Hearty Winter Dishes to Nourish the Body and Warm the Soul

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Our second post in the winter food and wine pairing series features two recipes from Olympic Cellars. The first is a favorite of Winery Owner Kathy Charlton. The second was provided by Winemaker Benoit Murat, Olympic Cellars’ “resident foodie.” We hope you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy these tried and true recipes and suggested wine pairings [...]

Wineries Share Favorite Seasonal Recipes

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

The cold days of winter present the perfect opportunity to gather with family and friends over a hearty meal. In the next series of posts, the Olympic Peninsula Wineries will share with you some favorite recipes and wine pairings that are sure to delight all those who grace your table. Our debut recipes come from Don and Vicki [...]

Which Wines to Serve for Thanksgiving?

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

November – that time of year characterized by beautiful fall color, friends, family and traditional Thanksgiving feasts. It’s also the time that many of us are wrestling to decide which wines best complement the array of tastes, textures, aromas associated with our American holiday, as well as our guests’ varying palates. While there are no [...]

Online “Passport” Sales Rise in 2008

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Many travelers took advantage of the opportunity to purchase their “Passports” on line before departing on the Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ first International Passport Wine Tour this past weekend.  A quick click via the winery association’s website enables an easy, secure Pay Pal transaction in advance of all wine tours. Visitors paired wines crafted locally from [...]

Next Event

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Gorgeous scenery, warm temperatures and a jovial crowd made for a great Spring Barrel Tasting Weekend. The three day event brought out the best in everyone as they toured the scenic back roads, gazed at the snow covered Olympic Mountains, and tasted both wines in progress direct from the oak barrels and some spectacular current [...]