http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog blog @ Olympic Peninsula Wineries in Washington State Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:12:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today is International Women's Day, and March is National Women's History Month. Take a moment to consider the many achievements of women throughout history. Think about the women in your families and communities. Learn about women who need help today. This is a great excuse to gather together a group of ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2010/03/08/raise-a-glass-of-washington-wine-to-women/ Is it indulgent to spend a weekend (or two) traveling between Olympic Peninsula Wineries, drinking red wine and eating chocolate? Or is it good sense? It's no secret that moderate consumption of red wine is good for your health - it is believed to lower the risk of heart disease. ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2010/01/31/red-wine-and-chocolate/ The holidays are a time when we often worry about selecting the "right" wines to accompany the delicious assortment of foods that will adorn our festive tables -- and the abundance of advice that exists can sometimes feel overwhelming. Following are a few tips designed to eliminate the stress of ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2009/12/16/holiday-sips-and-tips/ 1. Which Olympic Peninsula location was a runner up for the filming of Disney's second film in the series, "The Chronicles of Narnia?" Answer: Quinault Valley 2. How did Port Townsend get its name? Answer: Captain George Vancouver originally named the city “Port Townshend” in 1792 for his friend the Marquis of Townshend. 3. ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2009/12/01/more-olympic-peninsula-fun-facts/ While you may know the Olympic Peninsula as an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, with old-growth forests for hiking, mountain biking and camping, scenic waters for boating, kayaking, fishing and diving, and of course, as home to award-winning artisan wineries, chances are there are a few things that you don't know about ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2009/11/23/olympic-peninsula-fun-facts/ The Olympic Peninsula Wineries invite you to come out and enjoy award-winning handcrafted wines superbly paired with fresh Olympic Coastal Cuisine during the Passport Wine Tour this weekend, November 14-15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We're adding a new twist to this year's event -- bring your own glass! ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2009/11/10/passport-wine-tour-this-weekend-remember-its-byog-bring-our-own-glass/ With the holidays just around the corner, now is a good time to start considering which wines you will serve with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. And the Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ Passport Wine Tour offers a variety of food (and wine) for thought! Visit the wineries on November 14-15 from 11 ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2009/11/06/port-townsend-wineries-feature-local-cheeses-home-grown-appetizers-for-passport-weekend/ With the holidays just around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about which wines you will serve with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. And the Olympic Peninsula Wineries' Passport Wine Tour is perfectly timed to help with your decision! Visit the wineries on November 14-15 from 11 ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2009/11/01/black-diamonds-cranberry-wine-featured-at-passport-wine-tour/ The six artisan wineries of the North Olympic Peninsula invite you to enjoy award-winning handcrafted wines superbly paired with fresh Olympic Coastal Cuisine during the annual Passport Wine Tour, November 14-15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. New this year – bring your own glass! It’s a fun opportunity to ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2009/10/27/passport-wine-tour-%e2%80%93-byog-bring-your-own-glass/ The Olympic Peninsula Wineries and Seven Cedars Casino invite you to compete for the best five-card hand and a prize wine and poker-themed gift basket during the second annual self-guided Tour of Wineries & Poker Run. The event will coincide with Port Angeles’ celebrated Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival, on ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2009/09/23/wine-tour-poker-run-adds-to-crab-festival-fun/