Oregon Croquet Classic at Stoller Family Estate
2018-06-21 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Stoller Family Estate, 16161 NE McDougall Rd, Dayton, OR, 97114, United States
Classic Wines Auction, recognized as one of Wine Spectator Magazine’s top ten charity wine auctions in the U.S., is announcing a new summertime event, the Oregon Croquet Classic to be held at Stoller Family Estate on Saturday, July 21.
Grab a blanket or reserve a table! The Oregon Croquet Classic is a true tribute to summer in Oregon’s Wine Country and will include croquet and other lawn games, a barbecue lunch prepared by Stoller’s executive chef Becca Richards, live music from Peter Krebs Trio and Jen Bernard, wine tastings from local wineries and bites from favorite local purveyors. There will also be glasses of beer and wine and a specialty cocktail available for purchase.
Attire for the event is “resort casual” and women are advised to wear flat or wedge shoes due to Stoller’s rolling hills and expansive landscape. Expert croquet players will be on hand to compete in a demonstration match and then provide tips and lessons for guests that would like to play.
The event benefits the organization’s five nonprofit partners, Metropolitan Family Service, YWCA Clark County, Friends of the Children, New Avenues for Youth and Unity Center for Behavioral Health. Classic Wines Auction recently wrapped its signature event raising almost $3 million for its nonprofit partners.
Stoller Family Estate is located at 16161 NE McDougall Road in Dayton. The Oregon Croquet Classic will be held from noon to 4 p.m. General admission tickets are $75; VIP tables of eight are $1,000. Tickets can be purchased at www.oregoncroquetclassic.com. This event is 21 and over.
About Classic Wines Auction
Consistently recognized as one of the top ten charity wine auctions in the country by Wine Spectator Magazine, Classic Wines Auction has raised more than $46 million for local nonprofit partners since its inception in 1982. Based in Portland, OR, Classic Wines Auction is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing the Classic Wines Auction and related food and wine events to raise funds for local organizations benefiting children and families, including: Metropolitan Family Service (MFS), New Avenues for Youth, Friends of the Children-Portland, YWCA Clark County and Unity Center for Behavioral Health. More at www.classicwinesauction.com.

Mr. West Rosé Solstice Soirée
2018-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Mr. West, 720 Olive Way #103, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Rosé is back coloring our shelves in summer sunset hues and folks are marching out onto the patio in shades and smiles!
Come celebrate our favorite event as we open up our café and patio for one of the biggest festivities of the year! This is your opportunity to sample selections of rosés from our favorite Pacific Northwest wineries.
Tranche Cellars, Upside Down Wines, àMaurice Cellars, Latta Wines, Ancestry Cellars, COR Cellars, Betz Family Winery, Cedergreen Cellars, Isenhower Cellars and Anne Amie!
Also, we’ll have DJ Battle spinning our favorite summer tracks, curated cheese pairings, raffles and new menu offerings!
Ticket includes 10 tastes, cheese pairing and live DJ!
Tickets available through Eventbrite [fees apply] or at the bar. Additional tastes available for purchase.
Advance – $29 | Door – $32 day of

2018 Taste of Tacoma
2018-06-22 11:00 - 2018-06-24 20:00 | Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma, WA, 98407, United States
Sip and sample some amazing local wines and craft beers at Emerald Queen Casino’s Taste of Tacoma® presented by BECU, June 22 through 24 at Point Defiance Park. The Rose Garden will host the Craft Beer & Wine Tasting, which will give guests a relaxed and beautiful atmosphere to sample some Washington wines & craft beers. Admission to the Taste is free, however, guests must be 21 or older to enter the Craft Beer and Wine Tasting area and to purchase tasting packages.
The Wine Tasting sponsored by The News Tribune, will host several local wineries, including Silver Lake Winery, Samson Estates Winery, Vino Aquino Winery of Tacoma and more. Guests can purchase additional tasting tickets and bottles of which will be available for purchase and consumption onsite, with prices depending on the wine varietal. To experience the best of the Craft Beer and Wine Tasting, you can use your tasting tickets to sample wines and beers at any winery or brewery in the Rose Garden.
In conjunction with the wine tasting, The Rose Garden will also host a Craft Beer Tasting, sponsored by 96.5 JACK FM. Both the Craft Beer Tasting and Wine Tasting package cost $20 and each package includes six pours and a commemorative tasting glass. If you’re looking for a few more tastes, you can purchase additional tasting tickets for $2! Participating breweries include Odd Otter Brewing Company, Gig Harbor Brewing, Chainline Brewing Company, Hellbent Brewing Company and Schooner Exact Brewing Co.
New for 2018! Taste Experience Package including South Sound Bites + Craft Beer & Wine Tasting – includes:

