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Join us for a romantic weekend in the Gorge

Valentine's Day Weekend

February 12 - 15th, 2010

Our intimate tasting rooms are open and featuring reserve tastings, new releases, barrel tastings, chocolate pairings, artisinal treats, live music and more!

Make a weekend of it - book dinner or a room with one of our fine supporters of Columbia Gorge Wine! Need help getting around? Check out our travel links!

 

Winery - Tasting Room Listings:  
Cascade Cliffs
8866 Hwy 14, Wishram, WA 509-767-1100
www.cascadecliffs.com

There is a party everyday at Cascade Cliffs!

We will release 2008 Barbera and 2008 Nebbiolo for Valentine's Weekend Party on Feb. 13th & 14th. 
We will have live Music, Appetizers, Vineyard Tours and Much more.
Cathedral Ridge Winery
4200 Post Canyon Drive, Hood River
800-516-8710 | www.cathedralridgewinery.com

Valentine's weekend- Valentine's Day we plan to offer all Wine Club member free Katrina's chocolate all day (11-5). We will also have chocolate available for pairing with the wine.
There will also be a special Valentine's wine pack available when people visit the winery.

COR Cellars
151 Old Hwy 8 Lyle, WA
509-365-2744 | www.corcellars.com
Open Valentine's Weekend - Friday - Sunday with special barrel tastings of 08 Malbec  08 Cabernet Franc and 08 Cabernet Sauvignon and releasing 2007 McKinley Springs Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Hollow Vineyards
3410 Dry Hollow Lane The Dalles, OR
541-296-2953 | www.dryhollowvineyards.com
Valetine's Day Weekend:  Open for tasting 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Feb 12-15 (Fri-Mon).  Join us to celebrate the release of our Estate 2008 Syrah, Hi Valley Vineyard, paired with chocolate.  $5 tasting fee waived with purchase.
Jacob Williams Winery -34 State St (Hwy 14), Lyle, WA 98635 - 503-577-3906 jacobwilliamswinery.com Details to follow...
Marchesi Vineyards
3955 Belmont Drive, Hood River, OR 
541-386-1800
Open Valentine's Weekend February 13 - 15, 11am To 6pm
"FREE WINE TASTING... be the first to taste the Double Gold award winning 2008 Sangiovese Emma,  at the 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest wine competition in the country.
Franco is ready to welcome you with his faboulus wines and appetizers"
Maryhill Winery
9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, WA
877-627-9445
www.maryhillwinery.com

Valentine's Weekend at Maryhill Winery - Toast to Passion at Maryhill Winery, February 13th-15t 

Come share in the love of some of our favorite passions:Free Wine Tasting, Chocolate Treats, Live Music, Art Show

Saturday, February 13th - Free wine tasting 10-6pm, Chocolate samples. Live music by Kit Garoutte 1-5pm, Artists:  John Clement and Mary Rollins 1-6pm

Sunday, February 14th - Free wine tasting 10-6pm, Chocolate samples, Live music by Wayman Chapman 1-5pm, Artists:  John Clement and Mary Rollins 1-6pm

Monday, February 15th - Free wine tasting 10-6pm, Chocolate samples, Live music by Sandee Marshall 1-5pm

Mt. Hood Winery
1930 Hwy 35, Hood River, OR
541-386-8333
www.mthoodwinery.com
Open February 13, 14 and 15th,  11 - 5pm
Wine tasting including barrel samples of our 08 Tempranillo, Chocolate Treats and
Live music Saturday by Charles Crosman 1-4pm
Naked Winery
Corner of 2nd & Cascade, Downtown Hood River, OR
800-666-9303
www.nakedwinery.com

Wine a chocolate pairing all weekend long with Live Music Friday(7-10pm), Saturday(7-10pm), Sunday(5-7pm) on Saturday it’s Jazz/Blues with Blue Day and Jim MacMillan on our swing Sunday.

Pheasant Valley Vineyard & Winery
3890 Acree Drive Hood River, OR 97031
541-387-3040 www.pheasantvalleywinery.com

Details to follow...

Phelps Creek Vineyards
1850 Country Club Road Hood River, OR
541-386-2607
www.phelpscreekvineyards.com

“Brimstone and Brownies” Valentine’s Day promotion
Saturday and Sunday, February 13th and 14th, 11:00am- 5:00pm

In spirit of the holiday, Valentine’s Day, we will be featuring some of our beautiful wines paired with local confectionery.  For the regular $5 tasting fee (waived with bottle purchase) wine tasting, yummy pairings and flowers for all ladies, are all included.

The Pines 1852 Tasting Room
202 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 993-8301 www.thepinesvineyard.com

Valentine's Weekend: Friday - Saturday, 12-9pm, Sunday - Monday 12-6pm

Live Music Friday & Saturday evening! Special Hors D'Oeuvres to treat your sweetie!

