In celebration of Spring and in honor of mothers everywhere, Spokane area wineries will host a special weekend of wine tasting as part of the Spokane Winery Association’s annual Mother’s Day Spring Release Weekend.

The event runs May 10-12 during the event hours of 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. each day at the local wineries. The weekend offers great reasons to visit local wineries, including wine tastings at each location and the opportunity to speak with winemakers and those passionate about wine. Select wineries have outdoor seating available, and wineries are located across the Spokane region, creating easy access to wineries. Visit each winery to explore unique festivities.

Spring traditionally marks the end of winemaking season and represents the beginning of a new wine year. The wineries invite the public to celebrate the weekend. Tasting fees may apply. Download a map at www.spokanewineries.net.

With the addition of Hard Row to Hoe, Northwest Cellars, Skylite Cellars and Terra Blanca at Nectar Tasting Room, Spokane residents and visitors can taste wine from 21 Washington wineries at 17 local tasting rooms. Nectar will be showcasing some new wines and great deals. Your tasting fee of $5 gets you 6 small samples (members taste free). Check out the wine and deals below! Nectar will be open Noon – 10pm on Friday and Saturday, Noon – 6pm on Sunday.

HARD ROW TO HOE:

• NEW – 2012 Afternoon Delight Orange Muscat $22

NORTHWEST CELLARS:

• NEW – 2011 Sonatina (Roussanne and Viognier blend) $18

SKYLITE CELLARS

• NEW 2009 Soiree $21
• NEW – 2012 Rose of Mourvedre $20

TERRA BLANCA WINERY

• 2008 Signature Series Cabernet $42
• Triple Threat Red Blend $150 per case (reg $336)

Get 10% off on bottles, 15% off on 4 or more and 20% off on cases. Members get an additional 5% off!

# # #

The Spokane Winery Association is an alliance of Spokane-area wineries that work to promote regional wine products.  The Spokane Winery Association’s mission is to promote communication and interaction between the wineries of Spokane, to promote economic development through winery tourism and to increase the awareness and profile of the wineries in the Spokane area. Members of the alliance produce an eclectic blend of distinctly Washington wines ranging from intense, rich reds and crisp whites to complex blends.  For more information visit www.spokanewineries.net