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Red Wine & Chocolate
Red Wine & Chocolate

love Love LOVE Red Wine... When you think about this annual event, Red Wine & Chocolate, we use the word "love" in every sentence as we describe it... love red wine, love decadent chocolate, love going to different wineries, love the people you're with, love the Peninsula in February!

This year we’ll take you to a French Cafe... a vibrant gathering place in our cellar. Of course there will be great wine and chocolates but it just wouldn't be the same without warm chocolate croissants and aromatic coffee.

French Cafe

As you enter the cellar visualize a street in Paris. Next to the Café de Paris you will find a shop for hats "Un Chapelier", a few doors down a photographic studio "Le Petit Studio". In front of the Café a street artist is sketching the couple who only have eyes for each other.

The Café is bustling... warm with the smell of chocolate and coffee... wine is being tasted and admired. Glasses are clinking.

Hat Shop

Hat Shop. Browse through our large selection of fun and fabulous hats in the "Un chapelier".

Sidewalk Sketch Artist

On this Paris street you find an artist sketching on a “sidewalk” in front of a bustling café.

 

Professional Photographer Phil Turan

French Photograph Phil Tauran will take individual or group pictures in his replica of the Paris Studio Harcourt. Only b/w photos with the emphasis on lighting in the style created by Cosette Harcourt.

Founded in 1934 by Cosette Harcourt, in association with Robert Ricci and the Lacroix brothers, Studio Harcourt Paris has immortalized the greatest figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. Its world-famous signature draws its inspiration from the glamorous roots of black and white cinema. Thanks to its unique lighting, Studio Harcourt Paris brings out the natural glow of each model. The Harcourt touch is defying time, with inimitable style: the perfect combination between mystery and legend. http://www.studio-harcourt.eu/en/studio/mythe/   http://www.studio-harcourt.eu/en/

phil tauran photographerNew to Sequim from France, Tauran studied graphic design in Bordeaux, working as such for 2 decades, before deciding to move to Sequim to follow his passion, fine art photography.  Exhibited throughout Provence, Tauran’s inspirations include American photographers Dennis Hopper, Walker Evans and Ansel Adams, as well as the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula.

Phil is an artist with a camera as his medium. His canvas has been France and now is the Peninsula. This is a very special opportunity to be photographed by Phil as he starts is new business in Sequim.

Visit his website at http://www.philtauranphotography.com/.

Wine Tasting
Almost all of our wines will be available for tasting … Whites to Reds, varietals to blends, still to sparkling, dry to sweet, soft to full bodied, multiple vineyards/appellations… Washington Wines

We will have Two Tasting Bars in Cellar and Tasting Room and seating available in the Cellar along with Gathering Room.

New Release: 2008 Merlot and 2008 Syrah

Each guest will receive a list of all wines, with the chocolate and food pairing notes upon arrival.  

Local Chocolates

We will be serving a variety of custom chocolates paired specially with wine tastes.  The chocolatiers will have information on source and preparation of the chocolates, will offer samples and have chocolate available for purchase.

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pic Chocolatier Yvonne Yokota has long been interested in the subject of chocolate.  She would like it to become general knowledge that chocolate is like fine wine … cocoa from different regions can have as distinct a flavor as wines created from grapes coming from one area.  In fact, some of the same terms to describe wines, such as fruity, acidic, and smoky are used to describe chocolates from different origins.  yvonneschocolates@gmail.com, Or phone – 360-683-6480

Express Yourself
Add to the chalk pictures drawn on our city street.

Gift Basket Drawing
Enter to win a basket of yummy locally made treats and handcrafted surprises. 

Special Pricing
We will be offering Red Wine & Chocolate Tour discounts and wine specials all weekend. 

Mix and Match Discount
10% Discount on 4 Bottles
20% Discount on 6 Bottles
30% Discount on 12 bottles

Speically priced 4 pack featuring the 4 paired wine/chocolates

2007 Merlot and Syrah (Case Only) at very special event pricing

TICKETS
A Red Wine & Chocolate Tour Ticket is not required to visit the wineries but there is $5 fee to participate at each winery. 

Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 800-785-5495. Ticket and glass packages will also be sold on the days of the event at the participating wineries and are available on a first come basis. The $30 ticket and glass package entitles you to a special commemorative wine glass, complimentary wine tasting and delectable samples of chocolate at each winery during the Red Wine & Chocolate Weekends. Have your ticket stamped at all 7 wineries and be eligible to enter our gift basket drawing.


International Women's Day

2011 is the Global Centenary Year of the FIRST International Women's Day event run in 1911.  

Celebrated at Olympic Cellars on Tuesday, March 8th, 2010 - 6:00pm

About International Women's Day

When:  Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Where: Everywhere!!!!! and at Olympic Cellars Winery, Port Angeles, WA

What:   International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. It is an occasion marked by women's groups around the world. This date is also commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries (China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria) as a national holiday.  More Details


Northwest Wine & Cheese Tour
Wine and Cheese Tour

Northwest Wine & Cheese Tour
April 16-17, 2011
We invite all "Locavores" to come to the winery and enjoy a mouth-watering local culinary experience unique to the Pacific Northwest!  Lynn Keenan owner of "Toast" a cafe' that features dozens of local cheeses from the 100-mile radius surrounding Port Angeles will be sharing her extensive "Cheese" knowledge. Guests will sample handmade cheeses from local creameries along with dried figs and other fruits to enhance the experience. The cheese will be served with specially paired Olympic Cellars wines.  Click Here for Details


On July 9th, 2011
Come to
Barn Dance
We are returning to our heritage in the 70’s when
the barn was a dancehall.

The Halyards

The Halyards play Historic Barn Dance, 4 band members played the barn in the 70's when it was a dancehall. Cover Charge $10 Start Time 7:00pm

The Garden Bistro will have their legendary wood fired pizza available for sale starting about 5 p.m. and throughout the concert.

Combining superbly blended harmonies, with driving guitars, the band delivers it's take on life, love and the splendor of it all. In "Welcome Home," Funk writes "There's a splendid chaos in this life." Chaos as the engine of creation--the friend of the unplanned. The Halyards bring a new voice to the Americana music scene. Thirty-five years in the making. Not a moment too soon. Purchase Tickets Online


Red, White & New Wine Release Weekend
July 9-10, 2011

Barn Dance Saturday Night. Be the first to taste our new releases! Join us all weekend for exceptional music, yummy food pairings and wine specials.

Extended weekend hours all summer 10am-7-pm

New Releases
2009 La Galopine
2009 Chardonnay
2010 Mélange Nouveau, Lavender infused Mueller Thurgau
2010 Dungeness Rose
2009 Dungeness Red
2008 Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon


Lavender WineLavender Festival
July 15th -17th, 2011

We will be at the Wine and Beer Garden at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim next to the ampitheather. Great Wine, Great Music, Beautiful setting. Concerts Friday and Saturday night. Did I mention the Beattles on Friday!! Our highly acclaimed Melange Nouveau wine... the only locally made Lavender infused wine will be available at the winery in July. Very limited production. I think this is our best vintage ever... I would give up Mimosas for this wine. Festival Details


Tandem Skydiving is back!

SkydivingAugust 10 & 24, 2011
Become part of an exclusive and fearless group, The Working Girl First Jump Club!

Evening Tandem Skydiving into the field behind Olympic Cellars
Wednesday August 10 and August 24, beginning at 5 p.m

More Details

 


August Concert Series

All Concerts Start at 7:00pm. The Garden Bistro will be on site at 5 p.m. for the August 13, 20 & 27th concerts. Enjoy the great music, wine and wood fired pizza under the stars.

This concert series we will partner with a different non-profit organization each weekend. The cover charge is $10 and half will be donated to that organization.

Lynn Frances Anderson
August 6, 2011
Non Profit Sponsor: Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Lynn Frances Anderson

Powerhouse Singer-Songwriter, Lynn Frances Anderson, has the intensity of Janis Joplin, a down home groove, a fiery passion. Her powerful voice is reminiscent of blues legends. Anderson is a nationally touring Singer-Songwriter. She is known for her electrifying, ground shaking voice and aggressive guitar style.

