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Let's give a big round of applause to all the participants in 2025's Winefest. The judges evaluated 61 wine entries this year and found the quality of this year's wine makers to be superb!
2025 Winefest Best of Show Winners:
Red Wine – Dave Johnson, 2023 Discovery Vinyard Cabernet Sauvignon
White Wine – Gary Pearson, 2024 Lemberger Rose
2025 Winefest Category Winners
Cabernet:
- Monica and Dave LaFever, 2021 Alluring Cabernet Sauvignon – 1st Place
- Dave Johnson, 2023 Discovery Vinyard Cabernet Sauvignon– 2nd Place
- Aaron Borth, 2024 Royal Hill Cabernet Sauvignon – 3rd Place
Merlot:
- Monica and Dave LaFever, 2021 Wanda’s Merlot – 1st Place
- Dave Manley, 2022 Merlot – 2nd Place
- Larry Westerlund, 2022 Merlot - 3rd Place
Syrah:
- Kevin Neal, 2022 Les Collines Syrah – 1st Place
- Monica and Dave LaFever, 2022 Chandler Reach Syrah – 2nd Place
- Dave Manley, 2020 Syrah – 3rd Place
Other Red (single varietal):
- Michael Piechowiak, 2023 Malbec – 1st Place
- Michael Piechowiak, 2022 Sangiovese - 2nd Place
- Virginia Earl-Mirowski, 2021 Sparks Petit Syrah – 3rd Place
Red Blend:
- Randy Neville, Aviator Red (50% Merlot, 33% Petit Verdot, 17% Cab Franc) – 1st Place
- Cheryl Rohde, 2022 Staccato (50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah – 2nd Place
- Dennis Campbell, D&K 2021 Cabernet/Merlot (50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Merlot) – 3rd Place
Chardonnay:
- Dave Johnson, 2024 Chardonnay – 1st Place
- Aaron Borth, 2024 Royal Hill Chardonnay – 2nd Place
Other White:
- Gary Pearson, 2024 Roussanne – 1st Place
- Gary Pearson, 2024 Lemberger Rose – 2nd Place
- Gary Pearson, 2023 Rose – Malbec/Merlot – 3rd Place
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Ready to trade city stress for vineyard bliss? Join BEWBC for the perfect summer finale in charming Ellensburg – just a scenic drive over the pass and a world away from the everyday hustle.
Picture this: rolling hills dotted with boutique wineries, live music floating through the evening air, and that golden late-summer light that makes every glass of wine taste like pure magic. This is your chance to savor the season's last hurrah before harvest begins, and autumn takes over.
Here is our Planned Itinerary of Events
FRIDAY EVENING: Music & Wine Under the Stars
· Gard Winery Downtown Tasting Room & Live Music Experience – Sip award-winning wines while local musicians set the perfect mood for your weekend escape
SATURDAY: A Full Day of Wine Discovery
· Morning: Stroll the vibrant Farmers Market (9am-1pm) – fresh local produce, artisan goods, and that small-town charm you've been craving
· Afternoon Wine Trail:
o Bon.Somm – Discover hidden gems from vineyards from around the world at this intimate wine boutique meet sommelier Christine Miller.
o Valo Winery – Indulge in guided tastings paired with artisanal small bites, plus the possibility of an exclusive winemaker dinner
o Fortuity Cellars – End your tasting adventure at this local favorite
o Sirens Song Tasting Room as an optional tasting
REST YOUR HEAD
Choose your home base in and around Ellensburg:
- · Windrow Hotel – Boutique charm in the heart of town (2 Blocks from downtown venue)
- · Best Western Plus – Reliable comfort with modern amenities
- · Town & Country Suites – Spacious accommodations for groups
- · Red Lion – Classic hospitality with convenient location
- Holiday Inn - Familiar comfort with all the essentials
· RSVP by July 15 to guarantee your place at our private tastings and exclusive experiences. Don't let this perfect wine weekend slip away!
Reserve Your Weekend Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83T7VB9
Because some summers deserve to be remembered one sip at a time.
Hello Fellow BEWBC Winemakers and All Club Members,
2025 WineFest is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for this year’s WineFest on August 9th. The judging starts at noon with a social at 3pm.
This letter is your invitation to participate in this event, and includes important information you need to know, like entry requirements, drop-off locations and contacts to name a few. Your Board and fellow club members are eager to try your wine and share theirs!
