We were so impressed with Anto Lin Cellars wines last year, that we invited them back for another round! This small winery in the Yakima Valley area sources grapes from unique, special vineyards and the result last year was Washington's highest rated Viognier. Their entire line up is very good, with particular nod to the Carmenere and Riesling (and of course the Viognier). Come taste the passion in the small family production of Anto Lin Cellars!
Stop by and sample tasty wines with great 'bang for the buck'! We've screened through a few cases here and there to find you some solid wines at affordable prices... most wines featured under $15/bottle... mix and match a case and SAVE! This tasting offered daily through most of May...
It's been awhile since Ryan visited the shop, but we've caught back up with our old friend from Walla Walla to showcase new vintages of wonderful Tertulia wines such as the Viognier and Sobra red blend. Meaning a "gathering of friends", Tertulia shows off the supreme winemaking talent of Mr. Raber, a graduate of the Walla Walla Wine Institute (tops in his class!). Special case discounts, glass pours... good wine and fun guaranteed!
An exciting new winery, Genoa Cellars produces Italian-style Washington wines, blended to perfection, with bold flavors and a touch of old-world flair. Come meet the owner/winemaker, and sample some Super-Tuscan whites and reds, Northwest-style! 20% case discounts, mixed ok... club members taste complimentary, glass pours available.
Our annual Five Star Cellars tasting over 4th of July Weekend! Although La Conner no longer has a fireworks show, the Swinomish Reservation across the channel provides plenty of sparks for your visual entertainment! Don't miss this special 4-day tasting with one of our favorite Walla Walla wineries.. we're hoping to get a catered bbq over the weekend, details forthcoming!
This is going to be a great tasting! Featured will be dry, crisp and elegant French rose wines paired with cheeses from Gothberg Farms in the Skagit Valley! Come meet cheesemonger Rhonda Gothberg, taste her award-winning goat cheeses and stock up on some ideal summer wines. Ooh la la!
The July cruise will feature Barrister Winery, with owner/winemakers onboard pouring their special wines on Saturday, July 19th. This cruise is also the Dungeness Crab Feed, which also includes several side dishes and dessert. 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. Cost is $140 per person; $130 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.
Come meet Bob Bullock, proprietor of Eye of the Needle/Haystack Needle wines! Bob has longtime roots to the Limedock Building, once as a wine sales rep. to the old store that offered marine tackle... and wine! Fast forward 35 years, and Bob has his own wine label... outstanding value with these wines, you'll love Bob and his outlook for Washington wines. Special case discounts, glass pours available!
We're excited to announce two August cruises! The first cruise will feature the "Taste of Walla Walla", with three top Walla Walla winemakers onboard (Five Star Cellars, Bunchgrass & Kontos) pouring their special wines on Saturday, August 2nd. This cruise will feature a fully catered dinner by Gere-A-Deli, with appetizers, salmon, prime rib, side dishes 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. Cost is $130 per person; $120 for club members (+ tax). RSVP is required by calling the shop at 360.466.1758. There is a 10-day cancellation policy in effect for this trip.
Known for smokey Syrahs, citrus-filled Sauvignon Blancs, mineral-laden Chenin Blancs and a complex, old-world grape native to the region (Pinotage), South Africa produces some very good, lesser-known wines that we'll proudly feature on this day. We'll have a specialist/importer with us to guide you through a wonderful lineup of diverse South African wines. Special case discounts, glass pours too!