Trip through South Sound Bites – 5 Large Tastes for a great cause in support of Emergency Food Network

VIP Fast-line access to South Sound Bites
Craft Beer & Wine Tasting Package – souvenir tasting glass and six beverage (beer or wine) tickets

COST: $30 online (Retail onsite $37) on sale now at www.tasteoftacoma.com
Back by popular demand, Gig Harbor’s Heritage Distilling Co. (which is the “Most Awarded Distillery in the U.S.” four years in a row) will be the featured spirits provider at the Taste of Tacoma®, and will be serving both Classic and Signature drinks in the Beer Gardens sponsored by Hot 103.7. The Beer Gardens will also feature brews by Budweiser, Bud Light, Shock Top, and 10 Barrel Brewing Co.
There are two great ways to save money at these venues including our Taste Happy Hour from 11am to 2pm each day. Happy Hour gets you $3 off a Craft Beer or Wine Tasting package in the Rose Garden, and $1 off beers and mixed drinks in the beer gardens. BECU Card members can get $5 off Craft Beer and Wine Tasting Packages or free corking on a bottle of wine – a $5 savings, at The Wine Tasting all day, every day of the event, with proof of membership. (Must provide debit card and/or a bank statement; only one discount can be applied at a time & deals cannot be combined.)
Enjoy the relaxing sounds of local smooth jazz artists, R&B and more at The Rose Garden Stage sponsored by 95.7 The Jet, which is located inside the Craft Beer and Wine Tasting area. The featured artists include electric 6-string violinist & local celebrity, Geoffrey Castle and Smooth Jazz guitarist Michael Powers and more.
That’s not all, the Taste also hosts 30+ restaurants and food trucks, specialty and artisan food vendors, 4 music stages with over 80 live bands, South Sound Bites restaurant showcase, The Taste Cooks! demo stage, handcraft vendors, the Funtastic Carnival Rides and more! Plus, guests can take the FREE Taste Express operated by Pierce Transit, courtesy of Xfinity from TCC – free to park & free to ride!
To purchase The Taste Experience South Sound Bites + Craft Beer and Wine Tasting package, or for more information on everything else the Taste of Tacoma® has to offer, please visit www.tasteoftacoma.com.

Aged White Rhône Tasting 2008-2013
2018-06-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Ott & Murphy Wines, 204 1st St, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Aged white Wine?!?! Really? and they get better? We’ll see. Tasting several vintages of Ott & Murphy’s Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, dating from 2008. While these varietals are well known to develop complexities as they age in their native region of the Rhône Valley, less is known about the aging potential from the Columbia Valley. If you’re interested in expanding your palate and exploring uncommon and beguiling flavors in the world of white wines, plan on attending our waterfront tasting room in Langley on Whidbey Island

Flamenco, Tango & Wine
2018-07-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R8, Canada
The sights, sounds, and sips of Latin America come to Vancouver for one night only with Flamenco, Tango & Wine in One Night, a celebration of Argentinian wine and award-winning entertainment presented by Latincouver in collaboration with Flamenco Rosario. Join The dancers from Vancouver’s Flamenco Rosario and Argentine Tango Lab for an authentic taste of flamenco and tango in an intimate setting, while indulging in a flight of Argentinian wines curated by an on-site sommelier.
Performers:
Flamenco Rosario
Gabriel Monti (Tango)
Gabriela Rojo’s BC Tango
Mozaiko (Flamenco)
Calle Verde (Flamenco)

Fairsing Fridays
2018-07-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Fairsing Vineyard, 20881 NE Laughlin Road, Yamhill, OR, 97148, United States
Join Fairsing Vineyard Friday evenings, after hours, 5-8 pm, throughout the summer for gourmet s’mores, glass pours and bottle purchases.
Gather friends, pack a picnic and drink in fantastic views of the Willamette Valley.
Fairsing Fridays:
Inaugural: May 25
June: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
July: 6, 13, 20 and 27
August: 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Reservations recommended but not necessary. Contact tasting room 503-560-8266

4th ANNUAL EXPERIENCE WOODINVILLE FOOD, WINE, CRAFT BEER, CIDER & SPIRITS FESTIVAL
2018-07-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Willows Lodge, 14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Kick-off the summer season by joining us for an evening of fun showcasing all things Woodinville. From the outstanding wineries, craft breweries, cideries, distilleries and restaurants, this lively evening brings together the best of Woodinville Wine Country.
This year’s event will help benefit Ben’s Fund. Ben’s Fund is helping children with autism reach their full potential. Their mission is to provide grant opportunities to families across Washington State who need financial assistance with requests related specifically to their child’s autism spectrum disorder treatments.
Ben’s Fund was launched in 2012 by Seattle Executive Vice President & General manager, John Schneider and wife Traci in honor of their son Ben who was diagnosed with autism when he was three years old.