Quenett Winery
111 Oak Street, Hood River, OR 97031
541-386-2229 www.quenett.com

Friday & Saturday 12 - 7pm, Sunday 12 - 5pm

We will be hosting a Chocolate, Cheese and Hors d'ouevres Extravaganza featuring homemade Chocolates by Theresa Ulrich blended to pair with Quenett wines. Music Saturday 3-6pm by MacLaflin & Fox.

Springhouse Cellar
13 Railroad Avenue, (First & Cascade) Hood River, OR 541-478-3237 www.springhousecellar.com

Open Friday & Saturday 11am - 5pm and Sunday 1pm - 5pm

1st Annual Valentine's Day Fondue Festival...
Both Cheese and Chocolate Fondue --- yum. Wine and Cheese or Wine and Chocolate -- you be the judge... wow!

Syncline Wine Cellars
111 Balch Road Lyle, WA 98635 (509)365-4361 www.synclinewine.com

Valentine's Weekend- We're open 11th-14th, 11am -6pm. Gourmet Chocolates and Cheeses.  New Wine Release!

Viento
1930 Hwy 35, Hood River, OR
541-386-3026 www.vientowines.com
Details to follow...
Waving Tree Vineyards and Winery
123 Maryhill Highway, Goldendale, Wa
(509) 773-6552  www.wavingtreewinery.com

Open February 13,14 and 15th  10:00 to 5:00pm,
Chocolate Fountain and Wine will be available for tasting along with music in the Winery. Music by "Donny, Mike and Friends" Old Time Blue Grass in the Winery- Saturday and Sunday.
New Releases:  2008 Sangiovese,  2006 Nebbiolo, 2009 Sangiovese Rose', 2009 Orange Muscat. Come and join the fun!
Waving Tree Winery, 123 Maryhill Hwy

Wy'East Vineyards
3189 Hwy 35 Hood River, OR
541-386-1277
www.wyeastvineyards.com
Open every Saturday and Sunday starting Feb 13-14, 11-5 or so.  Valentines Weekend, release of 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir, just won Silver Medal at the largest national wine competition, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.  Also taste our 2008 Pinot Gris, won top white wine honors, Platinum at Northwest Food and Wine Festival November 2009.  Visit an authentic winery this weekend with the best regional vineyards and varieties.
Wine Tours:  

Martin's Gorge Tours -martinsgorgetours.com Martin@MartinsGorgeTours.com
877-290-TOUR (8687)

Space available for wine tours on 2/13 and 2/14 - call Martin 877-290-8687 for reservations.
Featured Dining & Lodging Listings:  

Balch Hotel - 40 South Heimrich   Dufur, OR
BalchHotel.com | Samantha@BalchHotel.com 
1-541-467-2277 

Two nights stay at the Historic Balch Hotel
Gift Card 10% off Baldwin's Historic Restaurant in The Dalles,
Three course Breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings, Four course dinner Saturday evening
Evening entertainment - music Saturday evening
Only $230.00 per couple! 

One night $145.00

Valentine's Dinner (four course)
Caramelized shallot and goat cheese tart with arugula, Mandarin tomato soup served with artisan bread, Merlot braised beef and mushrooms with polenta, Chocolate cherry mousse cake, coffee

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa

1252 East Cascade Drive  N. Bonneville, WA 98639
bonnevilleresort.com 509-427-7767
Daily 24 Hours

Our valentines package is:  One bottle of house champagne, one rose, two chocolate covered pretzel sticks, and two green cards with one night stay in deluxe room $225; Hot tub east $275; and Hot tub Hillside $295

Also - our 7 course valentines dinner menu – full of aphrodisiacs, says our chef. Make your reservations online!

Celilo Restaurant and Bar
16 Oak Street  Hood River, OR 97031
celilorestaurant.com | information@celilorestaurant.com
541-386-5710
Celilo will be open for the whole weekend. We are offering our full menu, but will also have some specials.. We like to give people a lot of choices- both for appetites and budgets!
Columbia Gorge Bed & Breakfast Listings

Please check our list on the lodging page for individual listings. Some of the specials offered include:

For Valentines' weekend,  Hood Hamlet Bed and Breakfast is offering: 20% off for each night for a two night stay, Stay three and pay for two, A wine (local of course)/cheese basket for those staying two nights!

Husum Highlands: We would like to extend a special offer at Husum Highlands B&B. This offer is good for one free* night stay with the purchase of one night at $125.00.  This offer is valid January 1st through May 1st, 2010.  Feb.13,14,15:  Add to your night stay one dozen long stem American grown red roses in a vase from Trellis Fresh Flowers, four locally handmade chocolate truffles from WindRiver Chocolates and a bottle of sparkling cider  --$60.00.

