Friday, June 6
Terroir Tour lead by Dr. Kevin Pogue
Early Bird Ticket: $30
Regular Ticket price after June 1: $35
Ramble across the varied terrain of the Walla Walla Valley during this fully-escorted educational tour of the geology, soils, geography and climate of the Appellation.
Dr. Kevin Pogue, chairman of the Geology Department at Whitman College, is co-author of a geologic field trip guide to the Walla Walla Valley and is presently conducting research on the effects of soil and landscape on viticulture in the Walla Walla viticultural area. Walking shoes recommended.
Location: Bus departs from the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center promptly at 8:30 AM
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Vineyard Lunches - A Rustic Excursion Back to Our Roots
Early Bird Ticket: $65
Regular Ticket price after June 1: $80
Get back to nature. Enjoy a fabulous picnic lunch as our guest chefs will prepare an array of grilled delights paired with wines made from featured vineyards. Winemakers will be on hand to talk about their wines.
Location: Bus departs from the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center promptly at 11:30 AM
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Vintage Panel Discussion
Moderated by Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast
Winemakers: Martin Clubb of L’Ecole No. 41, Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar, Casey McClellan of Seven Hills Winery and Rick Small of Woodward Canyon Winery
Early Bird Ticket: $85.00
Regular Ticket price after June 1: $90.00
Renowned wine critic Paul Gregutt of the Wine Enthusiast leads a discussion focusing on the vintage wines of the Walla Walla Valley, how they are aging, and why their ability to age well is important. Gregutt will be joined by a panel of local winemakers, including: Martin Clubb of L’Ecole Nº 41, Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar, Casey McClellan of Seven Hills Winery, and Rick Small of Woodward Canyon Winery. Discussion includes a tasting comparison of vintage and current wines from each of the winemaker’s respective wineries.
Location: Reid Center at Whitman College
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Vintage Pour
Reid Center
Early Bird Ticket: $100.00
Regular Ticket price after June 1: $125.00
Located in Reid Center’s Ballroom on Whitman College’s campus, this intimate evening will focus on vintage wine selections from the 2001 vintage or older. Many of the Valley's winemakers mingle with attendees and pour rare wines from their private libraries. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are limited. A special “flash live auction” with exclusive vintage wine lots will be highlighted.
Location: Grand Ballroom in Reid Center, Whitman College Campus
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 7
Terroir Tour lead by Dr. Kevin Pogue
Early Bird Ticket: $30
Regular Ticket price after June 1: $35
Ramble across the varied terrain of the Walla Walla Valley during this fully-escorted educational tour of the geology, soils, geography and climate of the Appellation.
Dr. Kevin Pogue, chairman of the Geology Department at Whitman College, is co-author of a geologic field trip guide to the Walla Walla Valley and is presently conducting research on the effects of soil and landscape on viticulture in the Walla Walla viticultural area. Walking shoes recommended.
Location: Bus departs from the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center promptly at 8:30 AM
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Experience the Art of Blending
Moderated by Mike Moyer
Early Bird Ticket: $45.00
Regular Ticket price after June 1: $55.00
Join winemakers from the Valley along with Enology instructor Mike Moyer for a fun and enlightening discussion on the fine art of blending. Participants will have a hands-on opportunity to blend a sample of wine to their own preference and to decide through taste the many nuances of this craft.
Location: Center for Enology and Viticulture
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Terroir Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Kevin Pogue
Learn about the unique and varied terroir of the Walla Walla Valley and why the wines from this AVA are so distinctive. Whitman College professor Kevin Pogue will be joined by a panel of local winegrowers.
Dr. Kevin Pogue is chairman of the Geology Department at Whitman College in Walla Walla. He is co-author of a geologic field trip guide to the Walla Walla Valley and is presently conducting research on the effects of soil and landscape on viticulture in the Walla Walla viticultural area. An essay authored by Dr. Pogue on the influence of the great Missoula floods on Washington viticulture appears in the recently published book: "Washington: the State of Wine."
Inclusive with Ticket to Pavilion Grand Tasting or Vintage Tastings.Limited seating available. Call for reservations.
Location: Whitman College Campus
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Pavilion Grand Tasting
Early Bird Ticket: $65.00
Regular Ticket price after June 1: $80.00
The Pavilion Tasting: Over 50 Walla Walla wineries come together to showcase new and current releases in our outdoor tasting on the campus of Whitman College. Cooking demonstrations by regional guest chefs will focus on pairing food flavors with the numerous varietals being poured that afternoon. Check out our silent auction with a special focus on large format bottles and current and vintage wines.
Location: Reid Center and Lawn, Whitman College
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
*A ticket to either the Vintage Pour or the Pavilion Grand Tasting must be purchased in order to participate in any classes or vineyard tours.
**Tickets will be available at the door at each event if it is not sold out. This Web site will be updated the week prior to Vintage Weekend with information regarding ticket availability.
***All tickets to Vintage Walla Walla® events are nonrefundable.
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