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October 2013 Online at www.tricitieswinesociety.com

COMING EVENTS Saturday, October 19 Will Work for Wine

Saturday, November 9 35th Tri-Cities Wine Festival

Sunday, December 8 Holiday Party & Scholarship Fundraiser

35th Tri-Cities Wine Festival Dolly Ammann Member, TCWS Board of Directors

Tickets are NOW ON SALE for the 35th Annual Tri-Cities Wine Festival on Saturday, November 9, Toyota Center box office. You can also buy your tickets online from Ticketmaster. Because you will pay more in fees through Ticketmaster, I recommend purchasing tickets at the box office or at the door. Would you like to participate in the festival as a volunteer? It is fun to be involved! We need volunteers to help with handing out wine glasses and brochures; signing up new Society members; meeting and greeting attendees; and helping out with the silent auction. All that is required is 30 to 60 minutes of your time either in advance or during the festival. Also, Society President Ted Davis hosts a volunteer party at his home on the Wednesday evening before the festival, November 6, when you can meet our wine judges and other volunteers. Interested in volunteering? Contact Mary Binder (Ph: 509-585-1393 or email [email protected]) or Dolly Ammann (Ph: 509-420-4712 or email [email protected]). If you previously have not attended the festival, here is what to expect:  The event is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (As it could be cold outside, the doors to the Three Rivers Convention Center open early, at 5:30 p.m.)  Wine Society members can gain access to the Great Hall, where all the winery and exhibitor booths are located, at 6:00 p.m., ahead of the general public.  All attendees must be 21 or over. Bring your photo ID as proof because you cannot get in without it.  A coat room is available.

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INSIDE THIS EDITION Tri-Cities Wine Festival President’s Message Will Work for Wine Annual Holiday Party & Scholarship Fundraiser Best of the Festival Wine Dinner Taste Back: French Country Picque-Nique Open That Bottle Night 15 Sign-Up Coupons

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There will be an information booth where you can get your souvenir wine glass, program and silent auction bidding number.  All food, wine (and beer!) tasting is included in your ticket price, that is, NO ADDITIONAL SCRIP.  Yes, a sampling of local microbrews will be available.  About 80 wineries are expected to be participating with between 300 and 400 wines available for tasting.  Food exhibitors are excellent local area restaurants and caterers that will offer samples of their signature appetizers to enhance your wine tasting experience.  There is a lot of fun and excitement when the balloons come out and the awards are presented to winning wineries.  The silent auction offers about 100 wine-related items. This is your opportunity to do some holiday shopping and bring home some real bargains! The festival is always a fun night where you can taste and learn about our fabulous Northwest wines! I hope to see you there.

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President’s Message

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Barrique: Oak barrel that contains 225 liters (~ 60 gallons) and used primarily for Bordeaux wines. Full-bodied: A big wine – high in alcohol content and robust with flavor. Vinology: Serious wine education, typically held in a school of higher education.

Ted Davis, TCWS President

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Wine Festival Tickets on Sale

(Source – Ted Davis personal notes)

Tickets are now on sale for the 35th Annual Tri-Cities Wine Festival, November 9! Be sure to save the date. More details on page 1.

Wine Trivia

Multi-State Wine Appellations Did you know there are 4 multi-state appellations in the Pacific Northwest? Most think appellations are small in geographic size, but this not necessarily true. The Columbia Valley appellation, established in 1984, is 11 million acres in size, takes up a third of Washington and spills over Washington State borders into Oregon. The Columbia Gorge appellation, established in 2004, begins around the town of Lyle and heads west to Husum on the Washington side of the Columbia River, and also spills over into Oregon. The Walla Walla appellation, established in 1984, is in the southeast corner of Washington and into Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Covering 8,263 square miles and established in 2007, the fourth appellation is the Snake River Valley in southwestern Idaho and southeastern Oregon. (Excerpted from Wine Press Northwest, 2001)

A Short History of the Wine Barrel Ancient Greeks and Italians began shipping wine in fragile amphorae and graduated to palm-wood many years ago. But with the coming of the Iron Age, northern Europeans developed the wooden barrel for transporting goods and wine. This has given way to almost exclusively using them for wine production today. A barrel is traditionally referred to as a keg when empty and cask when full. A generally agreed to assumption relates the volume of the barrel to the amount of grapes harvested from a set piece of land. Then, there are style names such as Borgogne, Bordeaux, Hogshead and Puncheon! (Excerpted from http://www.uncok.biz/ tidbits4.htm)

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MacDuff: What three things does drink provoke? Porter: Marry, sir, nose-painting, sleep and urine. Lechery, sir, it provokes and unprovokes: it provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance. (Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 2, Scene 3,1.26-30)

Last month I had to offer my publisher a bottle that was far too good for him, simply because there was nothing between the insulting and the superlative. (A.J. Liebing, Between Meals)

Wine Definitions 

Acidity: A crisp, acidic quality noted in wine. Can be a positive or negative quality.

