We would like to thank the following companies for their generous participation in Stem and Stein. The list of participants will be ever evolving, so please watch for new additions right up to the night of the event.

If you are a winery or brewery that would like to participate please

Wineries

  • Apex II Semillon: "Late Harvest", Washington
  • Boomtown: Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
  • Charles Smith: Kung Fu Girl Riesling, Washington
  • Dusted Valley: Stained Tooth Syrah, Washington
  • Dusted Valley: Viognier, Washington
  • K Vintners: Cougar Hills Syrah, Washington
  • Kamiak: Red Wine, Washington
  • Kyra: Pinot Noir, Washington
  • Kyra: PSV Red Wine, Washington
  • Latah Creek: Huckleberry d'Latah, Washington
  • Latah Creek: Moscato d'Latah, Washington
  • Long Shadows: Poet's Leap Riesling, Washington
  • Merry Cellars: Gewurztraminer, Washington
  • Pacific Rim: Framboise, Washington
  • Robert Karl: Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
  • Chehalem: Pinot Gris, Oregon
  • Three Rivers: Sauvignon Blanc, Washington
  • Angeline: Pinot Noir, California
  • Greg Norman Paso Robles: Petite Sirah, California
  • Landmark Overlook: Chardonnay, California
  • Liberty School: Cabernet Sauvignon, California
  • Stags' Leap: Cabernet Sauvignon, California
  • Ch. Ducasse, White Bordeaux, France
  • Domaine de Durban, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, France
  • Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone, Cuvee Cyprus, Rhone, France
  • Roumieu-Lacoste Sauternes, White Bordeaux, France
  • Delas Cotes du Rhone, France
  • Tintero, Moscato d'Asti, , Italy
  • Castello del Poggio, Barbera, Italy
  • Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy
  • Zonin Prosecco Special Cuvee, Italy
  • Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Port, Portugal
  • Aljibes Rose, La Mancha, Spain
  • Finca La Estacada Tempranillo, La Mancha, Spain
  • Lagar do Castelo Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
  • Ugarte Rioja Crianza, Rioja, Spain
  • Montes Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenere, Chile
  • Santa Ema Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
  • Montes Carmenere "Alpha", Chile
  • Pascual Toso Malbec, Argentina
  • Black Opal Shiraz, Australia
  • Greg Norman Shiraz/Cabernet, Australia
  • Wolf Blass Gold Label Shiraz, Australia
  • Matua Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
  • Lone Canary 2007 Cuvee Rose
  • Lone Canary Bird House Red
  • Lone Canary 2007 Sangiovese
  • Lone Canary 2005 DuBrul
  • Lone Canary 2004 Cabernet Sav


Special Guest

Beers

  • Alaskan White
  • Buffalo Bills Orange Blossom
  • Deschutes Green Lakes Amber
  • Stone Vertical Epic 08
  • Big Sky Trout Slayer Cans
  • Session Lager
  • Sierra Nevada Summerfest
  • Laughing Huckleberry Cream
  • Rocky Coulee Fireweed Blonde
  • Rogue Dad’s Little Helper
  • Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale
  • Fuller’s ESB
  • Sam Adams Black Lager
  • Ayinger Ur Weisse
  • Leavenworth Alt
  • Grand Teton Bitch Creek ESB
  • Hales Pikop and Dropov Imperial Stout
  • Lagunitas IPA
  • Northern Lights Crystal Bitter
  • Estrella Damm Lager

Specialty Cheeses for Wine Pairing

  • English Five Counties
    Layered cheese made with equal layers of double Gloucester, lercester, Cheshire, derby and Scottish dunlap cheeses. This would go nicely with buttery chardonnay, to a steely pulley fusie.
  • Irish Cahill Porter Cheese
    This specialty Irish cheese is a medium tangy cheddar flavored with Irish Porter Beer. It has notes reminiscent of coffee and chocolate. It pairs well with a big, bold Cabernet Sauvignon or a frosty pint of beer.
  • Black Peppercorn Rustico
    100% Sheep’s Milk with whole black peppercorns.
  • White Stilton with Mango and Ginger
    White Stilton, the young immature cousin to the famous blue cheese, is extra creamy and deliciously tangy yet somehow unfinished all by itself. Bits and pieces of mango and ginger throughout the cheese. I think the only thing for this one is wine and bread.
  • German Style Butterkaese
    Mild, Semi Soft, creamy brick style cheese great for snacking that goes great with a German ale or with a dry semi sweet wine.


    • How to Pair Wine and Chocolate


    Wine and chocolate are natural companions.
    They both have complex flavors that complement each other like no other.

    Follow these steps to melt the flavors of both the wine and the chocolate together.

    Step 1- Note the aroma of the chocolate, check the shine and the glossiness.
    Step 2-Swirl the glass of wine: be aware of the color and viscosity.
    Step 3-Sniff the wine and note the bouquet and flavor components.
    Step 4-Sip the wine: let it fill your mouth. Notice the wine's complexity, which flavors come to mind. Now take a small bite of chocolate, let it sit on your tongue. Just when it begins to melt, sip the wine again and swirl together with the chocolate.
    Step 5-Note how the flavors are released in stages. First notes should be filled with fruity acidity. The middle stage should be a sweet phase and the last note should be identified by the tannins.
    (** Adapted from www.allchocolate.com)