Sip the Season at hotspots around the city

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• Thursday, August 11, 6-8 p.m. Wine and dine on the Eastside with Goose Ridge Winery, Chateau Faire Le Pont and Jones of Washington Winery at Black Bottle Bellevue’s outdoor patio (919 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue).
• Thursday, September 8, 6-8 p.m. the party moves to The Innkeeper in Belltown (2510 1st Ave) with Goose Ridge Winery and Villa Monaco for an outdoor tasting event paired with Latin - influenced fare.
• Thursday, October 13, 6 -8 p.m. The grand finale will take place at Black Bottle Seattle (2600 1st Avenue) with Chateau Faire Le Pont, Rocky Pond Winery and Cheval Cellars on hand to pour fall favorites.

These casual and complimentary events will offer passed appetizers from the kitchens of Chef Brian Durbin paired with sips of new releases and old favorites from both well-known producers and up and comers with wineries or tasting rooms in Leavenworth, Lake Chelan and Wenatchee.

Sponsored in part by Sip Northwest Magazine, space and tastings are offered complimentary on a first come, first served basis. Following the tasting, select wines from each purveyor will be available by the glass to enjoy on-site or by the bottle bring home.