Did you have a tough week? Let a glass of wine wash over your soul. Did you have a fantastic week? Celebrate with a glass of wine! Was it just another week in the routine? Escape with a glass of wine.  Below are the wine activities happening in and around Spokane for the weekend of March 12-14. If I’m missing an event of yours please let me know as soon as possible!

Friday 3/12

Vino! A Wine Shop – Get a head start on weekend fun with a tasting from Forgeron Cellars of Walla Walla 3 – 5pm

Caterina Grand Re-Opening – Stop by all weekend from Noon-6pm and enjoy four new releases from NEW winemaker and owner Don Townshend.

Live Music at Whitestone Tasting Room – People of all ages can come and enjoy music by Heather O’Brien, food, and chocolate tasting. If you are 21 you can wine taste or purchase a glass of wine! 6 – 9pm

Fourth Annual Wine & Gourmet Gala – Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation is hosting our fourth annual Wine & Gourmet Gala at the historic Spokane Club in downtown Spokane: 5pm – Midnight $175 Janice Eatherton at (509) 434-5063

BeGin at the MAC – 6-8pm at the Museum of Art & Culture. Listen to Amesome Nice, partake in local libations (Arbor Crest for wine) and complimentry apppetizers

Stewart Fundraiser at Gallery of THUM – Whitestone Winery will be featured winery to help the Stewart family whose home burned down. They have eight children (including four adopted) $15 (including tasting fee), 5-7pm

Saturday 3/13

Caterina Grand Re-Opening – Stop by all weekend from Noon-6pm and enjoy four new releases from NEW winemaker and owner Don Townshend.

Liberty Lake Cellars – Washington Wine Month celebration. Join us this Saturday as we celebrate Washington Wine Month. Sample our fabulous 2006 Red Mountain wines, taste Washington-inspired appetizers and enjoy the beautiful spring views of Liberty Lake & Mount Spokane. Noon – 5pm

Left Bank Wine Bar – Live Music from 7-10pm 

Sunday 3/14

Caterina Grand Re-Opening – Stop by all weekend from Noon-6pm and enjoy four new releases from NEW winemaker and owner Don Townshend.

Melting Pot Celebrates 2 Years (w/ Robert Karl) – Join The Melting Pot on Sunday, March 14th for their 2nd Anniversary Celebration!! They will be giving Club Fondue Members and Facebook Fans a special sneak peek at the new Pacific Islands Big Night Out menu! Robert Karl Cellars will be pouring free samples of Claret and Merlot! They will also have special prices on Robert Karl Cellars wines!

Caterina Grand Re-Opening – Stop by all weekend from Noon-6pm and enjoy four new releases from NEW winemaker and owner Don Townshend.

All Weekend

Spokane Tasting Room Tour – Most Spokane tasting rooms are open. Check out this tasting room map for contact information, hours of operation and video reviews.

For Local Wine Event information in Spokane and other cities, check out LocalWineEvents.com

Special next week!!

Manic Monday with Northwest Women Magazine – (not just for women)157 S. Howard Charity Doyl – Publishing Diva of Northwest Woman Magazine and moderator of LaunchPad-INW Professional Women’s Community has partnered with LaunchPad Inland Northwest, LLC, The Holley Mason Building and the Montvale Hotel for Manic Monday events for 2010 – Wine from Anelare Winery in Richland will be poured.

Argentine Tango Tuesdays at Lone Canary 3/16 and 3/23 – Marianna Seney of Simply Dance Studio! No prior experience or partner required! Lesson is from 6:30 to 7:15 pm, open dance until 9. Lesson is $10.00/person, which includes open dance. Cost is $5.00 for open dance only.