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Scott McKinlay, Editor                               Vol. 10, Number 10           October  2013
  
Current Events 

 

 

Harvest Time
Event Summary

 

 

For late breaking events in Prosser or events  that didn't make the newsletter
 
Catch the Crush
October 12 & 13
Each winery offers
it's own celebratory
events
  
  
  
  Princess Theatre  
Monthly Must See Movie
Friday October 18
Young Frankenstein

  
Thanksgiving in Washington  Wine Country 
Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 
  
  
 
  
Columbia Crest Winery
October 6, 2013
26th Annual Mustang Car Show
10:00 AM -3:30 PM
  
  
 
 

 Prosser Farmers Market

Open Each Saturday

8am-12

Beginning May 4th

 

Prosser Farmers Market

 

 

 

  

Princess Theatre Schedule 

 
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
  
  
Greetings from Wine Country RV Park!
  
Happy October!!
  
September was another huge success with the assortment of events that Prosser and the surrounding area had to offer. October will also be full of excitement as the local wineries celebrate  harvest season. Grape harvest is in full swing as is crush at the wineries.  Many of the wineries have special grape stomping events that anyone can participate in.
  
This is a perfect time to visit Wine Country because we usually have perfect sunny mild days. So take advantage of this last opportunity to experience our beautiful fall weather. 
  
  
  
Don't miss out on this limited time special! Remember we are open year round, so when you are making travel plans or heading south for the winter call and mention this coupon to receive your 25% saving.
Coupon Valid 10/01/13-11/03/13  
 Call 1-800-726-4969
  
  
  
  
 Signature Wine Package

 

This is the perfect Wine Tasting Fall Getaway. Come take advantage of our Signature Wine Package! Package includes overnight RV Site, a bottle of wine and two wine glasses as well as a list of coupons and discounts from our local wineries! Call us today to reserve your Signature Wine Package Fall getaway-1-800-726-4969 (Mention Signature Wine Package)
  
  
Catch the Crush Annual Event
10/12/2013 - 10/13/2013
Join the Yakima Valley wineries to celebrate the harvest at the annual Catch the Crush event. Each winery offers its own celebratory events, including grape stomps, harvest and crush activities, tours, free-run juice, hors d'oeuvres, live music, and of course, wine tasting. 

All Fridays and Saturdays in October, 10am-5pm
 
  
  
What is fall without a trip to the farm with your family, friends or small group to enjoy the bounty of the harvest? If you are looking for clean, wholesome fellowship and harvest fun... then we're the farm for you! With two venues- our Berry Farm Park, and our Fall Park- we have a variety of activities that all ages will enjoy.
  
Our Berry Park is home to everyone's favorite fall farm activity... Squeeze-your-own Apple Cider! It is the absolute yummiest, and you will love the process of making it yourself! Enjoy with a fresh hot donut, or stop at the BBQ for hamburgers, hot dogs, and warm chili. Let the kids play on the playgrounds while you tap your toe to live music, or learn something new with one of our how-to demonstrations. The kids love riding the Barnyard Train, and you'll love shopping in our outdoor farm store for we pick apples, pears, pumpkins, and gourds. Make sure you visit the petting zoo, and ride the ponies before you head out the Fall Park for more farm fun!
For more information on this event and upcoming events visit
  
  
  
Columbia Crest Winery
October 6, 2013
26th Annual Mustang Car Show
10:00 AM -3:30 PM
  
Columbia Crest Winery just up the road in Patterson
Washington is excited to continue their tradition of hosting more than 100 Mustang Cars. Vote for your favorites while you enjoy wine tasting and music. Food will be available for purchase.
  • Hwy 221, Columbia Crest Dr.
  • Paterson, WA 99345
  • Telephone (509) 875-4227
  • columbia-crest.com
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     THANKSGIVING IN Washington Wine Country
     
    This November more than 50 Yakima Valley wineries will debut new releases paired with Fall cuisine during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Savor this Yakima Valley tradition on the day after Thanksgiving and through the weekend with a beautiful scenic drive to Washington wine country. Learn from the wine-makers and chefs why particular Yakima Valley wines pair well with the sauces, seasonings and flavors of the traditional Thanksgiving culinary delights. Join our winemakers for a memorable Thanksgiving in Wine Country weekend.
      
     
    Make sure you read the winery section of this newsletter for many more upcoming events including, Catch the Crush Weekend in October.
      
