Think outside the (chocolate) box this Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate your love this Valentine’s weekend, ditch the box of chocolates and take a trip north to Southwest Washington wine country.
From February 14-16, get a taste for Southwest Washington wines during the Valentine’s Weekend Wine and Chocolate Tour.
Seventeen wineries from Vancouver to Yacolt will be featuring their signature blends with special chocolate pairings. Some venues will be hosting live music, new wine releases and other fun activities.
Wine and chocolate pairings will be priced differently at every location.
When my partner and I participated in this event, we shared each tasting at the wineries we visited. We both had a great time relaxing at three Ridgefield wineries and exploring new flavors with each pairing. This was a great way to take a day trip out of the city and enjoy each other’s company.
Valentine’s Weekend Wine and Chocolate Tour
To help plan your route, view the regional winery map. Not all of the wineries on the map are participating in this special event. I’ve listed all of the participating wineries below by city. Times and dates vary by location.
Vancouver
Burnt Bridge Cellars
1500 Broadway, Vancouver
Hours
Fri.: 1 – 9pm
Sat: 1 – 9pm
Sun: 1 – 5pm
Saturday: Music by Mariah Belgrod and Jeffrey Graham 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Truffles from Fleur Chocolatte
Cellar 55 Tasting Room/VanArnam Vineyards
1812 Washington St, Vancouver
Hours
Fri.: 12 – 9pm
Sat: 12 – 7pm
Sun: 12 – 6pm
New Releases: 2016 Reserve Cabernet Franc, 2016 Reserve Merlot
Live music, February 14th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
4 Moonstruck chocolates paired with 4 wines
English Estate Winery
17806 SE 1st St, Vancouver
Hours
Fri.: 3 – 6pm
Sat: 12 – 6pm
Sun: 12 – 6pm
New Releases: 2019 Raspberry Delight, 2018 Gravel Mine Pinot Noir
Custom-made chocolates paired with each wine, included in normal tasting fee of $8
Peggy’s Handmade Chocolates for sale
Lobster Bake and Music by Michael Riopelle Friday 2/14 at 6:30pm
Heathen Estate
at Feral Public House
1109 Washington St., Vancouver
Hours
Fri.: 12 – 5pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 12 – 5pm
Maryhill Winery Vancouver
801 Waterfront Way, Suite 105
Hours
Fri.: 11am – 9pm
Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Upfront Jazz Feb 14 5-8pm, Aram Arslanian Feb 15 5-8pm
Truffle pairings, Proprietor’s Reserve Rose on flight
Pepper Bridge Winery and Amavi Cellars
677 W Columbia Way, Vancouver
Hours
Fri.: 12 – 7pm
Sat: 12 – 7pm
Sun: 12 – 6pm
New Releases: Yes, special bonus pours all weekend
Live music Friday 2/14 from 4 – 7 pm
2/15 Complimentary chocolate pairing with Whimsy Chocolates
SuLei Cellars
613 Main St, Vancouver
Hours
Fri.: 3 – 8pm
Sat: 12 – 8pm
Sun: 12 – 5pm
Chocolates from Petit Noir
Ridgefield
Confluence Vineyards and Winery
19111 NW 67th Ave, Ridgefield
Hours
Fri.: 3 – 7pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 12 – 5pm
New Release: Rose
French Troubadour Eric John Kaiser will play Sunday
Handmade infused chocolates
Gouger Cellars
26506 NE 10th Ave, Ridgefield
Hours
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 12 – 5pm
Several new releases
Home made Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Fresh Baked Chocolate Croissants
Stavalaura Vineyards & Winery
29503 NW 41st Avenue, Ridgefield
Hours
Fri.: 12 – 5pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 12 – 5pm
New Release
2016 Golubok
Chocolate pairing
Windy Hills Winery
1346 S 38th Ct, Ridgefield
Hours
Fri.: 3 – 7pm
Sat: 12 – 6pm
Sun: 12 – 5pm
Selected Chocolates paired with wine
Battle Ground
Emanar Cellars
1113 SE Rasmussen Blvd, Battle Ground
Hours
Fri.: 4 – 10pm
Sat: 2 – 10pm
Sun: 12 – 5pm
Live music on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 6:30 pm
Special flight, paired with Whimsy Chocolates
Heisen House Vineyards
28005 NE 172nd Ave., Battle Ground
Hours
Fri.: 12 – 5pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 12 – 5pm
New Releases
Pinot Noir Rose Pet-Nat (Sparkling), Cupid’s Arrow, Love Potion No. 9
Liv-eat Chocolates
Chocolate making demos all weekend
Mended Oak
10209 NE 299th Street, Battle Ground
Hours
Fri.: 12 – 5pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 12 – 5pm
Chocolate Pairing
Rezabek Vineyards
11700 NE 279th St, Battle Ground
Hours
Fri.: 12 – 5pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 12 – 5pm
Woodland
Matranga Vineyards
at Tesori da Speranza
1511 N Goerig, Woodland
Hours
Fri: 10am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 6pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm
New releases: 2017 Rose’, 2016 Pinot Noir, 2017 Chardonnay, 2017 Dago Red, 2017 Pinot Noir Cuvee’
Chocolate Pairing
Yacolt
Pomeroy Cellars
20902 NE Lucia Falls Rd, Yacolt
Hours
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 12 – 5pm
Jason’s Artisan Chocolates will be here and providing samples
For more information about the Valentine’s Weekend Wine and Chocolate Tour, visit the Southwest Washington Wine Association website.
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What is the cost of this wine and chocolate tour? It’s not listed on the website link either.
Thanks,
Hey CJ! The wine and chocolate tasting fee will be set by each winery, usually ranging from $8-$12. When I attended this event, I split each tasting with my partner and it was plenty for the both of us to share.
I hope this helps!