Bainbridge Island, Wash. – On the weekend of July 23 and 24, 2016, all seven boutique wineries on beautiful Bainbridge Island will be celebrating summer with an unforgettable wine, music and food event, the first tasting event of this magnitude on the island. The event will take place at each individual winery from 12-5pm Saturday and Sunday. $30 ticket purchase is good for both days (one visit at each winery) and includes:
• Special event wine glass
• Wine tasting at each of the seven wineries
• Food bites to complement the wine tasting
• Live music at each winery
Taste at all seven wineries and get entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gourmet wine basket or free wine tastings on a return visit. Tickets can be purchased at: https://wineontherocksummer.eventbrite.com
Editor’s note: Event will not take place at any of the downtown Winslow Way tasting rooms; event is happening at the wineries only. While there will be food bites at each winery, you may want to bring a picnic or stop for lunch for a more substantial meal. Certain wineries have cheese or charcuterie plates and other small snacks for purchase.
“While Bainbridge Island is home to seven great wineries, most established 10+ years ago, many wine consumers in Seattle and on the Island don’t even know we are here”, says Jim Wilford, wine maker and owner at Fletcher Bay Winery.
Wine on the Rock is unique in that all seven Bainbridge Island wineries will be open on the same weekend, during the same hours. Many are not open every weekend or are by appointment only. This event will be an opportunity for someone to visit all the wineries in one weekend and experience the best of Bainbridge Island wines. Each winery is unique and offers a distinct tasting experience. Two of the wineries grow their own grapes – Perennial Vintners and Bainbridge Vineyards. Bainbridge Vineyards produces 100% organic estate grown wines resulting in unique varieties that thrive in our cool, maritime climate. The island wineries also offer a unique opportunity to meet the winemaker who will likely be pouring your wine for you.
“Wine on the Rock is the first of many all winery events in the works. We’re hoping to raise awareness of Bainbridge Island wines and attract wine lovers from the Seattle and the Kitsap County area”, says Brooke Huffman, marketing manager for the Winery Alliance of Bainbridge Island. “We want people to think of Bainbridge Island as a wine destination worth the visit.”
Food & Music Program at Winery Locations:
Amelia Wynn
Food: Paella
Music: Zach Flurry (Americana/Jazz) Saturday & Sunday 3-5pm
Bainbridge Vineyards
Food: Breads & Spreads
Music: 5 different musicians, all playingfolk, Americana & roots music:
On Saturday: 12:30pm-1:30pm Michael Ashe www.michaelashemusic.com
2pm-3pm Sheryl Wiser https://www.reverbnation.com/sherylwiser
3:30pm-4:30pm Nancy K Dillon www.nancykdillon.net
On Sunday: 12:30pm-1:30pm David Guilbault davidguilbault.bandcamp.com
2:00-3:30 Ricky Gene Powell http://rickygenepowell.com/bio.html
Eleven Winery
Food: TBD
Music: Jessica Lynn (Country) Saturday, 1-4pm & Steve Nagle, Sunday 1-4pm
Eagle Harbor Wine Company
Food: Charcuterie, breads and cheeses
Music: Korum Bischoff (Jazz) Sunday, 1-4pm
Fletcher Bay Winery
Food: Smoked Seafood & Peach Cobbler
Music: Steve Nagle & Mikey, Saturday 3-5pm, Tim Cornprobst, Sunday 3-5pm
Perennial Vintners
7 wines to taste – 4 Puget Sound AVA whites including the only Melon de Bourgogne (aka “Muscadet”) produced in WA, & 2 Eastern WA reds and their lovely raspberry dessert wine.
Food Bites prepared by executive chef Andrew MacMillen:
– Pea, Parmesan & Pinenut Dip with Sourdough Baguette, paired with 2014 Madeleine Angevine.
– Shrimp in Garlic Cream Herb Sauce, paired with 2014 Melon de Bourgogne.
– Grilled Leg of Lamb, paired with 2014 Syrah.
On Saturday: Music: New Jazz Trio, Saturday, 1-4pm
On Sunday: Ian Jones Jazz, Sunday, 1-4pm
Rolling Bay Winery
Food: Beechers cheese, Zoe’s uncured salami with baguettes
Music: Marvin Pate – Jazz Trio
For more information about the event, including food pairings, music line up and wine offerings, visit www.bainbridgewineries.com or ticket sales website https://wineontherocksummer.eventbrite.com.