February 2023 Month of Love. Lake Chelan This Week.

During the month of February, the Lake Chelan Wine Valley hums with couples on romantic retreats and friends gathering together for

faces, the sound of surprised delight with each taste of red wine with a bite of chocolate. Enjoy romance, limousine rides, live music, wine and chocolate throughout the month of February.

With its stunning natural beauty, endless recreation, and small-town charm, the Lake Chelan Wine Valley is your perfect year-round wine destination that’s just a drive away.

Discover the rich soils, grapes, and award-winning wines while you take in the sweeping lake and mountain views. This unique destination offers an abundance of wineries, tasting rooms, activities for the whole family all year round.

Plan your trip to experience wine, dining, live music, food and wine events, vineyard tours, and weddings. While you’re here you’ll also enjoy hiking, biking, boating, skiing, golfing, tennis, shopping, swimming, and much more, all with lakeside ambiance and unmatched hospitality!

♥ Month of Love Events ♥

Martini Monday

4-9:30 p.m.

Recurring Events

Love in the Bubble at Tsillan Cellars

Daily: Noon to close

Tsillan Cellars Winery & Sorento’s Restorante Highway 97A – Chelan

Let the mountains and lake create a romantic backdrop for your time in this cozy atmosphere! For $160, enjoy 1 hour 20 minutes in the Bubble, a box of Yeti chocolates, a charcuterie board, and a bottle of our 2018 Methode Champenoise! Reservations recommended, please call 509-682-9463 or email jewlia@tsillancellars.com

Macaron Tasting @ Alta Cellars

Daily: Noon to close Alta Cellars

135 Wapato Way – Manson

This year, Alta Cellars will be featuring a unique curated pairing in honor of Red Wine and Chocolate. We have paired up with culinary artists, JoJo, of JoJo’s macarons! JoJo has created uniquely flavored mini macarons paired with our WA made wines all months long! Pairing is $15 or complimentary for our valued Wine Club Members (Terms and conditions apply)! We look forward to sharing this enhanced wine and chocolate experience with you!

Jumbo Pretzel

Happy Hour

every Monday

Sunset Manson

76 Wapato Way – Manson

Join us for Martini Monday! Grab a friend and come to the bar for a martini (or two) at just $5 all night.

Pub Trivia

6-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday

Stormy Mountain Brewing

133 E Wooding Ave – Chelan

Join your friends and family for the local favorite – Stormy Mountain Pub Trivia! We have fun questions made for all ages – culture, history, sports, and more. Awesome prizes and as always – free to play! So come on down and spin the Big Prize Wheel, now in our 5th year of fun!

Trivia night at the Pub & Veranda

7- 8 p.m. every Thursday

Campbell’s Resort

Hall Pass: BOGO FREE TASTINGS

Daily: Noon to close

Tsillan Cellars – Sigillo Cellars – Rocky Pond Winery – Mellisoni Vineyards – Nefarious Cellars – Callan

Cellars: Various Lake Chelan locations

BOGO Free Tastings at all participating Southshore & Downtown Chelan Wineries! Purchase your Hall Pass from one of the six participating wineries and redeem BOGO Free tastings alongside other deals! Hall Pass valid the entire month of February.

4 - 6 p.m.

WineGirl Wines

222 E Wapato Way

– Manson

Offered Monday through Friday

Join us weekdays for the Happiest Hour. Jumbo Pretzels are only $3! Choose from Soft and Salty with Beecher’s Cheese, or Cinnamon Sweet Jumbo Pretzels. Then pair your pretzel with a scrumptious glass of WineGirl Wines of your choosing.

104 W Woodin Ave – Chelan

Sweetheart 3 Course Dinners

Offered Thursday - Saturday from 12-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm

Siren Song Winery and Restaurant

635 South Lakeshore Road – Chelan

Sweetheart Special Dinners: 3-courses paired with siren

song award-winning wines are available all month long in addition to our food and wine menu.

