Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. As wineries around Washington hope for an endless Indian Summer, we are excited to welcome all of you back from the lake and down to Nectar Tasting Room. We’ve got SEVERAL fun things lined up for you to help ease you back into the routines of school, homework, changing seasons and the dreaded “W” and “S” words that are right around the corner for Spokane residents. The patio will remain open as long as the weather is permitting, so if you haven’t been down for a sip on the patio, that is just one of many great reasons to join us. We’ve got 44 other reasons too (that’s how many wines we have on our menu if you didn’t catch that).

SEPTEMBER IS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. PLEASE COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

September 1-3

THURSDAY – Join us for the 2nd Annual International #CabernetDay event. Nectar is a proud host location for this worldwide celebration of the king of grapes. We will have specials on ALL our Cabernet and Cab based blends, a sneak peek of the 2008 Skylite Cellars Cabernet and six secret Cabernet for you to sample…shhhh, don’t tell.

FIRST FRIDAY – Talent is oozing out the walls at Nectar. We are proudly displaying the Art From the Vine display from photographer Richard Duval. This unique vineyard perspective will be displayed on metallic paper and stretched canvas. Richard’s artwork will also be on a limited six pack of Northwest Cellars wine including a signed and numbered print. VERY LIMITED quantities available. Come down and enjoy the beautiful music of Karrie O’Neill from 6:30-9:30.

SATURDAY – I’ll give you three great reasons to come down. One – afternoon wine tasting; Two – joining us from Austin, TX is the blues and fingerstyle guitarist extraordinaire Dorian Michaels. If you can make it out to see him from 6:30-9:30, your life will be better for it…I promise; Three – The Final Sip, enjoy up to 8 samples from all the wine we have remaining from the weekend of fun. The Final Sip goes from 9-10pm.

September 8-10

THURSDAY – Thirsty Thursday is back with a vengeance with 1/2 price appetizer plates with the purchase of any bottle and several $5 glass pours for the thrifty and thirsty.

FRIDAY – Get out of the house and come down for some wine tasting fun.

SATURDAY – Tipsy Muse Painting With Spirits returns. Since you were all at the lake in August, we rescheduled the Tuscan Landscape class. Bring a friend or 10 and enjoy an instructor led painting class, a glass of wine, and some appetizers.

September 15-17

Wine release weekend. Join us Friday and Saturday for the brand new 2009 Anelare Nonna Viola. Nonna has been one of our best selling wines since we opened and we are excited for the new blend and new release. Winery owners Kahryn and Forrest Alexander will be here pouring and sharing the wine.

FRIDAY – Relax with the soulful, bluesy sounds of Maxie Ray Mills. Maxie is always a treat and plays from 6:30-9:30

SATURDAY: Don’t miss The Final Sip. This is Spokane’s favorite wine party. Save the grapes, don’t let them get dumped down the drain. For only $10 ($5 for members), taste through 8 samples of whatever wine we have left open on the counter.

September 22-24

Get on your dancing shoes for a full weekend of music. Friday, enjoy the jazz and swing from the popular Kathleen Cavender. Saturday, mix it up with the acoustic variety of the almost famous Ken Davis. Music starts at 6:30 both nights. With the June released Groupon expiring soon, we’re sure to be busy, so come early and get your seat. Mr. Weatherman says the patio will still be open!

September 29-Oct 1

We’re giving back and inviting you to help. Kids can’t fight cancer alone and this weekend is your chance to help raise awareness and funds for the American Childhood Cancer Organization Inland Northwest (ACCOI).

THURSDAY – Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: 10% of all proceeds and $25 of every membership sold will be donated back to ACCOI

FRIDAY and SATURDAY – Stock up to give back. $1 from every bottle sold for the weekend goes to help the kiddos with cancer. We will do our part to help, come join us!

A year ago Spokane residents learned that the Washington Wine Commission canceled the popular long running event, Taste Washington. Many Spokanites felt that the wine commission turned their backs on our city. Conversation of east versus west and second city sprung up at wineries and wine bars around Spokane.

Enter Varsity Communications to save the day! Varsity Communications is the brains behind Taste Washington (Seattle, Portland and formerly Spokane). If anyone is familiar with hosting a grand tasting, Dick Stephens and his team are.

