On the Wine Front
Upcoming Events
Willow Crest Wine Estates
590 Merlot Drive, Prosser
509-786-7999
July 27 4-7 pm Willow Crest BBQ Clinic Dinner
Do you love to BBQ? Come down and enjoy delicious BBQ fare while you learn from the best! All our own pit masters, as well as other pros will be on hand to share (some) of their secrets and answer all your BBQ questions. Enjoy samplers from all the food groups (pork, pork, beef, and chicken) along with homemade southern BBQ sides. All paired with Willow Crest's delectable estate-grown wines. All who attend will receive discounts on all our BBQ related merchandise, including sauces, rubs, pellets, aprons, and cookware. Enter to win your OWN BBQ patio party and gift baskets! Entry Fee: $25
August 25 11-4 pm Sunday Funday Luau and Car Show
Our third annual Sunday Funday Luau and Car Show will feature all classes of cars on display outside the tasting room. We will be serving our usual Luau fare including: Kahlua pulled pork, pineapple chicken skewers, potato-mac salad, rice, and sweet rolls for $15. Entry is free and entrants receive a free logo glass and discounts on food and wine. Prizes awarded by people's choice. Come down and vote on your favorite car, grab a bite and glass of wine, and spend a relaxing afternoon on the patio!
Milbrandt Vineyards
508 Cabernet Court, Prosser
(509) 788-0030
July 27 6:00pm-9:00 pm Patio Party featuring Katie Turner
Kick back on the patio with a glass of wine and enjoy live music by rising country star Kate Turner! Chef Rachel will prepare a delicious dinner buffet for us; menu to be announced. $27 general admission, $22 for MBV Cellar Club members. The patio fills up quickly; reservations are strongly recommended. Call 509.788.0030 or email tara@milbrandtvineyards.com
August 17 6:00pm-9:00pm Patio Party featuring Jamie Nasario
Kick back on the patio with a glass of wine and enjoy old school soul & blues vocals by Jamie Nasario, accompanied by guitarist Luke Basile. Chef Rachel will prepare a delicious dinner buffet for us; menu to be announced. $27 general admission, $22 for MBV Cellar Club members.
The patio fills up quickly; reservations are strongly recommended. Call 509.788.0030 or email tara@milbrandtvineyards.com
Desert Wind Winery
2258 Wine Country Rd. Prosser
509-786-7277
Wednesday July 3 at 6:00 pm
Cooking Class
Join the MOJAVE chefs for an interactive evening of culinary education. Limited seating available; $55 per guest ($45 for wine club members) includes interactive meal prep, dinner, wine and recipes. Advance reservations required. Please call 509.786.7277 to book.
On the Menu:
Cherries & Berries Spinach Salad with Cherries Jubilee Vinaigrette and Chukar Berry Medley; Cherry-Chile Rubbed Rib Roast with Tommy's Cherry Steak Sauce, Roasted Sweet Potato Fries and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon; Vanilla-Peach Pots de Creme with Raspberry Truffles
Friday, July 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Flatbread Friday, featuring live music by Retrospect Join us on the patio for live music by Retrospect. In addition to regular MOJAVE menu items, we'll be offering $10 flatbread pizzas, wine by the glass, wine cocktails and wine flights. The tasting room will be open for evening tasting and shopping as well. No reservations necessary! (In the event of inclement weather, we'll move the party indoors.)
Friday, July 19 - Pre-dinner social begins at 6:00 p.m. Friday Night Supper Club: BBQ Daze, featuring wines by DavenLore Join us for an evening of food and fun at our monthly supper club. Communal seating and a three-course, family-style dinner encourage lively conversation and new friendships. $55 per guest ($45 for Desert Wind wine club members and wine club members of the featured winery) includes dinner with wine pairings, plus a pre-dinner social. Advance reservations required. Please call 509.786.7277 to book.
