6 Pack Sale, New Releases, and More at Liberty Lake Wine Cellars in November! 🍷
/Welcome to the “New” Liberty Lake Wine Cellars… Well, kind of.
Mark here (Sarah usually has newsletter duty). It’s crazy to think that I’ll be putting our 3rd vintage in barrel before our first wine club release, but at the end of the day, we will simply be carrying on the tradition that started at LLWC in 2005 with Doug and Shelly Smith and their family.
So really, what is new? Definitely not the winemaking techniques, as Doug has been an excellent mentor. But with the ownership transition, Sarah and I had to open our checkbooks to get our contracts back for grapes in the Red Mountain AVA. We were lucky. We are now sourcing fruit from some of the best vineyards, not just in the state, but in the world. For instance, the highest scoring Malbec in Washington State history came from the Scooteney Flats vineyard, where our 2016 and future Malbec’s will be sourced.
Umm, Malbec? Yeah, that’s new. And a whole bunch of other varietals too. Sangiovese, Carmenere, and Zinfandel are coming, not to mention our 2017 Gewurztraminer that was released in October (it’s orange and it’s intriguing). And yes, the Cab Franc will be back soon as well. The fancy barrels with the silver emblems on them? Those are new too, and you are going to love the results.
So, what is not new? Hopefully, our authenticity. Our tagline of “Red Mountain. Unfiltered.” is not just about a winemaking technique. We want to share with you an expression of what wine can be given an input of amazing world-class fruit, top of the line oak, an honest day’s work, and not much else.
November Events
Wednesday’s $5 glass pour
2017 Gewurztraminer, every Wednesday in November
This orange/skin contact white wine has been a hit in the tasting room since its release on October 19th. Made in the red style, the wine gets its unique color from skin contact during the fermentation phase of production.
6 Bottle Tote Sale! Stock up for the Holidays!
Purchase 6 packs of the varietal listed below and receive a free wine tote. Pricing good for the month of November, while they last! (All wine club discounts apply)
2016 Tahija Dry Riesling – 6 bottle price $70 ($14 off)
2014 Tahija Merlot – 6 bottle price $100 ($32 off)
2014 Cabernet Sauvigon – 6 bottle price $150 ($48 off)
2013 Heritage – 6 bottle price $160 ($50 off)
Thursday, November 1st, 4-8 p.m.
Winery closed for private event
First Friday November
Friday, November 2nd, 4-8 p.m.
It's First Friday! Come out and listen to the great musical duo Dan & Anne. Featured Artist is Cary Gubler from Montana. Music starts at 5 but come early to grab a seat.
Coloring Between the Wines
Thursday, November 15th, 5-7:30 p.m.
Coloring books aren't just for kids. Join Jessica Esposito for the fun and to melt the stress away by coloring and sipping on fine wine! $25 includes a coloring book, colored pencils, and one glass of wine. Registration and prepayment required. Click here to register.
Holiday Wine Fest AND 2016 Merlot and 2016 Malbec Release
Friday, November 16th noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, November 17th, noon to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, November 18th, noon to 5 p.m.
An annual tradition with the Spokane area wineries. Sample our newest releases – 2016 Merlot (Gold Medal winner at Northwest Wine Summit) and 2016 Malbec (Silver Medal winner at Northwest Wine Summit) Visit our tasting room for some festive fun and to stock up for your holiday parties.
Closed for Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 21st through Sunday, November 25th
We’ll be closed to allow our staff time with their family and friends.
Ritters Garden & Gift Ladies Night – Off Site
Thursday, November 29th 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
We’ll be pouring wine at Ritters Garden & Gift for their annual Ladies Night. For more information, visit their website.
LLWC Book Club
Tuesday, December 4th at 6:30 p.m.
We’re combining book club for November and December. Check out our website after October 30th for the next book club selection.
We’re looking forward to seeing all of you at the winery, Cheers!
Mark & Sarah