Come sample the award winning wines of Smasne Cellars! Named "Washington Winery of the Year" in 2012, Smasne produces limited quantities of superb wines from their winery in the Yakima Valley. The Smasne family has farmed in the area for over 100 years, so they know a thing or two about growing excellent fruit! Special case discounts, mixed ok, glass pours too!
Our Spring tour (May, 2013) took us to the Italian region of Puglia, where the food, like the history, was diverse and the wines... stunning! We brought back several very special wines to share with you from our tour, so come on out and taste some terrific wines from a very under-appreciated Italian wine region - Puglia! Our favorite importer Erin will be on hand to discuss the wines and the people who make them... some very special stories indeed! Special case discounts, glass pours... tons of fun!
Some incredible wines from Argentina will be featured, from a tiny boutique importer sourcing some wines that will leave your palate wanting more! Rich, smooth and full of fruit, these wines also have stories behind the artisans who craft them... come sample, take a few bottles (or a case) home and have a glass of vino with your cheese plate... ;--)
Our annual two-day "Washington vs. California" blind tasting takes place just after Thanksgiving! This is a fun way to compare the boutique wines of Washington vs. California... this year we'll bring back the "king of red grapes", Cabernet Sauvignon as the featured varietal. 3 wines from each state will be chosen... you sample, rank accordingly and we'll announce the results... it's a fun way to sharpen your palate and have fun doing so! Special case discounts on featured wines, glass pours too...!
It's time for Northwest Totem Cellars! Come meet owner/winemaker Mike Sheridan and taste through his line up of delicious wines. With a twinkle in his eye, Mike will tell you all about his wines and Washington wines in general... fitted with glass toppers, these unique bottles are also adorned with Northwest Tribal Artwork... real pieces of art that you can drink! How cool is that!?! Special 20% case discounts, mixed ok, glass pours too...
This is also La Conner's annual Lighted Boat Parade, one of the best shows in the Northwest! We also happen to be on the water and have the best vantage point along the channel for viewing... parade starts at 6 p.m... have a glass of Nefarious, munch of some pizza and take in the creativity of the holiday boat spectacle as they navigate through the Swinomish Channel... did someone say 'free pizza'? Per tradition, we'll have some hot and tasty 'zahs for your dining pleasure!
Join us for a very special 6-course Holiday Winemaker's Dinner with Dean & Heather Neff of Nefarious Cellars in Lake Chelan! Chef Palmer is very excited to showcase a wonderful holiday menu, paired with Nefarious wines... some of our favorite wines in Washington! Also a rare opportunity to meet and greet with the Neffs away from their winery in Lake Chelan... RSVP soon as this one will sell out!
If you didn't get a chance to go to the Holiday Winemaker's Dinner, no worries! Dean & Heather will be on hand to discuss their wines... we'll have the full line up of Nefarious wines for you... not a bad one in the bunch!!! Special case discounts, mixed ok, glass pours too...
We'll have a jazz band playing from 3 - 6 p.m.... Nefarious Cellars & Cool Jazz, a wonderful way to spend a chilly Saturday in December!
Our annual "Club Holiday Social" is our way of saying 'thank you' for your support! This complimentary event will feature wonderful food & wine, in a pristine setting at Skagit Bay Hideaway, a very special place and dubbed "Santa's Little Workshop" by our customers! Please RSVP as capacity is limited. Thank you!
- Back by popular demand... LADIES NIGHT!!! Time to get your 'wine on' girls! On Friday, Dec. 20th starting at 6 p.m. we're ready to spoil you with wine tasting, live music, jewelry show, massage treatments, appetizers, raffle and more! Cost is $20 per person ($17 club members) + tax and includes food, wine tasting flight and one raffle ticket. The raffle includes all kinds of cool stuff including the Grand Prize, (2) tickets onboard one of our summer Winemaker Dinner Cruises! ($300 value). RSVP is required, give us a call at 360.466.1758!
A new winery to the shop, Genoa Cellars crafts small quantities of delicious reds, with a nautical theme on the labels that we just couldn't resist! Come meet the owner/winemakers, learn about their history and sample some nice wines. Special case discounts, mixed ok... glass pours too of hearty reds on a cold winter night... ;--)