Wednesday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m. Cooking Class Join the MOJAVE chefs for an interactive evening of culinary education. Limited seating available; $55 per guest ($45 for wine club members) includes interactive meal prep, dinner, wine and recipes. Advance reservations required. Please call 509.786.7277 to book
Friday, August 30 - Pre-dinner social begins at 6:00 p.m. Friday Night Supper Club: Sizzling Summer, featuring wines by Airfield Estates
Join us for an evening of food and fun at our monthly supper club. Communal seating and a three-course, family-style dinner encourage lively conversation and new friendships. $55 per guest ($45 for Desert Wind wine club members and wine club members of the featured winery) includes dinner with wine pairings, plus a pre-dinner social. Advance reservations required. Please call 509.786.7277 to book. Menu coming soon.
Alexandria Nicole Cellars
2880 Lee Rd, Suite D
Prosser, WA 99350
509-786-3497
July Farm to Fork Dinner
July 13, 2013 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Destiny Ridge Vineyard Sonova Road Prosser,WA 99350 Cost: $75.00
Contact: Meredith Bowman 509.786.3497
Come join us for the 3rd Farm to Fork Wine Dinner of the season! Executive Chef Frank Magana will be preparing a delicious 5 course meal using fresh local ingredients. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with one of our fabulous ANC wines.
To schedule your special event please call 509.786.3497. Regardless of the size of your group we will do our best to help make your experience in Wine Country the best possible.
Lounging at the Loft
Summer Music Events
Saturday, July 06,
Lounging at the Loft: Summer Music Event - Music, Food and Wine
Winemakers Loft, 357 Port Avenue, Prosser, WA 99350
Featuring: VICKY AND THE VELVETONES
Doors open at 6:00pm for seating and light tapas for purchase. This is a 21 and over event.
Saturday, July 13, 2013; 6 PM - 9 PM Lounging at the Loft: Summer Music Event - Music, Food and Wine Winemakers Loft, 357 Port Avenue, Prosser, WA 99350
Featuring: DIRTY RIVER BLUES
Doors open at 6:00pm for seating and light tapas for purchase. This is a 21 and over event.
Friday, July 19, 2013; 6 PM - 9 PM Lounging at the Loft: Summer Music Event - Music, Food and Wine Winemakers Loft, 357 Port Avenue, Prosser, WA 99350
Featuring: SHADES
Doors open at 6:00pm for seating and light tapas for purchase. This is a 21 and over event.
Saturday, July 27, 2013; 6 PM - 9 PM
Lounging at the Loft: Summer Music Event - Music, Food and Wine Winemakers Loft, 357 Port Avenue, Prosser, WA 99350 Featuring: SWING SHIFT Doors open at 6:00pm for seating and light tapas for purchase.This is a 21 and over event.
Yakima Valley Community College
Vineyard & Winery Technology Program
Tour and Taste
July 19, 2013
10:00am-12:00pm
The Yakima Valley Community College Vineyard & Winery Technology program is pleased to invite you to a behind the scenes tour of our vineyard and winery facility, from grape to glass.
Join us as our students and staff:
*Give a guided tour describing the winemaking process.
*Provide food and wine pairing stations
*Demonstrate the impact of barrel aging on a wine. Cost to attend is $10, refundable with a wine purchase. 110 Grandridge Ave, Grandview WA 98930 To register, Please call Scott McKinlay at (509) 786-7977, ext 195 or email him at sales@winecountryrvpark.com
Featured Wineries and Breweries
Please click on websites below for updated Winery Events
Airfield Estates Alexandria Nicole Cellars Apex Cellars
Coyote Canyon Winery Cowan Vineyards Desert Wind Winery
Gamache Vintners Heavens Cave Hogue Cellars
Kestrel Vintners Martinez & Martinez Winery Mercer Estates
Milbrandt Vineyards Thurston Wolfe Winery Willow Crest Winery
Wine O' Clock Wine Bar & Bistro Yakima River Winery
Vineheart Winery Pontin del Roza
These are just a few of the wineries we hope you will visit while you are here this coming year!!
For the beer drinkers who might be coming along too, we have something for you too!!
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