2) Red wine & chocolate pairings designed by our chef — available throughout February reserve your spot for our chef’s sweetheart special or come in for a red wine and chocolate pairing

Sweetheart Special Menu: Starter Dungeness Crab Cake with Lemon Aioli Main Filet Mignon, Red Wine Demi-Glaze, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus Or Pan Seared Halibut, Lemon Butter Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus

Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Cake Wrapped in Berry Coulis.

For Reservations, visit sirensongwines.com

Red Wine & Chocolate

12 a.m.-close weekly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

For locations, visit lakechelanwinevalley.com

Lake Chelan Wine Valley hums with couples on romantic retreats and friends gather for a much needed winter getaway. Our tasting rooms fill with smiling faces and the sound of surprised delight at each taste of red wine and chocolate. Romance, limousine rides, library wines, chocolate, and wine all month long… immerse yourself in all things love!

Other February Events

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST

Main Street Gallery

Fashion Show: Cruisewear & Clearance

1-3 p.m.

Sigillo Cellars

2037 W Woodin Avenue

– Chelan

ABODE Happy Hour

3-5 p.m. every Friday

Vin du Lac Winery

105 Hwy 150 – Chelan

$5 glass pours of “Abode” wines! Both our Abode Red and Abode White blends are accommodating and enjoyable blends with proceeds benefitting the Chelan Valley Housing Trust; a non-profit with the mission of providing attainably priced homes throughout the Chelan Valley! Come sip on delicious wines, learn more about CVHT, and start the weekend off right!

Trio Red Wine

Pairing

Noon-5 p.m., Friday – Tuesday

Silver Bell Winery

21 Veroske Rd

– Manson

In celebration of Red Wine and Chocolate, we are releasing our 2020 Aubaine just in time to include it in a red wine trio tasting paired with a Chocolate Fondue platter for two. The Chocolate Fondue platter will be available on weekends during February and by request on Monday and Tuesday.

Come see Main Street Gallery’s February fashion show at Sigillo Cellars, showing off our “Cruisewear & Clearance” style picks! With many people going off on Winter cruises to warmer weather in the next couple of months, we will be showing items from our Fashque brand, which has gorgeous clothing that doesn’t wrinkle! We will also be showing off lots of put together outfits completely taken from our clearance as we put Winter items on sale and prepare for our new Spring arrivals!

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH

Art Show featuring Katie Lindert

3-6 p.m.

Sigillo Cellars

2037 W Woodin Avenue – Chelan

Join Main Street Gallery at Sigillo Cellars on February 8th for an art show featuring pieces from local Chelan artist, Katie Lindert! Enjoy Sigillo’s Wednesday “Bottle & Board” special while you’re there!

Roots Community School

‘One Great School One Great Party’

5:30-10:30 p.m.

Karma Vineyards

1681 Lakeshore Road – Chelan

Please join Roots Community School for their annual fundraiser, “One Great School One Great Party” located at Karma Vineyards. Proceeds support programs at Roots Community School. Ticket Price $75.00 includes meal, alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages. Purchase a table of 8; opportunities are available. Silent and live Auction, Live Art for auction, Raffle for two night stay at Patterson Lake Cabins below Sun Mountain Lodge.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

Sip & Shop with Sea to Skye

Noon-5 p.m.

Sigillo Cellars

2037 W Woodin Avenue – Chelan

Stop in and support local at our Sip & Shop in Chelan on Sunday, February 12th from 12-5pm! Come out and enjoy a glass of wine while shopping local for the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts!

Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Class

5-7 p.m.

Sigillo Cellars

2037 W Woodin Avenue – Chelan

www.wenatcheecookieco.com/s/shop

Wenatchee Cookie Co.’s cookie decorating class is the perfect opportunity to get out and have some fun this winter! Whether you come on your own or with friends, you are sure to have a good time and learn some new skills along the way (and get tasty cookies!).

