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.... :--)
Come sample "Hand of God" wines from Argentina, an exciting new winery project focusing on using only the best grapes from around the Mendoza region... full bodied and full of personality, these are exceptional wines at very good prices... 20% case discounts, mixed ok... glass pours too!
Come sample a nice line up of our favorite winery in Lake Chelan, Nefarious Cellars! Erik Cooper, assistant winemaker and overall "everything guy" for the winery, will present several of their whites and reds, a few of which have limited production and inventory. 20% case discounts, mixed ok, on all featured Nefarious wines... glass pours available!
Our annual "Ladies Night" is always a big hit! Featured will be a raffle, live music, gourmet catered appetizers, wine tasting, local vendors... it's all here on a fun-filled Friday night! Cost is $20 per person (incl. tax) and includes a raffle ticket, wine tasting and appetizers... $18 (incl. tax) for club members. RSVP is required as this sells out every year, so please call and book your tickets soon!
Tucked in a corner in Woodinville, Genoa Cellars produces outstanding wines with very limited production... the reds are big and chewy, focusing on combining "Super Tuscan" grapes such as Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Perfect for winter, these beauties will warm you up! Come meet the owner/winemakers and take advantage of the 20% case discounts... mixed ok... grab a full bodied glass pour and pair with a savory hot panini.... yum!
One of our favorite tastings of the year! And the perfect way to finish the year... we'll feature fab fizz from around the globe DAILY beginning on Saturday, Dec. 22nd through New Years' Eve... yummy sparkling wines including Prosecco, Cava, Cremant, Champagne... served chilled on ice, you won't be disappointed with the range of flavors and colors including rose brut, slightly off dry, and a sweet sparkler or two! Load up for your holiday party with our 20% case discounts, mixed ok... bubbles by the flute also available!
