Upcoming Events:
February
Participating
Wineries:
Agate Field Vineyards: Passport holders will be treated to
tasting of our premium wines including our 06 Cabernet Franc, gold medal
winner, paired with our specialty appetizers, homemade dark chocolate
brownies, and chocolate covered cherries. We will also be offering a 10%
discounts on all our Dancing Cowboy wines and 20% discount on all Agate
Field labeled wines.
Bonair Winery: Nothing is more exotically delicious than sipping
Port with an incredible mouth-watering chocolate morsel. This year we are
featuring Dottie’s Delightful Chocolate Truffles to be paired with our
incredibly luscious TOURIGA PORT. So good, it makes your toes curl and your
eyes light up! Dottie provides samples and a stunning array of delicacies
available for purchase from her.
Claar Cellars will be serving our Syrah in chocolate "cups" made by
Essencia Artisan Bakery and Chocolaterie during Red Wine and Chocolate
weekend, as well as having collectable pins available for purchase.
Eaton Hill Winery: Enjoy our award-winning wines, especially the
Cabernet Sauvignons and our marvelous Ports. With Chocolate - Ooh La La!
Rumor has it that our soup of the days will be that Gourmet Bean Soup you
love so much. See you here!
Horizon’s Edge Winery: Boehm’s
chocolate will be paired with “Intimate Affair Port batch # 4”. Passport
holders receive 7% off all wine purchases and 15% off a case.
Hyatt Vineyards: Smooth chocolate to pair with our smooth new release,
our ’08 Zinfandel. Recent awards on several of our wines, hand-crafted by
winemaker Andy Gamache, show just how well these exciting wines pair with
just about anything.
Knight Hill Winery is pairing Roundtable Red with a piece of serious
chocolate for all customers. As an added feature this year, join the
Vignerons in the barrel room to taste the soon-to-be released ‘08 Syrah. ($5
tasting fee, applied to any purchase) Futures are available! With a Passport
you’ll also receive 10% off 1-5 bottles, 20% off 6-11 bottles and 30% off a
case.
Maison de Padgett Winery: Wild
natural chocolate fountains will be paired with our Succulant Sangiovese.
Passportet holders receive a free poster with any bottle purchase (one
poster per person), 7% off all wine purchases and 15% off a case.
Masset Winery: Special pricing on several wines including our new
release Ice Wine which will be paired with Belgian White Chocolate Truffles
infused with Essence of Ice Wine. The new vintage of le Petit Rouge will be
released this weekend too! German Sausage and Prosciutto from Jahr's Sausage
Shop in Selah will be available for purchase in small picnic size portions
as well as other picnic(ing) supplies. Limited edition silk-screen prints of
Rattlesnake Hills scenes by famed Russian artist Alexei Kazantsev will be on
display and available. Open 10 – 6.
Paradisos del Sol Winery: Experience Chocolate Chipotle Chicken Chili
in/on/as Teeny Tiny Tacos. A come-hither concoction, not confection, of
cocoa, chiles, and condiments composed for collegial companionship with
Paradisos Red and our compañeros.
Piety Flats Winery
will feature a special chocolate treat. Truffles stuffed with Figs. This
gourmet chocolate pairs wonderfully with our award winning Red Wines. It
goes especially well with our new release called Tango which is a Malbec/Cab
blend.
Portteus Vineyards will feature Fudge Brownies by Chef Gregory Masset
paired with our 2005 Malbec - Gold Medal winner and recent Double Gold
winner! This weekend, we will be releasing our 2006 Petite Sirah, follow up
to the amazing 2005 Gold Medal winner and Platinum Award (best of Gold Medal
winners) Petite Sirah! Also releasing our 2006 Merlot and 2006 Cabernet
Franc!
Severino Cellars
will be serving our famous family dark chocolate fudge. We enjoy it best
with our 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, but you can try it with all four of our
red wines and decide for yourself. Our 2005 Merlot will be on special for
this weekend only, 15% off bottle purchases, 20% off of case purchases. For
questions contact us at 509-829-3800. Open from 10am-6pm.
Silver Lake Winery: Join us to celebrate all the wonderful goodness that
comes from one of the greatest pairing of all time! Dark chocolate morsels
to melt on your tongue and mingle with rich award-winning red wines.
Couldn’t ask for more- except maybe music! Live music in our Vineyard room
to enjoy as you sip and sample your savory delights. Larry LaRiviere duo
1pm-4pm Saturday. Smoked Salmon and Smoked Cheddar available for sample and
purchase from Bonneville Smoked Products. 509.829.6235
Steppe Cellars: This Red Wine and Chocolate weekend, Steppe Cellars will
have chocolate to pair with your wine, and wine to pair with your
chocolate. We will be serving several different chocolate fondues. Use the
sensory "standards" to help you detect the different aromas and flavors in
both the wines and the chocolates, then decide which pairings you enjoy the
most.
Two Mountain Winery will be featuring our Famous Chocolate Mousse with
raspberry sauce. We will also be releasing the long awaited and sought
after Hidden Horse VI Red Table Wine.
