Signature Events
In addition to participating in major tasting events around the globe, Two Mountain Winery hosts signature events at the winery that visitors look forward to every year. For additional event information and registration, call 509.829.3900.
Vineyard Crew – Four Times Annually
Two Mountain Winery’s “Vineyard Crew” lets wine lovers and aspiring viticulturists unleash their inner farmers and learn what it takes to grow premium wine grapes in the heart of Yakima Valley. Led by Patrick with support from Matt, Vineyard Crew sessions focus on a range of seasonal topics from pruning to thinning, verasion to harvest. Crew members tend to assigned Vineyard Crew vines at four key growing periods during the year so they experience each of the grape growing cycle first hand. Each of the four, half-day sessions includes a finger-filthying enological experience followed by wine and appetizers in our Two Mountain cellar. Vineyard Crew members receive generous discounts of 15% off per bottle/20% off per case, a cool member tee-shirt and, of course, dirty hands and serious bragging rights. Priced at $85 per person or $150 per couple.
Winemaker for a Day – October **Featured in Sunset Magazine**
Find out if you can hack it as a winemaker when you join us for our hands-on Winemaker for a Day event held in October. This exclusive event features the opportunity to participate in the most exciting time of year at Two Mountain – harvest and crush. The first hour will be spent in Two Mountain Vineyard with Patrick, examining the vines and learning how to determine when the grapes are ready for harvest. Then you’ll roll up your sleeves and head to the Two Mountain cellar for the second hour, where you’ll learn about and take part in the process of crush. With hands-on guidance from Matt, you’ll learn how to read brix through a hydrometer, take temperature readings, participate in punch-down and learn about the fermentation process. At only $25 per person, this annual experience sells out very quickly so reserve your spot as soon as possible.
Chalk Party – June
We invite you to tap into your inner child while creating chalk art on the floor at Two Mountain Winery during our annual Chalk Party in June. With wine, music, food and fun, kids of all ages can enter a friendly chalk art contest with the winning design adorning our special summer release Dry Rose’ wine label. All event proceeds benefit the Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Center, which provides equine-assisted therapy for disabled kids and adults. The event is free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $20 to draw.
Outdoor Dinner and a Movie Series – August
Every August, we welcome wine lovers to bring their favorite lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy our outdoor Dinner and a Movie series at Two Mountain Winery. You’ll enjoy a catered dinner and fabulous Two Mountain wines followed by a private screening of some of our favorite films on the cool, soft grass outside our winery. Dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. and we start the movies at dusk. At $25 per person, our Dinner and a Movie events are the perfect way to unwind after a day touring Yakima Valley’s wine country.
Events Calendar
October 2008
- 10/11 - Vineyard Crew, Two Mountain Vineyard. Our final action-packed session will focus on Harvest. We will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Advance registration required. Call the winery for details: 506.829.3900
- 10/18 - Winemaker for a Day, Two Mountain Winery. 12 p.m. Your opportunity to participate in the activities of a winemaker during crush. Reserve your spot early for this annual sell-out event. Call the winery for details: 506.829.3900
November 2008
- 11/28 – 11/30: Thanksgiving in Wine Country, Two Mountain Winery (and various Yakima Valley wineries). This annual feast of Washington’s agricultural bounty paired with Yakima Valley’s finest wines is not to be missed. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wineyakimavalley.org for more details.