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Festival ParticiPants Anto Lin Cellars ...........................................6 Armstrong Family Winery ...........................6 Barrage Cellars .............................................6 Bunnell Family Cellar ..................................7 Cairdeas Winery ...........................................8 Challenger Ridge Vineyard and Cellars ......8 Chandler Reach Vineyards ..........................9 Chinook Wines .............................................9 Daven Lore Winery ..................................... 10 Diversion .................................................... 10 Dubindil Winery ......................................... 10 Dusty Cellars Winery ................................. 11 Finnriver Cidery.......................................... 11 Gecko Cellars. ............................................12 Ginkgo Forest Winery ................................13
................ Glacial Lake Missoula Wine Co. ................14 ............................................... Kana Winery ...............................................14 ............................................... Lantz Cellars...............................................14 ..................... 15 Martinez & Martinez Winery .....................15 ..................... Masquerade Wine Company .....................16 ........................ 16 Michael Florentino Cellars ........................16 ........................................ Patterson Cellars........................................16 Piccola Cellars ............................................ 17 ................................... San Juan Vineyards ...................................18 Silver Bell Winery .......................................18 Smasne Cellars ..........................................19 Stina’s Cellars ............................................19 Swiftwater Cellars .....................................20 Tulip Valley Vineyard & Orchard ................20 Whidbey Island Winery .............................21
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tasting tips WINE
The enjoyment of wine is very personal. You don’t have to be an expert, you just need to trust your own taste. Each time you try a new wine, your awareness of the character and subtle differences will be expanded. Tasting wine is like a sport: the more you practice, the better you become. To enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of wine, learn the basics first.
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Look
The first step is to hold the glass by the stem and look through the wine against a white background to appreciate the true color. The wine should be bright and clear, not hazy or cloudy. White wines range in color from nearly clear to a golden yellow. Red wines range in color from dark, intense red to light, pale red.
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Swirl
To get the full aroma of the wine, swirl the wine around in the glass. This releases the aromatics.
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Smell
Inhale deeply through your nose and try to identify what you smell. Do you smell fruit or spices? You might find hints of familiar smells including wood, tobacco, citrus, apple, chocolate, plums, pineapple, flowers or raspberries. While contemplating the smell, look at the wine and notice whether it’s thick or thin, bright or mellow, clear or hazy.
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Taste
After taking a sip, roll the wine around in your mouth to reach all of your taste buds. Then, breathe air through your lips to release the aromas. If the wine makes you pucker, it may be a little tart (high in acids) or tannic (dry like banana skins and tea leaves). If it feels hot and burns a little, it may have high alcohol content. If none of these elements overwhelm you, the wine is likely well-balanced. Notice how it feels in your mouth: This is called the texture.
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Spit
It may make you slightly uncomfortable initially, but if you are tasting several wines during an event it is essential to spit. Spitting enables you to experience wines without the danger of imbibing too much alcohol. If you are just trying a few, go ahead and swallow. A wine that lingers in your mouth and throat after you have spit is a sign of good length and body. 4
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It’s April in Anacortes- Time to enjoy Fine Wines, Great Food and Wonderful Music! The Anacortes community is delighted that you have journeyed here to enjoy our 6th annual Spring Wine Festival and we invite you to spend the weekend with us. Your trip through the tulip-filled fields of Skagit County has brought you to the edge of the Salish Sea, Fidalgo Island and the City of Anacortes waterfront where our festival features 30 Washington State wineries, small plates from six local restaurants and live music.
comfortable beds for a night or a weekend. Stroll the waterfront, hike in the 2800-acre Anacortes City Forest Lands or walk the Tommy Thompson Trail. Shop till you drop in our stores, boutiques, galleries and antique shops. Come for the festival, stay for the weekend and enjoy everything Anacortes has to offer.