 

Columbia Gorge Hotel

4000 Westcliff Drive  Hood River, OR 97031
columbiagorgehotel.com
541-386-5566

The Cupid Package - Saturday, February 13th
Join us Saturday, February 13th for your special romantic getaway! You will be welcomed to your guestroom with a lovely fresh flower bouquet and delightful chocolate truffles to tempt your appetite. A Four-Course meal for two will be served in the Dining Room, followed by live entertainment featuring Burgie Crandall and his "Let's Dance Band.” Still crave more? There's a sweet 10% Sunday Morning Brunch discount for true love birds. $335 per couple. Seating from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Price includes gratuity but does not include cocktails. Reservations limited.

Valentine's Dine & Dance - Saturday, February 13th
Love is in the air Valentine's Weekend at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Your enchanted evening begins with a superb Four-Course dinner served in the Main Dining Room. We will select the perfect salad & dessert courses; guests will have a table-side entree selection which will be specially prepared by Chef Matt Grimsley and his culinary team. For your after dinner entertainment, kick up your heels with Burgie Crandell and his “Let’s Dance Band.” It is sure to be the red hot ticket in town. $165 per couple, $85 for swingin' singles. Price includes gratuity but does not include cocktails. Seating from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Reservations limited.

Sweetie-Pie Sunday Brunch - Sunday, February 14th
Say "You’re Mine" with a special Valentine's Day Brunch. Fresh seasonal fruits, assorted cheeses, tasty pastries, crab cakes Benedict, vanilla cream brioche French toast, farm fresh sausage and a whole lot more to delight your palate. $21.95 per person, $14.95 per children under 13. Gratuity not included. Seating from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Reservations are recommended.

Romeo & Juliet Dinner - Friday, February 12th & Sunday, February 14th
Romance your true love with an intimate, candlelight dinner at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Special Valentine’s Day menu. Seating from 5:30pm to 8:30pm each evening. Reservations are recommended.
http://columbiagorgehotel.com/events.cfm
Double Mountain Brewery Taproom
8 Fourth St. Hood River , OR 97031
541-387-0042 www.doublemountainbrewery.com
February 13th - Zwickelmania! 11am-4pm
Full Sail Tasting Room & Pub
506 Columbia Street, Hood River, OR
541-386-2247 www.fullsailbrewing.com 
February 13th - Zwickelmania! Oregon Brewery Open House and Tour

This President’s Day weekend, dozens of Oregon breweries and brewpubs will open their doors to visitors for the state’s 2nd annual Zwickelmania. Zwickelmania, hosted by the Oregon Brewers Guild (OBG), is a free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers.

Be sure to swing by Full Sail, take a tour and sample our new Brewer's Share beer paired with artisian chocolate.  (A great Valentine's weekend treat.) Guided Brewery Tours at 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4PM

The Glass Onion Restaurant & Gallery
604 S Columbus Ave
Goldendale, WA 98620
Hours: Wed 11-3, Thurs & Fri 11-9, Sat 5-9
Sun open 11-8 , February 14th

We will have specials through Valentine's Day weekend, plus special hours on Valentine's Day.
Good River Restaurant
904 Second Ave  Mosier, OR 97040
goodriverrestaurant.com | info@goodriverrestaurant.com
541-478-0199

Good River will have our lovely small plates ( perfect for sharing) menu as well as some Lovely specials. Sparklings by the glass and our local supportive wine list.

Lyle Hotel Restaurant and Bar
100 Seventh Street  Lyle, WA 98635      
lylehotel.com | info@lylehotel.com
1-800-447-6310 | 509-365-5953
Valentine’s Day Romantic Destination
2 nights, Feb. 13 (Sat night) and Feb.14th (Sun.night)in the Columbia Gorge at the Lyle Hotel, 70 miles from Portland. This romantic package is our special celebratory price for $240 including 2 nights, 2 gourmet dinners, and two full breakfasts.
Chef’s Valentine Specialty Gourmet Dinner including salad and dessert (alcoholic beverages additional) available either Sat or Sun evening, cozy accommodations in the historic Lyle Hotel, coffee/tea service to your room, Sunday morning brunch (9-1 PM), and full breakfast Monday morning.
Make your reservation today online at http://www.lylehotel.com or call 509.365.5953 / 800.447.6314
Solstice Wood Fire Café
415 West Steuben St (Hwy 14) Bingen, WA 98605
solsticewoodfirecafe.com | aaron@solsticewoodfirecafe.com
509-493-4006
Live music on both Saturday & Sunday night. On Saturday we plan to offer in-house baby-sitting! Only $10 per child, includes food & drinks for the kids. In addition to our "Aphrodisiac Special Menu" we'll be offering fair trade chocolates & Chocolate decadence!

Please check the Winery Page for a complete list of wineries and tasting hours.

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