Winemaker's Dinner Featuring Ashton Troy Wines
2019-04-18 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Della Terra, 113 Avenue C, Snohomish, WA, 98290, United States
Join us for an unforgettable winemaker’s dinner, hosted by Della Terra and Ashton Troy Wines!
Our multi-course chef’s tasting dinners feature the finest and freshest ingredients of the moment from the local harvest. Savor the local flavors with carefully created dishes, in a hyper-seasonal and local tasting menu created by Della Terra Chef Cody Castiglia.
The five course meal will be paired with Ashton Troy wines, selected and served by the winemaker himself, Kit Singh.
Tickets will go quickly, act now to reserve your space.
Stay tuned for menu and wine pairing updates!
About Della Terra:
Food, From The Earth
Meaning “from the earth”, Della Terra ventures include catering, cooking classes, and events, all staying true to the philosophy of using the best ingredients available from the local harvest. This allows us to be creative with the vast bounty we have available in the Northwest, resulting in better tasting and better-for-you food that benefits the environment and the local economy. We source the majority of our ingredients from within the community from local farms and producers, many of which are located just down the road in Snohomish and Woodinville.
For the full lineup of dinners and event, visit our events page: dellaterra425.eventbrite.com
About The Winemaker:
The Lauren Ashton Cellars story goes years back when Kit Singh, a dentist by profession, (still operating Eastside Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry today) explored Europe’s most known wine regions in France as well as spending time in Napa and Sonoma where he truly discovered the enjoyment of wine.
In 2009, Kit channeled his genius of chemistry and deep-rooted scientific background with his appreciation of wine and created his own brand called Lauren Ashton Cellars. Lauren Ashton Cellars was inspired by the winemaker’s two children, Ashley Lauren and Ashton Troy. Keeping his focus on family, Kit wanted to reflect on his wife Riinu’s heritage and culture by branding his labels with photographs showcasing the beautiful small country in Europe, Estonia.
Utilizing his undergraduate work in Chemistry and deep-rooted science background, Kit oversees every aspect of winemaking at Lauren Ashton Cellars. He is a hands-on operator, choosing the grapes and barrels while continuously and obsessively monitoring the process of each wine barrel progression. “I look at where the grapes are coming from and want to express the grapes themselves with little intervention. I believe you have to start with great grapes, you have to taste the grapes often and guide the grapes through the vinification process, stated Kit.
Kit is a perfectionist who takes great pride in the production of every bottle of his hand-crafted wines and is a notable winemaker to watch in Washington winemaking. The first release from Lauren Ashton Cellars boasted a 95-Point rating from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate on the 2009 Proprietor’s Cuvee, and a 95-Point rating from Wine Enthusiast on the 2009 Cuvee Arlette, making it a Top 100 Cellar selection.
Since that time, Lauren Ashton Cellars has consistently receive 90+ Point scores on each and every wine released. Today, Kit serves as the Vice President of the Woodinville Wine Country Association, working to market Woodinville as a world-class tourist destination. Additionally, Kit is heavily involved in welcoming visitors to our community through his work with Visit Seattle and the Washington Wine Commission.
About Ashton Troy Wines
You know you are making great strides in the wine industry when you branch out into a second label. That is exactly what Lauren Ashton Cellars, has done with the launch of Ashton Troy Wines, released in March 2018.
“This whole story started with my son Ashton (age 8) wanting his own label! We wanted it to be recognizable with the Lauren Ashton Cellars brand as well. We used Ashton’s first and middle name, then used Troy and a play-on-words to come up with the Trojan horse. Our hope is that the two labels side by side are distinct, but also have the look and feel of the same family of wines.” says winemaker Kit.
“When thinking about the label and the wine itself, I wanted everything to be inspired by Ashton. These wines are playful, full of energy and warmth, all attributes that Ashton embodies. He’s a very thoughtful kid and the wine takes inspiration from him as a child.”, he added.
Kit and Riinu designed Ashton Troy Wines to bring their wines to local, regional and national restaurants and help find a new fan base to learn to know and love Lauren Ashton Cellars. Ashton Troy Wines are designed exclusively for the restaurant market and were designed to be bold and stand up to restaurant flavors. The robust reds pair well with meats or red sauces. The wines have brilliant aromatics for the discerning restauranteur.

