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.

7:00 to 9:00 pm – Join Dan and Harborside Bistro Chef Joe Merkling for an evening of Pacific Northwest food and wines. This event will be held at the Hotel Bellwether on the Bellingham waterfront. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.

Cristalino Cava Brut Non-Vintage (about $8): A terrific Spanish sparkler with a some apple and citrus flavors and a crisp, dry finish. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better sparkling wine in this price range.

2:30 to 4:30pm – We’ll be tasting 3 varieties each of Syrah and Viognier from the Northwest and around the world. Click on the “Wine Classes” Page for more information.

Ebenezer, Barossa Valley 2001 (about $30): This wine is cram-packed with dark berry flavors and plenty of spice. Because of the limited quantities you won’t find it in stores, but they do serve it at Stars restaurant at Resort Semiahmoo. More additional information, please refer to the Category, “Bellingham Herald Articles” for the October 17, […]