WA Wines at OysterFest

2018 OysterFest Wineries

The OysterFest Wine Tasting Tent is located in thecenter of the event area. You must be 21 or older to enter. ID bracelets are available for verification at allthe entrances. Purchase a souvenir glass for $5 andtasting tickets for $1 each.

CONVERGENCE ZONE CELLARS is a family-owned and operated winery located in the Puget Sound Convergence Zone (Woodinville) and in weather-weary North Bend. “I like the people attending OysterFest,” remarks owner and wine maker, Scott Greenberg. “They are very knowledgeable and passionate about their wine. This will be our 5th year at OysterFest. My parents (Harold and Marian Greenberg, former owners of KMAS radio) had a booth at OysterFest for many years. I feel I am carrying on their commitment to the community by our own participation in the event.” Their tasting room is located in Woodinville’s Warehouse Winery District. The grapes for their wines are from Eastern WA vineyards. czcellars.com

DAVENPORT CELLARS is family owned local boutique winery also in Woodinville. The vineyard sources include

Seven Hills, Pepper Bridge, Ciel du Cheval, Kiona, Sheridan, Bacchus, and Dionysus. Davenport is committed to producing quality wines which are true to the vine and true to the vintage at an affordable price. davenportcellars.com

HOODSPORT WINERY originated in 1978. Located in Hoodsport, the winery has been attending OysterFest since the first year. Peggy Patterson, owner and operator, states that the winery has never missed an OysterFest. The winery is known for its fruit, berry, and grape wines. Hoodsport has received over 500 awards – the highest award for their 1994 Cabernet at Vin Expo in France in 1996. The tasting room (about a 15 minute scenic drive from OysterFest along Hood Canal) is open daily, 10 - 6. hoodsport.com

HORIZONS EDGE WINERY was established in Zillah in 1983. Horizon’s tasting room allows spectacular views of Mt Adams, Mt Rainier, and vineyards while sampling in an intimate setting. horizonsedgewinery.com

HYATT VINEYARDS was established by Leland and Lynda Hyatt. The winery site was planted in 1983 with full crush and production facility. Hyatt has three vineyards, growing a wide array of grapes including Riesling, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo, Malbec, and varieties of Muscat. hyattvineyards.net

LEONY’S CELLARS is a boutique winery based in Cashmere. Their wines are handcrafted in small batches using premium Washington grapes. Leony’s has been attending OysterFest for four years. “We have enjoyed being part of OysterFest,” said Sandi Moreno, “the seafood is delicious and the event is a lot of fun. Plus it gives us an opportunity to share our wines in Mason County.” leonyscellars.com

MADSEN FAMILY CELLARS is a boutique winery located just north of Olympia, Exit 111 off I-5.The winery features Bordeaux red varietals, several blends, along with selections of both dry and sweet white wines. “This will be our 10th year at OysterFest!” reported Dana Madson, “we just love the people and really enjoy mingling with them, and also checking out the great seafood offerings!” The Madson tasting room is open Wednesday - Sunday 11 – 5, and has plenty of parking and room for motorhomes. Stop by and taste their award-winning wines. madsenfamilycellars.com

MAISON DE PADGETT WINERY specializes in Chardonnay, Muscat, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, sweet wines, and ports. Owned and operated by the Padgetts, guests are invited to tour winery. maisondepadgettwinery.com

MARCHETTI WINES is one of the oldest wineries in the area, they specialize in unsulfited red wines using grapes from growers in the Columbia Valley. These are dry dinner wines with no chemicals used in production, with the wines made & aged in oak barrels. These wines are never put in stainless steel. This multi-generational method of wine making produces unique and flavorful wines reflecting the flavors of the grape varietal. marchettiwines.com

MASQUERADE WINE CO. is Bellingham’s urban winery and famous for crafing reds, whites, and sparkling wines. Their méthode champenoise sparkling wines are excellent with oysters. When asked about his impression of OysterFest after his first year (2016), vintner Kimmerly commented, “I am one of the few Washington state producers of sparkling wines, which I think are excellent wines to pair with oysters, I have long had my eye on this event as a good match. I liked how well attended the wine tent was and how enthusiastic the attendees were for my wines.” masqueradewines.com

MOSQUITO FLEET WINERY is a small, family owned and operated boutique winery with several 90+ point wines on record. Mosquito Fleet is known for their award-winning reds, producing approximately 1,000 cases of red wine each year. Their facility and tasting room is located in Belfair. Stop in Saturdays 12 –5 PM to taste. mosquitofleetwinery.com

