Come meet owner/winemaker Javier Alfonso from Pomum Cellars in Woodinville, as he pours his second label, Idilicio, which features only Spanish varietals including Albarino, Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano. 20% case discounts, mixed ok, glass pours too!
Our wildly popular "Fireworks with Five Star Cellars" combines the spectacular La Conner Fireworks Show with some of Washington's finest Walla Walla wines from Five Star Cellars! This special 5-day tasting features pretty much everything Five Star produces, with excellent 20% case discounts available. The fireworks show is one of the best around on Wednesday, July 4th at dusk... tasting will be from 1 - 6 p.m. each day, except for Fourth of July - tasting until 7 p.m.! We'll have a bbq going so come on out with your food, share a bottle of Five Star and enjoy the evening. Sorry, no RSVP for tables on the deck. $10 for non-club; $5 club tasting fee. *** Please note the shop will open at 1 p.m. on the 4th of July***
Come meet owner/winemakers Greg & Mike from Barrister winery for an exclusive tasting from 1 - 4:30... delicious wines across the board including their refreshing Sauvignon Blanc!
The July "Taste of Walla Walla" dinner cruise will feature three "young gun" superstar winemakers including Cameron Kontos of Kontos Cellars, Justin Basel of Solemn Cellars (formerly of Basel Cellars fame) and Greg Matiko of Skylite Cellars on Saturday, July 28th This is a fully catered dinner cruise with wine, appetizers and dessert included. The main course includes salmon and prime rib. The voyage departs from Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes on the venerable Mystic Sea, a 100' whale-watching boat with stories and expertise courtesy of Capt. Monte! This is a fantastic scenic cruise through the San Juan Islands (and possibly Deception Pass) abundant with wildlife and spectacular scenery, and if we're lucky we'll see an orca whale or two. 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 right out front of the wine shop. All three winemakers will be pouring at the shop from 1 - 4 p.m. before departing for the boat. Cost is $139 per person; ($149 non-club) (+ 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.
Come meet Don & Judy Phelps, owners of Hard Row to Hoe winery in Lake Chelan. Producing delicious, award-winning wines using mostly estate-grown grapes, these two release some exceptional wines and are getting rewarded in the press with some high scores from publications such as The Wine Advocate. With wine names like Afternoon Delight, S&M & Nauti-Buoy, how can you resist the temptation?!? 20% case discounts mixed ok... lotsa fun when these two are in town!
AUGUST
The August cruise will feature the "Taste of Woodinville", our annual Dungeness Crab Feed featuring ringleader Tim Stevens of Stevens Cellars, Mari Womack of Damsel Cellars and Darby English of Darby Cellars on Saturday, August 18th. Several side dishes including pasta and salad will be included along with all-you-can-eat Dungness Crab, and of course appetizers and dessert. 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 right out front of the wine shop. All three winemakers will be pouring at the shop from 1 - 4 p.m. before departing for the boat. Cost is $149 per person; $159 (non-club) (+ 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.
Come meet (or have a wine reunion if you were on the May tour in Spain) Basi, owner of Casa Ventura Imports and 'El Guru' of all things wine from Spain. Featuring limited production wines, you'll be impressed with the line up and what Spain is producing these days. 20% case discounts, mixed ok! Come taste and learn more about our return trip to Spain (and Portugal!) in May, 2019.
Doug McCrea, former owner/winemaker at McCrea Cellars and the original Rhone Ranger in Washington, now focuses his attention and time on Spanish varietals grown in Washington. "Salida", meaning exit in Spanish, refers to the travel from vineyard to winery to produce something magical... and you'll be amazed how true these wines are to their Spanish heritage. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Albarino, oh my! 20% case discounts, mixed ok...
It's a bloody good time when the ghouls and gals come on out to Hellams on Hallo-wine! Sink your teeth into several wines adorned with creepy labels... don't be scared, it's what's INSIDE that counts... muuuuhhhaaa haaaaa! After all, the guts inside the bottle is what we're all going for... shock your system with a glass pour of blood-red liquid, and gnash your teeth in a panini or cheese plate... we'll be lurking around waiting for your (un)timely arrival... 20% case discounts! Glass pours and fun always.... :--)
