Wine-Tasting Event & River Rafting Tales
Wine Tasting Party on August 5, 2009, 5:30pm, Bellevue.
A decade or more ago, vineyards slowly began sprouting up among the apple orchards that have long made the Wenatchee-Chelan area famous worldwide. Now this area is emerging as one of the premier wine-growing regions in Washington, producing numerous fine wines from nearly a dozen varietals. In fact, many of our local wineries have won national and international competitions and recognition.
One of the earliest wineries to establish itself in this region was Chateau Faire Le Pont in Wenatchee and has been voted as the #1 winery in North Central Washington. The name "Faire Le Pont", according to the winery's website, is from a French term meaning "bridging the gap" which is used when a holiday falls mid-week and you are having such a great time that you decide to go ahead and extend it through the weekend. Well this coming Wednesday, August 5th, isn't a holiday, but we've decided to celebrate anyway with a fun Wine Tasting Party at the Windermere Bellevue Commons! As a friend of Sun Mesa Preserve, you're invited!
While we're tasting a number of the best wines from Chateau Faire Le Pont (including the superb Tre Amore) paired with just the right cheese and chocolates, we'll have an opportunity to hear from Debe Brazil and learn more about what it was like to "Open a Wine Business in an Area New to the Wine Industry". You'll also have an opportunity to meet the winemaker, Doug Brazil, and ask him how he produces such great wines! (although we can't guarantee he'll divulge his secrets.)
We all know that Sun Mesa is at the "Gateway to Recreation" so we've also invited another very special guest to present at our Party - Osprey Rafting of Leavenworth, Washington will be there sharing tales of rafting adventures down the Wenatchee River. If you've never tried this thrilling sport, then you'll be surprised how fun and easy it is to enjoy. And, of course, if you've rafted before then you already know! The great thing about Sun Mesa is that there are so many nearby outdoor recreation adventures to participate in -- and we think Osprey River Rafting adventures will be one you'll want to do every year!
So please join us on Wednesday, August 5th. You'll need to RSVP as space is limited. A fine wine is a great way to enjoy a pleasant summer evening and what could be more fun than hearing about tales of river rafting? (Well, rafting the river for yourself, but we'll save that adventure for another occasion.)
Great wine, fun people and good conversation. Hope to see you on Wednesday evening for Sun Mesa Preserve's Wine-Tasting Party!