Olsen Family Celebretes 100 Years in Yakima Valley With Centennial Party

OLSEN FAMILY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS IN YAKIMA VALLEY WITH CENTENNIAL PARTY

New Heritage Series; Wine Honors Family Legacy

Labor Day Weekend Sunday, September 6, 4 to 7 p.m

Prosser, Wash.—(August 27, 2009)— Traveling oenophiles visiting wine country this Labor Day weekend are invited to Olsen Estates Winery on Sunday, September 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. for its Centennial Celebration event. The highlight of the party will be the inaugural release of their Heritage Series wine. Produced from their finest grapes and cultivated from the their best vineyards, Olsen Estates has created this proprietary wine to commemorate the Olsen Family’s 100-year legacy in Washington’s Yakima Valley.

WHO: Olsen Estates Winery

WHAT: Olsen Estates Centennial Party
· Live Music
· Appetizers
· Complimentary Wine Tastings

WHERE: Olsen Estate
500 Merlot Drive, Prosser, Wash

WHEN: Labor Day Weekend
Sunday, September 6
4 to 7 p.m.

PRICE: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

About Olsen Estates Winery

Olsen Estates Winery is located at 500 Merlot Drive, Prosser, Wash., in the Yakima Valley AVA. Known in the valley as longtime grape growers, the Olsen family unveiled their first vintage in 2006 made from only the best grapes from its 800-acre vineyards. Olsen Estates’ focus is on 100 percent varietal and Rhône style blends, crafted by winemaker Kyle Johnson. Tasting room hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. year round; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday during the summer. The winery and surrounding grounds are also available for private events. For more information, call (509) 786-7007 or visit www.olsenestates.com.

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Media Contact: Andrea Courtney
Randall PR / (206) 624-5757