It’s Spring Release Weekend At LLWC!

As per tradition, we’re partnering with the other Spokane Winery Association members for Spring Release Weekend, this weekend! We’re releasing new wines (Rose’, Tempranillo, & Carmenere), we have the winery stocked with our favorite merchandise, and we have our friends Jen & Dan with Blomsthaus flowers joining us (Friday & Saturday) – the perfect opportunity to stop by for wine and grab a gift for weekend celebrations. Plus it’s looking like perfect patio weather for sunshine and wine. 

New Wines!
We’re excited to release 3 new wines – 2023 Tahija. Sangiovese Rose’, 2021 Carmenere, and 2021 Tempranillo. This year’s vintage of our Sangiovese Rose’ is off-dry meaning it’s slightly sweeter than our past vintages. It has hints of POG juice (passionfruit, orange, guava), which give it an island feel. Trust us, this one is going to go fast! We did not make a sparkling version of this wine, but not to fear, we will be offering glasses of a rotating sparkling wine all summer long. And if you have a growler you were saving from last year, you can return it to us for one free glass pour of anything in our current line-up.
 
Our 2021 Carmenere and 2021 Tempranillo was released last weekend to our Wine Club Members with much excitement. The Tempranillo just received a Gold Medal at the 2024 SavorNW Wine Awards and is quickly proving to be our new go to food wine. It pairs perfectly with our smoked salmon food plate from our friends Tom and Tracy at The Fish Folks (if you haven’t tried this smoked salmon you’re missing out). The 2021 Carmenere is a great example of the 2019 and 2020 vintage coming together as one. It has a hint of jalapeno with a lush, tart finish. Carmenere fans, you do not want to miss this wine. 
 
Low Inventory Alert!
We’re almost sold out of our 2020 Gewurztraminer Reserve (about 1.5 cases). We’ve dropped the price to $12/bottle (original price $20/bottle). It pairs perfectly with quiche or any other eggy/creamy dish. Grab a bottle or two before this award winning wine is gone!
 
Our 2020 Somm’s Select Reserve Bordeaux-style red blend is also almost gone. We have about 10 cases left of this Double Gold medal winning wine. It’s a great wine to give as a gift since it’s got something to offer everyone with a nice, smooth finish. 
 
Hours
Fridays, Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays, Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Please no outside food or drinks.

Wine Club Members, don’t forget about wine club Thursdays! Not a member? Email us or stop in and join the fun! We are the only club in the area to offer flights to all members each time you visit (included with membership), bottle discounts, wine club exclusive wines, wine club events, and our most popular Wine Club Thursdays! There's no fee to join; we ask for a year commitment.

Cheers!
Mark & Sarah

Patio Wine Season Is Almost Here At LLWC!

Spring is officially here and that means the patio season is about to be in full swing! We’ve already experienced a few nice days and some amazing sunsets. We’re looking forward to many more this spring, summer, and fall. 

We’ve got some exciting things planned this spring. This weekend we’re featuring a Girl Scout cookie wine pairing (details below) and it’s the official beginning of bottling season. We’ll have samples in the tasting room on bottling days. First up is the 2022 Syrah this Saturday. Make sure you’re following us on social media for the most up-to-date bottling information. 

Spring release weekend is scheduled for May 10th – 12th. We’ll have a flower and jewelry pop-up to get your last minute gifts as well as our newest releases, which includes our 2023 Tahija. Sangiovese Rose’. This year’s vintage is off dry with notes of passionfruit, orange, and guava juices that will make you dream of an island vacation. Sadly, we won’t be serving this year’s rose’ sparkling, but we do have a sparkling surprise. Details to come.
 
Girl Scout Cookie Wine Pairing – April 5th – 7th
(while supplies last)
Our 6 year old niece, Libby, became a Girl Scout this year, and it was too hard to resist her cuteness when it came to her selling cookies. We’re pairing 5 cookies with 5 wines. It’s $5 for Wine Club Members and $20 for non-members ($15 is refunded with a bottle purchase). We have a limited supply, so stop in early to get your cookie flight!