Cathedral Ridge Winery's Library Wine Dinner
2019-04-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Stonehedge Gardens, 3405 Cascade Avenue, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Join us for an unforgettable Wine Country Weekend Experience in the Columbia River Gorge! Your weekend begins with our six course Library Wine Dinner at Stonehedge Gardens developed by renowned Chef, celebrated author of Varietal Tendencies, and former winemaker Mike Caldwell. Mike has exquisitely paired his menu to a selection of lovingly cellared Cathedral Ridge Wines.

Cathedral Ridge Winery's Cellar Master Brunch
2019-04-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Cathedral Ridge Winery, 4200 Post Canyon Drive, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Our intimate Cellar Master’s brunch features our newest hand-crafted releases and authentic award-winning wines alongside a carefully curated menu by Chef/Owner Shane Eagan of Four & Twenty Blackbirds. An acoustic solo performance by talented instrumentalist Steve Hale sets the mood for this elegant affair.

Winemakers Loft Food Truck Rally
2019-04-20 11:00 - 18:00 | Winemakers Loft, 357 Port Ave., Prosser, Prosser, WA, 99350, United States
The Winemakers Loft Food Truck Rally is a good time for a great cause – all ticket sales from this day of local and regional food truck fare, live music, and wine are donated to Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative Care.
Heartlinks provides compassionate care throughout Benton and Yakima counties and the Winemakers Food Truck Rally is proud to support this outstanding community asset.
The Winemakers Loft Food Truck Rally is open to those ages 21+. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All tickets sales are considered a donation to Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative Care. All Food Truck Rally guests will receive a commemorative wine glass; a Welcome Splash of wine upon entrance; and the chance to enjoy the beautiful #ProsserWine country environs at the Winemakers Loft. Wine and food are available for purchase from participating food trucks and all wineries housed in the Winemakers Loft: Coyote Canyon Winery, Martinez & Martinez Winery, McKinley Springs Winery, and Ginkgo Forest Winery and Tasting Room – Prosser.
We look forward to shaking a leg with you at the Winemakers Loft Food Truck Rally benefiting Heartlinks Hospice and Palliative Care on Saturday, April 20, 2019!

Taste Red Mountain
2019-04-22 17:30 - 20:00 | World Trade Center Seattle, 2211 Elliott Ave, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
Red Mountain AVA is coming to Seattle. Experience the amazing wines of over 20 wineries from the picturesque Holland America Line Room atop World Trade Center Seattle. With sweeping waterfront views as your backdrop, indulge in the opulence of these award-winning wines. The lineup of wineries makes this a not-to-miss event! ONLY 100 TICKETS AVAILABLE. Reserve your spot now.
Ambassador Wines of Washington
Aquilini Red Mountain
Avennia
Canvasback
Col Solare Winery
Fidelitas
Gamache Vintners
Hedges Family Estate
Hightower Cellars
Kiona Vineyards and Winery
Mark Ryan Winery
Market Vineyards
Muret-Gaston Wines
Schooler Nolan Winery
Upchurch Vineyard … and more
Red Mountain is home to some of the oldest vineyards, as well as icons in the Washington wine industry. At 4,040 acres it is the smallest, warmest wine-grape growing region in Washington. It has a unique combination of diverse geology, gentle south slope, consistent winds and notable heat profile. Composed of the most rare and highly valued soil types in Washington, Red Mountain AVA’s red wine grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are highly prized for creating wines of superb concentration and depth, which consistently earn critical acclaim.
“Acclaimed by Critics, Superior by Nature”

Spring Winemaker Dinners
2019-04-23 18:30 - 2019-04-28 12:00 | WA
Winemaker Dinners, presented by Classic Wines Auction, pair top local restaurants with premier winemakers. Held at 20 restaurants on April 23, 24, 25 & 28, these culinary experiences feature esteemed winemakers from the Pacific Northwest with proceeds benefiting five local nonprofit organizations: Metropolitan Family Service (MFS), New Avenues for Youth, Friends of the Children – Portland, YWCA Clark County, and the Unity Center for Behavioral Health.