Sunday, June 5 the culmination of their efforts shone the spotlight on why Spokane is a perfect host city. With 60 wineries and dozens of food vendors, The Lincoln Center played host to the first annual Vintage Spokane. With each sip the memory of Taste Washington became more and more faint. Over 400 people plus volunteers, vendors, and wineries enjoyed the wines of Washington and Idaho perfectly paired with culinary creation.

Where Were The Spokane Wineries?

As a local business owner, I have to play the political balancing game but as I talked to several people leading up to and during the event, one question kept coming up, “Where are the Spokane wineries.” With 19 wineries producing wine in town, one would expect at least a 50% participation rate. As I walked around, I was happy to see Robert Karl, Arbor Crest and Knipprath Cellars proudly representing Spokane. I realize that Vintage Spokane got a late start in recruiting and several local events may be tying up the resources of local vintners, but the opportunity to show support and engage customers was missed.  As I watched the hundreds of people enjoying wine and food, I couldn’t help but look forward to next year seeing 10-15 of our local quality wineries representing.

The Standouts

While I was there to work (a little), I had a goal to visit some new wineries and revisit some new releases from old friends. Below are some of the stand outs:

• Bergevin Lane She-Devil Syrah
• Cougar Crest Dedication
• Alexandria Nicole Shepherd’s Mark
• Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot
• Rotie Cellars Southern Syrah
• Kiona Winery Lemberger

The culinary delights were incredible as well. Cheese from local Saunders Market was a favorite as well as amazing presentation from Muckleshoot Casino (smoked salmon and marshmallow), and Kennewick’s Chef Frank Magana from Picazo 717 Restaurant (Gorgonzola stuffed, prosciutto-wrapped prawns and Dungeness crab chipotle mac n’ cheese).

If the 2011 Vintage Spokane event is any indication, Varsity Communications may need to look for a larger venue for the 2012 event. Spokane is a wine loving community and showed voracious support for the vintage vino.

www.vintagespokane.com – @vintagespokane – facebook.com/vintagespokane

See their Facebook page for pictures from the event

Spokane wineries are receiving high praise in the national press of late. International wine critic Robert Parker spoke highly of Arbor Crest in a recent publication. Caterina Winery was featured in Wine Enthusiast’s Best Buy list. Townshend Cellars will be in an upcoming issue of Sunset Magazine. Robert Karl and Barrister were recognized as 4 star wineries by Paul Gregutt. The list goes on. Have you experienced the 18 wineries that dot the Spokane wine landscape?  

All Weekend  

Take a tour of the local wineries. Most are open. Visit this link for hours, reviews, wine recommendations, videos and more. http://drinknectar.com/spokane-wine-tour/ 

Crush Rush 2010: The Spokane Winery Association invites you to join the CRUSH RUSH. Join the fun with a wine scavenger hunt across all 17 Spokane association wineries. The hunt continues through October 17. Details available at Spokane Wine Magazine; download the map and scavenger hunt list >> http://bit.ly/clIAGB

Enjoy great local wine at The Davenport, Left Bank Wine Bar, and Niko’s Wine Bar

Friday, October 8

Whitestone Winery – Live music and food from 6 to 9 pm, featuring the music of Michael Dwyer and a selection of appetizers from Williams Seafood; 111 S. Cedar – Stay tuned for the release of “Scared to Pieces” the new Halloween inspired blend of Cab, Cab Franc and Merlot

Riverpark Square Arbor Crest – Join Spokane favorite, Dan Conrad as he plays a wide variety of modern mainstream, soul and classic rock covers, as well as some originals. Stop in and listen to this incredible local musician from 6:00 to 9:00pm.

BeGin at the MAC – Enjoy BeGin at the Mac with Buffalo Death Beam, Golden Hills Brewery, Townshend Wine, Victor’s Hummus, and open galleries! This is your last chance to see Harold Balazs at BeGin! 6pm

Wine Styles – TGIF Wine tasting, ‎2 Acre Wine Company is pouring some splendid wines for everyone on Friday! Stop by for the tasting! 8801 N Indian Trail Rd

Rocket Market – Casual environment in which to taste some classic German Oktoberfest beers and a few of the current American-made versions. Relax, drink beer, and snack on some Germanic style beer food! 7pm. 343.2253; $16 726 E 43rd Ave. $16

Vino Wine Shop: Nicolas Cole Cellars along with Lullaby Winery – a double header for Friday’s tasting. 2:00-5:30pm; 222 S. Washington

Davenport Hotel: Live music from 8pm – midnight

Left Bank Wine Bar: Live music starting at 8pm, no cover –60 wines by the glass and a wonderfully eclectic atmosphere – 108 N Washington.

