NW Wineries Events Calendar

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Aug. 29	Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Festival on the Green: Gipsy Kings, Woodinville, Wash. Purchase tickets through Ticketmaster.
Aug. 31	Music on the Lawn: Al Stewart , Three Rivers Winery, Walla Walla, Wash. Cost: $75. Only 250 tickets available for this internationally known recording artist ("Year of the Cat"). Call 509-526-9463.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2	Maryhill Winery Labor Day Weekend Party, , Maryhill, Wash. Great live music and barbecue. Rob Neuberger and Mark Reynolds provide the tunes. Call 509-773-1876 or go to http://www.maryhillwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 2002
Aug. 31-Sept. 2	Jazzy Labor Daze, , Kramer Vineyards, Gaston, Ore. Laze on the deck enjoying smooth jazz from Greg Ernst. Bring a picnic and enjoy the view. Barrel tasting on futures. Case discounts on all current releases are 20% off. Call 800-61WINES or email info@kramerwine.com
Sept. 2	Nehalem Bay Winery Labor Day picnic,, Nehalem, Ore. Food, entertainment and surprises for the whole family. Free admission. Call 503-368-9463.
September 7	An Elegant Evening in Historic Oakland, Saturday, 6-10 PM Dinner and music under the stars in Oakland’s City Park. Umpqua Valley wines featured. Lamb and chicken cuisine catered by Tolly’s Restaurant. $27 per person – includes commemorative wine glass. For more information, or to order tickets call 459-2528.
Sept 8	Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville WA Celebrate"Festival of the Grape". 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Join us as we celebrate the journey from the vine to the wineglass in our annual toast to the upcoming harvest. Wine tastings, food pairings, and educational displays. $20 per person, includes all tastings and events , plus logo wineglass. Reservations not necessary. For information: 1-800-267-6793.
Sept. 8	Jazz at the Winery, , Ste. Chapelle Winery. 208-459-7222, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, Idaho.
Sept 13-15	Cranberry Festival. Bandon, OR. Wines from Willamette Valley Vineyards, grand parade, crafts, food fair, live music, bazaars,street fair. food & wine. For info call: 541-347-9616.
Sept. 13-15	Ashland Smooth Jazz & Blues Festival, , Ashland, Ore. Three days of music, wine, food, microbrews, crafts, artists, activities and more. For more information, go to http://www.ladybugshows.com/festival.html
Sept 14	Columbia Winery, Woodinville WA Harvest Celebration. 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Celebrating the bounty of the season. Food, music and wine tasting. Admission at the door is $10. For information: 425-488-2776 ext 148.
Sept. 14	Montinore Vineyards Barrel Tasting Tour, , Forest Grove, Ore. Try wines before they are blended and bottled. Tour lasts about an hour and costs $5. Groups are limited to 25 people. Call 503-359-5012 or email barbara@montinore.com
Sept. 14-15	Maryhill Winery Live Music Weekend, , Maryhill, Wash. Rob Neuberger plays original music and blues on classical and steel string guitar both days. Call 509-773-1876 or go to http://www.maryhillwinery.com
Sept. 15	Jazz at the Winery, , Ste. Chapelle Winery. 208-459-7222, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, Idaho.
Sept. 21-22	Maryhill Winery Fall Equinox Party, , Maryhill, Wash. In the midst of harvest, enjoy the sounds of John Mitchell and Bob Kasnick. Call 509-773-1876 or go to http://www.maryhillwinery.com
Sept 27	Vibes & Vines Dinner and Dance. Frontnac Ballroom. Whistler BC 7:00 reception, 7:30 PM dinner. For more info call: 604-938-2033.
Sept. 28-29	Catch the Crush, , Tri-Cities, Wash. The Columbia Valley Winery Association throws its annual harvest festival in and around Tri-Cities, Wash. Call 866-360-6611 or go to www.columbiavalleywine.com.
Sept. 28-29	Maryhill Winery Live Music Weekend, Maryhill Winery. Bill Hornibrook plays his lounge-style piano. Call 509-773-1876 or go to http://www.maryhillwinery.com
Sept 29	DeLille Cellars, Woodinville WA Winemaker Dinner. 5:00 PM. Join Chef Scott Staples of Zoë with Nancy Andrus of Pine Ridge - Napa, and Archery Summit - Oregon, and Chris Upchurch of DeLille Cellars. Dress is smart casual. $155 per person. For information call DeLille at: 425-489-0544.
Sept. 29	Jazz at the Winery, , Ste. Chapelle Winery. 208-459-7222, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, Idaho.
OCTOBER 2002
Oct 2	Wilridge Winery, Seattle WA Vintage Release Party. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. For more info call: Lysle Wilhelmi at 206-325-3051.
Oct. 5	Wedding Affair, , Ste. Chapelle Winery. 208-459-7222, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, Idaho.
Oct. 5	Taste of the Harvest, , Caldwell, Idaho. Celebrate Idaho food, wine and music at the Albertson College of Idaho. Event runs 1-6 p.m. The event is is co-sponsored by the Idaho Grape Growers and Producers Commission. Call 208-459-5201.