Join us at Sigillo Cellars in Chelan, WA on Sunday, February 12th from 5:00-7:00pm for this Valentine cookie

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The Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival is the most unique music festival of its kind, featuring a wide range of jazz artists, including funk, R&B, Latin jazz, vocalists, and straight ahead jazz styles, all playing at wineries and venues around the Lake Chelan Wine Valley The upcoming 5th annual Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival showcases internationally acclaimed jazz artists and celebrates the wonderful wineries, historic downtowns (Chelan and Manson), and remarkable beauty of the Lake Chelan Wine Valley Your 4 Day All Access Festival Pass gives you the opportunity to see up to 50 performances at 13 wineries and venues around the lake. Complimentar y transportation is also available for Festival Pass holders. Food and wine is available for purchase at ever y performance.

The Lake Chelan AVA is distinguished by a significant “lake effect” that creates mild and favorable temperatures for surrounding areas, resulting in a longer growing season and a reduced risk of frost. You can taste the efficiency of our winter, the quick thaw of spring, our intense summers and a gorgeous harvest in a glass of Lake Chelan AVA wine. Grapes have been grown in the Chelan Valley since before the turn of the 20th

century. Today there are more than 30 wineries and tasting rooms around the lake. Each offers a unique and special experience for wine lovers.

What makes the Lake Chelan American Viticulture Area (AVA) so unique in geological terms is that our soil is relatively young with volcanic pumice on top of a glacially aged scape. It’s the kind of soil vines love to struggle in under the blanket of hot summer days and cool summer nights.

Naturally Intoxicating

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decorating class taught with expert instruction by Liz Davidson from Wenatchee Cookie Co. No prior experience needed, and all supplies will be provided. We’ll learn the basics of decorating sugar cookies with royal icing, practicing basic piping and filling techniques. Each participant will walk away with six of their own Valentine cookies.

Come early to order food and wine available for purchase before class. Restaurant closes at 5:30 p.m. We request that an adult accompanies all young people under the age of 18. One ticket required per student.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH

♥ LIVE entertainment ♥

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

Dinner and a Show with The Danny Quintero

6-9 p.m.

Siren Song Winery and Restaurant

635 South Lakeshore Road – Chelan www.sirensongwines.com/events-upcoming/2023/ monthoflovedannyquintero

The month of love means sweetheart specials for you and the ones you love

Dinner and a show on Saturday, February 18th, 6-9 p.m., featuring the Danny Quintero band. Red wine & chocolate pairings and chef’s special sweetheart menu offered throughout february

Get tickets for dinner and a show featuring The Danny Quintero Band. You’re evening includes a 3-course Surf and Turf dinner and a welcome glass of sparkling wine. (Space is limited.)

$125 per person plus tax for Siren Club Members

$145 per person plus tax for general public

Owen Barnhart

4-6 p.m.

Tipsy Canyon Winery

270 Upper Joe Creek Rd – Manson www.owenbarnhart.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

Pub Live at Campbell’s Resort

6–8 p.m. Campbell’s Resort

104 W Woodin Ave – Chelan

See a current artist schedule at www.campbellsresort. com/event.

Jeff McLaren

6-9 p.m.

Sigillo Cellars

2037 W Woodin Avenue – Chelan www. sigillocellars. com

Older & Wiser

1–4 p.m.

Tsillan Cellars Winery & Sorento’s Restorante Highway 97A – Chelan www.tsillancellars.com

End of the Line

3–6 p.m.

Alta Cellars

135 Wapato Way – Manson www.altacellars.com

Nic Allen

6-9 p.m.

Sigillo Cellars

2037 W Woodin Avenue – Chelan

www.sigillocellars. com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

Mac Potts

Noon-7 p.m. Siren Song Winery and Restaurant

635 South Lakeshore Road – Chelan www.sirensongwines. com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH

Brittany Jean

2–5 p.m.

Succession Wines

78 Swartout Road – Manson www.successionwines.com

Owen Barnhart

1-4 p.m.

Tsillan Cellars Winery & Sorrento’s Ristorante Highway 97A – Chelan www.tsillancellars.com

Bassically 4-7 p.m.

Skagit Cellars

67 Wapato Way – Manson www.skagitcellars.com

Mac Potts

Noon-7 p.m.

Siren Song Winery and Restaurant

635 South Lakeshore Road – Chelan www.sirensongwines.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH Pub Live at Campbell’s Resort

6–8 p.m. Campbell’s Resort 104 W Woodin Ave – Chelan

See a current artist schedule at www.campbellsresort. com/event.

