We are delighted to present the second Behind the Barrel event, where you not only get to sample and experience the latest vintages from special wineries in the Pacific Northwest, but also get a peek behind the barrel of the artistry that shapes every vintage. Each event held at Capri Cellars offers an intimate look at a winemaker’s philosophy, passion, and personality via an interactive Q&A—revealing how tradition, innovation, and terroir come together to create wines with true character and soul. Also enjoy complimentary charcuterie and hummus boards, plus a fun opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow wine lovers and the winemaker.

There is a story behind every barrel.  

Join us at Capri Cellars on Wednesday, June 11, 6:00 – 8:00 PM where will go Behind the Barrel with Lisa Callan, Owner & Head Winemaker at Callan Cellars, to sip and learn about her wines & unique journey into winemaking.

Event Details:

• 5:30 PM Doors Open

• 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM Welcome wine, grab food and get seated.

• 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Interactive interview and tasting with Lisa Callan

• 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM Mix and Mingle

• 7:45 - Closing remarks

Tasting Fee:

• Pre-orders Non-member $40 | Members $35

• At the door Non-member $50 | Members $45

At age 12, David Mills realized Led Zeppelin didn't translate on the banjo.  So he traded Appalachian twang for electric riffs and never looked back.  As a Navy brat, David moved every few years, making new friends and forming new bands wherever he landed.  That nomadic rhythm shaped him into the lead guitarist and solo singer he is today. 

RSVP not required but highly encouraged. Call 425-369-4289 or email info@capricellars.com to reserve your spot!

We’re excited to welcome Daniel Brink, winemaker at Pomeroy, for a special tasting at Capri Cellars. Daniel will be sharing five distinctive wines, each offering a glimpse into his thoughtful, expressive winemaking style.

This is a relaxed, come‑as‑you‑are tasting where you can sip, ask questions, and enjoy an afternoon with the maker behind the bottles. Whether you’re already a Pomeroy fan or discovering the winery for the first time, this lineup is a treat.

We hope you’ll join us for great wine, good company, and a chance to meet Daniel in person.

Tasting Fee:

$20 Members

$25 Non-Members

Chardonnay has evolved — and we’re celebrating National Chardonnay Day by showcasing the full glow‑up.

Drop in anytime between Noon – 8:00 PM on Saturday for “It’s Not Your Mother’s Chardonnay,” a tasting flight that explores the many expressions of this iconic varietal. From nostalgic, buttery richness to bright, crisp, mineral‑driven elegance, you’ll taste how dramatically Chardonnay can shift in style and personality.

We’ll also feature simple pairings to show how each wine’s character comes alive with the right bite.

Come sip, swirl, and rethink everything you thought you knew about Chard.

TASTING FEE:

Members $30

Non-Members $35

Tasting fee includes 5 - 2 oz pours, pairings; Members get 15% off & Non-members get 10% off purchases of bottles that are part of the tasting.

Capri Cellars is pleased to host Literary Nights: Earth Day Incantation – Forces of nature, gardens of eden, hellish landscapes and fermented grapes

Is the state of our current environment symptomatic of a Mother Earth pushed too far? She walks barefoot through stony streets, shedding blood. Fishes wriggle in rushing waters and singing whales appear in the bay. Her wrath, patient and ancient, awakens to clear the space once again. Rebirth me, mother. Make me anew. Let me drink wine and listen to words of poetry and prose. Let me rise and speak in my own tongue — the spell I write on a napkin.

Featuring:

Ryan Boudinot, whose novels map the Pacific Northwest's fractured utopias.

Dario Cvencek, a Bosnian War refugee turned Seattle poet whose debut collections excavate the stubborn persistence of love.

Diana Xin, whose debut story collection Book of Exemplary Women traces an intergenerational haunting — girls and women bending against erasure, finding new forms large enough to hold what they carry.

IZ White, enrolled Snoqualmie tribal poet and electrifying spoken word performer, writing from this very soil since 1996 — whose live readings leave audiences asking to buy a book that doesn't yet exist.

Alongside the event is an open mic opportunity.

Capri Cellars offers flights, bites, and bottles for purchase that you can enjoy during the event.

Register Now or sign up at the door.

After 45 years of wine making experience Ken Wright Cellars believes in a simple truth: source is everything. Their approach to the craft of wine growing is one of stewardship rather than manipulation. They use organic certified practices as a base and expand upon that with advanced nutrition-based farming. By analyzing both their soil profile and vines, maintaining proper crop levels, personally sampling each vineyard, and hand-sorting each cluster, they ensure that the inherent character in their fruit is revealed in the finished wine. Minimal handling of wine is essential to preserve what it is; a gift of nature.

Ken Wright Cellars produces three tiers of Pinot noir. These three tiers serve as an educational experience about growing Pinot noir in the Willamette Valley. Their Willamette Valley Pinot noir is an introduction to the diverse qualities of the region. The next level is their AVA (American Viticultural Area) Series Pinot Noir which are expressions of their respective microclimates and specific geology. The ultimate connection of people to place is their 13 single vineyard Pinot noir offerings.

Join us with the visionary Ken Wright and how he changed the thought process behind Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley. Ken brings us over 45 years of experiences with fascinating stories and even better wines.

Wines being poured:

• Tyrus Evan Pinot Gris

• Ken Wright Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

• Ken Wright Cellars Eola-Amity Pinot Noir

• Ken Wright Cellars Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

• Ken Wright Cellars Canary Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Ken Wright Cellars Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir

Spirited Grape/Capri Cellars - 88 Front Street S., Issaquah, WA 98027

425-369-4289

$45 per person

I am thrilled to announce that acclaimed actor, winery owner and vintner of Pursued by Bear wines, Kyle MacLachlan, will join Capri Cellars' Virtual Wine Tasting series.

Kyle MacLachlan is a native of Yakima, Washington in the heart of the Columbia Valley wine appellation. MacLachlan has produced five highly-rated wines: Pursued by Bear Cabernet Sauvignon, Baby Bear Syrah, Bear Cub Red, Twin Bear Cabernet Sauvignon and Blushing Bear Rose.

What began as an unabashed love for his home state and a desire to stay connected to his family roots has become a true passion and dedication to the craft of winemaking. MacLachlan has become an advocate and evangelist for the unique properties and flavor profile of Washington state wine and is personnaly involved in every aspect of Pursued by Bear winemaking.

MacLachlan recongnizes the connection between acting and winemaking in terms of the combination and balance of process, patience and creativity. He chose to call his wine Pursued by Bear as an homage to perhaps the most famous of all stage directions, "exit, pursued by bear," from Act III, scene iii of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. It's a startling and unexpected phrase that's not only a nod to his theatrical roots but also plays to his sense of fun.

MacLachlan is perhaps best known for his performance as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in David Lynch's ground-breaking series Twin Peaks.

The Line Up - $99*

Baby Bear Syrah - reg $60
Bear Cub Red - reg $35
Blushing Bear Rose - reg $28

Optional Add on Wine

Pursued by Bear Cab Sauv - $70 (club member discounts apply)

*No further discounts

When: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 6:00pm
How: Reserve your space by phone or email and then stop by to pickup your wines.
Email: info@capricellars.com
Phone: 425-369-4289

September’s wine club is available for pickup on Saturday, September 12th