January 20th Event: Hedges Winemaker Dinner

Start the year with Alderbrook Resort & Spa and Hedges Family Estate!

On Sunday, January 20, Alderbrook Resort & Spa will host a dinner featuring six Hedges Family Estate varietals alongside dishes that thoughtfully highlight the Pacific Northwest’s iconic flavors. Alexander Hedges will be in attendance.

Dinner will feature six mouthwatering courses ranging from vanilla caramelized pear salad to porcini crusted venison. Each dish will be served with a red or white Hedges wine to complement its specific flavors - you can view the menu here.

What: Hedges Winemaker Dinner
Where: Alderbrook Resort & Spa, 7101 East State Route 106, Union, WA 98592
Date: Sunday, January 20, 2013
Time: Social begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $119 per person
Reservations: (360) 898-5500
Availability is limited.

I have not stayed at the Alderbrook Resort & Spa, but they did invite me to attend this Hedges Winemaker Dinner. While I cannot attend, this time, perhaps you can. Hedges is one of my favorite local wineries, the menu for this dinner paired with wonderful Hedges wines is win win in my book. You can read about my last visit to the Hedges Family estate, "Spring Barrel Tasting at Hedges Family Estate."

Want to stay the night and experience more of Alderbrook? Enjoy the full-service spa, or a round on the 18-hole PGA-class golf course. Room rates start at $179.

Cheers!

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