From our marketing friends at Whole Foods Market

Grapes of the Okanagan, launching at Whole Foods Market stores today, October 1. Grapes of the Okanagan is an exclusive partnership between Whole Foods and Wines of British Columbia, bringing eight hand-picked wines to the 15 stores across Oregon and Washington only. Previously, wines from this region have been very limited in the Northwest. 
The selection of wines will include:
  • St Hubertus Estate Winery, 2013 Pinot Blanc – This terrific Pinot Blanc has notes of honeyed citrus and is clean and focused. It’s that perfect cocktail wine for pairing with your favorite seafood.
  • Quails’ Gate Estate Winery2012 Pinot Noir – This Pinot Noir is grown along the slopes of Lake Okanagan. Leather and spice highlight a core of red and black fruits. Perfect for salmon and roast turkey.
  • Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, 2013 Pinot Gris – A full-bodied dry Pinot Gris that is a perfect appetizer wine, but is so good it shines with salmon, roast chicken, pork, and grilled veggies. 
  • Tantalus Vineyards, 2013 Riesling – This is world class Riesling impossibly balanced and with great length. Excellent with seafood, soft cheeses, sausages, and turkey dinner.
  • Nk’Mip Cellar, 2012 Merlot – This is full-bodied Merlot. Hints of smoky oak, baking spice and ripe red and black fruit are sure to delight. Enjoy with firm cheeses, steaks and roasts.
  • Meyer Family Vineyards, 2012 Chardonnay – This Chardonnay will have you wondering if it’s Burgundy, Santa Barbara, or Oregon. 
  • Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 2011 Cabernet Franc – An earthy essence balances ripe fruit in this full-bodied wine.
  • Black Hills Estate Winery, 2012 Nota Bene – A rich and bold frame supports this Bordeaux-style red. Perfect with steak or roasts. 
To celebrate the release, some Washington stores will be hosting free tastings this week and weekend. Here’s the schedule of events:
BELLEVUE
Thursday, Oct 2 from 3–5pm
Friday, Oct 3 from 3-5pm
Saturday, Oct 4 from 3-5pm
REDMOND
Thursday, Oct 2 from 3–6pm
Friday, Oct 3 from 3-6pm
Saturday, Oct 4 from 3-6pm
WESTLAKE (South Lake Union)
Thursday, Oct 2 from 4–6pm
Friday, Oct 3 from 4-6pm
Saturday, Oct 4 from 4-6pm
INTERBAY
Thursday, Oct 2 from 3–6pm
Friday, Oct 3 from 3-6pm
Saturday, Oct 4 from 3-6pm
ROOSEVELT SQUARE
Thursday, Oct 2 from 3–6pm
Friday, Oct 3 from 3-6pm
Saturday, Oct 4 from 3-6pm
LYNNWOOD
Thursday, Oct 2 from 3–6pm
Friday, Oct 3 from 3-6pm
Saturday, Oct 4 from 3-6pm