Winterfest Sip, Savor & Stroll
Wander around charming historical downtown Chelan while tasting spectacular local wines, mouthwatering food from local chefs and watch talented sculptors bring their ice masterpieces to life. This event combines cool wines, savory treats, talented artisans, crisp winter air and good company to create warm and wonderful memories of winter in Lake Chelan. See which wines and which stores are participating.
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Your $30 ticket includes 15 wine tastings, 3 appetizer tastings, 1 wine glass and 1 wine tasting notes booklet filled with special offers from the wineries. Stop by Riverwalk Books on your journey and meet Steve Roberts, author of the WineTrails series at Riverwalk Books during the Winterfest Wine Walk 1-3pm. He will be happy to talk about all things wine and sign a book or two.
Barrel Room Feasts
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards - Friday, January 15, 2010 at 7pm
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Join us for a very lively and unforgettable evening as Don & Judy Phelps, Hard Row to Hoe winemakers, guide you through a 4 course menu of gourmet food prepared by Cafe Manson and flights of award winning wines; all as you are surrounded by the barrels of Hard Row to Hoe wines. This small, private affair will take place in the beautiful barrel room of Hard Row to Hoe and guests will also receive a warm fleece blanket from the event. This event will seat 25 and fill quickly.
Vin du Lac Winery - Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 5:45pm
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A very special evening awaits you on Saturday of Winterfest. You are invited to join Larry Lehmbecker of Vin du Lac and enjoy the Winterfest fireworks at the tasting room as you sip a glass of wine and warm yourself by the fire pit. Afterwards, you will be wisked away in a short limousine ride to the newly built Vin du Lac Barrel Room where you will be treated to a spectacular 4-course menu prepared by Nina Criscuolo of Tanti Baci, paired with very special Vin du Lac wines - some yet to be released, some so good they are no longer available. This will truly be a magical evening!
Nefarious Cellars - Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 6pm
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There is something undeniably romantic about a dimly lit cellar packed with column upon column of neatly stacked barrels. Even as a winemaker, the beauty of that room never diminishes. Step into our world as we open the cellar for a very rare winemaker dinner as Chef Brant dazzles us with 4 beautifully prepared courses paired with wines made by both Dean and Heather Neff.
Champagne Brunch
Karma Vineyards - Sunday, January 17, 2010 between 10am and 2pm
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Finish off your Winterfest weekend with a delicious champagne brunch in the Karma Cave - surrounded by wine barrels and the promise of a wonderful experience.
The Menu
2006 Methode Champenoise
Fresh Baked Scones with Whipped butter
Fresh Fruit Salad with Mint
Caprese Egg Strata with Fresh Mozzarella, Sweet Tomatoes and Winter Basil
Salmon and Dill Herb Filled Crepes
Fat Country Sausage
