Savor SW Washington Wine is a must-attend event for anyone who loves wine and wants to explore the great wines, foods, and music in our region. If you go, look for me roaming around or at the Brian Carter Cellars table and introduce yourself. I’d love to meet you!

Upcoming CLASSES:

Public Event: Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 6PM: The Sophisticated Young Adult’s Guide to Wine. Wine Education Series III: Hosted by Amavi – Pepper Bridge on the Vancouver Waterfront, this is part 3 of scheduled monthly events on the 3rd Thursday evening of every month. Please see the Amavi/PB website for more information and tickets.

Private Event: April 25, 2025 and April 27, 2025, various seating times. The Art of Blending. Hosted by Capstone Cellars, Kelso, WA. Club member exclusive event. Contact the winery for more information.

Public Event: June 7, 2025 – 3PM: Wines of Sicily. Hosted at Roland Winery, Longview. A deep dive into the history, geography, types, and styles of Sicilian wines. Registration will be open, soon. Contact me directly if you want to be notified when the class becomes open.

Past Classes:

• Public Event: Thursday, March 20, 2025 – 6PM: The Essence of Syrah. Wine Education Series II: Hosted by Amavi – Pepper Bridge on the Vancouver Waterfront, this is part 1 of three scheduled monthly events on the 3rd Thursday evening of every month. Please see the Amavi/PB website for more information and tickets
• Public Event: Thursday, February 20, 2025 – 6PM: Simply, Wine. Wine Education Series I: Hosted by Amavi – Pepper Bridge on the Vancouver Waterfront, this is part 1 of three scheduled monthly events on the 3rd Thursday evening of every month. Please see the Amavi/PB website for more information and tickets
• Public Event: Saturday February 22, 2025 – 3:00PM. Wines of New Zealand. Join us for a fun and informative adventure to visit our Kiwi Cousins and taste many wines from this great wine region. Register ASAP through the Eventbrite link.
• Private event: January 23, 2024 – 7PM: Exploring Great Wine: How climate, varietal, and winemaking style impact body, acid, and flavor profile. Hosted at Emanar Cellars, Battleground, WA, in conjunction with Brian Carter Cellars Vancouver tasting room staff.
• Public Event: February 16, 2024 – 3PM and 6PM: Syrah Vertical Tasting. Hosted by Columbia Ridge Winery, Ridgefield, WA. Club members and open to the public. Information and tickets at https://www.facebook.com/columbiaridgewinery/
• Public Event: February 27, 2024 – 6PM: Master Class on Italian Wines: Wines of Southern Italy. Hosted by Roland Wines, Longview, WA. Information and tickets at https://www.facebook.com/rolandwines/
• Public Event: April 9, 2024 – 6PM: Master Class on Italian Wines: Sicily and Sardinia. Hosted by Roland Wines, Longview, WA. Information and tickets at https://rolandwines.com/store
• Private Event: April 19, 2024 – Sangiovese Vertical Tasting. Hosted by Capstone Cellars, Kelso, WA. Club member exclusive event.
• Public Event: June 22, 2024 – Simply: Wine. Hosted at Jacob Williams Winery, Wishram, WA. Registration TBA
• Private event: November 4, 2024 – 7:30PM: Holiday Food and Wine Pairing. Presented to the SW WA Winery Association.
• Private event: November 23, 2024 – 3PM – Call a Cab! – Cabernet Sauvignon Trivia Competition. Hosted at Roland Winery as part of club member release pick up party. Sign up for “Club Charlemagne” and join us!

TOURS:

While some private tours are on the books, no publicly available tours are currently scheduled.

I strongly encourage visiting our many excellent wineries in Southwest Washington within the soon-to-be Mt. Saint Helens AVA. For those of you residing in NW Oregon, our SW Washington wineries offer incredibly diverse wines and tasting experiences ranging from urban/waterfront chique, to rural, boutique, family-owned estates. I would be happy to consult on an itinerary based on your tastes and interests. Don’t be afraid to get out of the Willamette and try some new stuff. Just a few minutes drive north from Portland, SW Washington is your bridge to great wine!