WineFest 2023 Details
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: Judging begins: 12:00 PM
Members social and Awards: 3:00 – later
Location: Dennis Campbell’s Home, 8007 Talbot Road, Edmonds WA 98026
This year all wines must be entered and dropped off at one of our drop-off locations by August 2nd. We will not be able to accept any wines after these deadlines so please register now! As a reminder, we are allowing wines entered in previous Winefests, even those that have won category awards. Sorry, but no previous “Best in Show” winners are allowed. Please take a few minutes to register if you haven’t yet, log in, and enter your wines at the following website: http://bewbc.org/winefest. Further information for entering your wines can be found at the bottom of this invitation.
Drop Off Locations:
Important: Please call and coordinate prior to dropping off entries at ANY LOCATION. All entries must be dropped off by noon August 2nd.
Kathryn Chalfan: 5615 140th PL SE, Bellevue WA 98006, 425-503-6524
Laraine Volpe: 15108 64th Ct NE, Kenmore WA 98026, 206-427-2323
Mike Doherty's Cellar: 20209 12th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-409-1744
Cheryl Rohde: 7016 38th PL NE, Marysville WA 98370, 425-238-8109
Looking forward to seeing you this year at Winefest!
| Cheryl Rohde BEWBC VP of Wine 425-238-8109 |
Mike Piechowiak BEWBC President 206-947-0392 |
Dennis Campbell Winefest Host 425-210-7662 |
Wine Entry Registration:
Go to https://bewbc.org/winefest/. Make sure to register and log in as an entrant at the top of the page. You may use a previous year’s registration to log in.
Once you are registered you will be able to enter your wines by logging in and selecting “use the add an entry form” on the Home page. Fill out the form with your entry name and information. To specify the style or category of your entry, select the Style dropdown list and select Syrah, Merlot, Red Blend, Cabernet, Chardonnay, White Blend, etc. In the “Requirements for this Style” textbox, enter the percentages of ingredients, e.g. 75% Cabernet, 25% Merlot, and the Vintage, e.g. 2017. Please ignore any beer specific information on the form.
Once your entries are entered, you can pay for your entries and print your labels. From your account page, you must click the checkbox next to an entry to print it’s label. Attach your labels to your wine bottles and deliver them to a drop off location prior to the deadline of August 2nd.
Don't forget to sign up for our White Wine event - seating is limited!
Back by popular demand! Come join BEWBC in a White Wine tasting and food pairing event on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.
We will be sampling Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Rose. These wines all come with fabulous food pairings, along with the fun company of your club members.
Dennis Campbell has graciously offered to host the event at his Edmonds home located at: 8007 Talbot Rd, Edmonds 98026. The cost of the event is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.
Seating is limited so you’re encouraged to reserve your seat right away. Deadline to sign up is April 22nd.
Claim your spot here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SQH52PP
Save the date and see you there!
Hello BEWBC Members –
The Boeing Employees Wine and Beer Club is pleased to invite you to attend our club wine event – March Madness wine tasting & “competition” – hosted by BEWBC & Brad Sherman at his Woodinville location.
PLEASE RSVP - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z3M3TLV WHEN: THURSDAY, March 27, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
WHERE: Michael Florentino Woodinville
ADDRESS: 19501 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072 981347
WHAT:
• March Madness involves a fun competition of both club member wines and commercial wines that are tasted blind and judged by all present at the meeting.
• March Madness will showcase club member wines – both homemade member wines and
alumni commercial wines, PLUS some other commercial wines of our vineyard sources. The objective is to provide potential new club members with exposure to what are wines of BEWBC members & alumni/pros Please consider bringing a guest that is an interested potential member.
• You are encouraged to bring and enter a wine – one of your homemade wines OR a commercial wine of a club vineyard or alumni.
• There will be a prize and or “bragging rights” for bringing the winner 1st place homemade wine and 1st place commercial wine.
Fee $10/person
For planning the tournament brackets PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY MARCH 24TH (including the wine you plan to bring) by Survey Monkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3Z9JNC7
Questions, contact Mike Doherty This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Remember to Renew Your Membership for 2025
Remember to sign up and support your club. Signing up ONLINE is preferred. Signing up allows you to attend club events at a discount, learn about industry events, and take part in our education programs.