Wine Down Dinner
2019-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland, 422 SW Broadway St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The best of the Willamette Valley and Italy combine in the Wine Down Dinner series, with a four-course menu from Chef Matt Sigler and wines paired by Fox Farm Vineyards. Held in the intimate wine cellar, beneath Il Solito and Hotel Vintage, the ticketed dinner is all inclusive with takeaway bottles available for purchase.

18th Annual Sexy Syrah
2019-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Salty’s on Alki Beach, 1936 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98126, United States
Come to the 18TH ANNUAL SEXY SYRAH – and sip Syrah from 30+ Washington wineries producing some of the State’s best Syrahs at one of the world’s hottest view restaurants — Salty’s on Alki Beach! Syrah is seducing wine enthusiasts who have an affection for red wines with bold spices, rich fruit and silky texture.
Produced by Sommelier David LeClaire and Salty’s Sommelier Tim O’Brien, this very popular 18th annual event always sells out. A portion of your ticket will benefit Children’s Hospital working with John L. Scott Foundation.
Salty’s always presents an ambitious menu of appetizers designed to showcase Syrah’s outstanding affinity for food! This year we’ve added Syrah based blends and rose’ made with Syrah!

Kirkland Spring Wine Walk
2019-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 | The Heathman Hotel, 220 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
Grab some friends and go on a wine tasting adventure of local wineries at downtown Kirkland businesses. Meet the winemakers from 15 wineries and a brewery and sip, shop, stroll, and sip some more thru scenic Downtown Kirkland! Located on the shores of Lake Washington just east of Seattle.
This event is a fundraiser for The Kirkland Chamber of Commerce & Kirkland Downtown Association and is collaboration with Seattle Uncorked. (a 21+ Event)

Olympic Peninsula Wine, Cider and Cheese Tour
2019-04-27 11:00 - 2019-04-28 17:00 | Olympic Peninsula Wineries, WA, United States
Experience the finest locally made artisan cheeses paired together with handcrafted wine & cider during Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ 2019 Wine, Cider and Cheese Tour on April 27 & 28. This extraordinary experience will take you through a self-guided tour of our nine award-winning wineries and cideries here on the Olympic Peninsula. This popular spring wine tour features many newly released wines along with old favorites paired with cheeses specially selected from local creameries as well as cheeses around the world.
Tickets are available online for $40 or $45 at the wineries and cideries and are non-refundable. These tickets include a souvenir wine glass, wine and cider tastings at each winery as well as the associated cheese pairings. Visitors who get their ticket stamped at all nine locations will be entered in a drawing for a wine and cheese themed gift basket. Purchase your tickets here!
Each tasting room will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day and some venues may have extended hours for non-tour visits. Tasting fees for those not participating in the ticketed event will be $10 per person at each winery or cidery.

Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival
2019-04-27 16:00 - 2019-04-29 16:00 | Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
We invite you to join us at the 37th annual Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival to enjoy great coastal cuisine, arts and crafts, wine tasting and more! The festival is hosted by the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce.
APRIL 26, 27 & 28, 2019

Friday, April 26 – 4 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The communities of Astoria and Warrenton celebrate the bounty of the Pacific Ocean at the annual Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival. This award-winning event features the authentic flavors of Oregon’s North Coast, as well as trend-setting artisan producers and Oregon-based wineries. About 14,000 to 16,000 people and 175 vendors attend the event each year.
The festival, held on the last full weekend of April every year. The 2019 Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival is generously sponsored by Fred Meyer with additional support from our stage sponsor Lum’s Auto Center.

