Greetings, fellow winemakers!
It is just two weeks before Winefest 2016 (blame it on VP).
RSVP here: http://www.bewbc.org/winefest/
This year we would like to see each one of you and your families participate. Dennis and Page Campbell will host the Winefest 2016. Mark your calendars and bring your family to see how your wines fared against your peers and what the professional judges thought of your wine. This will be a great gathering for the BEWBC/BEEWBC members. If you only made beer this year, this will be a great place to get the wine guys to expand their horizons by sharing some of your brew.
General
• This is a family affair, so everyone is invited. Bring a Potluck and beverage to share with your friends and fellow “fermenters”
• For those bringing children, we will have an activities table set up with various projects for our younger guests.
• The pool should be open so bring your suits if you or the kids plan to swim some. (Parents lifeguard their own kids.)
• Parking in driveway and on Talbot Rd and Cyrus Pl.
• Cost – None, so bring your family and friends.
• Questions Call or email Dennis (425-778-3555 home 425-210-7662 Cell; Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Food:
• The club will provide meat or veggie burgers for the grill
• Bring a beverage to share
• Please bring something for the Pot Luck Dinner: Appetizer Salad Main Dish Dessert
• Prizes for the best food item for each category, voted on by all in attendance….so bring a friend and stack the ballot box
• Punch, Soda and Coffee provided for all ages and tastes
Activities:
• Wine label judging. Please note for competition standard labels printed using registration site are required atop your own to simplify judging process. Formal labels can be removed after competition. At the very least please include registration number, and category.
• Best pot luck dish by category
• Activities: Frisbee, Croquet and Badminton. Recognition awards and prizes Hang out and share wine stories
Competition Entry Payment:
• $5 per wine entry (signed check at drop-off is acceptable). Please no wines with prior awards at Wine fest.
• No cost for members not having wine judged. Judging starts at 11:00am August 6. If you walk in with your entries at this time it would be a serious inconvenience, please register and drop off entries in advance.
Club membership payment would be due should you have not had a chance to renew 2016 membership.
Judges bios:
Please refer separate article in Wine Events
Help needed:
Please consider volunteering to help with the organizational chores.
Directions
This year’s Wine fest 2016 will be hosted by Dennis and Page Campbell at their home.
Directions to Winefest: 8007 Talbot Rd. Edmonds Wa. (Look for balloons at driveway)
• From North of I--5/I--405 junction near Alderwood Mall. Go South bound on I--5 and exit on 196th St SW and proceed west bound on 196th. Proceed into Edmonds and turn Right onto 76thAve W. Go about 1.6 mi. then turn left onto 171st St SW. Proceed for 0.2 mile then turn left onto Talbot Rd. Destination (8007) will be on the right. Look for Balloons at the driveway entrance.
• From Seattle, Take the 196th Exit at Lynnwood and head West bound on 196th. Proceed into Edmonds and Turn Right onto 76thAve W. Go about 1.6 mi. then turn left onto 171st St SW. Proceed for 0.2 mile then turn left onto Talbot Rd. Destination (8007) will be on the right. Look for Balloons at the driveway entrance.
Wine evaluation form to be used by judges is included for your reference only.
Thank you, Best regards,
Alexey Smirnov
BEWBC Winemaking VP
940-453-4929
Registration Help:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3QEbbbfb28avuV3gSjjrQ
Last year’s low production values video with heavy Russian accent, but nothing has really changed in registration process, so if you have not used registration website before, it maybe worth having a look.