2nd Friday Art Walk in CDA – Every second Friday, from April – December, stroll through downtown Coeur d’Alene and visit participating art galleries, shops, and restaurants with your friends and family.  This is a family-friendly, free event! Come and join us from 5 to 8 pm.

Saturday, October 9

Huckleberry’s Wine Tasting – In the Bistro with Steve Busby from Caterina Winery. Awardwinning reds and whites! $5 per flight of 5 wines; 2-4pm; 926 S. Monroe

Oktoberfest at WineStyles – Bratwurst, German Sausage, Pretzels and Cheese with all the mustard and Saurkraut you could dream of! There is a plethora of German beers to wash it all down! Celebrate the German way in style- extra points for those who come in Leiderhosen. 12-7pm; 8801 N. Indian Trail Rd.

Bottles on Argonne – Mike Scott from Vinum Wine Importing will be pouring samples and providing a history of Rhone wines.  Rhone wines originated in France and today many winemakers from around the world enjoy producing Rhone varietal wines.  Perhaps you have sampled Rhone wines before and are a big fan or perhaps this will be your first experience with Rhones; 2-5PM; 3319 N Argonne

Rocket Market: Saturday drop in tasting from 4-7pm: Wine maker Matthew Loso (Matthew Cellars) creates “magic in a bottle” for this new winery! 726 E. 43^rd Ave

Left Bank Wine Bar – Live music. While you’re there ask Jen or Lauren to make you a special wine flight. They’ll surprise your taste buds. 108 N. Washington

Vino Wine Shop – Washington’s Wawawai Canyon Winery from Pullman visits to taste through some of their award winning wines. Visit anytime between 2-4:30; 222 S. Washington

Vino 15^th Anniversary Sale – EVERYTHING will be on sale Saturday – minimum 10% discount with savings up to 25%. Enjoy tastings, raffles and prizes. Celebrate 15 incredible years and THANK you for supporting Vino!

Sunday, October 10

Get out to a winery! – Always a handful of Spokane wineries open. Enjoy! Trezzi, Townshend, Lone Canary, Mountain Dome, Latah Creek, Arbor Crest, Knipprath and Caterina are open.

Wine Radar

• Arbor Crest and Chocolate Apothecary (October 14)– At the Cliff House enjoy pairing wine with the amazing chocolates of Chocolate Apothecary. This event is a private tasting so reservations are required. Reserve a place, please call 509-927-9463. $24 per person
• Paul Gregutt at Arbor Crest (October 17) - Seattle Times Wine Adviser, Paul Gregutt, will be visiting the Cliff House on Sunday, October 17th to sign his new book, Washington Wines & Wineries, Second Edition. 1-5pm
• Townshend Cellar at Sante Restaurant (October 24) – Nine courses guaranteed to push the envelope on food as you know it. RSVP to Anthony at Santé – Make your reservation by 10/10 and receive $30 off the dinner! 315.4613; $120; 5:30pm
• Epicurean Delight (November 12) – One of the signature events of the year. More than 1000 people enjoyed last years event to benefit the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Enjoy fine dining, wine and microbrews at the Spokane Convention Center < Nectar Wine Blog is a proud sponsor
• Cork & Keg (November 13) – Mirabeau Park Hotel; $45 http://www.spokanecorkandkeg.com/
• Save the date for Spokane Winery Association Holiday Wine Festival (Nov 19-21)

So it seems that 2010 will go down as the summer that never was here in the Inland Northwest. With Labor Day and back to school, we have entered the unofficial start of fall. With temps in the 60’s and low 70’s there is definitely a chill in the air. Oh well, we can’t change the weather, so why whine about it…how about we wine about it!