Pour Oregon Wine Festival
2019-04-28 14:00 - 18:00 | World Trade Center, 26 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, 97204
Cellar 503’s annual wine festival, Pour Oregon, is back for its third year on Sunday, April 28th. Tickets go on sale this Friday (Feb. 1) at pouroregon.com.
The annual wine festival, thrown in partnership with The Oregonian, celebrates Oregon wine from across every winemaking region in the state. Festival-goers will taste wines from 50+ up-and-coming and well-known producers throughout the 18 AVAs in Oregon and discover unique varietals from Albariño to Zweigelt. Attendees will also have the opportunity to personally meet, taste with and hear stories straight from the winemakers themselves.
General Admission ticket includes admission to the event, a Riedel souvenir glass and will-call service for wine purchases. The VIP ticket includes admission to the event, access to a dedicated VIP lounge, complimentary bites, reserve tastings and a silent auction for one of a kind wine experiences. $10 from every ticket sale will benefit Make-A-Wish Oregon. Food will be available for purchase from local vendors and food carts.

Spring Release Weekend
2019-05-03 - 2019-05-05 | Walla Walla Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
New wines, special events and unique experiences across the Walla Walla Valley. Spring Release Weekend in Walla Walla features a variety of opportunities to get out and taste with events hosted by wineries throughout the area. Find more details at http://calendar.visitwallawalla.com/springrelease

I Love Gamay Wine Festival
2019-05-03 18:00 - 2019-05-06 22:00 | The Nightwood, 2218 NE Broadway St, Portland, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
It’s time to give Gamay Noir its due. I Love Gamay is a first-of-its-kind event that brings together adventurous wine lovers and Oregon Gamay producers as well as a few friends from California, Washington and British Columbia for a great excuse to throw a party celebrating our favorite under-the-radar varietal. We also invite our distributor friends to bring small production Beaujolais to pour alongside our West Coast varieties! The Nightwood will play host to fun and educational events that let you get to know North American Gamay, as well as some incredible wines from our friends across the pond, France! Don’t miss the Gamay tasting salon on day one to kick off Oregon Wine Month from the Oregon Wine Board and Gamay Week. Local producers and wine experts will be on hand to offer their knowledge on this lesser known gem. Yes, Oregon is known for its esteemed Pinot Noir, but we want to blow the lid off Oregon’s other noir rouge grape!
SUNDAY SCHOOL: A GAMAY SOIRÉE
The Parlour @ The Nightwood | Friday May 3rd, 2019 | 6pm – 8pm | $60
Join us at The Parlour at The Nightwood for a special Gamay class from our friends at Sunday School. Intimate and accessible, the evening will introduce you to the full range of Gamay’s temperaments — from fun and flirty to buttoned-up seriousness. You’ll taste samples from both Oregon and the Old World that showcase the wine’s versatility and character. We’ll tell the story of Gamay’s spectacular rise, fall and rebirth, and you’ll also discover why the grape is now gathering a cult of devout followers in the Willamette Valley and beyond. A full flight of Gamay (including bubbles!) plus enchanting bites from The Nightwood included.

GAMAY FIELD TRIP
Willamette Valley Trip | Saturday May 4th, 2019 | 9am-5:30pm | $150
Calling all Gamay fans! Let’s hop on a vintage bus and take an adventure to the beautiful Willamette Valley. This wine lovers paradise is practically in Portland’s backyard. In less than an hour we can be right where the grapes grow and the wine is made. Our favorite tour guide extraordinaire will be at the helm: Chevonne Ball of Dirty Radish, who leads exclusive tours in Oregon & France, including Beaujolais! (She’s Gamay-crazy like the rest of us!) Tom Monroe, co-owner of Division Wine Co & SE Wine Collective, will be our chaperone, waxing poetic about all things Gamay. Our chauffeur Jeff Kennedy of The Vintage Tour Bus Co. will get us there is style! This is a one-of-a-kind adventure not to be missed!