PORT TOWNSEND VINEYARDS opened its doors in 2007. This venture was imagined by long-time residents of Port Townsend and was brought to life in collaboration with regionally respected winemaker, Ben Thomas. Numerous family and Port Townsend friends brought their talents to bear to create a wine experience that represents the honest work, coastal character, curiosity, and caring relationships of the Port Townsend culture. The winery produces a collection of sparkling and still wines that reflect the coastal Puget Sound region, as well as varietals admired throughout the Pacific Northwest. Their first wines were released in the Spring of 2017. porttownsendvineyards.com

PROSSER VINEYARD & WINERY is a boutique winery that makes hand-crafted award winning wines in Prosser, WA. Specializing in red blends, the vintner combines uncommon varietals in harmony to create a unique experience. prosservineyardandwinery.com

SCATTER CREEK WINERY is a family owned winery in Tenino. scattercreekwinery.com

STINA’S CELLAR is a family owned and operated winery located in Lakewood with a focus on small lots. They have attended OysterFest for eleven years. When asked to share thoughts on OysterFest, owner Perry Preston reflected,“It is very well organized and run. Love that it is also a vehicle for other local non-profits to raise money.” The Stina Tasting Room is open Thursday to Saturday, 12 – 6. stinascellars.com

STOTTLE WINERY wines are produced in Lacey, WA with tasting rooms in Lacey and Hoodsport. Stottle produces hand-crafted, award-winning wines from their vineyards in Washington. They have attended the event for five years, “OysterFest is a great way to wrap up summer,” replied Josh Stottlemeyer when asked about his impression of the event. “Great wine, great food, and good people. It draws people to our tasting rooms as well as those farther afield.” stottlewinery.com

TANJULI WINERY produces wines from their Rattlesnake Hills vineyard. “We have been participating in OysterFest since 1999 and have attended it since 1991,” said Tom Campbell, owner of Tanjuli Winery, “I think it is wonderful that the community around Shelton has shared their relaxed beauty and made it possible for the local non profit groups to be the food vendors through raising funds for the organizations.” Tom’s grapes come from the Rattlesnake Hills, an area he came upon in 1981 thanks to UC Davis classmate Stan Clarke. Stan had Tom establish the white wine production for Quail Run Winery in Zillah in 1982, and in 1984 Tom and his wife Hema settled into the Rattlesnake Hills to start Horizon’s Edge Winery, eventually selling it to the Padgetts in 1999 to focus on other ventures in Woodinville and his home state of Montana. But they couldn’t stay away for long, and in 2005 they returned to plant a small, seven acre vineyard for the production of unique estate wines. Today, the Tanjuli vineyard consists of Pommard Pinot Noir, Lampia Nebbiolo, Carménère, Mourvèdre, Aglianico, Sagrantino, Teroldego, Viognier, Picpoul Blanc, Orange Muscat, and Black Muscat. Each small block of grapes is meticulously managed from vine to bottle, resulting in wines that are “at once old and new, imaginative and familiar, rare and remarkable.” tanjuli.com

WALTER DACON WINERY, holding the official wine label for 2018 OysterFest, is located south of Shelton (Taylor Town exit off Hwy 101), is owned and operated by Ann and Lloyd Anderson. Dedicated to Rhone style wines and sourcing grapes from vineyards in the Yakima and Columbia valleys, Walter Dacon wines reveal “the underlying fruit blended with gentle, precision use of oak.” Their tasting room, just minutes from OysterFest, is open Wednesday – Sunday, 12 – 6. walterdaconwines.com

WESTPORT WINERY was honored in 2016 as one of the top twenty “most-admired wineries” in North America by Winery & Vineyard Management Magazine. They have been voted Best Winery by King 5 Evening Magazine seven times. They received the Grays Harbor Environmental Stewardship Award in 2015, and were name Best Winery, Best Wine Shop, and Best Boutique Winery for 2016 by South Sound Magazine. “We love Oyster- Fest because of the number of guests who attend and our ability to reconnect with them each year, “ remarked Carrie Roberts from Westport Winery, “It’s one of our favorite off-site events. We love how excited the people are and how busy the event is.” Westport Winery Garden Resort is open daily 8 – 7. westportwinery.com

What also goes well with oysters?

WE ESPECIALLY SUGGEST R GIN, produced locally in Hoodsport by the Hardware Distillery. It is a distilled, slightly smoky, dry gin, which is best when enjoyed with oysters. The barley is cold-smoked in the Hama Hama Oyster Co. oyster smoker in Lilliwaup. R GIN is named for the lively, old wives’ tale that oysters are best in months with the letter “R.” Stop by the Hardware Distillery Tasting Room in Hoodsport, Thursday, Friday, Sunday noon – 5PM; Saturday 10AM – 6PM. hardwaredistillery.com