     
    Remember we do have an online reservation system, so if you wake up in the middle of night wondering where you could go for a quick weekend, enjoy the sunshine, play a round of golf, wine taste and then have an awesome evening around the fire pit with friends!  This is the place!!  You can log onto www.winecountryrvpark.com and make your reservation for up to 2 years in advance !!!
      
    Happy October and as always Safe Travels, 

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    Good Eatin' by Nick


     

     

    Pumpkin Roll

     

    Enjoy this classic fall dessert without sacrificing your skinny jeans. It's tasty, seasonal, and low-carb!

     

    Ingredients for Pumpkin Roll

    • 2 Eggs
    •  2 Egg Whites
    • 1/2 cup Canned Pumpkin
    • 1/4 cup Oat Bran
    • 1/2 cup Sugar Substitute
    • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
    • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg

    Ingredients for Filling

    • 1/2 cup vanilla Fat-Free Greek Yogurt
    • 2 oz Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
    • 1/4 cup slivered Almonds

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
    2. Blend all the pumpkin roll ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
    3. Pour batter in a pre-sprayed 8x8 or 8x11 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
    4. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
    5. Remove from oven and place onto aluminum foil. Carefully roll up the cake and secure with aluminum foil.
    6. Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
    7. As cake is cooling, blend yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.
    8. Spoon the mixture into pumpkin roll.
    9. Top pumpkin roll with slivered almonds and cinnamon.

     

    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size (Serves 3)

    Amount per serving

    Calories 238

    Total Fat14g

    Total Carbs14g

    Protein14g

     

    Manager's Corner  

     

     

    Hello Fall!

     

    October in Wine Country is beautiful this time of year. The wineries are in full swing with harvest and are gearing up for Crush over the weekend of October 12th. We still have some sites available for that weekend, so if you want to come out and enjoy some wonderful fall weather and some great wines, go online or call to make your reservations.

    I would also like to announce that we are also offering a Signature Wine Package, which includes an RV site for one night, a bottle of wine, 2 wine glasses and many coupons and discounts from our local wineries. What better way to arrive here in our park, check in, and have a fantastic package waiting for you! Please call to make your Signature Wine Package reservation today!

    Remember, just because summer is over, doesn't mean that your vacation getaway has to end. We are open year round and would enjoy having you come and stay with us.

    Safe Travels!

    Nick

     

    Monthly Riddle Corner
    The answer to last month's riddle was:
    He simply holds the egg higher than two feet, and then releases the egg. The first two feet it will fall without breaking.
     

     

    Here is this months riddle -

     

     

    People speak through me, yet I do not make a sound.

    People can sell me, yet I have many clones.

    I can bring you laughter between breakfast and tea,
    Yet I can also break your heart easily.
    I cover the earth like trees of old,
    Whose leaves can blind and yet enfold.

     

     

     

     

     

    What am I?

      

     

    The riddles will be collected for 24 hours, to make it fair to our clients that don't get home from work until later in the day.  One name will be drawn from those who entered within 24 hours of the newsletter.  Email your answer to:  Riddle@WineCountryRVPark.com with RIDDLE in the subject line and the correct answer drawn from the entries to the riddle will receive a free one night stay.      

      

     

     

     

     Featured Winery: Heaven's CAVE

     

    Heaven's Cave

    2800 Lee Rd.

    Prosser, WA 99350

    (509) 788-0008

    Hours : Thurs thru Sun 11am-5pm (Monday thru Wed by appointment)

     

     

     

    The dream began in 2003, when Hope Moore had a vision for a new kind of winery, one committed to both crafting exceptional wines and empowering others to make a difference in the lives of youth. To do this she created a "for-benefit" winery, with all profits supporting the Make the Dash Count Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that educates and inspires todays high school students to become tomorrows philanthropic and community leaders.

     

     Please come and visit us at the Prosser Wine & Food Park.

     

     

     

     

     

    On the Wine Front 

     

      Upcoming Events

     

     

     

    Willow Crest Wine Estates

    590 Merlot Drive, Prosser

    509-786-7999

     

    October 12-14 Catch the Crush

    October marks the annual Catch the Crush weekend where local wineries celebrate harvest season. Extended Patio Café hours throughout the weekend will allow visitors to sample all the goods reaped from the cornucopia that is the Yakima Valley. Premier pass holders and wine club members will have free access to food pairing and tasting as well as discounts on wine purchases. A $5 tasting fee will be charged to non pass holders. The kitchen will also be open extended hours serving seasonal fare to enjoy on both our indoor and outdoor patios.

