Category Archives: Events

Wine Class at BTC

2:00 to 4:30 pm – Taste Washington Wines. Learn about the different growing regions in the State of Washington as well as information on wineries, tours, festivals and tasting room etiquette. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.

Winemaker’s Dinner at Bistecca Restaurant: Update

This event has been sold out! Here’s a perfect opportunity to see how important (and enjoyable) it is to have a good food/wine pairing for the optimal dining experience. I’ve chosen five premium Northwest wines and Bistecca Chef Marc Eilberg will design and prepare a five-course meal around those selections. Featured wines will include; San […]

Tri-Cities Wine Festival

This is one of my favorite wine festivals, primarily because it features several good wineries from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. Last year 83 wineries were represented at the festival. The picture below was the plaque awarded to last year’s best of show winner, the 2002 Merlot from Lost River Winery in Mazama, Washington. […]

Grape & Gourmet

5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Best Western Lakeway in Bellingham. 50 local restaurants and wineries will be featured, with proceeds going to the Bellingham Bay Rotary for the support of local and international organizations. Cost is $75 with attendance limited to 750. Phone (360) 671-4072 for more information.

Wine Class at BTC

1:30 to 4:30 pm – Beginning Wine Tasting. The perfect class for those just getting started with wines. The format will be relaxed, yet informative, with plenty of wines to sample. No wine snob attitudes permitted! Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.