The WinterFest Wine Walk in the Old Mill District
Presented by Saxon Fine Jewelers and Whole Foods Market:
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The Bend WinterFest Wine Walk takes place Friday, February 15 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. in the Old Mill District
“Wine lovers and shop-a-holics, rejoice. The Winter Wine Walk, part of the Bend WinterFest, combines wine tasting and shopping — a recipe for a splendid evening.”
-The Bulletin
Embark on a tasting tour of fine wines as you stroll through the Old Mill shops on the bank of the crystalline Deschutes River. From lush Syrahs and intricate Pinots to bright Sauvignon Blancs, the WinterFest Wine Walk is a delicious journey across the West Coast and one of the most enjoyable experiences at WinterFest.
The WinterFest Wine Walk is a wonderful opportunity to gather with other wine lovers, find your new favorite winemaker and enjoy the hospitality and offerings of the many wonderful shops in the Old Mill. Included in the Old Mill Wine Walk is a specially designed commemorative wineglass, an official WinterFest button and ten tasting tickets. Perfect for wine connoisseurs and new drinkers alike!
Walk Walk Packets
The Wine Walk is $20 per person, and participants receive a commemorative Bend WinterFest wine glass, 10 tasting tickets and a WinterFest button (good for entry all weekend to WinterFest activities!).
Wine Walk packets will be available for purchase at 4:00 pm on February 15th at the Old Mill Ticket Mill next to Anthony’s.
| 2013 Whole Foods Market WinterFest Wine Walk, Presented by Saxon’s Fine Jewelers | ||||
| Retail Store | Whites | Price | Description | |
| 1 | Buckle | Presto Prosecco | $11.99 | Hint of fruit and bright bubbles from Italy |
| 2 | J. Jill | Pirovano Pinot Grigio | $8.99 | Crisp and clean with hint of apple, peach and vanilla |
| 3 | Gap | Morro Bay Sauvignon Blanc | $10.99 | Delicate orange and citron flavors |
| 4 | Banana Republic | Thomas Henry Napa Valley Chardonnay | $9.99 | Tropical fruit flavors for a refreshing wine |
| 5 | Mio Sushi | Domaines Astruc Marsanne | $8.99 | A french varietal with a touch of rich friut, mineral and an elegant finish |
| Retail Store | Reds | Price | Description | |
| 6 | Pastini Pastaria | Rusty Boar Estate Red Blend | $12.99 | All estate grown fruit with mostly merlot for a rich juicy finish |
| 7 | Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery | OS Winery Red Blend | $19.99 | Colombia Valley fruit with flavors of blackberry, vanilla and fig |
| 8 | Savory Spice Shop | Orin Swift Spanish Red | $17.99 | A fun cult wine with deep juicy dark fruit flavors of Grenache and Tempranillo |
| 9 | Nashelle | Paso A Paso Organically Grown Tempranillo | $10.99 | A dark red wine with flavors of blueberry, blackberry and plums |
| 10 | Vanilla | Melini Chianti Riserva | $10.99 | Bright cherries and a hint of spice |
| 11 | Saxon’s Fine Jewelers | Twenty Rows Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | $21.99 | The wine is full of dark cherries and black currants, with notes of cedar, sandalwood & coffee |
| 12 | DANI Naturals | Stephen Vincent Cabernet Sauvignon | $11.99 | Flavors of boysenberry pie and vanilla. Easy drinking with a soft finish |
| 13 | Desperado Couture | Zen of Zen Zinfandel | $9.99 | Layers of intense dark jammy fruit and a hint of spice |
| 14 | Flatbreat Community Oven | Maggio Petite Sirah | $10.99 | With touches of fig, cocoa and licorice, this wine has a very interesting and lingering finish |
| 15 | Tumalo Art Co. | Grouchau Cellars Commter Willamette Valley Pinot Noir | $19.99 | Spicy nose with cranberry, rspberry, strawberry, earth, and smoke flavors |
