Treat your Valentine to a special Wine and Chocolate experience at an outstanding Washington Winery. Red wines and dark chocolate have recently been proven to be an excellent source of antioxidants that stimulate the senses. (Mayo Clinic research shows red wine promotes a healthy heart). Such ambrosia can now be found at many new locations throughout the region. In the last decade seven new winemakers have surfaced on Bainbridge Island.
Bainbridge Island is a 30 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. Seven island wineries came together and formed the Winery Alliance of Bainbridge Island. Today, wine connoisseurs can enjoy hand crafted artisan wines. These cottage industries use some of the world’s best grapes to create award winning wines.
The seven wineries are:
- Amelia Wynn Winery
- Eagle Harbor Winery
- Eleven Winery
- Fletcher Bay Winery
- Perennial Vintners
- Rolling Bay Winery
- Victor Alexander Winery
For more information on the Winery Alliance of Bainbridge Island and the individual wineries click
Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 4th from 1-5pm - pouring at Corky Cellars in Des Moines WA.
Saturday, February 11th from 12 noon – 5:30pm - Wine and Chocolate at Rolling Bay Winery on Bainbridge Island.
The Red Wine and Chocolate Passport Event is a tasteful opportunity to experience the essence of distinguishing flavors from select vineyards. Purchase a $20 Passport at any one of the six South Sound Wine Trail members. For more information go to South Sound Wine
Urban Wine Tour
When - Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Where – Chocolate Box, Seattle, WA
Website – http://www.106pine.com/TOUR.html
Event Tickets priced from $30 to $59
Chocolate Box
108 Pine St., Seattle, WA, 98101
Phone - (206) 443-3900
Website – http://www.sschocolatebox.com/
Red Wine and Chocolate
When – Saturday, February 11, 2012 – 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where – South Sound Wine Trail, Olympia, WA
Website – http://www.southsoundwinetrail.com/
South Sound Wine Trail
2825 Marvin Rd., Olympia, WA, 98516
Phone – (360) 464-7125
Website – http://www.southsoundwinetrail.com
Red Wine and Chocolate with David
When – Monday, February 13, 2012 – 6:30 pm
Where – Wine World Warehouse, Seattle, WA (Wallingford area)
Website - www.wineworldwarehouse.com
Wine World Warehouse
400 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA, 98105
Phone – (206) 402-6086
Website – www.wineworldwarehouse.com
The Washington winemakers pour pride and passion into award winning wines. Some of the wines are world renown and in popular demand. When you consider buying that box of chocolate for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, why not plan a day of wine and chocolate instead. The experience will be heart healthy in many ways.
Resources
Benefits of wine
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/red-wine/HB00089
Benefits of dark chocolate
http://www.livestrong.com/article/363069-75-dark-chocolate-health-benefits/
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