November Features Several NW Wine Events

Three notable wine tasting events are coming up in November, and one of them will take place here in Bellingham.

Grape and Gourmet, the annual food and wine extravaganza hosted by Bellingham Bay Rotary Club, will be held at the Best Western Lakeway Inn on November 2. Tickets are available in two tiers; VIP’s pay $125 and are provided full access from 5:00 to 8:30 pm, while a $75 ticket allows you to join in the fun from 6:45 to 8:30 pm.

This has quickly become one of the premiere wine-related events in the State and it’s certainly near the top of the list of my current favorites. Dozens of Pacific Northwest wineries and local restaurants will be on hand to provide you with an array of culinary delights that is truly staggering.

This event always sells out early, so do not delay in purchasing tickets from any Bellingham Bay Rotary Club member or online at www.bellinghambayrotary.com.

If you don’t mind doing a little traveling to the other side of the state, Eastern Washington is also offering its share of wine tasting events in November.

The 30th annual Tri-Cities Wine Festival is slated for November 7 and 8, and will feature scores of wines from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia wineries. Two food and wine seminars will be offered as well as a three-hour public tasting event at the Pasco Red Lion Hotel. For more information including times, locations and ticket purchases visit www.tricitieswinefestival.com.

Finally, over 50 Yakima Valley wineries will be opening their doors on November 28 and 29 as they celebrate Thanksgiving in Wine Country. By purchasing a $20 ticket in advance, guests will be able to experience a variety of specialty foods and wine pairings, library tastings, and tours not available to the public. You’ll find all the specifics at www.wineyakimavalley.org.