Eric Link

3–6 p.m.

Alta Cellars

135 Wapato Way – Manson www.altacellars.com

Jessie Lorenz

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sigillo Cellars

2037 W Woodin Avenue – Chelan

https://kazzit.com/event/live-music-at-sigillo-cellarschelan-jessie-lorenz.html

The Danny Quintero Band

6-9 p.m.

Siren Song Winery and Restaurant

635 South Lakeshore Road – Chelan

$125 pp+tax for Siren Club Members

$145 pp+tax for general public

Tickets include 3 course dinner with the show. www.sirensongwines.com/events-upcoming/2023/ monthoflovedannyquintero

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

Kimo Muraki

1- 4 p.m.

Tsillan Cellars Winery & Sorrento’s Ristorante Highway 97A – Chelan www.tsillancellars.com

Pub Live at Campbell’s Resort

6–8 p.m. Campbell’s Resort 104 W Woodin Ave – Chelan

See a current artist schedule at www.campbellsresort. com/event.

Nick Mardon 6-9 p.m. Sigillo Cellars 2037 W Woodin Avenue – Chelan kazzit.com/event/ live-music-at-sigillocellars-chelannick-mardon.html

Nick Mardon 3–6 p.m. Alta Cellars 135 Wapato Way – Manson www.altacellars.com

♥ Business Spotlight ♥

Honors for Tsillan Cellars and The Lake Chelan Ava

Founded in 2000, Tsillan Cellars is often referred to as the “Crown Jewel” of the Lake Chelan AVA. Celebrated for its authentic Italian architecture and world-class wines from their pioneering estate vineyards, this 127 acres destination continues to bring increasing awareness of the Chelan Valley as a wine tourism mecca.

Combine Sorrento’s Ristorante, honored as OpenTable Top 100 Scenic Restaurants in North America, with the Chelan AVA’s most awarded wines to make a most memorable wine experience.

Tsillan Cellars continues its legacy of bringing recognition to the Lake Chelan AVA as a rising star in the Northwest wine industry. Each year wines from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia that have won gold medals in selected competitions are invited to compete against each other for the coveted Platinum Award as the Best of the Best. Once again, Tsillan Cellars was the leading Platinum winner among a group of talented Chelan winemakers such as Tipsy Canyon, Mellisoni, Chelan Ridge, CR Sandidge, Succession and Siren Song to help further establish the credibility of the Lake Chelan AVA.

PUTTING LAKE CHELAN ON THE WINE MAPS

Helping bring awareness of the Lake Chelan AVA to a wide audience of wine tourists is integral to owner and founder, Bob Jankelson’s twenty-year effort to make Lake Chelan one of the premier wine destinations in the Northwest.

Opened in Nov 2022, Tsillan Cellars’ new wine tasting/event facility in Woodinville is already receiving acclaim for setting new standards of wine tasting elegance and is sure to bring increasing awareness of the quality and uniqueness of the Chelan AVA.

Bob Jankelson appreciates the hard work of other Lake Chelan winery pioneers to help make our valley one of the most sought out wine tourism destinations in Washington State. merce.

Tsillan Cellars Winery & Sorento’s Restorante is located on Highway 97A in Chelan. For information, call 509-682-9463.

A Matter of Balance:

Are you comfor table par ticipating in your favorite activities? Are you fearful of falling or experienced a fall? Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington, Healthy Aging, Tender Loving Care for Seniors and L ake Chelan Senior Center are offering “A Matter of Balance”: managing concerns about falls, an award-winning workshop designed to increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falling.

During the 8 class sessions (2 sessions per week), you will learn to:

• Promote exercise to increase strength and balance

• Set realistic goals for increasing activity

• Improve the home environment to reduce fall risk factors

• View falls and fear of falling as controllable

Spotlight on Main Street Gallery

Entering its second year under new ownership, Main Street Gallery is gearing up for an exciting Spring season. Motherdaughter team, April Marcel and Lacy Boosinger, strive to curate eclectic styles of apparel, jewelry, accessories, and local art. With Spring styles already on the way, you can expect to see romantic dresses perfect for a Valentine’s Day outing, as well new arrivals for everyday fashion from brands including Papillon, Blu Pepper, and Spring Footwear.

