Local Wine Events

Event ID #168298

Event Details

In 2008, The Northwest Food and Wine Festival will enter its third year with a targeted half day wine and food celebration created to present a rich rewarding experience for wine lovers and gourmet food enthusiasts. Held on Saturday at the Memorial Coliseum in the Blazers Rose Quarter Complex the festival kicks off with the Big Grand Wine Tasting Event on the main floor. Guests can expect a floor filled with over 600 wines and 50 restaurants and gourmet food tastes which feature an incredible array of options for guests. They will receive a commemorative wine glass, and be able to navigate the floor, smelling,savoring and seeing the bounty of the Northwest, delighting in its offerings. Wines and restaurants are intermingled creating a wonderful opportunity for guests to try the gourmet pairings that are created. Whether enjoying the raw oysters and wonderful seafood bar, the chocolate fountains with fresh strawberries or the Deep Water Grill featuring Aaron Song from Hell's Kitchen and other locally recognized chefs all will appreciate the epicurean atmosphere. Certified sommeliers and chefs will be available to answer questions about wines and their establishments. Industry booths of gourmet food, wine and culinary accoutrement's will introduce their brand or product to attendees.

A silent auction for charity adds to the overall fun and enjoyment.

Live music at the "Wine Down Bar" and the Piano Bar will feature incredible musicians like Aaron Meyers and Jay "Bird" Koder as well as Jim Fisher. These musical areas will act as a place to relax and have a coffee or simple gaze out at the bustling floor.

By stepping outside the door to the fountain court guests will also be able to stop for a moment and enjoy a cigar or a port or both! "Passport to Ports" guests will have a wonderful variety of ports to be sipped.

Wine enthusiasts and food lovers will savor and remember the flavors they experienced at the Northwest Food and Wine Festival long after the doors to The Memorial Coliseum are closed.

Many wineries will be offering bottle and case discounts and free shipping. Guests will have the opportunity to find that great wine buy!

Get your tickets now and be ready to .....

Sip, Taste and Swirl!