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  • Valentines's Day Weekend
    Saturday .... February 11, 2012 .... 0::0 [BgnAmPm] ..to.. Sunday .... February 12, 2012 .... - 0::0 [EndAmPm]
    . 50 SE Skookum Inlet Rd.

    Shelton, WA

    Please join us for two of our favorite winter events, Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day, rolled into two back-to-back weekends:

    February 11th & 12th Valentine's Day

    and to commemorate

    President’s Day ~ February 18th & 19th

    A Chocolate Extravaganza both weekends with
    Walter Dacon Wines

    12 to 6 pm each day

    XOX Gourmet Chocolates

    XOX Chocolate Fountain ~ a variety of fruits and cake for dipping

    XOX and of course, our wonderful Walter Dacon Wines

    $20 per person (Le Grand Crew ~ $15)


  • President's Day
    Saturday .... February 18, 2012 .... 0::0 [BgnAmPm] ..to.. Sunday .... February 19, 2012 .... - 0::0 [EndAmPm]
    . 50 SE Skookum Inlet Rd.
    Shelton , WA

    Please join us for two of our favorite winter events, Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day, rolled into two back-to-back weekends:

    February 11th & 12th Valentine's Day

    and to commemorate

    President’s Day ~ February 18th & 19th

    A Chocolate Extravaganza both weekends with
    Walter Dacon Wines

    12 to 6 pm each day

    XOX Gourmet Chocolates
    XOX Chocolate Fountain ~ a variety of fruits and cake for dipping
    XOX and of course, our wonderful Walter Dacon Wines

    $20 per person (Le Grand Crew ~ $15)





    Get your passport to taste wines from all seven of the wineries on the South Sound Wine Trail. Each winery will also have chocolate treats to pair with their wines. For just $20 you will be entitled to tastings and chocolates at each of the six tasting locations. You can purchase your passport at any of the six tasting locations up to the last day of the event. With your passport you will receive $5 off any wine bottle purchase at each of the wineries. Complete your passport and turn it in at your final tasting to be entered in a drawing for a Weekend Getaway for two.
    Low Case Alert:
    6 cases 2010 Viognier


    Lloyd & Ann Anderson
    Walter Dacon Wines
    50 SE Skookum Inlet Rd
    Shelton, WA 98584
    360 – 426-5913






    Recent Events
  • Winemaker Dinner at RobinHood
    Thursday .... February 2, 2012 .... 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    . E. 6790 Hwy. 106
    Union, WA

    Enjoy an evening of locally produced wine by Walter Dacon Wines and a 5-course exquisite dinner prepared by Robin Hood Restaurant’s Chef Michael Holbein. Walter Dacon Wines is dedicated to Rhône and Mediterranean style varietals and sources grapes from select vineyard sites in the Yakima and Columbia Valleys. Meet Lloyd and Ann Anderson and learn about the richness of a centuries-old tradition of vinification and the notable characteristics of each wine presented. Proprietor Kerry London Myers and Chef Holbein will also be available to share the Restaurant’s passion about locally sustainable food, their farm-to-plate program, and how each course complements the wine pairings.

    Reservations by Jan. 15th are required by calling Kerry at 360.898.4400. Please have your credit card (Visa, MC, Am Ex. Discover) available to secure your reservation. No cancelations upon receipt of credit card information. Wine dinner begins at 6:30 pm - Dining room will open at 5:00 pm so feel free to come early.

    DINNER & WINE PAIRING MENU - $65 per person (tax and gratuity not included)

    Course 1

    Viognier – Refreshing and crisp white wine with Anjou and Asian pear together with a hint of apricot

    Pan-seared Alaskan Weathervane sea scallop with shaved fennel, arugula, pear, and ginger coulis

    Course 2

    Skookum Red – Super Tuscan style red wine, a blend of 47% Sangiovese, 47% Syrah & 6% Grenache

    Braised Kobe beef cheek with harissa ginger honey and pickled spiced grapes

    Course 3

    C’est Syrah Belle - Aromas layered together with vanilla spiced oak lead to focused, intense flavors of plum and allspice