The 30 wineries include some of your past favorites and many new offerings. They represent the spectrum from founding members of the state’s wine industry to emerging powerhouses—award winners all. You will surely find some wines you would like to take home so we have brought their tasting / sales room to the Festival and will have every wine available for sale. Six of our fine local restaurants will provide a wide variety of small plates to pair with the wines; they are included with your admission. But wait—there’s more! We will again feature an exceptional musical entertainer, a ‘larger than life’ surprise and with a little luck some sunshine. Heck, as long as you are here we invite you to explore our little piece of paradise! There are wine-pairing dinners, featured wines and just plain terrific food at our many restaurants within walking distance of the festival. Our pubs and bistros have great live music—and live music is best of course. Our hotels and motels offer great service and goanacortes.com
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antO lin CellarS YAKIMA
2011 Estate Riesling 2011 Chardonnay 2010 Estate Malbec 2011 Estate Carmenere Anto Lin Cellars offers a boutique collection of expressive and noteworthy wines that are equally appealing in value. In 2009, founders Tony and Linda Haralson, long-standing residents in the Yakima community, turned their dreams of owning and operating a winery into a reality after developing their estate vineyard. Their Riesling, Carmenere, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon are grown on their 5-acre estate vineyard, Glacier. They also obtain Chardonnay, Merlot, Viognier and Syrah, from select sites in the Yakima and Columbia valleys. The name, Anto Lin, is a collective of their first names, signifying their partnership.
arMStrOng FaMilY WinerY WOODINVILLE
Wild-Angels (Chardonnay-Viognier Blend) Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Armstrong Family Winery is one of Woodinville’s newest wineries. Located at the doorstep of the Woodinville Warehouse District, Armstrong makes Bordeaux-inspired, handcrafted, small-lot wines from grapes sourced from vineyards in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA of Yakima. A true family business, the Armstrong’s enjoy sharing their values of hard work, excellence and enjoyment of life with their children and their growing circle of friends. They believe life should be savored and hope their wines add to the enjoyment of life’s celebrations, big and small. To join them on their journey or learn more, visit armstrongwinery.com or like them on Facebook.
Barrage CellarS WOODINVILLE
2011 “Exclamation” Riesling 2010 “Nuclear Blonde” Chardonnay 2009 “Trifecta” Merlot 2009 “Double Barrel” Cabernet Sauvignon Barrage Cellars’ owner/winemaker; Kevin Correll, makes wine in the true “Garagiste” fashion, focusing on 100% varietals from the finest vineyards and regions of Washington State, along with some of the finest French barrels (and a few American). Kevin is not against blending grapes of different varietals but prefers to showcase the elegance and nuances of single varietals. Located in the Woodinville Warehouse District and open just 5-½ years, Kevin is really making a name for himself and has collected multiple awards/points from both local and national competitions including; Seattle Wine Awards, Sunset Magazine, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, among others.
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2011 Fraiche (51% Viognier, 28% Marsanne, 13% Picpoul, 8% Grenache Blanc) 2008 Syrah, Clifton Hill Vineyard SoRhoMoJo (Proprietary Southern Rhône Red Blend) 2009 Malbec, Stonetree Vineyard The Bunnell Family Cellar specializes in small, handmade lots of wine from a number of traditional Rhône Valley grape varieties including Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Counoise and Viognier. They produce both single vineyard varietals, “vins de l’endroit,” and also unique blends, “vins de l’esprit,” that celebrate traditions of the Southern Rhône Valley. The Bunnell Family Cellar’s newest introduction “BDX”, houses their Malbec, Petit Verdot, and their Bordeaux Blend, Petit Bec.
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CairDeaS WinerY LAKE CHELAN
2011 Roussanne 2013 Cinsault Rosé MV Trí – Syrah, Cabernet, Dolcetto, Mourvedre blend 2011 Consonance – Bourdeaux style blend Gaelic word meaning friendship, goodwill or alliance. We believe in all three. Good wine should be shared with friends, goodwill spread at every opportunity, and alliances created with those who share our passion. Our focus is to create small lots of fantastic wines made from Washington’s best fruit while practicing sustainable wine making and supporting our local businesses.
CHallenger riDge vineYarD anD CellarS CONCRETE
Riesling Block 3 Pinot Noir Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon Located on 68 acres in the Cascade foothills, Challenger Ridge represents a mixture of turn-of-the-century homestead life, world class wines, and modern outdoor accommodations. As Washington State’s premier producer of estate Pinot Noir, Challenger Ridge offers you the opportunity to take a walk through our acres of vineyards while enjoying a glass of wine made from those very same vines. The portfolio is rounded out by award-winning wines sourced from some of the top vineyards in eastern Washington. Come enjoy a concert or wine dinner under the stars. The property also features river access, camping and glamping.