Thursdays & Fridays: Happy Hour at Gard Vintners
2018-07-12 15:00 - 2018-09-21 17:00 | Walla Walla Gård Vintners tasting room, 43 E. Main St., Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Thursdays & Fridays: Happy Hour, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Every Thursday and Friday, enjoy discounted glass pours (different each week!) and 10% off bottle purchases.

Block Party at The Junction: Every Sunday
2018-07-15 12:00 - 2018-09-02 17:00 | The Junction, 144 Ave NE, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Block Party at The Junction: Every Sunday, Now – September 2, Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Every Sunday through the summer, The Junction will host food trucks and live music 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Upcoming performers include Larry Murante Ivy Lane, and Maddy Dullum.

Tunes on the Patio: Jacob Westfall
2018-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Dobbes Family Estate, 240 SE 5th Street, Dundee, OR, 97115, United States
Wine, tasty bites & hook-laden tunes– what a perfect Sunday evening! Join us at Dobbes Family Estate for Tunes on the Patio with local artist Jacob Westfall. We’ll have picnic bites available for purchase to perfectly compliment our featured wines, and receive 15% off bottles enjoyed on our patio.
Every third Sunday of summer months come listen to the sounds of four different local musical artists.
Featured Artists:
Sunday, May 20th- Leah & Austin
Sunday, June 17th- Bri Cauz
Sunday, July 15th – Jacob Westfall
Sunday, August 19th- Common Hours

Monday Specials at Gard Vintners
2018-07-16 11:00 - 2018-09-17 17:30 | Walla Walla Gård Vintners tasting room, 43 E. Main St., Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Monday Specials, 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Every Monday, the Walla Walla Tasting Room offers $5 glass pours, 30% off rotating 3-packs, 1/2 off tasting fee (refundable with purchase), and an extra 5% off full cases.

¡Salud!’s New Oregon Pinot Noir E-Auction
2018-07-17 08:00 - 2018-07-19 20:00 | OR
Salud!, a program through OHSU Tuality Healthcare that provides healthcare services for vineyard workers and their families, is hosting a new online auction of its exclusive Pinot Noir cuvées. The auction will debut at 8:00 am PST on Tuesday, July 17 and feature 40 lots of 12-bottle cases from the ¡Salud! Vintners’ Circle of top Willamette Valley winemakers. This pre-sale opportunity will run through Thursday, July 19 at 8 p.m. PST and gives wine fans a chance to access these exclusive wines before the program’s annual auction weekend being held November 9-10.
All registered bidders will be entered to win one 12-bottle mixed case of premium Oregon Pinot Noir. The lucky winner will be drawn on Friday, July 20 and notified via email.
Auction online link: https://supporter.greatergiving.com/Login?AT=8&PK=MkF6y7u8Rg1osbOC

Salmon Colored Summer 5-course Dinner
2018-07-17 17:00 - 22:00 | Shaker + Spear, 2000 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
Join Executive Chefs Carolynn Spence (Shaker + Spear); Shawn Applin (Outlier); Walter Pisano (Tulio); and Aaron Leopold (Bookstore Bar & Café) for a salmon colored evening!
Each chef will contribute a salmon dish to round out the five-course dinner, including crispy smoked salmon skin, salmon crudo, beet-cured salmon, salmon tinola and smokey grilled salmon. Plus other goodies and fun stuff!
Optional wine pairings from Cana’s Feast available at an additional charge, including Arneis, Pinot Blanc, Rosato, Mourvedre, Joie de Vivre and possibly more. Head Winemaker Patrick Taylor will be present during the event pouring an additional, secret selection.
10% of all proceeds will go to FISH (Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery)

Cadence Tour de France Wine Tasting at Bastille
2018-07-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Bastille Cafe and Bar, 5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Join Cadence winemaker and cycling enthusiast Ben Smith in the Bastille Back Bar for a wine tasting and Tour de France viewing and discussion!
This event coincides with the Tour de France Stage 12 – the Alpe d’Huez, the most famous climb in cycling and also one Ben has done! Ben will share his experience cycling this climb as well as walk guests through four wines from Cadence – 2017 Rosé, 2015 Ciel du Cheval, 2006 Bel Canto, and 2015 Camerata.
The wines will be available as a flight, individual tastes, by the glass, or bottle.

Live Music at the Gard Vintners Tasting Room - Larry Murante
2018-07-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Woodinville Gard Vintners Tasting Room, 19151 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Larry Murante: July 20, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy Larry Murante’s folk rock style, AND enjoy our best Happy Hour deals at the Woodinville Gard Vintners tasting room.