    Pan-seared salmon with smoked pear relish and celery root puree

    Course 4

    C’est Syrah Beaux – Sweet, rich vanilla, minerals and oak barrel aromas lead into the dark, ripe black fruit spiciness

    Pan-roasted duck breast on vanilla sage risotto with mushroom cream sauce

    Course 5

    Dessert Wine – Port of Syrah

    Port braised pears with Delice de Bourgogne, chili spiced chocolate genache, and fresh pear bruleé


    Call to reserve (360) 898-4400


  • Winemaker Dinner at Mercato
    Thursday .... December 8, 2011 .... 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    .
    Mercato
    Phone: 360.528.3663
    111 Market St.NW



    Olympia, WA 98501

    Cost is $30.00


  • Release of 2009 Port
    Sunday .... November 27, 2011 Noon - 6:00 pm
    . 50 SE Skookum Inlet Rd.
    Shelton, WA

    From our friends Karen and Wes… Skookum View Nobles presents:

    November 26th and 27th – Christmas Trees for sale
    and
    Release of the 2009 Port at Walter Dacon Wines, Noon to 6pm each day!

    Our good friends Karen and Wes would like you to pre-order your trees by November 18th and receive a $10 discount on these already affordable prices:

    2 to 3 ft Table Top - $15
    5.1 to 6 ft Noble Fir - $40 Grand Fir - $30
    6.1 to 7 ft Noble Fir - $45 Grand Fir - $35
    7.1 to 8 ft Noble Fir - $50 Grand Fir - $40
    8.1 to 9 ft Noble Fir - $60 Grand Fir - $50
    (all trees, including tax, cash or check please)

    To pre-order email Wes at wsw63@centurytel.net or call Wes at (253)279-5293

    These are beautiful fresh cut trees that have personally been cared for by Wes and Karen at Skookum View Nobles.

    Come to the winery November 26th and/or the 27th, check out our 2009 Vin a’ Dessert (Port). We plan to pair the port with lots of chocolates – I must say the two together are delicious:

    No hassle tree shopping – sipping port – nibble on chocolate – it doesn’t get any better than this!

    For this event, dress warm! We’ll have the patio heaters going, but this is Washington state!



  • Release of 2009 Port
    Saturday .... November 26, 2011 Noon - 6:00 pm
    . 50 SE Skookum Inlet Rd.
    Shelton, WA

    From our friends Karen and Wes… Skookum View Nobles presents:

    November 26th and 27th – Christmas Trees for sale
    and
    Release of the 2009 Port at Walter Dacon Wines, Noon to 6pm each day!

    Our good friends Karen and Wes would like you to pre-order your trees by November 18th and receive a $10 discount on these already affordable prices:

    2 to 3 ft Table Top - $15
    5.1 to 6 ft Noble Fir - $40 Grand Fir - $30
    6.1 to 7 ft Noble Fir - $45 Grand Fir - $35
    7.1 to 8 ft Noble Fir - $50 Grand Fir - $40
    8.1 to 9 ft Noble Fir - $60 Grand Fir - $50
    (all trees, including tax, cash or check please)

    To pre-order email Wes at wsw63@centurytel.net or call Wes at (253)279-5293

    These are beautiful fresh cut trees that have personally been cared for by Wes and Karen at Skookum View Nobles.

    Come to the winery November 26th and/or the 27th, check out our 2009 Vin a’ Dessert (Port). We plan to pair the port with lots of chocolates – I must say the two together are delicious:

    No hassle tree shopping – sipping port – nibble on chocolate – it doesn’t get any better than this!

    For this event, dress warm! We’ll have the patio heaters going, but this is Washington state!





    WalterDacon Wines
    50 S.E. Skookum Inlet Road .... Shelton, WA 98584 ....
    Tasting room hours: Wednesday through Sunday from noon until 6 PM.
    Phone: (360) 426-5913 .... Toll free: 866-WDWines (866 939-4637)
    E-mail: winemaker@walterdaconwines.com
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