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CHanDler reaCH vineYarDS ENUMCLAW
36 Red Corella Ventoso Italian villa styled winery near Benton City, owners Len and Jane Parris produce both varietal and proprietary blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Syrah and a little viognier just for good measure. With 42 acres of grapes they produce their own estate wines and provide high quality fruit to other wineries in the area. Chandler Reach Vineyards truly possess that “sense of place.”..
CHinOOK WineS PROSSER
2012 Yakima Valley Chardonnay 2011 Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc Kay Simon and Clay Mackey combined their extensive experience in winemaking and viticulture to begin CHINOOK WINES in 1983. Since then, CHINOOK has become synonymous with a limited amount of highly acclaimed dry wines produced from Yakima Valley Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. CHINOOK’s selectively marketed, handmade wines are staples of Washington’s finest wine retailers and on the wine lists of such celebrated Seattle area restaurants as Dahlia Lounge, Adrift, Luc and Local 360. As of 2014, Chinook’s wines are available only in Washington State, Oregon, Northern Idaho and Montana.
AntoLin Cellars offers a boutique collection of expressive and note-worthy wines that are equally appealing in value.
In 2009, Tony and Linda Haralson turned their dreams of owning and operating a winery into a reality after developing their estate vineyard. Riesling, Carmenere, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon are grown on the 5-acre estate vineyard, Glacier. Chardonnay, Merlot, Viognier and Syrah are also obtained from select sites in the Yakima and Columbia Valleys. The name, AntoLin, is a collective of their first names, signifying their partnership. 509-833-5765 • antolincellars.com
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Daven lOre WinerY PROSSER
2011 Merlot 2011 Aridisol Red Blend 2010 Syrah 2012 Rose At Daven Lore enjoy the scenic beauty by overlooking the Yakima Valley, the second oldest American Viticulture Area (AVA) in the USA and sampling a wide range of red and white wines from within a 30-mile radius of the winery. All of our Rhône and Bordeaux grapes are hand \picked and crafted into award winning wines for your enjoyment. Daven Lore winery was started by soil scientist Dr. Joan Davenport and Gordon Taylor in 2005 and has grown to a 1500 case winery today. Located off of Hwy 22 and Richards Road near Prosser, we are off the beaten path but definitely worth the drive. Visit us at www.davenlore.com or use our mobile phone app at www.app.cat/davenlor.
DiverSiOn MATTAWA
Diversion Cabernet Diversion Riesling Diversion Wine is a unique project, brought together by a passion for Washington wine and the Pacific Northwest great outdoors. Rainier Wine founder Damian Davis and winemaker Katy Michaud were driven to develop a wine that captured not only the distinct terroir of Washington State but one that would also depict the majestic beauty of its iconic geography. Diversion is award winning wine bottled and produced in Mattawa, WA.
DUBinDil WinerY SNOHOMISH
2010 Rowan Red 2010 Syrah 2010 GSM 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon David and Lisa Hendrickson established Dubindil Winery with the purpose of producing memorable wines showcasing the phenomenal elegance and sophistication Washington State has become known for. Dubindil leverages David’s background in engineering and science along with a healthy dose of artistic craftsmanship to bring that elegance to life. We are fans of bold, rustic, character-driven wines.
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DUStY CellarS WinerY CAMANO ISLAND
2010 Spartan (red blend) 2009 The Queen Cab Franc 2013 Viogner Small family owned winery located on Camano Island, producing award winning handcrafted wines since 2006. The majority of the grapes are from the Royal Slope in Othello. Come visit the tasting room on Camano Island the first weekend of every month.
Finnriver CiDerY CHIMACUM
Pear Cider Artisan Sparkling Cider Black Currant Wine Spirited Apple Wine Finnriver produces handcrafted hard ciders and fruit wines in the Chimacum Valley, south of Port Townsend. We are on the forefront of the Pacific Northwest craft hard cider revival, handcrafting both traditional and innovative hard ciders from primarily Washington organic apples. In addition to combining an approachable, fresh perspective to traditional hard ciders, we also craft sumptuous brandy-fortified fruit wines and oak-aged, port-style wines. Finnriver Farm & Cidery is certified salmon safe, is committed to wise land stewardship and community outreach.
