Intro to Blind Tasting - WOODINVILLE
Perhaps you’ve seen the Somm documentaries and were astonished and impressed that people could correctly call the country, sub-region, vintage, producer, and sometimes even the exact vineyard of origin for a wine, only by smelling and tasting it. Or, maybe you think blind tasting wine is a lousy party trick. Either way, this class will disclose some of the secrets behind the magic of blind tasting! Join us to learn the fundamentals and try your hand at discerning as much as you can about the mystery wines. Don’t worry – even the pros are wrong a lot of the time!
This class will be led by Alaina Crawford, the Tasting Room Manager for Barnard Griffin – Woodinville, who holds a Level 3 certification in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).
Trivia - RICHLAND
Once a month we invite you to join us for general knowledge questions, comradery and of course wine and food! Bring your smartest friends (or don’t… but we play to win) and show off that random thing you learned while watching a documentary in 2016. Let Trivia Night at Barnard Griffin in Richland be the start to your Slumdog-Millionaire-esque winning streak.
The game begins at 6:00pm, and will last 1.5-2 hours, consisting of 6 general knowledge rounds (pop culture, sports, history… the like) of 10 questions each. Teams can be 2-4 people, or even 1 if you believe yourself to be the ringer… There is no fee to attend, and you can purchase wine and food from our Kitchen whilst you play.
Trivia Night main take-aways:
- NO FEE
- Teams of 2-4
- Wine and food available for purchase
- THERE WILL BE PRIZES!
RESERVATIONS ARE A GOOD IDEA. You can make them here, by getting a ‘ticket’ on Eventbrite, or by emailing events@barnardgriffin.com or call us at (509) 627-0266, ext. 1 – with any questions.
We hope to see you there!
Fifth Friday - ALL LOCATIONS
Fifth Friday is happening – wine specials, wine releases, and live music in all locations!
Wine Club Release - VANCOUVER
Check your emails for details.
Board Games - WOODINVILLE
Join us for Board Game Day at Barnard Griffin WOODINVILLE! Come to our location in Woodinville’s Schoolhouse District for a fun-filled day of board games with friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of board games, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Challenge each other to classic favorites or try out some new games – the choice is yours! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a day of laughter, strategy, and friendly competition.
We have games here for you to borrow or bring your favorite from home.
And we’ll have happy hour wine by the glass specials all day – a $10 red wine and a $5 white wine.
Sip & Silent Reading - WOODINVILLE
This isn’t like a regular book club, it’s a cool book club.
Join us for Sip & Silent Reading at Barnard Griffin WOODINVILLE! Immerse yourself in a peaceful reading environment surrounded by fellow book lovers. Take this opportunity to unwind, sip on some wine, and get lost in a good book you’ve been meaning to read. This is a great solo event or bring a fellow book friend. Don’t miss out on this perfect combination of relaxation and literary enjoyment!
Main take-aways:
- FREE to attend!
- Wine by the glass or bottle, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks available for purchase
- 6pm – Order your wine and food, select a seat
- 6:30pm-7:30pm – Quiet reading time
- 7:30pm-8pm – Chat and sip with fellow readers or continue reading
Reservations are not required but helps give us a head count for the event.
This event will take place at Barnard Griffin’s Woodinville tasting room in Wine Walk Row at the District Flats (17401 133rd Avenue NE, Unit #C108, Woodinville, WA 98072).
Sweet and Fortified Master Class - VANCOUVER
Weary of any wine that might be sweet? Please, don’t be!! Intentionally-made, high-quality sweet and fortified wines can be incredible on their own, and are surprisingly delightful partners to a wide variety of foods. Attend this class and wind your way through the wonderful world of Port, Sherry, Muscat, late harvest and ice wines, and more! As we try five different wines, we’ll discuss how our brains and palates often trick us when sensing sweetness, dispel some common wine myths, and present extraordinary pairing options for each pour that are sure to dazzle your tastebuds.
The class will be led by Afton Kortz, Barnard Griffin’s Wine Club Manager, who is a French Wine Scholar and holds a Level 3 certification in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).
This event will take place at Barnard Griffin’s Vancouver tasting room (665 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660) from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Thursday, June 19th.
Live Music - RICHLAND
Join us for a night of live music from Ron Chalkline and Luke Basile.
Vineyards of the Rhine and Mosel - River Cruise
Rob Griffin and Deborah Barnard invite you to join them for this “Bucket List” up the mighty Rhine River, through Holland, Germany and France, then along the Mosel River to Luxembourg, through some of Germany’s most picturesque villages. You will visit the heart of the Rheingau and Moselle wine regions.
On board will be an ample provision of Barnard-Griffin wines, along with other European vintages. This exclusive holiday is dedicated to great food, fine wine and plentiful sunshine. Join us on this once in a lifetime wine experience.