Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2002 21:42:09 -0800 (PST) Reply-To: info@reserveclub.com From: info@ste-michelle.net Subject: Celebrate Washington Wine Month at Chateau Ste. Michelle Dear Mike, Celebrate Washington wines with a visit to Chateau Ste. Michelle! There is always something happening with daily tours, wine tastings and some special events to toast the great wines produced in Washington State's Columbia Valley. ********************************************* VIRTUAL VINEYARDS WINE CLASS Sunday, March 10, 1:00 PM Cold Creek, Canoe Ridge, Indian Wells and Horse Heaven are the well-known Columbia Valley vineyards producing highly-acclaimed Chateau Ste.Michelle wines. Discover the distinct characteristics that 'terroir' brings to these wines in this informative, immediate-level class conducted by our knowledgeable wine staff. Cost: $25.00 per person. Reservations required. To RSVP, call (800)267-6793 ********************************************* A SPECIAL WINE AND CHEESE Monday, March 11, 4:30 - 7:30 PM Celebrate with us as we taste...... The Past, The Present, The Future We will be tasting the past--1983 Reserve Merlot, the present--2000 Cold Creek Chardonnay (1999 vintage ranked 16th in Wine Spectator magazine's 'top 100 Wines of 2001')and the future--2000 Canoe Ridge Chardonnay, the soon-to-be released 2001 Eroica Riesling plus a tasting direct from the barrel. Join us for this special wine and cheese in our Wine Shop. Reservations are not required. Cost: $10 includes a commemorative wineglass. ******************************************** TASTE OF RED WINE CLASS Sunday, March 17, 1:00 PM Join our senior wine staff for an entertaining and informative primer on Chateau Ste.Michelle red wines. Cost: $25.00 per person. Reservations required. To RSVP, call (800)267-6793 ********************************************* NEW! HISTORICAL TOUR Saturday, March 24, 2 - 4 PM This special tour starts at the Manor House, the Stimson Family's summer home (1912), where your host, Wayland Dickens will greet you with a glass of Domaine Ste. Michelle sparkling wine as he shares the history of the Stimson family and the area surrounding the Chateau. The tour will include a walk through the grounds and a guided tour of the Chihuly art work in the Manor House. While there, you will also taste four reserve wines served in Riedel crystal. Cost: $15.00 includes a commemorative wineglass and a 10% discount coupon on Wine Shop purchases the day of the tour. Reservations are required and space is limited. To RSVP, call (800)267-6793 ********************************************* Visitor information: http://www.chateau-ste-michelle.com/Main_visit.asp Driving directions to the Chateau http://www.chateau-ste-michelle.com/Sub_Directions.asp