     

    Catch the Crush Annual Event

    10/12/2013 - 10/13/2013

    Join the Yakima Valley wineries to celebrate the harvest at the annual Catch the Crush event. Each winery offers its own celebratory events, including grape stomps, harvest and crush activities, tours, free-run juice,

    hors d'oeuvres, live music, and of course, wine tasting. 

     

     

    Milbrandt Vineyards

    508 Cabernet Court

    Prosser, WA 99350

    509-788-0030

     

    Friday 11 October 2013, 07:00pm - 09:00pm

    Dinner featuring Buggirl's Garden

    Join us for a three course dinner with wine pairings prepared by Chef Rachel Mercer and featuring harvest produce from Prosser's own organic farm, Buggirl's Garden. Stacey Gingras, aka Buggirl, will be on hand to talk about her farm and answer questions. Check her out at www.buggirlsgarden.com. The doors open for social hour at 6pm and we seat for dinner at 7pm. Menu coming soon. Dinner is $45 for MBV Cellar Club members and $55 for non-members.For reservations, call 509.788.0030 ext 14 or email   tara@milbrandtvineyards.com

    Saturday 19 October 2013

    Harvest Tour with Butch Milbrandt

    We are taking a road trip to Mattawa, WA! Tour our vineyards and winery on the Wahluke Slope and have lunch with Butch Milbrandt at his beautiful home overlooking the vineyards. Tour bus departs our Prosser Tasting Room at 10am and returns at 4pm. This is a rare opportunity to see harvest in action at Milbrandt Vineyards (we only open our winery for tours once a year!). Tickets are $50 for MBV Cellar Club members and $65 for non-members.

    Due to limited space all ticket sales are final and will be charged at the time of reservation. For reservations call 509.788.0030 ext 14 or email tara@milbrandtvineyards.com

     

     

    Desert Wind Winery

    2258 Wine Country Rd. Prosser

    509-786-7277

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    Wednesday - October 02, 2013 

    Cooking Class @ Desert Wind Winery

    Start: 6:00pm End: 8:00pm

    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.

    Saturday - October 12, 2013 -Sunday - October 13, 2013

    Catch the Crush at Desert Wind Winery

    Join us for a valley-wide harvest celebration. Tasting fee waived for Catch the Crush pass holders, plus the opportunity to try a library wine and participate in a 30-minute educational tasting class comparing a barrel or tank sample with a bottled current release and a library wine all of the same varietal. (Class offered Saturday only at noon and again at 3:00.) 

    Pass holders will also receive a 10% dining discount in Mojave on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if they present their pass to their server prior to checkout.

    Friday - October 25, 2013  

    Friday Night Supper Club @ Desert Wind Winery: Harvest Dinner, featuring wines by Martinez & Martinez Winery

    Start: 6:00pm End: 9:00pm
    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.

    Wednesday - November 06, 2013  
    Cooking Class @ Desert Wind Winery

    Start: 6:00pm End: 9:00pm
    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 - November 29, 2013  

    Friday Night Supper Club @ Desert Wind Winery : Bounty of the Valley, featuring wines by Mercer Estates

    Start: 6:00pm End: 9:00pm
    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.

     

     

     

    Columbia Crest Winery

    October 6, 2013
    10:00 AM -3:30 PM
    Columbia Crest Winery just up the road in Patterson
    Washington is excited to continue their tradition of hosting more than 100 Mustang Cars. Vote for your favorites while you enjoy wine tasting and music. Food will be available for purchase.
  • Hwy 221, Columbia Crest Dr.
  • Paterson, WA 99345
  • Telephone (509) 875-4227
  • columbia-crest.com
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    Airfield Estates

    560 Merlot Drive

    Prosser, WA 99350

    509-786-7401

    VINEYARD RUN, GRAPE STOMP, LUNCH, & WINEMAKER'S DINNER! (PROSSER)Friday, October 11th - Saturday, October 12th

    Help us celebrate the 2013 Harvest Season!  Enjoy a delicious Winemaker's Dinner on Friday, October 11th followed by a 5K Vineyard Run, Lunch, and a good old-fashioned Grape Stomp on Saturday, October, 12th.

    For more information Login to www.airfieldwines.com and go to events.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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!!

     

     

     

     

    Horse Heaven Hills Brewery    Located Downtown Prosser

     

     

           Whitstran Brewery                  Located on Wine Country Road

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Or contact us at WineCountry@WineCountryRvPark.com