Happy New Year and may 2020 bring you many great new wines. We strive to keep your glasses full and your calendars entertaining this year. Winery - Winemaking team doesn’t get to hibernate, they are very busy in January getting the new young wines ready to bottle. The bright, fresh style wines like Sauvignon Blanc and Rose need to be bottled soon so our team is blending the final versions, ordering supplies and planning the years’ worth of wine. Working closely with the tasting room team to determine quantities for 2020 and being ready to bottle by February is a tight turn around. Wait until you see what new wines are in store! Vineyard - This time of year, the vines are dormant. For the next few months the average temperature will hover right around freezing and the vines will sleep right through while they rest and restore for the coming season. This freezing temperature will also kill many vineyard disease carrying pests such as mites or moths and keep the vineyard surprisingly pest free.
Visit us at Desert Wind during these short, cold days and enjoy our crackling fireplaces, welcoming staff and daily food service. Sincerely, Lisa Jenkins Owner
- Desert Wind Upcoming Events -
Noche de Salsa January 24th 7-11pm Noche de Salsa entails a fun evening of dancing for beginners to experienced. Dancers indulge in a night of Latin music, Tacos and Sangria. $20 entrance fee includes access to the taco bar, salsa bar and a complimentary glass of Desert Wind Signature Sangria. The event starts at 7 PM with an hour of beginning salsa dancing lessons. Dancing begins at 8 pm and lasts until 11 pm. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tri-Cities Salsa Congress will be here to show you the moves.
Basket Weaving Class January 26th 11-3pm Dive into the world of weaving as Desert Fiber artists guide you in crafting your very own artisan bread loaf basket! As an ancient craft, basket weaving utilizes naturally grown materials and simple tools. Come learn all you can from the area's leading fiber experts. Desert Wind Winery hosts and invites you to exercise your creative expression with a wine glass in hand! We welcome beginners as well as weaving "veterans" to this course. All necessary tools and materials will be provided. Your finished product will be a great accent piece of your table setting during any holiday season or special event. Simply add a few piping hot stones or ceramic tiles and line your basket with a white linen towel... that will surely keep your loaves toasty!
Sweetheart Dinner February 14th 6-8pm Romantic Valentine’s Dinner at Desert Wind Winery. Enjoy passed appetizers during our welcome reception from 6-6:30. Dinner seating at 6:30 pm for a four course dinner of soup and salad followed by Peppercorn crusted filet served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and winter vegetables. Dark chocolate fondue with strawberries and vanilla pound cake will surely please your sweetheart and sweet tooth.
Lunch service at Desert Wind winery is served in our tasting room and features a simple yet elegant menu focusing on fresh local ingredients. HOURS Full menu available daily 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For group dining or custom meals please call the winery. 509-786-7277