If you come by the shop on Valentine’s Day, you can receive a free gift of Sugarfina cocktail candies with any purchase over $100. These new treats, including Champagne Gummy Bears and Coffee Cordials, make the perfect present for

your sweetheart, or a delectable treat for yourself!

Main Street Gallery is also excited to invite you to join them for their monthly style shows at Sigillo Cellars! The first Wednesday of each month from 1-3 p.m., Lacy and a group of models, ages 21-82, will showcase the newest arrivals from the boutique while you and your friends can sit back, enjoy a glass of wine, and even shop there at the show! Sigillo Cellars also offers a Wednesday “Board & Bottle” special that lets you indulge in a bottle of wine and a snack board for only $25!

While you are there, you can view Main Street Gallery’s art exhibit inside of Sigillo Cellars, which rotates new local artists monthly.

This workshop is free of charg e and all materials will be provided. The first session star ts on Wed, Februar y 22nd 3:00PM to 5:00PM at the Chelan Senior Center, 534 E. Trow Avenue, Chelan. The following 7 sessions are each Monday and Wednesday: Feb 27th, Mar 1st; Mar 6th, Mar 8th; Mar13th, Mar 15th and ending Monday, March 20th. You do not need to be a Senior Center member to enroll in “A Matter of Balance” . Class siz e is limited to 12 people so register today!

For fur ther information or to register please call Matter of Balance instructors: Sandy Zimchek (509-699-9042) or Claudia Swenson (360-561-6090).

Join Main Street Gallery owners April Marcel and Lacy Boosinger on the first Wednesday of each month for a fashion show of the latest arrivals at Sigillo Cellars. Must be 21 or older to attend.

❤For the Love of Food

What’s better than combining sunshine, a beautiful glacier fed lake surrounded by vineyards. Nothing, but you must add fantastic food.

Meet Holly Brown, chef, world traveler, winery and restaurant owner, and culinary curator at Holly’s Vineyard Kitchen.

Holly loves classic European style cooking and menus that are fresh and beautiful. “I believe cooking should be fun and provide an outlet for your creativity! My recipe blog at www.hollysvineyardkitchen.com is a resource full of cooking tips along with my favorite dishes.”

❤Holly states, “I feel lucky to be married to a wonderful winemaker. I always say that my husband Kevin and I are a great pairing.”

Kevin and Holly own the Siren Song Winery and Restaurant, and the Siren Song Lavender Farm in Chelan.

Through all of their culinary adventures together and separately, Kevin and Holly focus on creating experiences that are fun and educational through cooking, traveling, teaching, winemaking, hospitality, and sharing our culinary experiences with their friends and with visitors.

You can join Holly for fabulous food experiences, cooking classes, and more. Holly’s culinary passion Holly

Brown brings her love of travel into the kitchen whether she is catering or teaching classses.

will inspire your love of cooking, entertaining, and discovery around all things food.

Holly’s classes reflect her travel experiences and European style food inspiration. Menus are designed to elevate your senses and your taste buds. Each class features seasonal ingredients and themes that are prepared lovingly from scratch, paired with wine.

Chef Holly teaches a variety of cooking classes in public and private settings. All private classes include

three hours of hands-on menu preparation and time for a shared meal. Private cooking classes require a minimum of 6 guests.

If you find yourself in need of catering that lakeside gathering, Holly’s Vineyard Kitchen caters a variety of group sizes at your location, including private dinners. Their menus are custom designed for each event to meet the unique experience you want to provide for your guests.

You will find Chef Holly cooking

up events, leading cooking classes, planning culinary adventures, blogging, sharing recipes, and talking about food. Learn more about Holly’s Vineyard Kitchen at www.hollysvineyardkitchen.com.

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Chef Holly Brown European style is influenced by her world travels. The recipe for Mint Marinated Lamb Chops with Red Wine Reduction Sauce is available on her blog at hollysvineyardkitchen.com.

