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Wine Links
www.tomassiwinecabinet.com
Sun Wine Columnist, KWS co-founder with Mary Earl and charter member Nick Tomassi
As a Kitsap Wine Society
member you are eligible to attend any of the Enological Society of
the Pacific Northwest (ESPNW.org) events at the member price.
Below are links to all of the participating clubs so you can check out the wide
variety of exciting programs available to you in this region.
- Columbia-Willamette
Enological Society
We are a twenty year
old organization of approximately 200 members, that organizes a variety of
programs aimed at enhancing the appreciation of wine.
- Olympic
Peninsula Enological Society
O.P.E.S. is a
Non-Profit Washington State Corporation made up of members that care about
each other and our communities. Our mission is the mutual education and
enjoyment of fine wines from around the world while fostering camaraderie
among our members.
- Palouse
Chapter
Membership is open to
anyone having an interest in learning about wine.
- Seattle
Wine Society
The Seattle Wine
Society is an all volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to the
appreciation of wine and food through educational events in the Puget Sound
region.
- Treasure
Valley Wine Society
The Treasure Valley
Chapter was organized in January of 2001. Members come from all walks of
life, but share a common interest in good wine, good food and good friends.
Of all the organizations you may belong to, the Enological Society may
become your most enjoyable.
- Tri-Cities
Wine Society
The Tri-Cities Wine
Society (nee: The Tri-Cities Enological Society) was one of the first
affiliates, and is a dynamic volunteer organization. Located in the heart of
the Columbia Valley and an hour from the Walla Walla Valley, wines,
winemakers and educators are easily accessible. The variety of events we
enjoy ranges from picnics to white tie dinners, serious seminars to winery
barrel sampling. Our largest sponsored event is the Tri-Cities Wine
Festival, held the second weekend in November. Internationally renowned wine
experts judge wines from British Columbia to southern Oregon in a
multi-event program, culminating in the Public Tasting on Saturday night.
Over 200 wines were tasted in 2004 event. The winners and more information
can be found at tricitieswinefestival.com.
- Wenatchee
Valley Chapter
The Wenatchee Valley
Enological Society is a group of people who enjoy wine. We enjoy drinking
it, talking about it and learning about it! Events are held on the third
Thursday of each month, and often on selected Saturdays, as well. A theme is
selected and wines are paired with some really great foods. These tastings,
generally informal, are designed to be fun and educational. Events are open
to all members and their guests.
- Yakima
Enological Society
The Yakima Enological
Society was established in 1976. Our purpose shall be to "foster
interest in and appreciation of viticulture, enology, and proper use of
wine". Our wine tastings are scheduled for the second Wednesday evening
of each month. Each year we are also host to a Platinum wine tasting
event.
Seattle
area wineries This link takes you to the Weekend Winery
web site that can also take you to very complete list of
wineries around the state.
South
Seattle Artisan Wineries This is the
link to the wineries visited
during the June 2007 KWS bus trip.
www.washingtonwine.org
Washington Wine Commission
www.winepressnw.com
Winepress Northwest Magazine
www.vintners.net
MikeL’s guide to Washington wineries
www.travelenvoy.com
Worldwide winery guide and directory
www.winespectator.com
Wine Spectator Magazine
www.wine-searcher.com
Wine prices for collectibles, older vintages
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