BLOG: YAKIMA VALLEY'S 52 WEEKS OF WINE
Yakima Valley Pioneers 30 Year-Old Wines 

Washington State's wine industry is very young in comparison to others in the world.  Sourcing wine from a vineyard in Washington State with 30 year-old vines requires a look to the Yakima Valley.       

Seattle Magazine highlights some of the wine grape growers who grow Rock Star wines.  Included in this exclusive group is Dick Boushey of Boushey Vineyard in the Yakima Valley.  Read More....

Dick BousheyThe Saur Family

Yakima Valley wine grape growing pioneers. From left to right, Dick Boushey, Boushey Vineyards; The Sauer Family, Red Willow Vineyard; Todd Newhouse, Upland Vineyard.

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What's Happening in the Yakima Valley?

                                                       

June 22, 2012

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY w/Gibson Cima and Katy Lin

Gilbert Cellars Tasting Room

509.249.9049
vino@gilbertcellars.com

"Live music, every Friday. No cover. Come kick off your weekend with us!
 7:00-10:00pm

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June 22, 23, 29, 2012

Café Orsa at Terra Blanca ~ Cuisine by Twigs Bistro

Terra Blanca                             
509.588.6082  sealey@terrablanca.com

 

Terra Blanca Wines by the glass or bottle. Bistro style food by Twigs featuring tapas, salads, paninis, and flatbreads.

No Cover It's the best place to enjoy the sunset on Friday nights!

Every Friday Night 5pm-10pm  
No Cover Saturday Noon-5pm

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June 23, 2012

SIP, SWIRL, & PAINT!    

Airfield Estates Winery in Prosser
509.786.2338 info@airfieldwines.com  


Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of lite appetizers and a glass of Airfield wine while creating your own masterpiece.
  A talented artist from Spokane will guide you through a fun painting session - no previous painting experience needed! Amaze your family, friends, and YOURSELF!

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June 23, 24, 2012
Terra Blanca Estate Tours
509.588.6082  sealey@terrablanca.com 

 

See the production facilities, enjoy the oldest barrel caves in Washington, and then sit back and taste some great wine. Tasting includes a selection of Signature Series wines.  $15 General / Arch Terrace Club, FREE for Club ONYX + 6 Guests, Reservations highly recommended.  

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June 23, 30, 2012
Vineyard Walk At Terra Blanca Vineyard
509.588.6082    sealey@terrablanca.com

Take a walk around our beautiful vineyards, learn about wine making in the production facilities and taste wine among the barrels in the new caves. Tasting includes a selection of Arch Terrace wines.
 

$15 General / Arch Terrace Club, FREE for Club ONYX + 6 Guests, Reservations highly recommended.

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Dining at MOJAVE in Desert Wind WineryJune 29, 2012
Friday Night Supper Club
Desert Wind Tasting Room
509.786.7277

kbailes@desertwindwinery.com  


Pre-dinner reception begins at 6:30 p.m.  Join us for our festive monthly supper, served at large communal tables. Limited seating available; $55 per guest includes a three course dinner with wine pairings. Advance reservations required.

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June 29, 2012
LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY w/Jose Cruz
Gilbert Cellars Tasting room
509.249.9049
vino@gilbertcellars.com
 
7:00-10:00pm "Live music, every Friday. No cover. Come kick off your weekend with us!
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June 29, 2012 - Jun 30, 2012
Mighty Tieton Wine and Art Festival  
 

Mighty Tieton Wine and Art Festival, Friday June 29 (evening) and Saturday June 30 (day). If you have not already heard of Mighty Tieton, it's an artist community located in renovated apple warehouses in the town of Tieton, just west of Yakima.

 

More info on the Mighty Tieton Design Challenge is at www.mightytieton.org/events. You may contact the organizer, Sylvia Imbrook at 509-847-3034 or Sylvia@mightytieton.org.

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Congratulations to Steppe Cellars and Kestrel Vintners for the following Awards

Steppe Cellars Wines were recognized by:
Northwest Wine Summit                                                 

Artemisia - Gold
Big Sage Red cuvee 4 - Silver
Malbec 2009 - Silver
Syrah 2008 - Silver
Tempranillo Granache Mourvedre 2008 - Silver 

Taster's Guild International
Artemisia 2008 - Gold
Tempranillo Granache Mouvedre Gold
Big Sage Red cuvee 4 - Silver
Syrah 2008- Silver
Malbec 2009 - Silver

 

Wine Enthusiast
Syrah 2009 - 92 points

 

Kestrel Vintners was recognized by:
San Francisco International Wine Competition
Best Bordeaux blend, Double Gold and BEST OF SHOW....
2008 Kestrel Vintners Raptor Red.
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