expertly crafted wines paired with the
fresh Pacific Northwest cuisine of Chef Bobby Moore will
be an inspiration.
This group of dedicated artisans love what they do and it shows. This will be an
elegantly casual, deliciously Northwest night to
remember.
Location:
2620 Draper Road, Yakima
Date: Friday, June
18th
Time:
7pm-10pm
Tickets:
$150.00 per person
Book Online or
register by phone at (206) 285-0514.
SHERIDAN VINEYARD IN ZILLAH
With winemakers from Sheridan Vineyard, Darby Winery, and
Sparkman Cellars
featuring Chef Bear Ullman from the Marc
Restaurant at the Marcus Whitman Hotel
Rustic but chic,
relaxed yet elegant, the barn at Sheridan Vineyard
exemplifies the Washington Wine Country lifestyle. From
here, take in the glorious views of Yakima Valley as you
relax for an evening with some of Washington’s most
avant-garde winemakers, and taste the very best of their
boutique wineries. Your host, self-taught winemaker and
founder of Sheridan Vineyard, Scott Greer, will handpick
wines from his amazing portfolio of lush reds and crisp
whites. Joining him will be winemaker and owner of Darby
Winery, Darby English who, in just a few years, has managed
to quickly distinguish himself as one of Woodinville's
premier producers, with his well structured, palate-friendly
wines. And last by certainly not least, Chris Sparkman,
winemaker for Sparkman Cellars, General Manager of
Waterfront Grill in Seattle, and consummate gentleman, will
pour his award-winning wines while making sure that a good
time is had by all. Pair these with the innovative,
locally-inspired culinary creations of Chef Bear Ullman of
The Marc Restaurant in Walla Walla, and you’ve got a true
Washington Wine Country evening.
Location: 2980 Gilbert Rd, Zillah
Date: Friday, June
18th
Time: Dinner 7pm-10pm
Tickets: $150.00 per person
Book Online or
register by phone at (206) 285-0514.
MERCER ESTATES IN PROSSER
With winemakers from Mercer Estates, Pepper Bridge Winery, and Swiftwater
Cellars
featuring Chef Brad Patterson from Gasperetti's Wine Bar
and Restaurant
Wine is about coming
together with family and friends – from harvesting the
grapes and crafting the wine to enjoying it in the glass.
Mercer Estates is a delightful consequence of two
collaborations: the sun and soil of eastern Washington and
the Mercer and Hogue families with renowned winemaker David
Forsyth, who together produce superior wines that express
the synergy of art and science. For Swiftwater Cellars, it
was a simple pairing of winemaker Tony Rynders unique style
and the Watts family’s 30-year dedication to top quality
agriculture that has resulted in their premium wines crafted
in Washington’s Cascade Mountains. And for family-owned
Pepper Bridge Winery, the focus is on crafting world-class
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines that showcase their
Walla Walla Valley estate vineyards. These wines will be
paired with an authentic Italian meal created by Chef Brad
Patterson of Gasperetti’s Restaurant and Bar, a family-owned
restaurant serving Yakima since 1943, whose menus reflect
the bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables available in the
Yakima Valley. What can we say? It’s all in the family.
Location: 3100 Lee Rd, Prosser
Date: Friday, June
18th
Time: Dinner
7pm-10pm
Tickets: $150.00 per person
Book Online or
register by phone at (206) 285-0514.
COL SOLARE
ON RED MOUNTAIN
With winemakers from Col Solare, Fidelitas, and
Hightower Cellars
featuring Chef Frank Magaña from Picazo
7Seventeen Wine Bar and Restaurant
Italian for “shining hill,”
Col Solare’s panoramic views from the top of Red
Mountain to the Columbia Valley and Horse Heaven Hills
set the stage for this lovely wine country evening. Col
Solare is a full-bodied, rich, and aromatic red blend –
the delicious result of a partnership between Chateau
Ste. Michelle and Marchese Piero Antinori of Tuscany,
whose family has produced wine since 1385. Also on Red
Mountain is Fidelitas, where renowned winemaker Charlie
Hoppes’ passion for winemaking is evident in his highly
sought after wines. Fidelitas is a family-owned winery
that is faithful to Cabernet Sauvignon, loyal to
Bordeaux winemaking techniques, and true to Washington
State’s Columbia Valley terroir. Finally, neighbors Tim
and Kelley Hightower create stunning wines from their
estate vineyards, channeling the vine’s energy where it
needs to be – on the berries. Together, these wines
provide the inspiration for Chef Frank Magaña. It’s his
dream come true - to create dishes that showcase the
best of Washington Wine Country and pair perfectly with
the wines from this amazing region.
Location: 50207 Antinori
Rd, Red Mountain
Date: Friday, June 18th
Time: 7pm-10pm
Tickets: $150.00 per person
Book Online or
register by phone at (206) 285-0514.
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