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Spring 2011 Wine Events

SOME UPCOMING - Not to Miss - EVENTS

April 15, 2011 - There will be a lot going on this weekend.
April 16, 2011
  • Col Solare Winery is hosting a “Wild and Exotic” Winemaker’s Dinner on April 16th. The menu includes: 2008 Shining Hill, 2006 Col Solare, 2005 Col Solare, 2003 Col Solare, 2007 Col Solare, 1998 Col Solare, 2007 Ethos Late Harvest Rielsing, paired with, among other items, Tempura Rattlesnake, Emu Tartar, Smoked Pheasant, Roosevelt Elk, Seared Ostrich, Turtle Soup, Alligator Sausage, and more. 
May 1, 2011
  • Taste Washington Portland
    Sunday May 1st, 2011 at Pure Space in the Pearl District.
    The first annual Taste Washington Portland is coming to Pure Space on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Taste Washington has been in Seattle for 14 years and now the Washington State Wine Commission is bringing the event to Portland! 100 Washington wineries pouring their outstanding juice plus Portland's top restaurants serving up delicious bites all under one roof! Visit tastewashington.org for more information and a complete list of wineries & restaurants. Pricing: $55 or two tickets for $100. All food & wine samples are included in your ticket price.
May 6-8, 2011
  • Walla Walla SPRING RELEASE WEEKEND.
    I had an amazing time last year in Walla Walla on Spring Release weekend. Hope to visit again this year. You can read my posts about last years visits to Walla Walla if you click on the search box above right, and enter the name "Walla Walla".
Cheers!
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