Chalkboard & Events
This is where happenings are announced: a new release of wine, an event, a seasonal greeting, or just whimsy.
Wine Tastings and Events are at
Vashon Winery
10317 SW 156th Street
Vashon Island, Washington

Reservations and information:
Vashonwinery@yahoo.com • 206.931.4703
2012 Past Events
During the summer months we are open Saturday and Sunday, 2-5pm. We will close Sunday openings after September 5th but stay open on Saturdays until October 1. On those days we open most, if not all of our wines, for tasting without charge.
Island Jazz Quintet
July 7
Featuring Maggie Laird, singer
Cool jazz (and some hot); and warming wine.
Saturday, 7pm, outside on the lawn.

The Island Jazz Quintet consists of Richard Person, Maggie Laird, Michael Gotz, Todd Zimberg and Todd Gowers.

Wine tasting will be going on throughout the concert.
Admission is $12 and the price includes one of the Quintet’s CD’sand reduced prices on wine.
Kids can get in for free.
Danny O'Keefe
August 4
Danny at his best; close and personal
Saturday, 7pm, outside on the lawn
Uncorked and Unplugged
Vashon Winery's 6th Annual Music Festival
August 18
Saturday, 3-9:30pm, outside on the lawn
Various bands and musicians - folkish, accoustic and mostly local
     

Concerts at the Winery

Each summer Vashon Winery hosts an interesting melange of concerts. Past performers include poets David Wagoner, Samuel Green, mythologist Michael Meade, pianist Scott Cossu, Island Jazz Quintet, Folk Festival with 10 bands, Danny O'Keefe, and Mark Graham with Orville Johnson, and Larry Murante.

We have sponsored poetry workshops finishing with a readings at the winery, an Island-wide Jazz Festival and a Folk Festival.

VASHON POETRY FESTIVAL INFO

PAST EVENTS

Michael Meade


An evening of stories and poems that consider the origins and mysteries, the delights and seductions of the fruits of the vine and the depths of the wine.

Islander Michael Meade is a nationally renowned and respected storyteller and mythologist who spins his wit and intelligence exploring our world.

Meade says, ”Wine and the soul have always been entwined; both tend to improve and develop character as they age. The vine has always been connected to the divine whether it be to Bacchus and the dance of the “Bacchantes” or the shape-shifting revelations of Dionysus the lord of ecstasy and theater. The eternal vine winds its way through the valleys and hillsides of the world and through the hearts and minds of humankind. "

mosaicvoices.org


Island Jazz Quintet


The Island Jazz Quintet played at the winery outdoors, as kind of a wine(d) down from the long weekend.

islandjazzquintet.com




Danny O’Keefe


Danny is a pro, his stage presence and voice immediate and compelling; his songs thoughtful, lyrical, and entertaining.
dannyokeefe.com



Vashon Winery Folk Festival


A host of singers and bands, many islanders and some from town, played continuous folk music throughout the day. There was one stage but many little gatherings of musicians. Headlining the event was Larry Murante with musical vignettes from others.

Murante, one of the NW's finest contemporary singer-songwriters, offers compassionate, socially conscious lyrics, but keeps the delivery upbeat and joyful, in an energetic folk/rock style. 

larrymurante.com
myspace.com/lmurante

Samuel Green


Washington State’s first Poet Laureate, Samuel Green, read from his new book, The Grace of Necessity, as well as reading works of other poets.

Born and raised in Sedro-Woolley and Anacortes and having lived on a remote island, his words are like the green moss of ancient trees talking to us.

Samuel Green currently teaches at Seattle University and has for many years in partnership with his wife, Sally, acted as editor, publisher and printer of poetry books for Brooding Heron Press.

More about Samuel Green
Vashon Wine Club

Join Vashon Wine Club for monthly tastings, usually on a Friday night, starting at 6:30pm.
Four wines, $10; typically one white or rose and three reds. Enjoy the wine, enjoy the music and taste at your own pace.

vashonwineclub.org

New Releases

New vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, from Dwelley Vineyard in Walla Walla.

New wine for us: 2009 Grenache from Upland Vineyards in Sunnyside.

New vintage of Pinot Noir, 2009, from Monument Farm Vineyard on Vashon Island.

New blend of Claire Red: 80% 2007 Semillon, 20% Tramp Harbor Red.

New release of 2006 Anniversary Reserve Red, an equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Announcements

Vashon Island Grape Growers Wanted
We are looking for growers on Vashon Island to grow grapes for us. We will help you get started with advice and counsel, then you grow and harvest the grapes (with our help if needed), and we’ll make the wine.

Vashon Island Cider Apple Growers Wanted
We help you make a selection of appropriate varieties for our apple cider