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Terry Ingham, Editor                               Vol. 7, Number 2                           February 2010  
 
Current Events
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2009 Event Summary
Presidents weekend
 
Evergreen State RV Show
 
Feb. 18th-21st
 
Feb. 25th-28th
 
 
 
pre-Spring Barrel Tasting
April 16th-18th
 
  
 
 
 
June 12th
 
June 13th-14th
 
 
 June 19th
 
Tickets to many of these great events are available at the Prosser Chamber of Commerce
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What's Happening in Wine Country

Red Wine & Chocolate

    Red Wine & Chocolate
  This year is starting off at a very fast pace in Wine Country.  The roads are open and our winter is mild.  This should produce an excellent grape crop.  Good roads will let you get that RV out early and start exploring.  Our wineries are putting together more delightful events than ever before.  If you are looking for a great place to take your sweetheart on Valentines Day, take her to Prosser for Red Wine & Chocolate.  (more on that later)  Deb and Rich (our managers) are also putting together events at a number of the wineries specifically for our guest throughout the year. 
    We are also going on the road to tell the world all about Prosser.  Wine Country RV Park will be participating in five RV shows this winter and spring.  Rich & Deb just returned from the 1st show, The Inland Northwest RV Show, in Spokane.  Over 11,000 excited RVers stopped in to say "Hi".  See the events on the left side bar for the date for a show close to you.  Come on out and see us!!  
    Wine Country RV Park just completed its first guest survey.  What a great response!!  You can look forward to a number of improvements this year as we implement some the the wonderful ideas you gave us.  Thanks for your time and help. 
 
 If you would like to take a look at many of our local events, click here for a video of Prosser's best.
 
Deb & Rich's Corner
 Well, rain or shine February is shaping up to be a very busy month here at Wine Country RV Park. With rainy gray winter slipping away Spring is fast approaching along with our glorious sunshine Prosser is noted for. The wineries are gearing up for Red Wine and Chocolate weekend happening February 12th, 13th and 14th  and what a way to say Happy Valentine to that special someone.  Deb and I will be sharing hugs and kisses at the Seattle RV show, while all of you will be sipping wine and sampling fine chocolate.  Somehow we have scheduled ourselves for three weekends in a row of trade shows starting in Seattle on, you guessed it, Valentines weekend. Mixed in with all the hustle and bustle of shows, wine and chocolate, and taking reservations for all of our upcoming events is the annual rush to put the park in pristine condition. Needless to say we are excited about the New Year and looking forward to seeing all of our returning friends and first time guests here in Prosser.
 
Later  Deb & Rich
Recipe of the Month by Rich
A couple of timely recipes 
 

AFC Potato Skins        "Go Colts"

Potato 1Directions:

Toppings: Mayonnaise mixed with mustard and hot sauce, sliced fried pork cutlets, chopped tomato and diced red onion

How to Make AFC Potato Skins:

Pierce 4 large russet potatoes with a fork.  Bake directly on the oven rack at 350 degrees until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool, then quarter lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Brush both sides with melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Bake, skin-side up, at 450 degrees until crisp, about 15 minutes. Add your favorite team toppings. (For cheesy skins, flip the baked shells over before topping, sprinkle with 1 cup grated cheddar cheese and bake an extra 5 minutes.)

 OR
NFC Potato Skins "Go Saints"
Potato2 
Directions

Toppings: Assorted sliced Italian deli meats, provolone, olive salad and sliced pepperoncini

How to Make NFC Potato Skins:

Pierce 4 large russet potatoes with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack at 350 degrees until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool, then quarter lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Brush both sides with melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Bake, skin-side up, at 450 degrees until crisp, about 15 minutes. Add your favorite team toppings. (For cheesy skins, flip the baked shells over before topping, sprinkle with 1 cup grated cheddar cheese and bake an extra 5 minutes.)

Rich
 Recipes courtesy Food Network Magazine

CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

 
Promotions
And again Jeff Kern was the winner from December and receive his coupon for a nights stay at Wine Country RV Park.  There were quite a few that solved this one but Jeff again was quickest.  The answer was "Since he is a butcher, he weighs meat."

We had a drawing for those that participated in our survey and Rich Olson won the drawing.  

Here is this months riddle -   

   What is the name of the winery in the Red Wine & Chocolate picture above.

 
The fastest guest to email to: 
  WineCountry@WineCountryRVPark.com 
 
with RIDDLE in the subject line will recieve a free one night stay.
 
Check our calendar at:  www.winecountryrvpark.com
and find out when we have Toofur Tuesday and get a second night free when
you check in on these Tuesdays.
 

On The Wine Front

    Many of you expressed an interest in educational seminars about wines and wine making.  Rich has been working on arrangements for you to have private events at a number of the wineries and vineyards to help get you up to speed as an expert Sommelier.  We are anxiously looking forward to the completion of the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center that is located in Prosser.  When complete, this will be one of the premier wine education sites in the world right in the middle of Wine Country in Prosser.  Make sure you ask our concierge at our desk about wine related things happening in Prosser.
    Red Wine & Chocolate - the first time that I heard about this I thought, "That's crazy.  A dry tart red wine with sweet dark chocolate- that'll make you pucker!"  Boy, I couldn't have been more wrong.  The dark chocolate brings out some amazing subtle flavors to tickle you palate.  Things that you have never tasted in a wine come out.  This is one event you really don't want to miss.  See you Feb. 12th.  
    *Wine Lover Alert*  Reservations for Spring Barrel Tasting in April is filling rapidly so get your reservations soon.  If you would like a more laid back weekend with almost all of the same events, consider pre-Spring Barrel Tasting weekends.  Many of the same wineries that are participating in Spring Barrel Tasting will also do barrel tasting the week before.  Give this one a try. 
 
Entertaining Newsletter 

The wineries in Prosser are going all out to provide a great experience when you visit their tasting rooms.  Here is a list of things for the next few months.
 
Feb. 6th
    McKinley Springs
         "Love is in the Air" and so is Chocolate
 
Feb. 11th
    Milbrandt Vineyards
        Wine 201: The Alps 
Feb. 13th
    Desert Winds
Feb. 14th
    Kestrel Vintners
        Valentine's Dinner
 
Feb. 12th -15th
    All Wineries
        Red Wine & Chocolate
 
April 4th
    Kestrel Vintners
        Easter Brunch
    Desert Wind
        Easter Brunch
 
April 16th-18th
    Many Wineries
        Pre-Barrel Tasting
 
April 23rd-25th
    Many Wineries
        Spring Barrel Tasting 
 
For more events check out this blog. 
http://www.palatebomb.com/ 
 
Fun Links

The City of Prosser                      Wine Press Northwest                          Prosser Record-Bulletin                 Yakima Valley Wineries                         RV Park Reviews                          Prosser Chamber of Commerce               The Grapevine                             Prosser by Wikipedia
Tourism Info                               The Juice                            Community of Prosser                   Urban Legends

Or contact us at WineCountry@WineCountryRvPark.com