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Spokane Cork District celebrates Spring Release Weekend on Saturday and Sunday

During Spring Release Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, some local wineries will be offering appetizers as well as music, specials and extended hours. (Adriana Janovich / The Spokesman-Review)
During Spring Release Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, some local wineries will be offering appetizers as well as music, specials and extended hours. (Adriana Janovich / The Spokesman-Review)Buy a print of this photo
By Adriana Janovich adrianaj@spokesman.com(509) 459-5446

The Spokane Cork District is celebrating Spring Release Weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

Tasting rooms of all Cork District wineries will be open noon to 5 p.m. both days. Some will feature extended hours as well as live music, specials and appetizers.

A complete list can be found at corkdistrict.com. Here are just a few highlights:

Barrister is releasing a 2014 Walla Walla Malbec and a 2013 Columbia Valley Merlot.

Bridge Press Cellars will be releasing a 2013 Cabernet Franc and a 2016 Rosé.

Cougar Crest is releasing a 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Latah Creek will release its 2016 Sangria and 2014 Merlot.

Nodland Cellars, which recently became a members-only winery, will be open to the public for Spring Release Weekend.

Robert Karl will be releasing a 2014 Malbec and a 2016 Rosé of Cabernet Franc.

Tempus Cellars will be open from noon to 8 p.m. The official grand opening takes place in June, but wine enthusiasts are welcome to get a preview during Spring Release Weekend.

Townshend Cellars will be hosting a barrel tasting as well as offering specials on white and sparkling wines.

V du V will be releasing its 2012 Syrah.

Va Piano will be offering three new releases: a 2016 Chelle den Millie Sauvignon Blanc, a 2015 Semillon and a 2016 Rose of Cabernet Franc.

The Spokane Cork District’s main wine tasting cluster is in downtown Spokane. Many wineries are within walking distance of each other.

Two other clusters – the Mount Spokane Cluster and the Spokane Valley Cluster – are located northeast of town and just east of downtown, respectively.