Find Perfect Pairings for Fun with Friends or a Little Romance!
It’s a winter wine country weekend just made for red wine and chocolate lovers! Red Wine and Chocolate is a delicious tradition each Presidents Day weekend. This year, it kicks off with Valentine’s Day! Whether you plan a weekend for fun with friends or you’re looking for a little romance, you’ll find the perfect fit.
Carefully Curated Pairings
Valley wineries have been busy planning weekend packed with special tastings, carefully crafted pairings and more. Come discover your favorite red wine and chocolate pairing! Will it be port-infused brownies, s’mores over fire pits, house-crafted truffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate fondue, chocolate charcuterie or specialty chocolate-covered treats from Chuckar Cherries? Of course, you’ll find more than chocolate on the calendar and on the menu! Some wineries will have live music and special happenings planned and several host food trucks or offer wine country fare such as charcuterie and other house-made bites.
Some of the weekend’s special treats include a decadent, chef-crafted chocolate truffle dessert at Bosma Estate Winery, or special red wine and chocolate library tasting at Two Mountain Winery. It even includes the brand new 2021 Brothers Collection and a pour of their Vinho Vermelho port-style wine. For a special treat, try a perfectly paired Syrah flight at Coyote Canyon Winery. Reserve your spot for a magical evening at the Evening for Love Winter Concert at Tucannon Cellars.
It’s not just wineries that get in the spirit of the weekend! Gather friends for the Galentine’s Rom-Com Trivia Night at Bale Breaker Brewing Company. How about date night at Rooted Yakima Valley’s Valentine’s Day Adult Prom? Canyon River Grill is serving a special Valentine’s Day menu complete with oysters and a luscious chocolate pairing.
There’s much, much more on the calendar for this magical and delicious weekend! Some of the weekend’s special events do require reservations. Check out the complete weekend lineup and book your spot for guided pairing experiences, winemakers dinners, and more.
Special Lodging Offers
Legends Casino Hotel has a special package for your weekend getaway. Find special gifts waiting in your room and enjoy their dinner buffet for two with the Valentine’s Package for Two. Make your romantic stay at Cozy Rose Inn even cozier. Add a little something to your stay during booking and enjoy on arrival. Choose from the Wine, Roses and Chocolate package or the Dark Chocolate-Covered Strawberries and Champagne. For a savory treat, The Tasty Arrival package includes cheese, crackers, fruit and Champagne or local wine. Make your selections after you add your room to the reservation. The Valentine’s Package at Hotel Y comes complete with rose petals on the bed! For a getaway with friends check out unique vacation rentals or on-site stays at Valley wineries.
Check out all the Yakima Valley Red Wine & Chocolate winery offerings
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