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'Rock the Gap' This Weekend

Todd Lyons — Tue, 28 May 2013 20:07:05 +0000

This Saturday, June 1st, the Kiwanis Club of Yakima presents the 11th annual ‘Rock the Gap‘ fundraiser at Sarg Hubbard Park. The event follows the annual ‘Gap 2 Gap’ relay. Not only are participants invited, but so is the general public for an evening of classic rock appealing to all adults. A complete salmon dinner [...]

Guide To Wine Pronunciation

Troy Selfridge — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:18:35 +0000

In case you didn't know how to pronounce your wine, here is a guide to help you.

A Guide to Wine Pronunciation So You Won't Sound Like an Idiot At Spring Barrel Tasting

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:03:08 +0000

Here in the Yakima Valley, we are learning that are really no rules to enjoying good wine. If you like it, drink it. But at Spring Barrel Tasting this weekend, there will be plenty of wine snobs out ready to look down their noses if you mispronounce “Vigonier”. Recalling a similar incident where I was [...]

How To Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:48:50 +0000

I, personally, don't drink wine - it's not my thing. I do have friends that do and I've been in those settings where they have a bottle of wine they want to pop open, but nobody knows where the corkscrew is. Fortunately, you don't even need a corkscrew to open a wine bottle. Here are seven ways to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew.

Is Calling Wine "Mommies Milk" Weird?

Michele Mathews — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:54:49 +0000

Yesterday I called wine "mommies milk" and Gunner looked at me like I was crazy. My girlfriends and I call it that all the time!

Are we the weird ones or do you call wine something similar?

Hey Marseilles Coming to "The Cave" in Yakima Tomorrow

Cefus — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:19:05 +0000

Yakima is going to get a top notch preformace from a well known Seattle band. Hey Marseilles who will be playing the Bumpershoot music festival Labor day weekend will make a stop in Yakima at the Cave tomorrow. I’ve been dying to check out the cave, which is a unique entertaiment venue owned by Gilbert [...]

It's Time to Bust Open the Wine, and This is What You Suggest!

Cefus — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:57:51 +0000

Now that sun is officially out and about in the Yakima Valley it's time to chill and enjoy some of the finest Wine in the Northwest! I've always been into the really sweet wines, in fact anywhere I go I always ask for the sweetest wine they've got. I love Ice Wine or Rieslings and on a hot summer day it hits the spot every time. What is your favorite kind of wine? Here are the responses from the Bull Facebook page!

Spring Barrel Tasting is This Weekend

Cefus — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:54:49 +0000

Location: Yakima , Prosser , Naches , Sunnyside , Wapato , Outlook , Benton City , Zillah , Granger , Downtown Yakima , Grandview , Paterson. From 10am-5pm daily, barrel tasting allows tasters a sneak preview of upcoming vintages from their favorite wineries. This special weekend in the Yakima Valley features winemakers and cellar staff [...]

Fresh Hop Ale Festival – Win Your Tickets [CONTEST]

92.9 The Bull — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:09:35 +0000

The Fresh Hop Ale Festival is October 1st from 5pm to 10pm at the Millennium Arts Plaza and we’ve got your free tickets to attend. For 9 years downtown Yakima has been the place to sample the best beer and wine you can find while enjoying great food and live entertainment. Fresh Hop Ale Festival [...]

Student Vintners Wins Awards and Wine Not!

Jackson — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:55:24 +0000

One of the Yakima Valley’s Best Kept Secret might not be so well kept! The Winner of two awards at the 2011 Seattle Wine Competition is…. Yakima Valley Vintners, Yakima Valley Community College’s teaching winery, winning big and received gold medals for their 2008 Graduates Last Hyrah Syrah and 2009 Primitivo. The wines were judged [...]

It's First Friday!!!! Join The Fun!!!

Jackson — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:32:52 +0000

Looking for a great way to kickoff the weekend?! How about the First Friday celebration?! Downtown Yakima will be hopping with fine wine, great food and good music. Get your friends together and join in the fun at various downtown Yakima business start about 5 (or earlier lol) until late!

Achmed, Walter, Peanut, Bubba J and Some Guy Name Jeff (not on a stick) Was Seen At A Eastern Washington Winery

Jackson — Mon, 23 May 2011 22:25:45 +0000

Well it was bounded to happen! Two guys named Dunham walk into to a bar (the first one ducks!) Wine and Entertainment Stars mix well!

It's Spring Barrel Tasting Weekend! Cheers!

Jackson — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:32:15 +0000

Wine Tasters get a sneak preview of upcoming vintages from your favorite Yakima Valley wineries. Spring Barrel tasting is your chance to get a jump on tasting and purchasing some of the best wines in wine country. A visit to the Valley on this weekend will allow you to sample yet-unfinished wines from the barrel and [...]

CORKAGE FREE ZONE!!

Jackson — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:40:07 +0000

A Bottle of White, A Bottle of Red, prehaps a bottle of Rosa’ instead. Get a table near the street in our old famliar place…you and I face to face.! Good News the Yakima’s Corkage Free Zone program is expected to sign a bill into law in the next few weeks. This would allow restaurants to make [...]