Scott McKinlay, Editor Vol. 11, Number 8 August 2014
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Adventures in Wine Country
Greetings from Wine Country RV Park!
Happy August!
Don't miss this opportunity to sample the best that Prosser has to offer! This is the month that brings in the Prosser Wine & Food Fair, and this event is celebrating it's 33rd anniversary. Also just a few miles from us, the return of the Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo.
Prosser Wine & Food Fair
Saturday 09 August 2014, 02:00pm-08:00pm
Nearly 2000 wine enthusiasts gather for an afternoon of fine wine and local food specialties on August 9, 2014 from 2-8 pm. Two bands will entertain you all day as you sample wine from 30 Washington wineries, food from 20 local food vendors and beer from 2 local breweries. Prosser Wine and Food Fair is located at Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center on Wine Country Road. Tickets will be available May12th. Tickets are $25 for presale and $30 the day of the event.
Any minors (under 21) or pets are not allowed on the grounds. Need more information? Call Prosser Chamber office at 1-866-343-5101 or 509-786-4545. Come join the Prosser Wine and Food Fair for the 33rd Anniversary of the event. Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo
The 87th Annual Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo will be held on August 6-9 in Grandview , at the County Park Fairgrounds just a short 6 miles from Wine Country RV Park. The Pro-West Rodeo will take place on Friday and Saturday, the 8th and 9th. A Washington Draft Horse Pullers Association Team Pull event will take place again this year on Friday at 1:00 p.m. In addition, the Fair features the 9th Annual Car Show on Saturday, the 9th, at 10:00 a.m. Organizers expect to have about 100 vehicles entered this year. Everything from rods to farm trucks and equipment is eligible for the $700 grand prize.
There is also a community parade that originates at the Harriet Thompson Middle School on Thursday, August 7th, at 6:30 p.m. For more information please go to:
Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo
Make sure you read the winery section of this newsletter for many more upcoming events and activities.
Please visit us at www.winecountryrvpark.com or call us at 1-800-726-4969 to make your reservations for the many upcoming events.
Happy August and as always Safe Travels,
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CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS
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Easy Recipe by Louann
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What's In Season??
Watermelon!
Lets make Pie!
Creamy Watermelon Pie
1 Pkg (3oz) Watermelon gelatin
1/4 Cup boiling water
1 (12oz carton) cool whip
2 Cups of cubed watermelon
1 (9") Graham cracker crust
Dissolve gelatin in water and cool
to room temperature. Whisk in
Cool Whip and fold in watermelon
Spoon into crust.
Refrigerate for 2 hours. Enjoy!!
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| Manager's Corner |
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MANAGERS CORNER Here we are in the middle of summer and it has been warm here at the RV park. Our pool is looking very inviting and the wineries are in full swing with wine tastings. We will be having wine tasting here at the RV Park through August for you to enjoy during your stay. This month we are looking forward to some fun events in Prosser including the Wine & Food Fair. Make sure you call and book early to be sure to have your favorite spot. I will be traveling to Redmond, OR to the FMCA show in August so if you are there please stop by and say hi. We will be having some fun Raffle items to give away. I am looking forward to talking to everyone about our park and the 2015 schedule. We still have some Dry Camping spots open for Balloon Rally 2014 and we will also be doing our annual BBQ here at the park. We are looking forward to seeing everyone here at the park this year. Safe traveling. LouannRockney Manager |
Monthly Riddle Corner
The answer to last month's riddle was:
Answer: Trouble.
Congratulations to Bob Pittelli
Here is this months riddle -
Riddle:
I join you in battle, fist clenched tight.
We pound three times with all our might.
If my rival decides he will sign for peace;
I'll crush him, and the fight will cease.
But if he lays his hand down flat;
I'll suffer defeat, that is that.
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.
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Featured Winery:
Pontin Del Roza Winery
Pontin Del Roza Winery
35502 North Hinzerling Rd
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-4449
Tasting Room Hours-10am-5pm Daily
www.pontindelroza.com
What began as winemaker Scott Pontin's high school FFA project has culminated into a 26-year legacy of estate winemaking. A new facility including tasting room, case storage, warehouse and offices totaling 5,000 square feet next to the family farm in Prosser marks the grand occasion. The Pontin family is no stranger to farming.
Since 1954 Nesto and Delores Pontin have been farming on the same land. They began as turkey farmers until 1967 and sold concord grapes for juice to Yakima Valley Grape Producers, now Welch's. The family also farmed wheat, mint, potatoes and sugar beets and later planted five varieties of apples, which they still farm.
Pontin del Roza translates roughly in Italian to mean "Pontin (Ponteen) family on the Roza". A pioneering spirit brought some of the Pontin family to the Yakima Valley over 65 years ago. Nesto Pontin's father, Angelo, immigrated to the Valley planting terraced vineyards just as his family had done for centuries in Italy. Today Pontin del Roza is a thriving estate winery with over 100 acres of 10 varietals including: Riesling, Malbec, Syrah, Dolcetto, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère and Petit Verdot. With production at around 4,500 cases per year, many grapes are still sold to other wine producers, as we desire to remain a small, family winery.
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On the Wine Front
Upcoming Events
Wine Country RV Park
330 Merlot Dr, Prosser
1-800-726-4969
www.winecountryrvpark.com
August Wine Bar Tasting Calendar
What is better than sipping on a glass of your favorite wine, and you don't even need to leave the RV Park. Enjoy one of our evening tasting here at Wine Country RV Park before the summer ends. This August calendar will help you plan your trip accordingly.
Lounging at the Loft
Winemakers Loft
357 Port Street
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1800
Music, Food and Wine from 6-9pm
Doors open at 6pm for seating and light tapas for purchase.
This is a 21 and over event.