Oct 5	Columbia Winery, Woodinville WA Oktoberfest. 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Columbia Winery celebrates Oktoberfest with wine tasting! Sample wine grapes from some of Washington State's finest vineyards (grapes permitting). German-style food, music and dancing. Admission at the door is $10. For information: 425-488-2776 ext 148.
Oct. 5-6	Maryhill Museum Classic Car Show and Hill Climb, , Maryhill, Wash. Watch antique cars climb the hill behind Maryhill Winery and enjoy the sounds of Bob Kasnick. Call 509-773-1876 or go to http://www.maryhillwinery.com
Oct. 6	Jazz at the Winery, , Ste. Chapelle Winery. 208-459-7222, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, Idaho.
Oct. 12-13	Maryhill Winery Harvest Party, , Maryhill, Wash. Crush grapes with your own feet, enjoy live music and barbecue. Bill Hornibrook and Rob Neuberger provide the tunes. Call 509-773-1876 or go to http://www.maryhillwinery.com
Oct. 19	Fall Festival of Wines, , Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. More than 100 wines. Tickets: $40. Call 206-667-9607 or email trinitygh@icehouse.net for information or reservations.
Oct 19	DeLille Cellars, Woodinville WA 6th Annual Paulée de Woodinville. 4:00 PM. Join Chef Chef Thierry Rautureau of Rovers Restaurant and DeLille Cellars for a night of spectacular wine including an early 1980's Diamond Creek Cabernet and single vineyard Kistler Chardonnay, entertainment, you may also bring a bottle of wine to share. Dress is black tie. $255 per person. For information call DeLille at: 425-489-0544.
Oct 19	Columbia Winery, Woodinville WA 40th Anniversary Celebration. 2:00 - 7:00 PM. Live music, wine tasting, food bites and champagne toast and cake at 5:00pm. $10 per person, admission includes 40th Anniversary logo glass. For more information: 425-488-2776 ext 148.
Oct. 20	Maryhill Winery Live Music Weekend, , Maryhill, Wash. Enjoy the sounds of Rob Neuberger. Call 509-773-1876 or go to http://www.maryhillwinery.com
NOVEMBER 2002
Nov. 2-3	Walla Walla Valley Wine Auction, , Marcus Whitman Hotel, Walla Walla, Wash.
Nov. 2	Grapevine Wreath class, , Ste. Chapelle Winery. 208-459-7222, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, Idaho.
Nov. 2	Maryhill Winery Halloween Party, , Maryhill, Wash. Call 509-773-1876 or go to http://www.maryhillwinery.com
Nov. 4-10	Whistler's Cornucopia, , Whistler, British Columbia. Gourmet dining, wine tastings, food and wine seminars and other special events. More than 50 wineries. Go to http://www.tourismwhistler.com/cornucopia
Nov. 6	Grapevine Wreath class, , Ste. Chapelle Winery. 208-459-7222, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, Idaho.
Nov 7	Harbor Club, Bellevue, WA 14th annual Petite Wine Auction. 6:00 PM. Benefiting the University of Washington Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC). Hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, dinner, live auction. Auction items include wines--Washington, US and international labels, as well as vacations, dinners, gift baskets and more. A special wine by a Washington winery will be labeled exclusively for this annual event. Dress is casual elegant.. $75 per person. For more info: 206-543-8205.
Nov. 7	Grapevine Wreath class, , Ste. Chapelle Winery. 208-459-7222, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, Idaho.
Nov. 9	Grapevine Wreath class, , Ste. Chapelle Winery. 208-459-7222, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, Idaho.
Nov. 9-11	Autumn Wine Tour, , Olympic Peninsula, Wash. The wineries of the North Olympic Peninsula and Islands welcome visitors to visit on this special weekend. Go to http://www.wineryloop.com
Nov 16	South Seattle Community College, Seattle WA Walla Walla Valley Winemaker Dinner. 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Featuring L'Ecole No41 and other great Walla Walla wines. For more information: 206-764-5344.
Nov 16	9th Annual Nouveau Festival. China Bend Winery, Kettle Falls, WA 12:00 - 6:00 PM. Celebrating the first wine of the 2002 harvest. Taste the New Year and join the Festivities. Live music, food, sample wine, discount pricing on all wines. Free. For more info & road conditions call: 800-700-6123
Nov 30	Hoodsport Annual Holiday Festival, Hoodsport WA. For more info call Celebrate Hoodsport Committee: 360-877-9010.
Nov. 29-Dec. 1	Thanksgiving in Wine Country, , Yakima Valley, Wash. This Northwest tradition features new wines, food, entertainment and more. Go to http://www.yakimavalleywine.com
DECEMBER 2002
Dec. 5-8	Christmas Open House, , E.B. Foote Winery, 127-B SW 153rd St., Burien, Wash. New gift ideas and new wines released. Call 206-242-3852.
Dec. 7-8	Walla Walla Valley Holiday Barrel Tasting Weekend,. Walla Walla Valley wineries welcome visitors.

2003 Pacific Northwest wine events	Sip Sail Away, Jan. 11-18, Mexican Riviera. Four Columbia Valley wineries join together for a unique winemakers cruise to Mexico. Barnard Griffin, Gordon Brothers, Preston Premium Wines and Terra Blanca Vintners will conduct their first-ever "Sip Sail Away." For information or reservations, call 509-783-4645.