Eagle Harbor Wine Company Announces 1st Annual Holiday Release Party December 17th & 18th 2011

Dec. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- Bainbridge Island, Washington – (PR.com) – Eagle Harbor Wine Company is celebrating their very first Holiday Release Party with the debut release of their Eagle Harbor “Raptor” Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla 2008 and Malbec 2008 at the winery on Saturday, December 17, 2011 and Sunday, December 18, 2011 from 1200-5pm.

“Eagle Harbor “Raptor” Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla 2008 spent an astounding 18 months on its lees, with Remash constantly tasting and evaluating for the entire three years this stuff spent in the barrel. The palate is hallmark Left Bank Cabernet: black berry fruit, black cherry, licorice, lanolin, warm black currants, graphite, abundant minerality, chalk, dried plum, violets, green peppercorn, nutmeg, and loess. The texture shows fine, supple tannins which promise to reward proper aging; I’d estimate 3 – 5 years to hit the prime window. 94 Points,” as quoted by Steve Body, The Pour Fool, Seattle Post Intelligencer

The Malbec 2008 is made from organic grapes from the Gilbert Vineyard in Eastern Washington and will be attractively priced for this event.

To mark this festive occasion, the winery will be featuring delicious charcuterie from Hitchcock Delicatessen and Charcuterie.  Brendan McGill, Owner/Chef of Hitchcock is one of the hottest new chefs in the Seattle area.  Chef Brendan has cooked in the kitchens and with locals throughout Spain, France and Italy, employing the techniques of Europe’s great cuisines while enjoying bounty of the Pacific Northwest.

Meet, mix and mingle with our multi-talented winemaker, Hugh Remash, sip his elegant wines and sample some fabulous charcuterie during this fun filled release party.  The $5.00 tasting fee is refundable with purchase at the winery.   The winery will be open from 12 to 5 and is located at 9445 NE Business Park Lane, Bainbridge Island.

In additional, Eagle Harbor Wine Company tasting room in the historic Winslow Mall downtown Bainbridge Island will be open for artisan wine tastings, wines by the glass or bottle on Saturday, December 17th and Sunday, December 18th from 12pm - 5pm.  The tasting room is located at 278 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island.  Bainbridge Baskets will have their Eagle Harbor Wine Company gift baskets on display for purchase.

Make sure you bring your mobile device and post pictures, tasting notes and interact with other Eagle Harbor Wine Company lovers on Facebook.  Also, Rolling Bay Winery will be open both days.

For more information regarding this event, call Beverly at 206.725.0492, winery 206.227.4310 or tasting room 206.842.4669.

About Eagle Harbor Wine Company
Eagle Harbor Wine Company is a small artisanal winery with a separate tasting room located on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Hugh Remash, winemaker, creates his wine masterpieces using grapes grown in the warm climate of Eastern Washington. Hugh has extensive training and experience and is currently making some very fine and delicious wines.

Tastings are available at the quaint tasting room highlighting a delightful outdoor tasting patio, intimate indoor seating and artisan wines all within walking distance from the ferry terminal. Tasting room is open Wednesday-Sunday from 12:30pm – 530pm and is located in the Historic Winslow Mall at 278 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island at 206.842.4669 and at the winery on select weekends.