Gamay Field Trip Itinerary
9:00 am – Meet at The Nightwood for coffee + pastries
9:30 am – Depart The Nightwood
10:40 am – Hundred Suns Wine Tour + Tasting
12:40 pm – Depart for lunch at Pizza Capo in McMinnville
2:30 pm – Brick House Vineyards Vineyard Walk, Tour + Tasting
4:30 pm – Depart
5:30 pm – Arrive back at The Nightwood

GAMAY TASTING SALON
The Nightwood Society | Sunday May 5th, 2019 | 4pm – 7pm |$35
Join us for the 3rd annual Gamay Tasting Salon at The Nightwood, featuring more than 25 wineries each pouring its latest Gamay Noir wines. Trail blazing Oregon wine producers have largely led the domestic growth of Gamay Noir, and this year we’ll be inviting some friends from California, Canada and France to celebrate I Love Gamay with us!
Grochau Cellars / Hanson Vineyards / Vincent Wine Company / Duck Pond Cellars / Cooper Mountain Vineyards / Ayres / Division Winemaking Co. / Anne Amie Vineyards / Love & Squalor / Craft Wine Company / Stedt Winegrowers / Evening Lands Vineyard / Brickhouse / Chehalem Wines / Edumunds St John / Failla Wines / Bow & Arrow / Walter Scott / Pray Tell / Cascadia Wine Imports / Syncline Winery / Andrew Rich Wines / Willakenzie Estate / Boedecker Cellars / Terroirs Originels / August Cellars / Burton Bittman Wines / Hundred Suns Wines / Maison Jean Loron / Bjornson / Bella Wines / Becky Wasserman & Co

GAMAY AFTER HOURS!
The Nightwood Society | Saturday May 5th, 2019 | 8pm-12am | Free
Join us after the I Love Gamay Tasting Salon for a rip-roaring after party! Wines will be on the table and music will be cranked. The Nightwood Society is providing the snacks. Producers will be on hand to talk Gamay. Can’t wait to see you all there! A bottle of wine in hand and RSVP required.

BETWEEN TWO BARRELS : WINE & CONVERSATION
Coopers Hall | Monday May 6th, 2019 | 3pm – 5pm | $30
Between Two Barrels: Wine & Conversation is an exciting opportunity to learn about the Gamayzing grape’s historical significance in France and its exploding interest in the New World with Oregon at the epicenter. Conversations will be moderated by one of our favorite sommeliers, Joel Gunderson, of Coopers Hall (and now a stellar Gamay maker). Joel will once again moderate the panel discussion and steer the tasting component.

Panelists:
Paul Gregutt – Contributing Editor, Wine Enthusiast
Steve Edmunds – Winemaker/Owner, Edmunds St. John (a pioneering CA Gamay producer)
Chevonne Ball – Founder, Dirty Radish (a leading wine tourism company focused on guided trips to the Beaujolais who is also working on a book about Gamay!)
Andy Fortgang – Co-owner/Wine Director, Le Pigeon

TOUR DE GAMAY
Bar West | Monday May 6th, 2019 | 7pm – 10pm | $75
Come along on our fantastic voyage of food and wine. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with our friends at WEST to host our inaugural Tour De Gamay! The Tour is an interactive tasting experience designed to build knowledge of our favorite varietal while building community through food and wine. Our featured Oregon winemakers are partnering with Portland chefs to create unforgettable pairings and flavors at five distinct stations. Each table will be curated by style and story, with winemakers pouring 1-2 wines paired with a beautiful dish from every chef created by a bounty of ingredients from our favorite local farms. Wine experts will be on hand to inspire conversation and answer questions about Oregon Gamay. The Tour is a unique educational opportunity to dive deep into Oregon wine and food. But like everything I Love Gamay, this is still a party, and we will be cranking tunes and getting loud!

