Saturday, June 20, 2009

Upcoming Events


Chateau Champoux’s Lemberger/Lamburger Barbeque, Saturday, June 20 Head to Horse Heaven Hills for the seventh Annual Lemberger/Lamburger Barbeque and Wine Tasting from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Sample the Lemberger wines produced from Champoux Vineyard grapes, enjoy a Lamburger barbeque, gift basket drawings and the energizing music of Bram Brata, the Tri-Cities Youth Caribbean Steel Band. Ticket cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple. The winery is located at 524 Alderdale Rd. in Alderdale, Wash.
Red, White and Blues Festival, Saturday July 4 – Sunday, July 5From 10am-6pm each day, sample red wine, white wine, and listen to live blues music at multiple wineries throughout the weekend to celebrate the “Big Birthday” in style. The main event at Silver Lake Winery of Roza Hills features wines and winemakers from all the local wineries, great American foods, and fireworks viewed from the top of the hill where you’ll see the displays of all four cities in the Valley. The event is located at various wineries off of I-82, but begins at 2890 Lee Rd. in Prosser, Wash. Locations included are Wapato, Zillah, Outlook, Granger, and Sunnyside.
Annual Art Walk & Wine Gala, Saturday, July 18This event brings together 30 Artists, 20 Wineries, and five local caterers as they showcase their specialties for a fun evening in the “Birthplace of Wine.” Artists from around the Northwest come to display their art, while the local wineries share their finest vintages on Sixth Street in downtown Prosser. From 6 to 10 p.m., this event offers signature cuisine and live jazz music. Local businesses stay open late as the street is turned into a garden-like setting. Ticket price is $10 per person and can be purchased by contacting the visitor information center at 509-786-3177. Guests under 21 years of age will not be admitted.
Fourth Annual Trail Drive, Wine Tasting, & Barbeque, Saturday, July 18The wineries of Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers (HHHWG) invite guests to join in the celebration of the Horse Heaven hills American Viticultural Area (AVA) anniversary. This event funds the HHHWG Scholarship and special projects at Crow Butte Park. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., take a drive through the winery and taste the various wine selections at the local wineries and tasting rooms. Participating stops include: Columbia Crest, Canoe Ridge Estate, Alexandria Nicole Cellars, Heaven’s Cave, Canyon’s Edge Winery, Chateau Champoux and McKinley Springs. Enjoy a barbeque dinner, wine tasting, music and prizes in Alderdale Wash., 30 miles south of Prosser. The ticket price for this event is $40 for adults and includes a wine tasting, logo glass, and BBQ dinner. Ticket price will increase to $50 for adults after July 11.
Outdoor Dinner and a Movie at Two Mountain Winery, Saturday, August 1Enjoy the experience of an outdoor dinner and a movie at Two Mountain Winery. Dinner will be served at approximately 7:30pm followed by a relaxing evening as guests enjoy a movie while lounging on the grass outside the winery. The cost of dinner tickets is $25 per person and includes a glass of wine. The winery is located at 2151 Cheyne Rd. in Zillah.
Sunday Music Series at Silver Lake Winery, Sunday, August 2- Sunday, August 30Each Sunday during the month of August from 12 to 4 p.m., guests can enjoy live music concerts, lunch and bottle of wine. There is no charge for admission for the concert. Prices for wine bottles and lunch vary. The event will be held at the Silver Lake Winery in Zillah at 1500 Vintage Rd.
Prosser Wine & Food Fair, Saturday, August 8Join over 3,500 wine enthusiasts in Prosser, Wash. for the 27th annual sampling of fine Washington wine and local food specialties. Jazz and blues bands provide entertainment while guests taste the best from 34 Washington wineries and 20 local food vendors. The event runs from 3 to 9 p.m. at Washington State University’s Ag Research Center. Tickets are available for $20 presale and $25 the day of the event. Guests must be 21 years of age to attend.
Vineyard Crew: Verasion at Two Mountain Winery, Saturday, August 15Become a member of the Two Mountain Winery Vineyard Crew and learn what it takes to make wine in the vineyard. This session is one of four education sessions on the various stages of vineyard growth. Crew members of the verasion session will gain an expanded knowledge of the grapes’ changing color and how to manage vines for the best possible fruit. Each session concludes with wine tasting and tasty morsels after a hard day’s work. Vineyard crew members are also eligible for 15 percent off year round discounts. This event will be held at the Two Mountain Winery in Zillah, located at 2151 Cheyne Rd. Cost per person is $100 or $175 per couple.
Chateau Champoux’s Sunset Dinner, Saturday August 15The Sixth Annual Sunset Couple’s Night and Italian Delight dinner at Chateau Champoux Winery invites guests to enjoy the food, savor the wines, and linger over the special port & chocolate provided by the winery. Hors d’oeuvres will begin at 7 pm, with dinner following from 8 to 10 p.m. The cost per couple is $165 and tickets are limited. The Champoux Vineyard is located in Alderdale at 524 Alderdale Rd.
A Case of the Blues and All That Jazz, Saturday, August 15This festival features blues and jazz music, award-winning local wines and microbrews and a delicious array of foods and desserts. Benefiting the community through the Yakima Greenway Foundation and Junior League of Yakima, this event takes place from 3 to 11p.m. Tickets are $40 per person presale and $45 per person the day of the event. Guests must be 21 years of age to attend.
About Washington Wine CountryFounded in 2003, Washington Wine Country is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting wine-related tourism and economic vitality by fostering collaborative regional partnerships throughout the celebrated wine growing region of Eastern Washington, where 99 percent of Washington State’s wine grapes are grown. The region includes the Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Red Mountain and the newer appellations of the Columbia Gorge, Horse Heaven Hills, Rattlesnake Hills, Wahluke Slope, and Snipes Mountain. For more information on Washington Wine Country, please visit http://www.winecountrywashington.org/.


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