May 16, 2026 – Not too early to slip this on your calendar. 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 and introduce yourself. I’d love to meet you!

Upcoming Classes:

There are no currently open tours or tasting events remaining for 2025. Watch for upcoming events starting in January!

Past Classes:

• September 9, 2025: Wines of Spain. Private event.
• April 24, 2025 : The Sophisticated Young Adult’s Guide to Wine. Wine Education Series III: Hosted by Amavi – Pepper Bridge on the Vancouver Waterfront.
• April 25, 2025 and April 27, 2025: The Art of Blending. Hosted by Capstone Cellars, Kelso, WA. Club member exclusive event.
• June 7, 2025: Wines of Sicily. Private event.
• March 20, 2025: The Essence of Syrah. Wine Education Series II: Hosted by Amavi – Pepper Bridge on the Vancouver Waterfront.
• February 20, 2025: Simply, Wine. Wine Education Series I: Hosted by Amavi – Pepper Bridge on the Vancouver Waterfront.
• February 22, 2025: Wines of New Zealand. Public event.
• January 23, 2024: Exploring Great Wine: How climate, varietal, and wine-making style impact body, acid, and flavor profile. Tasting room staff education for Emanar Cellars, Battleground, WA, and Brian Carter Cellars, Vancouver, WA.
• February 16, 2024: Syrah Vertical Tasting. Hosted by Columbia Ridge Winery, Ridgefield, WA. Club members and open to the public.
• February 27, 2024: Master Class on Italian Wines: Wines of Southern Italy. Hosted by Roland Wines, Longview, WA.
• April 9, 2024: Master Class on Italian Wines: Sicily and Sardinia. Hosted by Roland Wines, Longview, WA.
• April 19, 2024: Sangiovese Vertical Tasting. Hosted by Capstone Cellars, Kelso, WA. Club member exclusive event.
• June 22, 2024: Simply: Wine. Hosted at Jacob Williams Winery, Wishram, WA. Club member event.
• November 4, 2024: Holiday Food and Wine Pairing. Presented to the SW WA Winery Association.
• November 23, 2024: Call a Cab! – Cabernet Sauvignon Trivia Competition. Hosted at Roland Winery.

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!