As the warm weather rolls in and the days grow longer, few things are as decadent as a glass of wine enjoyed in the midst of sunshine and good company. And, with all the wine-centric celebrations being hosted throughout the region, it’s as if we were all thinking the same thing. Celebrate spring, stemmed glass in hand, at any one of these sumptuous events.
6th Annual Revelry on Red Mountain
Enjoy one, two or all three of the events being hosted at the 6th Annual Revelry on Red Mountain. Kick the Eastern Washington weekend off on Saturday, May 24 from 6 pm-9:30 pm as you enjoy current releases from 24 Washington wineries atop the terrace at Col Solare Winery. After a good night’s rest, enjoy exploring new and old vineyards along the Red Mountain Walking Vineyard Tour and Lunch, led by Dick Boushey, Scott Williams, Jim Holmes, Jackie Hightower and Tom Hedges. The tour ends at Hedges Family Estate where there will be wine and h’orderves to sate your appetite. Finish off the weekend at a winemaker’s dinner – there are several happening at select Tri-Cities area wineries. Ticket prices and packages for each event vary, so check Auction of Washington Wines’ website for more information and to purchase your tickets.
#Vinlandia at Southeast Wine Collective
Portland’s Southeast Wine Collective is kicking-off Memorial Day weekend with their open house event, #Vinlandia. Winemaker’s from Division Winemaking Company, Fullerton Wines, Helioterra Wines, Jackalope Wine Cellars, James Rahn Wine Co., Jasper Sisco, Ore Winery, Vincent Wine Company, Willfull Wines and 5Q will all be in attendance to answer questions as you sip and savor your way through the evening. What better way to start your Memorial Weekend festivities than with a glass in hand? Tickets for this event are $18 online in advance, or $20 at the door and include food and all the wine tastings. Click here to get your tickets.
Party in the Barn at Meyer Family Vineyard
Meyer Family Vineyard in Okanagan Falls, BC, is celebrating the release of their 2012 vintages with a Party in the Barn on Saturday, May 17 from 1 pm-6 pm. Wine tastings and a barbecue buffet designed by Chef Jordan Ash of Flambé Catering will keep your taste buds happy as you take part in a game of horseshoes, sit around the bonfire or enjoy live entertainment from Aidan Mays. Tickets for the event are $58 and can be purchased here.
