Local wineries prepare for tasting season
With winter on the horizon, many wineries are wrapping up the end of the harvesting season. For fellow wine aficionados, this is a good sign, as many associations will then begin planning special events in November and December.
The Seattle Times recently reported on some key wine tasting events scheduled for the next couple of months. In November, there is Salud, an annual fundraising event; the Tri-Cities Wine Festival, a gathering of more than 100 local wineries and Walla Walla, an unofficial tasting and auction get-together of Walla Walla wineries. Several specific wineries will hold events in December, such as Woodinville and South Seattle Artisan Winery.
As the newspaper notes, most wineries open their doors shortly after Thanksgiving, so expect more events to be announced over the next few weeks. Of course, tasters should always act responsibly at these tastings and go with a designated driver.
With more than 600 local wineries, Washington has a rich culture of vintners and wine tasting. This number is continuing to grow as well – over the past ten years, it has more than doubled.