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The tip of a red wine glass is sloped inward to capture the aromas of the wine and deliver them to your nose. (beekmanwine.com/factsquotes.htm)

The average age of a French oak tree harvested for use in wine barrels is 170 years. (beekmanwine.com/factsquotes.htm) 

Wine Science Center Groundbreaking Above, Wine Society President Ted Davis and a wellknown Washington pioneer vintner, Dick Boushey, reminisce about how far the state’s wine industry has come in the past 30 years. Both attended the WSU Wine Science Center groundbreaking ceremony at WSU, Thursday, September 26, along with more than 200 state and community leaders, WSU regents and staff, wine industry representatives, Wine Science Center supporters, and others. Referencing the new center, Washington Governor Jay Inslee said, “It is a great marriage of two things we believe in, wine and research.” He went on to say we’ll “grow the wine economy like nowhere else on planet earth in the next two decades.” WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor H. Keith Moo-Young said the center will be “a world-class, state-of-the-art, research facility.” Dr. Thomas Henick-Kling, WSU Viticulture & Enology director and professor of enology, said he came to WSU in 2009 because of his “great admiration for Washington wines” and the “deep commitment here for working together and doing better.” Before officials put the gold shovels to use, WSU Regent Ted Baseler, and president and CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, said, “This [project] is truly a great combination of creativity, energy and finances.” Further highlighting this, Steve Warner, Washington Wine Commission executive director, said in just 4 years, the wine industry’s economic impact to the state has “nearly tripled.” It is now at $8.6B and the goal is $25B by 2020. “Amazing” and “untouchable” … two words Steve used to describe the wine industry’s future in Washington. He added, “If we’re this good now [in just 30 years], where will we be, how good will we be in another 30 years!” 

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Annual Holiday Party & Scholarship Fundraiser Well, while last month may not have yet felt or looked like fall, change is in the air! Cooler, fresh air, ah, invigorating! Well, OK, at least for some folks. So, with “invigorating” in mind, the Program Committee is continuing to move forward with plans for the Wine Society’s annual holiday party, “Winter Frost 2013,” and scholarship fundraiser for students in area enology and/or viticulture programs – Sunday, December 8, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Allied Arts Center & Gallery, Richland. Cost: $25. Have you marked your calendars? Also, it’s not too early to sign up … see page 5!

Will Work for Wine Gudrun Parker

Member, TCWS Board of Directors As this EVOE goes to press, our Saturday, October 19, event is ALMOST SOLD OUT! However, we do have a waiting list in case we have cancellations. If you missed details on this event, look in the September EVOE. Go to www.tricitieswinesociety.com to access the newsletter.

And to note, if the past such events are indications, those attending will again enjoy special Wine Festival wines, delectable food, an opportunity to spend time with other society members – and of course, participate in the fundraiser … think, bidding on some great holiday gift baskets! And if that’s not enough, there is the opportunity to do some additional shopping in the gallery itself, which of course, will be beautifully decorated for the holidays! More details in future EVOEs, but remember to mark your calendars, and the event coupon is on page 5! 

For those scheduled to attend the event, below are details and directions. Also, please email me your lunch selections at: [email protected]. Half sandwich options are: roast beef with horseradish aioli, cheddar cheese, onion and tomato; turkey and bacon club; or, ham and English cheddar with apples, whole-grain mustard and onion. The salad options are: red potato salad with mustard dressing and bacon; or, mixed greens with dried cherries, blue cheese, spiced almonds and Cabernet peppercorn dressing. Yes, wine will be served, too – a 2012 Kestrel Pinot Gris and/or 2009 Kestrel Merlot. See you at the vineyard! 

Directions to Kestrel View Estates Vineyard From I-82, take Exit 82 Take Wine Country Road toward Prosser Proceed under railroad overpass (Landmark: Hinzerling Winery will be on your left) Next right (Landmark: WSU experimental station sign) Right on Grant Ave. Cross the bridge over the Yakima River Grant Ave. becomes Hinzerling Road Follow Hinzerling Road about 6 miles to the vineyard Look for balloons at the entrance

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Co-Chairmen: Gudrun Parker & Nancy Beitel Date: Saturday, October 19 Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon/early afternoon Location: Kestrel View Estates Vineyard 58802 N. Hinzerling Road, Prosser Price: Members: $25; guests, $30 Limit: 25 Type: Hands-on learning experience Bring: Wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing, e.g., what you’d wear gardening Cutoff date: Saturday, October 12 Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation must be made by phone to Mary Binder, 585-1393, on or before Saturday, October 12.