*Most of the evening will be standing with a few tables available to rest and reboot. Bar West will be open with a full bar and dining menu available all evening. Get ready to engage in thoughtful conversation about farming, winemaking and anything else that has you curious about Oregon’s unmatched wine and food culture. See you there!

Althea Grey Potter | Oui Wine Bar
Lucian Prellwitz & Morgan Deeks | Bar West
Sarah Schneider | The Nightwood Society
Participating Wineries & Chefs | TBD

Winemaker's Dinner Featuring Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard
2019-05-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Della Terra, 113 Avenue C, Snohomish, WA, 98290, United States
Join us for an unforgettable winemaker’s dinner, hosted by Della Terra and Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard!
Our multi-course winemaker’s dinners feature the finest and freshest ingredients of the moment from the local harvest. Savor the local flavors with carefully created dishes, in a hyper-seasonal and local tasting menu created by Della Terra Chef Cody Castiglia.
Very much aligned in our mission to provide local, sustainable dining experiences, company president Bill Monson says, “My sisters and I grew up with the understanding you don’t farm for this generation, you farm for the next one, and we believe the same principles apply to our family’s winery.”
The five course meal will be paired with Goose Ridge wines, selected and served by lead winemaker Andrew Wilson and Woodinville tasting room manager Tiffany Stetson.

Stay tuned for menu and wine pairing updates.
Tickets will go quickly, act now to reserve your space!
About Della Terra:

Food, From The Earth
Meaning “from the earth”, Della Terra ventures include catering, cooking classes, and events, all staying true to the philosophy of using the best ingredients available from the local harvest. This allows us to be creative with the vast bounty we have available in the Northwest, resulting in better tasting and better-for-you food that benefits the environment and the local economy. We source the majority of our ingredients from within the community from local farms and producers, many of which are located just down the road in Snohomish and Woodinville.
For more information, visit dellaterra425.com
For our full lineup of culinary events and cooking classes, visit our events page -> dellaterra425.eventbrite.com
About Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery
Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery is an honest reflection of a shared family vision, stewardship of the land, and commitment to artisan winemaking.
In the early 1900s, M.L. Monson brought his family to the Yakima Valley, armed with a love for the land and the dream of building a family farming business that would continue for generations.
Initially, the Monsons focused on orchards and cattle. But after talking with Dr. Walter Clore, widely recognized as the visionary behind Washington’s wine industry, Arvid Monson built on the legacy of the land started by his father and began to establish vineyards in the arid hills and valleys around Richland. With that, Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery was born.
Today, Goose Ridge stands as one of Washington’s most renowned and progressive properties among the state’s nearly 1,000 wineries. Consider:

Goose Ridge owns and operates the largest contiguous estate vineyard in Washington State, with more than 2,000 acres of estate vineyards producing world-class wine grapes for its five company brands as well as dozens of other wineries;
All Goose Ridge wines are made with 100 percent estate fruit – grapes specifically grown and selected for Goose Ridge wines from its own vineyards. This unique approach ensures the finest quality across all of the company’s brands;
Goose Ridge operates one of the largest, state-of-the-art wineries in Washington State, capable of producing a million cases of wine. In addition to the 40,000 cases produced annually under its own brands, Goose Ridge helps produce and vinify wines for well-known Northwest wineries such as Chateau Ste. Michelle, Precept Brands and Charles Smith.
Goose Ridge produces 40,000 cases of wine each year, from its value-focused Stonecap, Tall Sage and Cascadian Outfitters wines to its premium g3 label and ultimately to the limited Goose Ridge label. Consumers can find Goose Ridge wines in all 50 states.
Goose Ridge is committed to bringing its wines to the people. Goose Ridge is the only winery in Washington State with tasting rooms in four different communities – Richland, Leavenworth, Woodinville and Walla Walla.
Yet through this remarkable growth since Goose Ridge wines launched in 1998, the company has remained true to the vision established by M.L. Monson and his son Arvid. The company is led and managed by Arvid’s three children, Bill, Molly and Valerie.