GREAT ROMANTIC READS riverwAlk books

FebruAry piCks

FOUR BOOKS FOR A DAY BY THE LAKE

JusT The NiCesT Couple

by mAry kubiCA (hArDCover)

Jake Hayes hasn’t come home since the blowout fight he and wife Nina had. Initially Nina assumes he’s just cooling off at a friend’s house. Days go by. Jake still hasn’t returned, and Nina begins to fear something bad has happened.

Meanwhile, Nina’s good friend, Lily and her husband Christian are hiding an explosive secret about what happened the day Jake disappeared.

Now Nina is caught up in a web of lies that is impossible to unravel.

Rich with detail and a mounting sense of dread, Just the Nicest Couple is a dark and twisted exploration of loyalty, family, and how far we’re willing to go to protect those we love.

The GolDeN Couple

by Greer heNDriCks AND sArAh pekkANeN (hArDCover)

Well to do D.C. couple Marissa and Matthew Bishop have the picture perfect marriage. Until Marissa reveals a damaging secret. Seeking help to repair their relationship the Bishops turn to therapist Avery Chambers.

As Avery begins the process of assessing her clients she quickly realizes things are not as they seem. Now it isn’t just a marriage that’s in danger.

A riveting thriller that grabs hold of you on page one and doesn’t let go.

The New Couple

by AlisoN JAmes (pAperbACk) (p

Stephanie Hamlin, her husband Richard and baby Poppy are about to move into a beautifully renovated house in an exclusive neighborhood.

They are welcomed by Jane, their next door neighbor. After a set of odd occurrences Jane is determined to know just who this new couple really is, and what they’re hiding.

This fast paced, intriguing psychological thriller is chock full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

The Couple NexT Door

by shAri lAperNA (pAperbACk) (p

Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all: a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and a beautiful baby girl. Then one night when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately focuses on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story.

The new Lake Chelan Health hospital facility is a gift come true for the growing Lake Chelan Valley. After World War II, as veterans returned to the Lake Chelan valley, a group of local businessmen formed the Lake Chelan Hospital Association, intent on providing hospital facilities to the public. The community banded together and the first hospital in Chelan opened August 9, 1948. Again in 1968, the community came together to form a hospital district, which opened the doors for preparing the way for a hospital construction bond that passed by a 92 percent vote in 1969. Construction began in early 1971, and the new hospital, on Highland Avenue, opened for tours in May of 1972, before opening for hospital care services. Roughly, 30 years later, it was not only beginning to show its age, but also with the growing population and need for space, it was recognized that a replacement hospital would be needed. Acquiring new technology and medical equipment, physical access, and keeping up with current regulations would require intense remodeling or a replacement facility. It took 20 years and three bond campaigns to get the needed 60 percent supermajority needed to pass. In April of 2017, the hospital district received 64.6 percent approval from voters for a $20 million bond to build a new hospital in a new location. The new hospital would cost a total of $44.5 million, of which $22.5 million came from a loan to the hospital and $2 million donated by the Lake Chelan Health and Wellness Foundation. In April of 2021 construction began at 110 South Apple Blossom Drive. The new hospital opened with a heartfelt message and video shared with all the staff and community on December 5, 2022—video available at lakechelanhealth.org/news.

“It is with mixed emotions that today Monday December 5, 2022, at 6:00AM, Chelan County Public Hospital District #2 honors the closing of its hospital building at 503 E. Highland Ave. Since its opening in 1972, we will now close its hospital doors for the very first time in 50 years. During its 50 years, the building has served hundreds of thousands of patients along their health jour neys, providing inpatient care and countless radiology and lab exams, surgeries, ER visits, rehab care and the birthplace to over 4000 babies. For many, it has been the start and the end, and today, it is the end of an era for this hospital service building. As written on its walls, it has been a place where at least 1000 miracles happened every day. Let us pause for a moment to honor the millions of hours of work and services provided by this now tired hospital building that tended to the suffering, sick and injured…Now let us celebrate opening the doors of a new hospital building on apple blossom drive to carry on the legacy of being a place of birth and a place to care for the suffering, sick, and injured. We now open the new hospital and close the old. May this vital new hospital building, and its campus serve the community with quality sustainability and longevity.”