All Weekend  

Take a tour of the local wineries. Most are open. Visit this link for hours, reviews, wine recommendations, videos and more. http://drinknectar.com/spokane-wine-tour/ 

FEATURED WINERY

Time is limited to enjoy the magnificent views at Liberty Lake Wine Cellars. Doug and Shelly are open on select Saturday’s throughout the year and are excited to announce they will be open on September 11 and September 25. On 9/25 they are releasing their first ever Reserve Red Wine, Heritage. This luscious blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon was hand-crafted from the best barrels of each wine. With plenty of dark fruit flavors and a hint of spice, this is the perfect wine for fall!

• Enjoy great local wine at The Davenport, Left Bank Wine Bar, and Niko’s Wine Bar

Friday, September 10

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Second Friday Art Walk – From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. galleries host opening receptions with the opportunity to meet the artists, listen to live music and see newly arrived works of art. Participating downtown businesses and restaurants are open extended hours and 2-hour parking is always free!

BeGin! At the MAC -  The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture starting at 6 PM. Come enjoy Live music, no-host bar, and snacks!Start your weekend at the MAC. Music by Troubadour, Townshend wine, Golden Hills Brewery, Victor’s Hummus, and open galleries! +21

Wine Styles – Be sure to check out our new selections! Bring your friends and come early to save a table on our beautiful patio! If you buy a 6 for $60 case of wine, we will cover your tasting! LIVE MUSIC! 6pm. $10 / $7.50 for Club Members 8801 N Indian Trail Rd

Rocket Market – No public tasting because someone booked every seat…hmmm…how do I get on that guest list. Call Matt if you want your own private party! 343.2253; $15 726 E 43rd Ave.

Vino Wine Shop: Tempus Cellars of Walla Walla 3:00-5:30pm; 222 S. Washington

Davenport Hotel: Live music from 8pm – midnight

Left Bank Wine Bar: Live music every Friday starting at 8pm, no cover –60 wines by the glass and a wonderfully eclectic atmosphere – 108 N Washington.

Saturday, September 11

Never forget the events of 9/11/2001

Vino Wine: September Sale Wines Part 1 2-4:30; 222 S. Washington

Bottles Saturday Sip – Drop by any time from 2:00 – 5:00pm and enjoy a wildly aromatic Chardonnay from Australia, along with a big, dark and brooding Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon blend (and more) 3319 N Argonne Rd

Rocket Market: Saturday drop in tasting from 4-7pm: Join Spokane’s own local wine making celebrity, Mike Scott (formerly of Lone Canary and Caterina Winery) as he shares “American Value Wines” 726 E. 43^rd Ave

Rocket Market: Live music at 7pm w/ Mark Ward – Whether playing solo or backed by a band, Mark bends subtle emotional pull into artfully arranged songs, emphasizing his own folky lyrical style. 726 E. 43^rd Ave

Left Bank Wine Bar – Live music. While you’re there ask Jen or Lauren to make you a special wine flight. They’ll surprise your taste buds. 108 N. Washington

Sunday, September 12

Get out to a winery! – Always a handful of Spokane wineries open. Enjoy! Trezzi, Townshend, Lone Canary, Mountain Dome, Latah Creek, Arbor Crest, Knipprath and Caterina are open.

Arbor Crest Summer Concert Series – You’ll want to show up early for this one as Arbor Crest welcomes the incredibly popular Meet Revolver, the Beatles tribute band. These mop top guys will have you dancing and boppin’ from 5:00 till dusk.

Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake –Zephyr Lodge from 3-6pm. Tickets are only $25 and include music, appetizers and wine. Come support a great cause!

My Birthday – Pop a cork and celebrate DrinkNectar’s (aka Josh Wade) birthday!

