The July "Taste of Walla Walla" dinner cruise will feature owner/winemakers from Kontos Cellars, Stephenson Winery, & Skylite Cellars on Saturday, July 30th. This is a fully catered dinner cruise with wine, appetizers and dessert included. The voyage will take us northbound to the mystical Mermaid Rocks and the Cone Islands, venturing on to Toehead Pass and Obstruction Pass off of Orcas Island, continuing onward to Thatcher Pass, Lopez Spit, Decatur Island and Lopez Pass, and the Marine Sanctuary off of Bird Rocks - then homeward bound. This is a fantastic scenic cruise abundant with eagles, seals, and spectacular scenery. A chartered bus will pick you up at Hellams Vineyard in La Conner at 5 p.m. (please check in to the shop no later than 4:15 p.m.) We'll then head over to the Mystic Sea, a 100' boat based out of Anacortes at Cap Sante Marina, board and depart at 6 p.m. The boat will return to dock at 9 p.m., and you'll then be chartered back to La Conner. All three winemakers will be pouring at the shop from 1 - 4 p.m. Cost is $145 per person; $135 for club members (+ tax). RSVP is required by calling the shop at 360.466.1758. There is a 10-day, non-refundable cancellation policy in effect for this trip.
The August cruise will feature the "Taste of Woodinville", with owner/winemakers from, Stevens, Darby & Cuillin Hills Winery on Saturday, August 13th. (the original three musketeers!) This is our Dungeness Crab Feed, with wine, several side dishes, appetizers and dessert included. A chartered bus will pick you up at Hellams Vineyard in La Conner at 5 p.m. (please check in to the shop no later than 4:15 p.m.) We'll then head over to the Mystic Sea, a 100' boat based out of Anacortes at Cap Sante Marina, board and depart at 6 p.m. The boat will return to dock at 9 p.m., and you'll then be chartered back to La Conner. All three winemakers will be pouring at the shop from 1 - 4 p.m. Cost is $155 per person; $145 for club members (+ tax). RSVP is required by calling the shop at 360.466.1758. There is a 10-day non-refundable cancellation policy in effect for this trip.
If you need a place to stay, check out these properties in La Conner, and a beautiful new B&B in Anacortes. *** Reservations are recommended sooner rather than later as hotel rooms do fill up in the summer!
www.gatewaybbanacortes.com - a fantastic, new 4 bedroom B&B located in Cap Sante Marina, just a 10 minute walk to the boat!
www.skagitbay.com - tranquil and relaxing, water views on the Swinomish Reservation in La Conner
www.laconnerlodging.com - Channel Lodge, conveniently located next door to the wine shop on the water, and the Country Inn (sister property)
www.estep-properties.com - nightly private condo and house rentals in La Conner
www.katysinn.com - historic B&B "on the hill" in La Conner
www.theheroninn.com - warm, classy & charming award-winning property
www.hotelplanter.com - one of Washington's oldest, boutique hotels, newly remodeled
www.wildiris.com - award-winning, classy
www.airbnb.com/rooms/1206430 - Swiss Family Farmhouse; historic local farmhouse
We're really looking forward to hosting Wade Wolfe from Thurston Wolfe winery during the annual La Conner Lighted Boat Parade! Dr. Wolfe produces wonderfully crafted wines from his winery in Prosser, using grapes that he's done a lot of research on throughout his winemaking career. Working with the late Walter Clore, he knows what it takes in the vineyard to produce outstanding wines year after year... we invite you to taste through an exciting line up of wines including some that he'll bring from the winery... the boat parade usually begins around 6 p.m. and is put on by the Swinomish Yacht Club. This entertaining boat parade shows a different theme every year and our shop and deck is one of the best viewing points to see all the action! We hope to see you for this exciting evening!
The LAST tasting with Bunchgrass winery because they are closing up shop!!! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to sample through and cellar the last of the Bunchgrass wines... with owner/winemaker Tom Olander.... club members taste complimentary, 20% case discounts, glass pours too!
Chateau Ste. Michelle launched the Raise A Glass, Fund a Scholarship program in 2008 and has raised $300,000 for Washington State University and other Northwest universities offering grape growing and winemaking degrees. The money helps fund scholarships, research, faculty and equipment. This tasting will feature some rare selections from Chateau Ste. Michelle with a portion of the proceeds helping towards educational opportunities for the viticulturists and winemakers of tomorrow! Complimentary for club members.... special 20% case discounts offered, mixed ok, glass pours too!
Chatter Creek wines.... some of the original wines we offered at the shop and through the years lost contact with Gordy... well, he's back and his wines are better than ever! Come sample through a nice line up of Chatter Creek wines with owner/winemaker Gordy Rawson.... 20% case discounts, mixed ok... glass pours too! Club members taste complimentary....
Our annual Port tasting features over four decades of vintage tawny ports, ruby, white, late bottled vintage and other styles with a classical pairing of almonds and blue cheese. This educational, comprehensive line up of ports is not to be missed! You will learn about port production, the differences between styles and the history of our favorite and one of the most historic port producers in the world, Kopke. $15 for non-club members which includes all tastings and food pairing; $10 for club members. 20% case discounts.... mixed ok... glass pours available... we hope to see you for this very special tasting!
The one and only Gordy Venneri from Walla Walla Vintners will grace our presence once again with fab Walla Walla Vintners wines... always friendly, always delicious.... it's a fantastic "feel good" tasting that many have experienced over the past 10+ years! Come meet Gordy, have a glass, buy a bottle or three (mix a case and get 20% off!).... it's all good this weekend with Gordy!
Come taste through some new releases of Nefarious wines, along with the 'usual suspects' that we adore such as Consequence and The Spinner! Nefarious is a premium, boutique producer with strict attention to detail in everything they do... some of the best from Lake Chelan will be featured this day! Club members taste complimentary, 20% case discounts, glass pours too!
Join us for the FINAL wine experience with Bunchgrass Winery, one of the originals in the Walla Walla Valley. A-Town Bistro in Anacortes will create a 5 course menu to pair with the wines; seating is limited to 20. Cost is $89 per person + tax & grat. for club members; $99 non-club. RSVP by calling the shop at 360.466.1758. Limited release wines including the Merlot and Syrah will be available to order for guests only.
