Barnard Griffins Exquisite Red Wine & Chocolate
Richland
February 17 - February 19, 2012
Get out and about and find yourself surrounded with sweet surprises!
Bring your sweetie and melt in deliciosity at the Barnard Griffin tasting room during this activity filled weekend. While swooning over their pairings of fine chocolate and fine wine, you can also view and buy beautiful fused glass art created by winery owner & artist, Deborah Barnard.
A gift of fine Theo Chocolate is yours free with the purchase of a case of their Tulip or Reserve wine. Your choice of 2 chocolate delights from a bounty of 12 varieties from THEO Chocolate – a $9 dollar value
Barnard Griffin will showcase their new ’08 Reserve Cabernet with other exciting wines for your tasting pleasure.
Did you know that Barnard Griffin’s Syrah just won GOLD and their Rosé of Sangiovese was just awarded BEST OF CLASS by the SF CHRONICLE’S Wine Competition, the largest American Wine Competition in the world?
This means their Rosé has won GOLD or better in that competition for the SEVENTH time in a row. WOW!
Barnard Griffin’s 2009 Fumé Blanc was just named as one of WINE ENTHUSIAST Magazine’s Top 100 Best Buys of 2011.
Tasting fees (refundable towards wine purchase) are $5 to taste their popular award winning Tulip Label wines and $10 for their exclusive Reserve wines. Tasting fees are of course waived for members of Barnard Griffin’s Bloom, Reserve and Connoisseur wine clubs.
Sample from a unique selection of over 15 wines from the cellar with authoritative commentary by their wine specialists. Plus, taste the Reserve Wines which have limited distribution outside of the winery
Taste what 35 years of making wine in the state Washington brings to your palate. They are easy to reach just off the S. Queensgate exit on main Highway 182 in Richland.
Barnard Griffin Winery, Tasting Room & Glass Art Gallery
Shop and sip in the only winery in the world with a glass arts studio on the premises. Plus, discover extraordinary fused glass art in their gallery created by winery co-owner and glass artisan: Deborah Barnard.
• Their Rosé of Sangiovese was rated BEST of the Best Rosés by the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE’S 2012 Wine Competition.
• Barnard Griffin’s ‘09 Fumé Blanc was just named as one of WINE ENTHUSIAST Magazine’s
Top 100 Best Buys of 2011
• Barnard Griffin’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded 94 points by WINE ENTHUSIAST Magazine.
• Their Riesling was named one of the Top 100 Most Exciting Wines for 2009 by WINE SPECTATOR Magazine
• Their Merlot won Best Merlot AND Double Gold at the 2011 Washington Wine Competition.
• And, their Cabernet Sauvignon won Best Red, Best Cabernet AND Gold at the 2011 Washington Wine Competition.
Tasting Room Manager Kim Gravenslund and her staff welcome you to the Barnard Griffin tasting room and art gallery. The Tasting Room is open daily in Winter from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. In addition to tasting their award winning wines that have garnered international acclaim, stop
Winter Fiddle Festival & Barn Dances
Leavenworth
February 18 - February 20, 2012
Master musicians Stuart Williams, Sara Comer, Dave Cahn and Sherry Nevins return for three days of fantastic fiddle and guitar workshops, with jamming, band labs, barn dances, calling classes, and winter fun. Space available - great for families and musicians of all ages.
Red Wine & Chocolate Tour
Sequim
February 18 - February 20, 2012
The Olympic Peninsula Wineries are taking the quintessential pairing of red wine & chocolate to new heights this year, featuring a host of never imagined sweet and savory combinations during the annual Red Wine & Chocolate Tour, Feb. 11-12 and Feb. 18-20 (Presidents’ Day Weekend) from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
“Nothing is more delicious than a good red wine and the right chocolate shared amid the beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula,” says Association President Vicki Corson. “We decided to shake things up a bit this year with some new combinations that our guests may not have experienced – or even thought about – and we believe they will be pleasantly surprised!
The $30 ticket and glass package entitles you to a special commemorative wine glass, complimentary wine tasting and delectable samples of chocolate at each winery during the Red Wine & Chocolate Weekends. Tickets are not required to attend this event. A $5.00 wine tasting fee will be charged at each winery for non-ticketed visitors. While children are allowed in the tasting rooms, you must be 21 or over to purchase tickets and/or participate in wine tasting.
This event does not take place at one location. You travel from winery to winery visiting the ones you are interested in exploring. The Olympic Peninsula Wineries encourage responsible wine touring and recommend that you have a designated driver in your group. Designated Drivers will not be served wine, they will be offered other beverages to drink and are invited to enjoy the food at each winery.
For further information call 800-785-5495 or visit www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org.
Fabulous Fox Island March Market
Fox island
March 03, 2012
Spring is right around the corner! Spend the day at the Fabulous Fox Island March Market while you browse from over 40 local crafters, artists and vendors for goodies galore! Refreshments will be available for purchase. We even have a HUGE playground for the kiddies! Please bring a non-perishable food item donation for the Peninsula FISH Food Bank.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Seattle
March 17, 2012
The Parade travels north on 4th Ave to the Reviewing Stand at Westlake Park. The parade officially ends at the Seattle Center with Closing Ceremonies at 2 PM. Use the FREE Monorail (1:30-2:30 PM) to travel from Westlake Park to the
Seattle Center for the 2010 Irish Festival.