Wine Radar

• Vino Wine Dinner with Masselow’s at Northern Quest Resort and Casino – September 19; 5:30 PM – Contact www.vinowine.com 800.826.5674
• Cathedral Wine Festival – Enjoy hors d’oeuvres while tasting over 30 wines from Europe and the Western United States. September 24, 7-10 PM Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W. Riverside Ave. $50, $35 65 and older. (509) 358-4290.
• Valley Fest: A celebration in the valley that includes a parade, entertainment, wine/beer garden, a fun run, classic car show and “Taste of the Valley” on Saturday night! – September 24-26 < DrinkNectar is a proud sponsor.
• Riedel Glassware Comparative Demonstration – Open to the public, you’ll be led by family & company representative Maximilian Riedel through a comparative tasting, PLUS you’ll take home 4 “Vinum XL” glasses valued at $122.00. The event is a sit down style tasting which compares Riedel glassware to more conventional restaurant wine glasses lasting approximately 1 ½ hours. – Call Vino! – 838-1229; $65 at the Spokane Club
• March of Dimes Signature Chef – Enjoy an intimate dinner with local celebrity chefs and wine. This elegant evening includes one of a kind auction items that benefit the local March of Dimes efforts to help save babies from pre-mature birth. October 2, 6-10pm at the Lincoln Center, $100 < DrinkNectar is a proud sponsor.
• Cork & Keg (Nov 13) – Mirabeau Park Hotel; $45 http://www.spokanecorkandkeg.com/
• Save the date for Spokane Winery Association Holiday Wine Festival (Nov 19-21)

My Daily Wine

I realize it can be tough to wait until the weekend to wine. Thankfully there are wine events happening the other days of the week too. Take a look at what is happening with My Daily Wine. 

• MONDAY – FRIDAY: Happy Hour at Nikos with Pauline $2 Glass of Wine (1 red, 1 white), $2 off any glass, $2 off any flight and $2 beer. Happy Hour is 4-6pm and 9-close.
• MONDAY: Wine tasting at Vino with Kermit Lynch Importers; 10 wines from small French wineries. Space is limited; $15 call ahead 838-1229; 5:30pm
• MONDAY: Always Mimosa Monday at Wine Styles 8801 N Indian Trail Rd
• TUESDAY: Davenport Hotel $12 Tuesday Wine tasting from 5-7pm in the Historic Lobby. All paired with appetizers from the Palm Court Grill! Also ½ price bottles of wine in the Peacock room and Palm Court.
• TUESDAY: Live music at the Rocket Market 726 E 43^rd Ave. This week enjoy Marshall McLean at 7pm
• WEDNESDAY: It’s “Wine Down Wednesday!” 50% off wines at The Melting Pot

What are you doing this weekend? Chores? Yardwork? STOP – Treat yourself to some amazing wine. Spokane has you covered. Enjoy a big red T3 from Townshend, some hardy lasagna and Barbera from Trezzi or even a refreshing Pinot Gris from Latah Creek! Don’t miss one of Spokane’s signature events, Art and Glass Fest at Arbor Crest Winery too. Details are below. The yard work will still be there tomorrow. Drink Happy!

All Weekend  

Take a tour of the local wineries. Most are open. Visit this link for hours, reviews, wine recommendations, videos and more. http://drinknectar.com/spokane-wine-tour/ 

Art and Glass Fest at Arbor Crest Winery

This premier event in one of Spokane’s most beautiful settings features 53 local artists and live music. The event is Saturday and Sunday from 11AM – 7PM with music on Saturday from Sidetrack (1-6pm) and on Sunday from 1-4PM and 5:30 to dusk with Singlewide.

Sheila M Evans

• Enjoy great local wine at The Davenport, Left Bank Wine Bar, and Niko’s Wine Bar

Friday, August 20

Wine Styles – Come be introduced to a local business that is pursuing their dream…chocolate.  They will be at WineStyles at 6pm. $15 8801 N Indian Trail Rd

Rocket Market – A Swanky Wine Cocktail party Sangria, mimosas, belinis and more. Join us as we learn to make twists on these classic recipes. Amanda will amaze us with her tasty white port cocktail recipes. It will be a night to remember! $16 7pm 343.2253; $15 726 E 43rd Ave.

Vino Wine Shop: Wine tasting with Spokane’s own Barili Cellars 3:00-5:30pm; 222 S. Washington

Davenport Hotel: Live music from 8pm – midnight

Left Bank Wine Bar: Live music every Friday starting at 8pm, no cover – This week, enjoy music from Maxi Mills. Left Bank is located at 108 N Washington.