Tefft Cellars will be serving our crowd pleasing "hand rolled" chocolate
truffles, which will be paired with our award winning Cabernet
Sauvignon. There will be many other wines to taste and enjoy, including our
popular Ports!
*(Some wineries may charge a small tasting fee. See individual winery
listings above for details.)
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RED WINE AND CHOCOLATE
Winery |
Hours |
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Agate Field Winery |
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Bonair Winery |
10-5 |
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Claar Cellars |
10-6 |
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Eaton Hill Winery |
10-5 |
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Horizon's Edge |
11-5 |
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Hyatt Vineyards |
11-5 |
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Knight Hill Winery |
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Maison de Padgett |
11-5 |
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Masset Winery |
10-6 |
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Paradisos del Sol |
10-6 |
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Piety Flats Winery |
10-5 |
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Portteus Vineyards |
10-5 |
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Severino Cellars |
10-6 |
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Silver Lake Winery |
10-5 |
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Steppe Cellars |
11-5 |
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Tefft Cellars |
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Two Mountain Winery |
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For more information call 888.375.RHWT(7498)
Red Wine &
Chocolate Package: Grapevine Inn in Sunnyside.
March
13 & 14
Chasing Out the Snakes and Appellation Days
Free
event – no ticket required. Come watch St. Paddy chase the snakes out of the
Rattlesnake Hills leaving only fine wine behind for the visitors. We will
also be celebrating the 4th anniversary of the Rattlesnake Hills AVA. With
specials on wines, authentic Irish foods, and Celtic music playing in the
background, this is a fine weekend to welcome spring in the vineyards.
Call
509.965.4521 or 888.375.RHWT(7498)
April
17 & 18
Barrel
Tasting in the Rattlesnake Hills
(aka – Pre-Barrel Tasting)
Free!
An
annual tradition in the Rattlesnake Hills. No ticket or premier pass
required. Sixteen (16) wineries in the Rattlesnake Hills roll out the
barrels for complimentary samples of soon-to-be-released and award-winning
wines. Taste directly from the barrels and find out why Rattlesnake Hills
wine grapes are some of the most sought-after grapes in the industry. This
weekend you’ll find smaller lines and time for more one-on-one with the
winemakers. Purchase a $10 Passport for great discounts on wine and/or free
reserve wine tasting at all the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail wineries. Free
event! No ticket or premier pass required at our wineries.
Call
509.965.4521 or 888.375.RHWT(7498)
23, 24, &
25
Spring Barrel Tasting, Rattlesnake Hills
Style
Free!
An
annual tradition for more than 20 years in the Yakima Valley. No ticket or
premier pass required at our wineries. Winemakers at the sixteen (16)
wineries in the Rattlesnake Hills offer samples of soon-to-be-released and
award-winning wines. Taste directly from the barrels, speak with the
winemakers about their craft and gain insight into the artistic process of
the fine, award-winning wines produced in the Rattlesnake Hills. This
weekend you’ll find live bands, artists, and food vendors in the Rattlesnake
Hills. Purchase a $10 Passport for great discounts on wine and/or free
reserve wine tasting at all the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail wineries. You
must have a glass to sample this weekend.
Call
509.965.4521 or 888.375.RHWT(7498)
May
June
July
August
September
October
30
HalloWine
Free! Chills and thrills await you on the haunted
trail. Bizarre and unexplained occurrences have been reported during this
weekend, including some great deals on wine! HalloWine is a themed weekend
at the wineries in the Rattlesnake Hills featuring artist-carved pumpkins,
harvest soups, chocolate, costumed staff, and new releases. The treats at
many wineries are special discounts on wine and/or treats for visitors
dressed in costumes. Wineries are open from 10 AM – 5 PM with a few open
until 6 PM. HalloWine is on October 31st this year. No charge –
complimentary to the public. Call 509.965.4521 or 888.375.RHWT(7498)
November
26
Black Friday
Bonair Winery will celebrate Black Friday with some
killer deals for those who arrive early! You won't want to miss our
Black Friday Specials. To get the scoop ahead of the general public sign
up for our monthly
newsletter. You don't want to miss these once-in 25-years bargains!
26, 27 & 28
Thanksgiving in Wine Country, Rattlesnake Hills Style
Free!
The 16
wineries on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail offer a great experience during
this holiday weekend, providing gourmet food, wine pairings, and fantastic
new wine releases. An annual tradition for 20 years. This
culinary extravaganza is offered to all of our valued customers as our *complimentary
holiday gift to you. You’ll find delicious foods prepared by
regional chefs and some prepared by the winemakers themselves. No ticket is
required to experience all the benefits, including gourmet foods and
hand-crafted wines, but you may want to purchase a Passport for $10 to
receive great discounts on wine purchases and free reserve wine tasting. A
glass is necessary. Bring your favorite goblet from home or purchase a logo
glass at any winery on the Trail. (*Some wineries may charge small tasting
fees.) Wine and accessories make great Christmas gifts!
Call
509.965.4521 or 888.375.RHWT(7498)
December
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