In 2023, Lake Chelan Health will celebrate caring for the Lake Chelan Valley residents and guests for 75 Years. Lake Chelan Health offers a variety of hospital services and outpatient care services that include 24-hour ER care, general surgery and pain management, inpatient services, skilled recovery rehab care, physical and occupational therapy, wound and lymphedema care, obstetrics, pelvic floor health, lab and radiology services including MRI. LCH also has three clinics offering primary care, specialty care and express Care walk-in services. To learn more about services provided by Lake Chelan Health, please visit lakechleanhealth.org

Superlative Winner

White Blend Rio Vista Wines

2021 Estate

Sunset on the River, Columbia Valley, $32 (125 cases)

Double GolD

Malbec Lake Chelan Winery

2018 Malbec, Lake Chelan, $55 (300 cases)

Barbera Rio Vista Wines 2020 Estate Barbera, Columbia Valley, $46 (150 cases)

95 POINTS

Judges’ comments: The Little family continues to flash its Midas touch with aromatic whites with this bright and balanced blend of Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer. John Little Jr. has taken over the winemaking from his founding father, and this is a remarkable work that’s true to both grape varieties involved as white peach, pink grapefruit and strawberry/watermelon pop out in a floral and fruity fashion that provides an abundance of juicy acidity to clean up the scant amount of sugar. It was one of five Rio Vista wines to earn a gold medal at this year’s judging.

Call the winery or visit its website for current tasting room hours. 24415 Highway 97, Chelan (509) 682-9713 224 E. Wapato Way, Manson (509) 687-1179 riovistawines.com

NORTHCENTRAL WASHINGTON AWARDS

Best Red (Double Gold Medal)

Sigillo Cellars

2019 Relativity, Columbia Valley, $32 (315 Cases)

95 POINTS

Judges’ Comments: Washington state winemakers continue to explore, with increased success, the Rhône-inspired blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre known simply as GSM. The Seal family takes a delicious angle by going in the opposite direction — leading their Relativity with Mourvèdre (46%) and following with Syrah (39%), Grenache (8%) and capping it with a delicious dose of Cinsaut. That formula resulted in judges voting it the Best Red Wine of the North Central Washington Wine Awards. Its path to the sweepstakes started with a double gold medal and then best-of-class recognition. The wide-ranging profile offers ripe raspberry, clove, white pepper and forest floor woodsyness amid a structure that’s bold, bright and nothing out of proportion. Obviously it’s showing beautifully in its youth. One judge remarked, “I would drink this any day.”

Call the winery or visit its website for current tasting room hours.

2037 W. Woodin Ave., Chelan (509) 888-5713 8086 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie (425) 292-0754 • sigillocellars.com

Rosé

Rio Vista Wines

Judges’ comments: Oscar Castillo, well into his second decade as the winemaker for this historic family-owned winery, continues to rise up the ranks as one of Washington state’s top winemaking talents. This Malbec emerged as the judging’s best example of the red Bordeaux grape made famous in Argentina and was among the six gold medals made by Castillo — all for red wine. Two of those were for standalone expressions of Malbec. The bright blue fruit notes that fans of Malbec have come to enjoy are here, backed by hints of coffee, caramel, vanilla and earthiness. Its juicy black cherry finish and late grip of tannins will serve it well alongside the dry-rubbed Royal Ranch tri-tip at the winery’s on-premise BBQ in the Vineyard. Call the winery or visit its website for current tasting room hours. 3519 Highway 150, Chelan (509) 687-9463 • lakechelanwinery.com

Rosé

Siren Song Winery

2021 Belle Tavel Rosé, Lake Chelan, $30 (274 cases)

94 POINTS

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Judges’ comments: High-tech refugee Kevin Brown describes the inspiration for each wine he makes. (Many of those wines are produced from grapes he grows.) This rosé of Grenache reminds him of a late-night meal while touring southern Rhône with his wife Holly, who recommends serving this with a summer salad featuring strawberries and pecans. It’s a delightful expression featuring cherry blossoms, white peach, plump raspberries and sweet watermelon. Thanks to the juicy finish, it’s ripe, fruity and clean.