Cloverdayle
August 13, 7 p.m.
Non Profit Sponsor: Soroptimist Jet Set and Peninsula College Foundation (Scholarships for Woman of Opportunity Award)

CloverdayleCLOVERDAYLE is a performing and songwriting country duo from Oregon that features Chad Hamar on rhythm acoustic guitar and Rachel Hamar on lead vocals. Cloverdayle has opened for national acts Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Jake Owen, and Josh Turner.

Fat Chance
August 20, 2011
Sponsor: Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics

Fat ChanceFat Chance is a local favorite perfect when you want to come out and dance the night away and blow off some steam. Featuring John Christensen - Bass, Vocals, Jeff Joaquin - Guitar, Mouth Harp, Vocals, Kent Diimmel Jr - Drums and other percussion and Max Fernandes - Guitar and Vocals

Creme Tangerine

August 27, 2011
Non Profit Sponsor: Planned Parenthood Gynocare Fund

Creme Tangerine "A Beatles Experience"Creme Tangerine
Creme Tangerine do Beatles songs. Faithful versions but not carbon copies. Don’t expect Beatles tribute band clones. But do expect all your fav Beatles songs, the hits, the B sides And you won’t find any more nicer lads. No Musician Ego Trips here. Just Magical Mystery Tours.

Cover Charge for all performances, $10. Olympic Cellars Donates 50% of all ticket sales to four non-profits that support women, families and healthcare to be announced

Purchase Tickets Online


Tribute to our Veterans
The Wall Traveling Tribute
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2011

Patriot Red Veterans Tribute Wine

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute will feature an 80-percent scale version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall of Washington, D.C.

Olympic Cellars is honored to be asked to host on the winery grounds the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Memorial September 8 - October 2, 2011.

Honor - Respect - Remember All who served and have sacrificed their lives for our country's freedom. Military, Police, Fireman.

The Winery grounds will be open to the public 24 hours.

In addition to the replica of the Vietnam wall, which will have 58,253 names of those killed in the Vietnam War, the American Veterans Traveling Tribute will include the following exhibits:

  • A Gold Dog Tag display dedicated to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror.

  • A 9/11 tribute with 2,984 names of those killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks.

  • A-frames with information about every war or conflict in which the U.S. has been involved.

  • Panels depicting photos and information about World War I, World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War, and a display of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.

  • Displays honoring law enforcement officers and firefighters.

  • Other displays honoring those who died in hostile action between the end of the Vietnam War and the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

We have created 2 special commemorative wines Patriot Red and Celebration White and $3 per bottle will be donated to the Junior ROTC here on the Olympic Peninsula. Schedule and More Details

Oyster Fest Washington State Seafood Festival
October 1-2, 2011

We are so excited to attend our 10th OysterFest. We will bring all your favorite Olympic Cellars and Working Girl Wines. Also by request of many OysterFest friends we are bringing our very limited Twilight Sparkling Syrah. Festival Website


Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival Tour of Wineries
Dungeness Crab Festival Port Angeles, WA

Oct 7, 8 & 9, 2011
Come out and experience World Class Wines and Spectacular Seafood!


The 4th annual self guided Tour of Wineries will take place Saturday & Sunday, Oct7, 8 & 9, 2011 starting at 11 am.

There is no charge for the tour but regular tasting fees apply at each of the 8 wineries. More Details


Harvest wine tour

Autumn transforms the vineyard and landscaping at the winery with the grape harvest and changing colors of the trees. Picture at lower left is our "Vineyard Angel" who greets guests when they arrive. More Details


Out & About with the Working Girls
Pouring Our Wines In Your Neighborhood

October 29: A Little Help From My Friends, Vern Burton Center, Port Angeles, WA. Wine Bar hosted by Michael’s Steak & Seafood, a new Red Wine Blend (surprise), Chardonnay and Working Girl White

November 5: Toast the Harbor, Ocean Shores, WA
With Kathy pouring the Dungeness Series, Gold Cabernet Sauvignon, Double Gold Cabernet Franc, New Release Cranberry Jubilee and Sweet Syrah