Cookie & Wine Flight:

• Lemon Ups with 2022 Tahija. Chardonnay

• Do-Si-Dos with 2020 Merlot

• S’mores with 2020 Syrah Reserve

• Toffee-tastics with 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

• Tresfoils with 2020 Cabernet Franc

NEW DATE! Gander & Ryegrass Dinner – April 24th
We’re excited to partner with Gander & Ryegrass in downtown Spokane for an evening of great food and wine. 5 amazing courses paired with 5 great wines! Mark & Sarah will be there to discuss all things wine related. Put this in your calendar and watch our social media for a ticket link soon.
 
Low Inventory Alert!
We’re almost sold out of our 2020 Gewurztraminer Reserve (about 4 cases). Grab a bottle or two before this award winning wine is gone! 
 
Hours
Fridays, Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays, Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Please no outside food.
Wine Club Members, don’t forget about wine club Thursdays! Not a member? Email us or stop in and join the fun! We are the only club in the area to offer flights to all members each time you visit (included with membership), bottle discounts, wine club exclusive wines, wine club events, and our most popular Wine Club Thursdays! There's no fee to join; we ask for a year commitment.

Cheers!
Mark & Sarah
 

It's Taste WA Wine Month at LLWC!

We’re excited to kick off Taste WA Wine Month by participating in the Spokane Winery Association’s punch card promotion (details below). It’s the perfect time to pop into the winery for a flight, a light bite, and to see what’s happening in the production room. 

Two weeks ago we released our first ever Port Style Zinfandel. It’s been very well received in the tasting room. It’s rich in texture with notes of plum and a butter walnut glaze, this wine has just enough sweetness to know you’re drinking a port with a dry finish accentuated by three years of aging in American oak. Multiple racking passes for clarification create a sleek texture with the look of stained glass.
 
It’s also the beginning of bottling season, which means samples of the newest wines on bottling days and a glimpse of winemaking in action! Follow us on social media (Facebook or Instagram) to make sure you’re not missing out on LLWC fun.
 
Taste WA Wine Month Spokane Winery Association Promotion!
If you haven’t been in to grab a punch card and join in the Taste WA Wine month fun, you still have time to enter to win. We, along with the Spokane Winery Association members, are teaming up for some wine fun this March! Stop by our tasting room and grab a punch card, then visit 4 other participating wineries (5 wineries total) to get your card stamped. Once 5 wineries are visited, leave your card at the final winery to be entered to win gift cards for local wine! The event runs March 1st, 2024 through March 31st, 2024. A complete list of rules are located at each participating winery or visit the Spokane Winery Association website.
 
Bottles and Bites each Friday – Making Date Night Easy
We offer a selection of light bites that pair perfectly with a bottle of LLWC wine. We’re open on Fridays until 8:00 for the perfect date night stop. Or if you’d rather stay in, grab a bottle and bites to go. 

Perfect Pairings (suggestion):

• Antipasto Plate – 2020 Merlot (91pts, Wine Enthusiast)

• Cheese Plate - 2020 Somm’s Select Reserve (Double Gold Medal, '23 Pacific NW Wine Comp)

• Smoked Salmon – 2020 Tahija. Sangiovese (90pts & Editor's Choice, Wine Enthusiast; Gold Medal, '23 Seattle Wine Awards)

Reminder – Closed for Easter
The tasting room will be closed Sunday, March 31st for Easter.
 
Hours
Fridays, Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays, Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Please no outside food.
Wine Club Members, don’t forget about wine club Thursdays! Not a member? Email us or stop in and join the fun! We are the only club in the area to offer flights to all members each time you visit (included with membership), bottle discounts, wine club exclusive wines, wine club events, and our most popular Wine Club Thursdays! There's no fee to join; we ask for a year commitment.

Cheers!
Mark & Sarah