Walla Walla Valley Spring Release Weekend 2008

Walla Walla, WA (April 16, 2008) – New this year, the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance will be pairing with Verve Coffee and Art House to thank designated drivers during Spring Release Weekend. Wineries will provide a special ‘Designated Driver’ button that entitles those visitors driving to receive a free 8oz. coffee or $.50 off a latte at Verve Coffee and Art House, located at 53 S. Spokane St. in downtown Walla Walla.

“We see responsible driving as the cornerstone of a great wine tasting weekend experience and want to make sure our guests are rewarded for their thoughtfulness,” said Elizabeth Martin-Calder, Executive Director of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance.

Spring Release Weekend is when the Walla Walla Valley’s wineries celebrate the season and showcase new releases by opening their cellars and tasting rooms on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. Many of the wineries will also have extended hours on Thursday and Friday. For a full list of participating wineries, their hours, and information on tasting fees, please visit www.wallawallawine.com.

The Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance is a winery and grower partnership committed to furthering the awareness of the quality wineries, wines, and vineyards of the Walla Walla Valley Appellation. Our mission is to support and promote quality and excellence in our wine industry and to further national and international recognition of our region. For more information, please visit www.wallawallawine.com.

For press information, please contact Jordan Small, Communications Associate, at 509-526-3117 or at jordan@wallawallawine.com.