A’Town Bistro is proud to be a part of the Anacortes Community offering local food with a rustic, old world flair in a casual atmosphere. Open Monday - Saturday Closed on Sundays
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geCKO CellarS WOODINVILLE
2013 Pinot Grigio 2012 Rosé - Barbara 2009 Chameleon 2011 Malbec Gecko Cellars creates wines that are approachable by all wine lovers. The focus is all about the fruit and finding the right sources for a balanced wine that is not over powering. The Gecko represents places that are fun and will leave a lasting impression. These wines were created to be enjoyed with friends and family, while enjoying life.
ginKgO FOreSt WinerY MATTAWA
2012 Riesling 2012 Ginkgo Rosé 2009 Pinot Noir 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Ginkgo Forest wines are made from hand-harvested grapes in estate grown vineyards, expertly tended on the Wahluke Slope. Desert heat and meager soils lend character to the wines. Winemaker, grape-grower, and owner Mike Thiede combines his agricultural and scientific backgrounds to turn 15 grape varieties into an amazing array of award-winning wines – whites, reds, rosés, dessert, and blends. For every wine lover, there’s a Ginkgo Forest wine just waiting to be discovered.
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2008 Deluge 2011 Kolk Rosé 2011 Gamay Noir 2011 La Robe Chardonnay The GLM Wine Company was established in 2002. We are a small, innovative, garagistes-style winery based in Blaine, using Yakima Valley, WA and Umpqua Valley, OR, winegrapes. Our focus is on making full-bodied, concentrated reds, and the world’s first Enrobed wines: unprecedented combinations of red and white winegrapes that make spectacular red and red sparkling wines. Annual production is limited to only 250 cases, and we only age our wines in French oak cooperage.
Kana WinerY YAKIMA
Dark Star (Rhone Blend) Old Vine (Lemberger) Workingman’s Red Katie-Mae (Riesling) Kana Winery is the oldest winery in Yakima, WA, established in 2004. They specialize in Rhône Varietals, along with producing a wonderful Tempranillo, and Lemberger. They are located in the heart of downtown Yakima. The winemaker is Tony Lombardo, who joined the Kana Team in 2012 from Spring Valley located in Walla Walla.
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lantZ CellarS LAKE STEVENS
2012 Columbia Valley Viognier 2010 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Columbia Valley Syrah 2009 Rattlesnake Hills Syrah Founded by Kevin Lantz in 2003, Lantz Cellars is a 600 case boutique winery located in the Snohomish area. Using minimal intervention our handcrafted, well-balanced wines develop complexity and depth. Grapes from Red Mountain and Columbia Valley growers are used to make Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Viognier as well as a vintage Port from traditional Portuguese grape varieties, Touriga, Sousão and Tinto Cão.
MartineZ & MartineZ WinerY PROSSER
Martinez & Martinez 2012 Viognier Martinez & Martinez 2012 May Mae Rosé Martinez & Martinez 2010 César Red Martinez & Martinez 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon The Martinez Family has been growing grapes in the Horse Heaven Hills (HHH) American Viticulture Area (AVA) in Washington State since 1981 when Sergio and Kristy planted three acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines on a distinct microclimate called Phinny Hill. Martinez Vineyard is the pride and joy of the family and is known to produce some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the world. In 2005 Sergio’s son Andrew convinced him that it was time to create their own label and in 2008 that dream came true with the release of Martinez & Martinez Wineries first two vintages. The vineyard and winery is family owned and solely operated by Sergio (grape grower) and his wife Kristy (tasting room) and Andrew (winemaker) and his wife Monica (business manager). The winery produces; multiple award winning, hand crafted limited release wines. Located in Prosser at 357 Port Ave. 99350, www.MartinezWine.com.
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MaSQUeraDe Wine COMpanY BELLINGHAM
“Effervescing Elephant” NV Brut Sparkling Wine 2012 Columbia Valley Pinot Gris 2012 Columbia Valley Chenin Blanc 2011 Columbia Valley Syrah Bellingham’s Masquerade Wine Company makes 2000 cases a year of award-winning red, white, and sparkling wines. As one of only five wineries in Washington who make authentic méthode champenoise sparkling wines, they are best known for their unique artist-series “Effervescing Elephant”, a champagne-style sparkling wine featuring label art painted by an Asian elephant, paintbrush and trunk. Proceeds benefit Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project, a nonprofit supporting elephant rescue and habitat restoration. Visit Masquerade’s table today to view the original elephant painting on display.
