I’ve Got a “Crush” on You

I’ve Got a “Crush” on You

SEATTLE, Wash.—(September 18, 2009)— Fall into crush, the wine grape harvesting season, with these offerings and events from Northwest wineries celebrating their most important time of year!

Cooper Mountain Vineyards Introduces Vineyard Treks
www.coopermountainwine.com Twitter: @CooperMtnWines Facebook
Watch harvesting first-hand, and experience an adventure through 30-year-old Pinot Noir vines at Cooper Mountain Vineyards. Learn how an organic and Biodynamic farm functions and how these practices affect the wine from Oregon’s pioneer in Biodynamic practices.

Vineyard treks are offered beginning September 25 every Friday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person and a 10 percent discount will be added to wine purchases. Reservations are required and can be made by e-mailing tastingroom@coopermountainwine.com or calling (503) 649-0027.

Northwest Cellars Offers Custom Labels for Your “Crush”
www.northwestcellars.com Twitter: @nwcellars Facebook
Looking for a personalized gift for that special someone? Whether it’s an anniversary, birthday or just-because – Northwest Cellars can help let them know about your “crush”.

Labels designed by Northwest Cellars’ artist Laura Olsen can be personalized to include photos and words you want captured on the bottle. The custom label ($85) and wines ranging in price can be ordered easily from the website.

Olsen Estates Boasts Vineyards with Third Annual Harvest Party
www.olsenestates.com Twitter: @OlsenEstates Facebook
Celebrate the close of the Olsen Family Centennial Celebration and this year’s crush with the Olsen Estates Winery’s Third Annual Harvest Party. With 765 acres producing 21 different varieties of grapes, Olsen Estates vineyard’s are home to some of the oldest vines in Yakima Valley.

Beginning at 10 a.m. on September 26, during Prosser’s Balloon Rally weekend, stop by the tasting room for free wine tastings of the Olsen Hills wines. From 6 to 9 p.m. on the patio, listen to the alternative rock sounds of Run From Cover while sipping and mingling among friends.

Otis Kenyon Ignites the Season with Winery Open House
www.otiskenyonwine.com Twitter: @otiskenyonwine Facebook
Once a year, Otis Kenyon opens the winery doors to the public for a full weekend – sharing its fiery 100-year-old family story and award-winning wines that ignite the palate. From November 6 to the 8, right in the middle of their crush, tours of the winery and estate vineyard, Stellar, are offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Taste Otis Kenyon Wine’s next release and view the gorgeous, award-winning 10-acre mature vineyard in Walla Walla Walla Valley near Milton Freewater, Oregon.

Add Some “Substance” to Your Vino Vocabulary
www.winesofsubstance.com Twitter: @SubstanceWines
Crush is the perfect time to test your knowledge, and become an oenophile, while never even leaving your house!

Quickly expanding its following of vino lovers, Substance Wines is teaching the world about wines – one single varietal at a time. Inspired by the periodic table of elements, the fully interactive website provides users with an easy, informative way to learn about wine.

From its popular Merlot to its more recent Counoise release, the Wines of Substance Web site offers tasting notes and information on the grape itself. Also be on the lookout for the 2008 vintages of Cs (Cabernet Sauvignon), Me (Merlot), Sy (Syrah), Mb (Malbec) and Cf (Cabernet Franc) available for purchase on the website this fall.

Waters Winery Highlights Wine and Harvesting
www.waterswinery.com
Celebrate crush and agricultural harvesting in a place where both are produced top-notch – Walla Walla valley! Join Waters Winery on September 19 at 6 p.m. for their very first farm to table dinner at the winery.

The dinner is a multi-course, family-style meal on the lawn prepared by Chef Andrae Bopp that features the best produce from local farms. Each course is paired with a Waters wine. Afterwards, enjoy a sunset bonfire and dessert under the stars with local entertainers The Rogues.

Tickets are $100 per person, which includes wines and five courses. Seating is limited to the first 40 guests. To reserve your spot, call (509) 525-1590.

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Happy Crushing!

Media Contact: Ashley McLean
Randall PR / (206) 624-5757