A Five-Star Event

Looking Ahead

Best of the Festival Wine Dinner Saturday, January 25 Mark your calendar for this special event. This is the Society’s premier wine and food event for the coming year. It is your opportunity to enjoy the ultimate wine and food experience. The wines for this dinner will be selected from the top 35th Annual Tri-Cities Wine Festival’s award-winning wines. They will include wines that won the Best of Show, Best of Varietal and Double Gold. Each wine will be perfectly paired with the right dish to enhance your dining experience. This event will be held at Meadow Springs Country Club. It will be an elegant evening beginning with a Champagne reception followed by a multi-course dinner. Last year this event sold out and had rave reviews. Watch your EVOE for more information and event reservation coupons. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Open That Bottle Night 15 February 23

Taste Back: French Country Pique-Nique Members, TCWS Program Committee

A special “thank you” to hosts Candace and Paul Gifford for all their efforts in again planning and hosting the Society’s annual picnic. Yes, much work, we know! The French-style recipes were all prepared by Candace and Paul, and included a potato salad that was the favorite of Julia Child’s husband. Each course was accompanied by both a French wine and a domestic wine. And, from reports received, Saturday afternoon, September 7, was beautiful for the “French Country Pique-Nique” in the Giffords backyard at their picturesque Red Mountain home. So again, a special “merci beaucoup” to the Giffords! It was a great way to end the summer.

Yes, with fall having just arrived, Halloween and Thanksgiving still a ways away, let alone Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year, it may be too early for some to be thinking about February, BUT for those liking to plan ahead – mark your 2014 calendars for Sunday, February 23, and Open That Bottle Night 15. Yes, this popular and typically soldout event at The Country Gentleman is again returning! For those new to the Society and/or not familiar with this event, this will be the Society’s fifth year participating in this worldwide event started 15 years ago by former Wall Street Journal writers John Brecher and Dorothy Gaiter. It is an opportunity for attendees to bring a bottle of wine and share stories about their wine. It is also a great opportunity to share some special wines, learn why and when they were purchased, learn how they were stored, and more. Does it have to be an expensive wine? No. Does it need to be something you believe others would enjoy, and that you want and would be pleased to share? Yes. Along with the wines, there will be food to complement a variety of wines. So, back by popular demand – Open that Bottle Night 15. More details to follow in future EVOEs, including time and menu! Meanwhile, Happy Fall!

Welcome New Members Sandi Farmer & Fred Joost

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Event Sign-Up Coupons

Mail Payment with Coupon to: Tri-Cities Wine Society P.O. Box 1142 Richland, WA 99352

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Holiday Party & Scholarship Fundraiser

Saturday, October 19

Sunday, December 8

Members: $25 Guests: $30 Event Limit: 25 Number of members attending ___ Number of guests attending ___

Members: $25 Guests: $25 Event Limit: 48 Number of members attending ___ Number of guests attending ___

Member ____________________________________ Member ____________________________________ Guest 1_____________________________________ Guest 2_____________________________________ Phone Number______________________________ Email______________________________________ Note: Please provide phone & Email information!

Member ____________________________________ Member ____________________________________ Guest 1_____________________________________ Guest 2_____________________________________ Phone Number______________________________ Email______________________________________ Note: Please provide phone & Email information!

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Please keep your membership information current. If you have a change in your postal or email address, contact Scott Abernethy, membership chairman, at: 509-783-8801, or by email at: [email protected]. Forgot when your membership expires? Society memberships are for one year. The Society does send membership renewal invoices for your convenience. Members who receive the newsletter by mail can find their renewal date on the mailing label; or, contact Scott Abernethy (contact information, above). Check our web site to access the latest EVOE: www.tricitieswinesociety.com

2013 Membership Application or Renewal  New  Single: $ 25.00

 Renewal  Couple: $ 35.00

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TCWS Event Policy Attendance Confirmation No tickets will be issued. If the event is full when your reservation is received, you will be notified and put on the waiting list.

Courtesy Event attendees are reminded that strong smells deter from an enjoyable tasting experience. Please be considerate and do not wear perfume or after-shave when coming to an event. Guest Policy With our banquet permit, events are open only to members and their guests. Guests must be sponsored by a TCWS member. Liquor Consumption Only wine served by the Society may be consumed during our events. Minimum Age 21 At All Events The Washington Liquor Control Board regulations tied to our banquet permit prohibit any minors from attending our events. Only persons minimum 21 years of age are allowed at monthly program events or at the Tri-Cities Wine Festival. Non-drinker Policy Requests to attend an event as a “non-drinker” will be approved or disapproved on a case-by-case basis by the event’s committee. Decisions will be based on the type of event.

Tri-Cities Wine Society PO Box 1142 Richland, WA 99352

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Newsletter of the TriTri-Cities Wine Society Dolly Ammann

Need any info? Have an idea? Contact us! [email protected] This newsletter is also available on the web at www.tricitieswinesociety.com

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