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MiCHael FlOrentinO CellarS WOODINVILLE
2012 Mistura Blanco – Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Tempranillo 2010 Monastrell (Aka Mourvedre) 2009 Melange Noir – Rhône blend Michael Florentino Cellars is a family-owned business that specializes in making wines using Italian and Spanish varietals. The focus is on using the best vineyards and letting the fruit express itsself with all the natural flavors of that varietal. We do use a combination of French and European oak to add the right amount of complexity.
patterSOn CellarS WOODINVILLE
Forbidden White Una Volta Tempranillo Due Anni Patterson Cellars is a small, family owned winery focused on approachable, new world style red and white wines. Patterson sources all Washington fruit from throughout Columbia Valley including Red Mountain, Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. Patterson has two locations in Woodinville; the production facility in the Wine Warehouse District and satellite tasting room in the Hollywood Hill District.
piCCOla CellarS WOODINVILLE
Pinot Gris Chardonnay Rhône Style Upright Red Piccola Cellars is a leader specializing in Washington State wines on tap delivered in stainless steel kegs with a traditional tap system. Serving the restaurant, catering and retail community, our 100% reusable keg containers give our customers a unique economic and environmental advantage over standard bottle packaging. Our tasting room is located in the Woodinville Warehouse District where you can taste all of our Piccola wines from the piano bar and purchase giftcards, mini-kegs, the tote or 1-liter bottles.
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2013 Siegerrebe 2013 Pinot Gris 2010 Cabernet Franc 2010 Merlot An estate destination vineyard and winery located on San Juan Island, San Juan Vineyards produces Siegerrebe and Madeleine Angevine from the estate vineyards. Also, production includes Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Yakima and Columbia Valley grapes. They are open daily May through October and seasonal hours the rest of the year. 3136 Roche Harbor Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-9463 www. sanjuanvineyards.com
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Silver Bell WinerY BURLINGTON
2012 Syrah 2011 Merlot 2013 Pinot Gris Silver Bell Winery started production in 2010 with small lots made in the family garage with the hopes of outgrowing the space. Since its inception, Silver Bell has produced awardwinning wines. Most recently, the Seattle Wine Awards gave a Gold medal to their 2012 Pinot Gris and a Double Gold medal to the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon. The tasting room is located in picturesque La Conner – a day trip or weekend getaway with unique shops, art galleries, wonderful restaurants, hotels and bed and breakfasts. La Conner is located halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, along with Swinomish channel.
SMaSne CellarS GRANDVIEW
2011 Malbec 2010 County Line Red Blend 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Aligote For over 100 years the Smasne family has farmed in the heart of Washington’s wine country, the Yakima River Valley. Built on a foundation of family, farming, heritage, love for the valley and passion for wine, our mission is to handcraft limited-release, world-class wines. 2013 Washington Winery of the Year! Tasting Rooms in Woodinville and Kennewick, WA.
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Stina’S CellarS LAKEWOOD
2011 Rousaanne NV Sweet Beginnings (375 ml) 2008 Sangiovese 2006 Montage (red blend) Stina’s Cellars is family-owned and operated by Perry, Penny, and Ethan Preston along with a lot of help from family, friends, and volunteers. Our focus is producing small lots of high quality wine at affordable prices. We work with grapes grown in eastern and western Washington and have produced numerous award winning wines from both. The winery is currently located in Lakewood, WA right next to Clover Park Technical College. Their tasting room is open Thursday - Saturday 12:00 - 6:00.
SWiFtWater CellarS CLE ELUM
2012 No. 9 Riesling 2011 Zephyr Ridge Merlot 2009 SWC Proprietary Red Swiftwater Cellars is nestled on the historic Roslyn No. 9 Coal Mine in the heart of the Cascade Mountains. Its unique location within a renowned resort makes it a destination within a destination offering premium Swiftwater Cellars’ wines and Pacific Northwest cuisine, mountain outlooks, championship golf and private dark sky observation. Swiftwater Cellars is the focal point of Northwest living with European style. It provides you with a natural sense of mountain elegance and is ideal for weddings or private parties, a venue to reinvent the team spirit of your business or simply, a home away from home to renew in the comforts of fresh air and outdoor activities. Swiftwater Cellars saddles the Cascade Mountains along the Interstate 90 corridor being the ideal location for a quick one hour plus drive from Seattle or the place to stop on the way to the other side of the state.
