2012
Scheduled Events
January
21 Gooseridge Tour & Seminar: What is This Wine?
March 4
Open That Bottle Night 13 The Country Gentleman Restaurant and Catering,
Kennewick.
2011
Events Links to Articles
January
23 - Merlot Around the World: Compare and contrast Merlots from around the world!
February
13 - Open That Bottle Night (OTBN)12
The Country Gentleman Restaurant and Catering, Kennewick. Guests bring the wine for this
now worldwide event.
March
11- Syrah: A Blind Tasting - The Hogue
Cellars, Prosser. Guests will be learning about and testing their skills at
determining the origin and characteristics of each wine.
March
19 - Perfect Harmony Meadows
Springs Country Club, Richland. The Wine Society co-sponsors
this benefit event for Mid-Columbia Symphony. Visit www.midcolumbiasymphony.org for
more information about this event and the concerts.
April 17
- Annual Membership
Meeting-Spokane-Area Wineries The Country Gentleman, Kennewick. Learn about up-and-coming
May 14-15
- Trip to Lake Chelan. Join the Wine Society for a tour of many
June 11 - Wines of Piedmont Seminar
Queensgate Cafι, Richland. Explore
July 22- Rockpile Vineyard, Calif., Seminar
Canyon Lakes Clubhouse At The Villas, Kennewick, Learn about wines from one
of Sonoma Countys newest AVAs.
August 13
- Red Willow Vineyard: Vines, Wines
and Dine Bus trip. Tour one of the states oldest vineyards, western end,
September 10
Viognier: U.S. and Beyond TC Prime, Kennewick. Learn, discuss, taste this
up-and-coming varietal in
October
21 Washington Wine Varietals: Whats New? Canyon Lakes Clubhouse At The Villas. Explore what some innovative
November 4/5 33rd Tri-Cities Wine Festival at Three Rivers
Convention Center, Kennewick. Judged
competition of Northwest wines, plus Best of Show Wine dinner, seminar, Gala
Wine Tasting, silent auction, vendors and food!
December 11
The Spirit of the Holidays- 3rd
Annual Fundraiser- Allied Arts Center & Gallery, Richland. Festival award-winning wines, holiday foods, door prizes.
Proceeds benefit area students in viticulture and enology programs.
2010 Events Links to Articles
January
10 Hamilton Cellars: Bona Vita Blending Seminar- Vintners Logistics, Kennewick
February
27 (Sat) OBTN 11 (Open That Bottle Night 11) - The Barrel House, Kennewick
March 14
Rhτne Rangers: Why The Popularity? Sunset Event Center, Richland
April 17
Pinot Noirs of New Zealand - Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland
May 16
Annual Meeting featuring Syrah Meadows Springs Country Club, Richland
June 27
Wines and Food of Campania, Meadows Springs Country Club, Richland
July 18
Wines of the Columbia Gorge, Best Western, Pasco Inn & Suites, Pasco
September
19 Vineyard Series III, Kiona Vineyards and Winery, Benton City
October
17 Portugal: Much More Than Port
November 5/6 32nd
Tri-Cities Wine Festival
2009 Events Links to Articles
January
Old Vines Wines Hilton Garden Inn, Richland.
February
Scent-Sational Seminar Returning Richland Community Center, Richland.
March
Annual Meeting with Brunch at Bonefish
Grill, Richland.
April
Viticulture vs. Viniculture - Tri-City Country Club, Kennewick.
May
Working Together: Wine, Food and the Sommelier Anthonys Banquet and Event Center, Richland.
June An
Alphabet Experience Barnard Griffin
Winery, Richland.
July Wines of Southwest France Tuscan Room,
Pasco Best Western, Pasco.
August
Annual Society Picnic- On the East Lawn
Kiona Winery, Benton City.
September
Fundraiser To Benefit Students.
October
Bus Trip to Horse Heaven Hills
Appellation
November
6-7 31st Tri-Cities Wine Festival.
NOTE: New
information about events will be added as it is available. Please revisit at a
later date.
To add an event, or submit changes
regarding an event,
send an e-mail to Chuck McCargar at mccargars@charter.net