Wine class and tasting event
Published 2:47 pm Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Every glass of wine you drink has a story.
That is according to Michael Yeaman, who helps to run the Thurston Wolfe Winery in Prosser, Wash.
“The story starts where the grapes were planted … the environment and soil,” said Yeamen. “And goes all the way to the science and art in the making wine.”
Yeaman with winery owner Wade Wolfe will present a wine class and tasting on Sunday, Aug. 31 from 3 – 5 p.m. at Random Howse.
The cost is $25 per person. All proceeds go to the Orcas Animal Shelter. At the event you will have a chance to taste Washington wines while learning about the history of the industry from Wolfe.
RSVP at 376-6777 or mail a check to Orcas APS, 84A Hope Lane, Eastsound, WA 98245. Tickets are available at the door.
The Wolfe winery was named 2012 Northwest Winery of the year and is owned by Wade Wolfe and Rebecca Yeaman, Micheal’s sister.
The winery produces 6,000 cases a year. Micheal and his wife Deborah help with winery when possible.
Micheal said this year’s theme for the wine class is “crush,” which is the term for the intense period between picking the grapes and getting them into a barrel for aging.
At the event there will be a slideshow to show the audience the whole process.
Islanders will also get to learn some of the secrets in the wine business like why some wines taste different even though the same grapes are used and how a clean working space can affect the flavor.
Michael said that it will be exciting for islanders to hear Wade speak. Wade has worked in the wine business in Washington for 30 years and ten years ago he started the Thurston Wolfe Winery.
“It’s going to be a lot of fun for people who like wine,” said Micheal.
According to APS board member and Sounder Publisher Colleen Smith Armstrong, the best part of enjoying wines is that every sip is for good cause.
“The animal shelter provides a critical service for our cats and dogs in need,” she said. “Fundraisers like this help fund our daily operation and saves animal lives.”
