Pack the Perfect Wine Picnic Gift Ideas
Going on a picnic with wine is so much fun but sometimes those bottles, glasses and all the other items you need can be tough to corral. Needless to say you don’t want to take your expensive stemware but you do want to enjoy the wine in quality glasses. Check out these fun accessories for making your wine picnic (or any picnic for that matter) enjoyable. Purchase a few for yourself and give them as gifts for your wine loving friend’s wedding.
Summer Hours for Nectar Spokane
Beginning July 5, Nectar Tasting Room in Spokane will have new summer wine tasting hours. We have experienced a huge increase in demand for using our space for various events this summer. That coupled with the fact that many of YOU are out of town or out enjoying life in the Northwest, we are changing our hours for July and August.
Introducing the New Kid on the Block
Well, you may have heard that the original wine slinger, Ben Hilzinger, is moving on to rainier pastures in Seattle. Benny (as we affectionately call him) has been the face of Nectar for nearly 2 and 1/2 years. Check out my touching tribute to him here. After an exhaustive search, I am excited to announce that we have found our next Tasting Room Manager for Nectar.
Farewell my Friend, Best Wishes Ben Hilzinger
Every once in a while you meet someone who becomes incredibly special to you and your life. In January 2011, shortly after Nectar opened, a tall skinny, good looking kid came in and asked how he could help with Spokane Wine Magazine. He worked at Arbor Crest, Lindaman’s, and was very passionate about wine. I immediately got a good vibe about him and the fact that two very respected businesses hired him, said everything to me. After a brief conversation, I said, “how would you like a job at Nectar?” The rest is history!
Spring Release Weekend in Spokane
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.