Apex Cellars Hosted Events $10 for guests, includes a glass of the evening's featured beverage. Martinez & Martinez and Coyote Canyon Hosted Events $5 for Guests.
Upcoming Lounging Music 2014
August 2 Martinez & Martinez-Cafe Blanco
August 23 Apex-Cruise Control
August 30 Coyote Canyon -Side Project
September 13 Martinez & Martinez-Sino
Columbia Crest Winery
Hwy 221, Columbia Crest Dr
Paterson, WA 99345
(509) 875-4227
www.columbiacrest.com
Winemaker Picnic
Saturday August 16, 2014 11:00am-3:30pm
Join us along with our white winemaker, Paula Eakin, for a summer time BBQ. Relax by the pond on our beautiful spacious grounds where our on-site BBQ will take place. Along with live music and lawn games we will also be releasing another new winery exclusive, our 2013 Reserve Un-Oaked Chardonnay.
Kestrel Vintners
2890 Lee Rd
Prosser, WA 99350
509-786-2675
Gourmet Burger Throwdown
August 23, 2014 12pm-4pm
Live music
$17.95 Choice of Burger with Grilled Corn & Dessert
Burger Menu
Gorgonzola Stuffed Burger with Cabernet Walla Walla Onions
Pork & Bacon Burger with Bacon Onion Relish & Aged Cheddar
Thai Seafood Burger with Asian Slaw
Verde Turkey Burger with Spicy Pickled Green Tomatoes, Avocado & Jack Cheese
Portobello Burger with Pesto, Mozzarella, Roasted Tomatoes & Arugula
Peach Berry Crisp
Reservations Recommended @ 509-786-2675
Milbrandt Vineyards
508 Cabernet Court
Prosser, WA 99350
509-788-0030
August Patio Party
Sunday 31 August 2014 6:00pm
Join us for a buffet dinner and live music featuring Frazer Wambeke. Cost is $25 for MBV Cellar Club Members and $35 for non-members. Reservations are required. To reserve your spot, call 509-788-0030 or email shelly@milbrandtvineyards.com.
Coyote Canyon Winery
357 Port Avenue, Studio A
Prosser, Washington 99350
509-786-7686
www.coyotecanyonwinery.com
August
Sunday Special
Coyote Canyon Winery, in the Winemakers Loft
Come and be part of our August Sunday Social!
Call your friends now to meet you here at our August Sunday Social and enjoy a glass of our award winning 2012 Albarino.
Only in August and only on Sundays from 1pm to 3pm... Don't miss this refreshing Summer wine for only $5 a glass (normally $7) We are also offering a 10% discount for each bottle/case of 2012 Albarino during our Sunday Social.
Desert Wind Winery
2258 Wine Country Rd. Prosser
509-786-7277
www.desertwindwinery.com
Wine Sensory Evaluation Class:All About WhitesFriday - August 22, 2014 Start: 5:00pm End: 7:00pm
Taste and learn about different white wines, from dry to sweet. $30 per person ($27 for Wine Club) includes workshop instruction, wine and snacks. Reservations required; class size limited.
Friday Night Farm to Fork Dinner at Desert WindFriday - August 29, 2014 Start: 6:00pm End: 8:00pm Join us for our festive monthly event featuring a three-course family-style dinner highlighting the region's best produce and purveyors. Pre-dinner social begins at 6:00 p.m.; dinner at 6:30. Limited seating available; reservations required one week prior to date of dinner. $65 per person ($55 for Wine Club members) includes pre-dinner social and three-course dinner with wine pairings.
Steppe Cellars Winery1991 Chaffee Road Sunnyside, WA 98911 509-837-8281 www.steppecellars.com
Summer Barbecue
August 30, 2014 Join us for an old-fashioned Labor Day weekend barbecue right in the orchard. Check out our facebook pictures from last years. More information will be coming soon on this event. Reservations will be required.
Mercer Estates Winery
3100 Lee Road, Prosser
Open Wed-Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
509-786-2097
www.mercerwine.com
Winemakers Dinner
Saturday August 9, 2014
6:00 pm-9:00pm
Join Winemaker Jessica Munnell and Chef JD Nolan of Fat Olives Restaurant for an evening of spectacular food and wine, featuring the release of the 2011 Mercer Malbec & 2013 Mercer Estates Reserve Chardonnay.
$75.00 per person -
Make your reservations now by calling 509-786-2097
Space is extremely limited
Patio Party
August 24
(all day)
Wine-by-the-Glass & Cheese Plates Available Lounge on the patio in our Mini Pinot Gris Vineyard Challenge your friends to a tournament of Giant Jenga Or even test your luck at a game of Horse-shoes
Airfield Estates
560 Merlot Drive
Prosser, WA 99350
509-786-7401
FIELD TO FORK DINNER AT BILL'S BERRY FARM (PROSSER)
Friday, August 22nd
Come enjoy an evening full of relaxation and farm fresh flavor with a Field to Fork dinner at Bill's Berry Farm paired with Airfield Wines. The evening includes appetizers and mingling with guests before a farm tour lead by Farmer Bill and Julie. Includes appetizers and a 3 course dinner featuring seasonal farm produce, prepared by Chef Roger Hazzard of BonVino's Bistro and Airfield Wines presented by winemaker Marcus Miller.
Cost of $55 per person includes the entire evening. Seating is limited to 64 people. To make reservations contact Larelle at Bills Berry Farm by calling 509-882-3200 or email her directly at larelle@billsberryfarm.com. Payment by cash or check must be received within one week of your reservation.
Please click on websites below for updated Winery Events
Airfield Estates Alexandria Nicole Cellars Apex Cellars
Coyote Canyon Winery Desert Wind Winery
Gamache Vintners Cowan Vineyards 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 14 Hands Winery
McKinley Springs Walter Clore
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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