New VIP Program at Alexandria Nicole Cellars

Alexandria Nicole Cellars has launched a new Wine Club VIP Program, providing some pretty sweet benefits to those of us on the west side of the mountains. The new benefits include exclusive discounts and benefits at select Seattle businesses, as well as some additional localtions across Washington State. Now, there's no fee to join Alexandria Nicole Cellars wine club, but you must pay for the three annual shipments of wine you will receive each year, each of which includes four bottles of their very yummy wine.
Once becoming a member of the winery's wine club, you will be able to present your Alexandria Nicole Cellars membership card at the following restaurants, wine bars, lodging and touring services to receive additional discounts:

Restaurants
Salty's on Alki, West Seattle
El Gaucho, Downtown Seattle
Cellar 46, Mercer Island
Russell's, Bothell
Barking Frog, Woodinville
Brix, Kirkland
O/8 & Twisted Cork Wine Bar, Bellevue
Brix 25, Gig Harbor
Uncorked Wine bar, Snoqualmie
Picazo 7Seventeen, Prosser
The Greystone Restaurant and bar, Yakima

Lodging
The Inn at El Gaucho, Downtown Seattle
The Cozy Rose B&B, Grandview
Sunset House Wine Country B&B, Prosser
4 Seasons River Inn, Prosser
A.N.C. Glamping, Alderdale

Touring Services
Butler Valet Services, Seattle
J.R. Helicopter Tours, Yakima

Now they don't say what the discount are (or at least I cannot find them - and yes, I did try), but I expect they're be pretty good. The winery will continue to add benefits as they become available. In addition to the wine shipments and discounts, members receive complimentary tastings and discounts on wines purchased at Alexandria Nicole Cellars tasting rooms, one of which is located in lovely Woodinville - just 20 minutes from Seattle - while the other is in Prosser. I got a sneak peak at the Wine Club member only room in Woodinville a couple of weeks ago, which is nicely hidden behind a big door disguised as a bookcase, and I must say that we're definitely considering joining Alexandria Nicole's wine club for that benefit alone!

Check out their website for more info: http://alexandrianicolecellars.com/wine_club.htm

"Glamping" or Glamour Camping at Alexandria Nicole Cellars

OK. My boyfriend and I joke about the term 'glamping' whenever we venture out into the wilderness for the weekend. For those of you who haven't heard the term, it's short for "glamour camping." I was invited to join a glamping group on Facebook a couple months back and we just found the whole idea hilarious. Granted I will not typically camp more than two days and I'm all about car camping, not so much about hiking in and carrying all of our crap. My car is much better at that than I am. However, I received an email from Alexandria Nicole Cellars and it may have changed my mind on the whole 'silliness' factor. Here's what it said:

Alexandria Nicole Cellars is now offering Glamping, also known as glamour-camping, at its Estate Vineyard, Destiny Ridge. Three tents are available for rent at a rate of $75 per night. Equipped with all the comforts of home, each tent includes a queen-size bed, electricity, hot and cold running water, air conditioning, a large wood deck and individual barbecues. Guests can enjoy a beautiful view of the vineyard and Columbia River along with a peaceful place to sleep. In addition to wine tasting and vineyard tours, glampers can also participate in a range of activities including fishing, bike riding, horseback riding, kayaking, hiking and wildlife watching.

Check out the digs!

REALLY? We can barely fit two people in our tent, let alone have enough room for a yoga class!! I must say though, I would camp for a week if these were the facilities. Oh, and here's what you should probably be wearing if you go glamping at Alexandria Nicole's Estate Vineyard location:

Ha! Far cry from my torn jeans, college T-shirts and hiking boots. However I think I could pull it off as long as I was still allowed to carry around my bottle of wine and drink from a tin cup. For more information on glamping with Alexandria Nicole Cellars or to make a reservation, call (509) 786-3497 or visit http://www.ancglamping.com/. Have fun and PLEASE let me know if you try this out.