November 5: The Taste of the Peninsula, Port Angeles, WA
With Lisa pouring 2009 La Galopine and 2009 Petit Verdot

December 1: Annual Red Ribbon Event Benefitting Lifelong AIDS Alliance, Paris Ballroom, Monaco Hotel  With Lisa, pouring 2 of our fabulous wines, TBD


Olympic Culinary Adventure Tour
Olympic Culinary Adventure Tour

Sept. 1 - Nov. 30th, 2011

The Olympic Culinary Adventure is a route leading through four Olympic Peninsula Counties to destinations offering authentic Olympic Coast Cuisine. From oyster farms to creamery; farmers markets to wineries; a variety of restaurants offering fresh, locally grown, harvested and produced fare to a highly recommended scenic hike along the Cape Flattery Trail. Route features 16 unique culinary destinations (Click Here for Map) with a trivia contest and great prizes. Start your adventure today and experience the beauty and bounty of the region! More Details


The Patriot Guard Riders Documentary Screening
November 11, 2011

Patriot Guard RidersSoldier Down, Kickstands Up
Motorcycle Group Silences Funeral Protesters and Honors Military Dead

A new documentary, “Patriot Guard Riders” will be screened at Olympic Cellars, Port Angeles, WA on Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11th, 2011. ViewTrailer

“Patriot Guard Riders” traces a motorcycle group that formed to protect people attending military funerals from the Westboro Baptist Church, a hate group who claims that American war casualties are divine retribution for the country’s tolerance of homosexuality.  Now 250,000 strong, bereaved families nationwide invite the group to escort fallen soldiers from the airport to the burial grounds where they stand in flag lines even when the protesters don't show up.
 
This fundraising event is co-sponsored by Peninsula Community Mental Health Center and Olympic Cellars. Peter Casey, Executive Director of the Center, says, “We are thrilled to share this documentary with the community and pleased that all profits will be directed to unfunded Veteran services.” The Director, Ellen Frick will be in attendance and take part in a Q&A conducted by film critic, Rebecca Redshaw following the screening.

Location: Olympic Cellars, 255410 Highway 101
Port Angeles, WA
Donation:  $25.00
Date: Friday, November 11, 2011
Time: 6 p.m. No Host Bar with light refreshments / 7 p.m. screening
Tickets: Port Book & News, Purchase Tickets Online or call the winery (360) 452-0160
 
Contact: Rebecca Redshaw, 360-477-1513


Olympic Cellars to Host French Photographer Phil Tauran
Costumed Guests Memorialized For Time Immortal

phil tauran photographerCalling all Adult “Young At Heart” Kids… Trick or Treat Olympic Cellars Winery in costume on Saturday, October 29 and receive a complimentary wine tasting, treats, and an opportunity to have your photo taken by a professional photographer.  Phil Tauran will be in the winery cellar between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to photograph winery customers in their spooky attire.

Vamp it up amongst the barrels, eat some candy, and sip some wine. The cellar will be decorated in a Halloween “tableau” providing the backdrop to memorialize your image for time immortal. Your 4-legged costumed friend is also welcome to join in the photo shoot.

phil tauran photographerNew to Sequim from France, Tauran studied graphic design in Bordeaux, working as such for 2 decades, before deciding to move to Sequim to follow his passion, fine art photography.  Exhibited throughout Provence, Tauran’s inspirations include American photographers Dennis Hopper, Walker Evans and Ansel Adams, as well as the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula.

Phil is an artist with a camera as his medium. His canvas has been France and now is the Peninsula. This is a very special opportunity to be photographed by Phil as he starts is new business in Sequim.

Visit his website at http://www.philtauranphotography.com/.

For a $10 sitting fee guests receive a 5x7 photo, available for pick up at the winery on Monday, October 31 between 11-6 p.m. or by prior arrangement.  Additional prints can be purchased.

 


Olympic Cellars Winery     255410 Hwy 101    Port Angeles, WA 98362    360-452-0160 
 info@OlympicCellars.com


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