Call the winery or visit its website for current tasting room hours.

635 S. Lakeshore Road, Chelan (509) 888-4657 sirensongwines.com

2021 Wild Rose Rosé, Columbia Valley, $26 (110 cases)

93 POINTS

Cabernet Franc

Lake Chelan Winery

2019 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $48 (321 cases)

Judges’ comments: Barbera is the famous grape planted at lower elevation in Northern Italy, and it’s among the six red varieties the Little family has represented across their 10 acres along the banks of the Columbia River below Lake Chelan. Here’s a remarkable example that offers many classic qualities, which include youthful approachability and layers of cherries and dark plum. There’s strength to its structure, yet that doesn’t distract from the delicate hints of mint and allspice. Complexity comes from the finish of blood orange and Montmorency cherry. It’s a great red to enjoy in the summertime.

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Call the winery or visit its website for current tasting room hours. 24415 Highway 97, Chelan (509) 682-9713 224 E. Wapato Way, Manson (509) 687-1179 riovistawines.com

Red Blend

Ancestry Cellars

2018 Provocant, Columbia Valley, $30 (209 cases)

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Judges’ comments: Woodinville winemaker Jason Morin has been so charmed by the Lake Chelan wine community that he’s opened a second tasting room in Manson and moved his family to the valley. This Right Bank-Bordeaux blend of Merlot (56%), Cabernet Sauvignon (33%) and Cabernet Franc is easy to enjoy with persistent aromas and flavors of plum, blackberry and vanilla, which make for a very drinkable profile.

Call the winery or visit its website for current tasting room hours.

50 Wapato Way, Manson (509) 741-9006 13590 NE Village Square Drive #1035, Woodinville (425) 435-6551

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Red Blend Vibe Cellars

2019 Gemelli Super Tuscan, Yakima Valley, $40 (71 cases)

Viognier

Rio Vista Wines

2021 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $28 (225 cases)

Merlot

Lake Chelan Winery

2019 Merlot, Lake Chelan, $40 (400 cases)

Red Blend

Lake Chelan Winery

2019 Exclusive Red IX, Lake Chelan, $45 (437 cases)

Sigillo Cellars

2019 GSM, Columbia Valley, $36 (300 cases)

Tsillan Cellars

2019 Estate Piccolo Rosso, Lake Chelan, $38 (420 cases)

Malbec

Sigillo Cellars

2019 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $38 (183 cases)

Petit Verdot

Sigillo Cellars

2019 Petit Verdot, Wahluke Slope, $42 (148 cases)

Barbera

Skagit Cellars

2018 Barbera, Columbia Valley,

$37 (141 cases)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Tipsy Canyon Winery

2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $45 (206 cases)

Rosé

Tsillan Cellars

2021 Bocciolo di Rosa Rosé, Goose Gap, $26 (992 cases)

Malbec

Kludt Family Winery

2019 Reserve Malbec, Columbia Valley, $65 (253 cases)

Tsillan Cellars

2019 Estate Malbec, Lake Chelan, $48 (279 cases)

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Tsillan Cellars

2019 Estate Reserve Malbec, Lake Chelan, $52 (180 cases)

Tempranillo

Rio Vista Wines

2020 Estate Tempranillo, Columbia Valley, $40 (225 cases)

Lake Chelan Winery

2019 Tempranillo, Lake Chelan, $48 (350 cases)

Fortified

WineGirl Wines

2019 Tinto Fino, Lake Chelan, $120 (20 cases)

Merlot

Sigillo Cellars

2019 Merlot,

Columbia Valley, $34 (188 cases)

Red Blend

Sigillo Cellars

2019 EVO Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $40 (98 cases)

Tipsy Canyon Winery

2019 Melange Noir, Washington State, $49 (281 cases)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Tsillan Cellars

2019 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Chelan, $48 Syrah

Tsillan Cellars

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