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Tour Overview
The "Grape Bottle Wine Club ~ Washington Wine and Dine Weekend" offers a curated experience in Eastern Washington, focusing on immersive wine and dining adventures. Participants can expect a weekend filled with visits to renowned wineries for tastings of local vintages, guided tours of vineyards, and cellar experiences. Culinary delights are a highlight, featuring gourmet meals paired perfectly with regional wines. Accommodations in boutique hotels or lodges with picturesque views ensure a relaxing stay, complemented by convenient transportation between locations. This experience caters to wine enthusiasts seeking to explore Eastern Washington's rich viticulture and culinary offerings in a curated and memorable setting.
Introducing Your Personalized Escapade: Embark on a Tailored Journey of Discovery
Day 1
Welcome to the Tri-Cities:
Arrive at Pasco Airport (PSC)
- We recommended flying Delta Airlines; however, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines are viable options.
- Transportation to the hotel will be provided with TC Black
Weather
Temperatures are cooling in October as autumn sets in, but the weather can still be pretty warm, with highs around 65 and lows in the 40s.
Schedule
- 4:00 PMÂ Check in at The Lodge at Columbia Point
- 530 Columbia Point Dr, Richland, WA 99352
- Get settled in, relax on the patio, or walk along the riverfront.
- Transportation to Fable Craft Bar with TC Black
- Join John and Gretchen for a casual welcome dinner with wine and cocktails at 5:30 PM at Fable Craft Bar. Dress comfortably with a light layer for dining on the patio overlooking the Columbia River (weather permitting).
- 8:00 PMÂ Transportation back to the Lodge with TC Black
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Day 2
Walla Walla Wineries and Dining Experience
- Breakfast is available at Drumheller’s at the Lodge starting at 7:00 AM
- Shuttle from TC Black will pick you up at the Lodge at 9:50 AM
- 11:00 AMÂ Tasting at Sleight of Hand Cellars
- 12:30 PMÂ Vineyard tour with lunch and tasting at Pepper Bridge Winery
- 3:00 PMÂ Va Piano Vineyards tour and tasting
- 4:30 PMÂ Tasting at Walla Walla Vintners
- 6:30 PMÂ Dinner at Walla Walla Steak Company
- 9:00 PMÂ Shuttle back to the Lodge with TC Black
- 10:00 PMÂ Back at the Lodge
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Day 3
Red Mountain Wineries and Winemaker Dinner at Fiction Restaurant
- Breakfast is available at Drumheller’s at the Lodge starting at 7:00 AM
- TC Black will pick you up at the Lodge at 9:15 AM
- Vineyard tour with John at Bacchus & Dionysus
- 11:00 AMÂ Tasting and tour at Col Solare
- 12:30 PMÂ Vineyard tour with lunch and tasting at Hedges Family Estate
- 3:00 PMÂ Tasting at Fidelitas
- 4:00 PMÂ Return to the hotel for a bit of R&R
- 6:15 PMÂ TC Black will pick you up at the Lodge
- 6:30 PMÂ Tour of J. Bookwalter Winery
- 7:00 PMÂ Five-course Winemaker Dinner at Fiction Restaurant
Your custom winery and dining experience includes a champagne starter and current wine releases perfectly paired with resident Chef Abel Hammerstrom’s culinary delights, followed by a nightcap from our craft bar.
- 10:00 PMÂ Transportation back to the hotel with TC Black
Package pricing includes:
- A 3-night stay at the Lodge at Columbia Point, one of Richland’s boutique hotels with beautiful Columbia River Views.
- Transportation to and from the airport and to all excursions.
- All wine tours and tastings in Walla Walla and on Red Mountain.
- Five-course Winemaker Dinner at Fiction Restaurant.
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