Huckleberry’s Natural Market:

Saturday, August 21

Liberty Lake Wine Cellars is not open this weekend

Vino Wine: August Wine of the Month Club Celebrations 2-4:30; 222 S. Washington

Rocket Market: Saturday drop in tasting from 4-7pm: Yakima hot shots, Gilbert Cellars (of which I just recently visited). High quality estate vineyard wines. Try the Allobroges. Joining Gilbert will be Spokane’s own Pixie Dust Chocolates…double yum. 726 E. 43^rd Ave

Rocket Market: Live music at 7pm – SIDHE European-American fingerstyle guitar and lush vocals at the edge of the songwriting tradition: that’s the music of sidhe. With honesty and an easy, unstuffy virtuosity, Michael and Keleren Millham merge the worlds of pop, classical, folk and world music into a passionate, yet accessible, blend of sophisticated soundscapes and ethereal melodies.726 E. 43^rd Ave

Left Bank Wine Bar – Live music with Fly Right. While you’re there ask Jen to make you a special wine flight. She’ll surprise your taste buds. 108 N. Washington – Say congrats to Jen, she just got married a few weeks back!

Huckleberry’s Natural Market: Music with Abe Kenny at 7pm 926 S. Monroe

Sunday, August 22

Get out to a winery! – Always a handful of Spokane wineries open. Enjoy! Trezzi, Townshend, Lone Canary, Mountain Dome, Latah Creek, Arbor Crest, Knipprath and Caterina are open.

Arbor Crest Art and Glass fest continues with music from Singlewide from 1-4 and 5:30 to dusk…bring a picnic and enjoy!

Wine Radar

• Ghetto Gourmand – August 27; The underground food scene gets hot with Hot Summer Nights featuring Sante Chef / Owner Jeremy Hansen.  Don’t miss this fun and unique food experience. $125 each
• The Wine Soiree - September 9 at Beacon Hill, the Spokane Symphony Associates presents an enchanting evening with the Kathleen Cavender Band
• Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake – September 12 at Zephyr Lodge from 3-6pm. Tickets are only $25 and include music, appetizers and wine. Come support a great cause!
• Vino Wine Dinner with Masselow’s at Northern Quest Resort and Casino – September 19; 5:30 PM – Contact www.vinowine.com 800.826.5674
• Cathedral Wine Festival – Enjoy hors d’oeuvres while tasting over 30 wines from Europe and the Western United States. September 24, 7-10 PM Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W. Riverside Ave. $50, $35 65 and older. (509) 358-4290.
• Valley Fest: A celebration in the valley that includes a parade, entertainment, wine/beer garden, a fun run, classic car show and “Taste of the Valley” on Saturday night! – September 24-26 < DrinkNectar is a proud sponsor.
• March of Dimes Signature Chef – Enjoy an intimate dinner with local celebrity chefs and wine. This elegant evening includes one of a kind auction items that benefit the local March of Dimes efforts to help save babies from pre-mature birth. October 2, 6-10pm at the Lincoln Center, $100 < DrinkNectar is a proud sponsor.
• Spokane Wine Magazine Launch Party 10/29 TBD
• Save the date for Cork & Keg (Nov 13)
• Save the date for Spokane Winery Association Holiday Wine Festival (Nov 19-21)

My Daily Wine

I realize it can be tough to wait until the weekend to wine. Thankfully there are wine events happening the other days of the week too. Take a look at what is happening with My Daily Wine. 

• MONDAY – FRIDAY: Happy Hour at Nikos with Pauline $2 Glass of Wine (1 red, 1 white), $2 off any glass, $2 off any flight and $2 beer. Happy Hour is 4-6pm and 9-close.
• MONDAY: Always Mimosa Monday at Wine Styles 8801 N Indian Trail Rd
• TUESDAY: Davenport Hotel $12 Tuesday Wine tasting from 5-7pm in the Historic Lobby. All paired with appetizers from the Palm Court Grill! Also ½ price bottles of wine in the Peacock room and Palm Court.
• TUESDAY: Live music at the Rocket Market 726 E 43^rd Ave. This week enjoy Laddie Ray Melvin at 7pm
• WEDNESDAY: It’s “Wine Down Wednesday!” 50% off wines at The Melting Pot
• THURSDAY: Arbor Crest free music Thursday. No cover charge, enjoy wine and music every Thursday with one of Spokane’s best views. 5:30-7:30 at the Cliff House.   
• THURSDAY: 8/26 at Huckleberry’s Market Presented by Jen Leyden of Dreyfuss-Ashby Imports. New releases of red and white burgundies. $20 per person, purchase tickets at courtesy booth. Limited seating. 7PM