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tUlip valleY vineYarD & OrCHarD MOUNT VERNON
Red Barn Red Chardonnay Tempranillo Rosé Sweet Riesling Tulip Valley Winery is located in the heart of the Skagit Valley tulip region, 4 miles west of Interstate 5 at Mount Vernon, 16163 SR 536. They produce Tulip Valley handcrafted red and white table wines from estate grown grapes in Yakima Valley’s Abberin Vineyard and Mount Vernon Tulip Valley Vineyard and Orchard. They also produce Burro Loco traditional artisan hard ciders from estate and locally grown apples. Enjoy wine or hard cider in the tasting room and adjacent deck overlooking 3 acres of Pinot Noir. The wines and ciders are available for tasting in the newly completed tasting room in the 1920s era gothic dairy barn late March through November.
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Island White Rosato 2013 Sangiovese 2011 Grenache 2012 Whidbey Island Winery pioneered grape growing and winemaking on Whidbey more than 20 years ago and remains the island’s leading producer. In addition to lively estate grown whites they produce an ever-growing number of the latest and greatest varietals from exceptional vineyards in eastern Washington, with a special affinity for Italian varieties. Their winemaking philosophy is simple - emphasize elegance, balance and the best expression of what the grape has to offer, all at an outstanding value. The winery is consistently voted in the top five of King5 TV’s Best of Western Washington and welcome visitors just outside of charming Langley on the island’s south end.
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ample various wines from the festival before and after attending the event in the intimate setting of your favorite local restaurant during the entire month of April— look for suggested appetizers and entrées to accompany the wines. Get out and enjoy April in Anacortes!
Barrage Cellars at Majestic Inn and Spa Daven Lore Winery at Frida’s Gourmet Mexican Cuisine Finnriver Cidery at Adrift Kana Winery at Petite Wine Bar Smasne Cellars at The Store Silver Bell Winery at 13moons
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Experience Anacortes
Save the dates ... • Help us celebrate our marine heritage at the Anacortes Waterfront Festival June 7-8. This familyfriendly event features car and boat shows, children’s area, milk carton derby, free boat rides, vendors, food, entertainment and more. • Look for treasure July 19 at the Shipwreck Festival. This event started 34 years ago when commercial fishermen sold their used gear as yard art. Today it’s a massive community garage sale with flea and antique vendors as well.
On your next visit ... • Shop at the many vintage and antique stores in town. Anacortes has become a destination for visitors looking for rare finds, treasures and repurposed items from days gone by. • Book a whale-watching trip. Boat tours, about six hours, leave from Anacortes through two companies, Island Adventures and Mystic Sea Charters. The main season runs generally from mid-April to October. 22
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• Plan to attend the Anacortes Arts Festival, one of the largest in the Northwest, Aug. 1-3. Enjoy fine art, crafts, music and art demonstrations. • See workboats up close Aug. 23 at the Workboat Races and Pirate Faire at the Port of Anacortes. Celebrate the city’s working waterfront on the dock right on the Guemes Channel. • The beer flows and there’s plenty of German fare at the Oktoberfest, Bier on the Pier festival Oct. 3-4. You’ll almost always see orcas or minke and humpback whales on your trip (check the guarantees), and there’s plenty of splendid scenery and other wildlife to view as the large boats cruise calm waters around nearby islands. • Get a scenic introduction to kayaking at Deception Pass State Park. Kayak rentals through Anacortes Kayak Tours are available seasonally at Bowman Bay, and a guide can take the whole family on a short trip. Anacortes Kayak Tours also offers half-day, full-day and multi-day sea kayak tours through the San Juan Islands. Skagit Publishing LLC
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What’s a winemaker dinner? A winemaker sits at the table with no more than 30 guests (and often simply a table of 6-12). He cracks jokes. He talks about his wine. He is completely engaged in the event. And you get to ask everything you’ve ever wanted to know about wines and enjoy an evening of food that has been carefully selected by the chef and winemaker to complement the wines you are tasting. The whole point is that the guests gain access to the person who was instrumental in making what they’re drinking during dinner. Make a reservation today for one of the many fun events happening and get ready to exchange, engage and enjoy!
Winemaker Dinners:
Kana Winery at Petite Wine Bar—Friday April 11 Martinez & Martinez at Anderson’s General Store—April 11 & 12 Michael Florentino at Potluck Kitchen Studios—Friday April 11 Smasne Cellars at Nantucket—Friday April 11
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