On the eve of the longest day of the year, Halfseas is hopping excited to present our Summer Solstice Sippers tasting. Join us for an evening of magical quaffers from the long boot of Italy while watching the sun slowly get lower in the sky. Slow everything down for a minute with chill-inducing white and red wines teaming with freshness and attitude and go home with a few bottles perfect for your summer BBQs in the park. Solstice Sippers will feature some of our favorite brisk Italian Sauvignon Blanc, Pecorino, Verdicchio, and chillable reds that will – hopefully – be as memorable as the sunset.

$6/door (free for wine club members!)

Brrr! Venture off the beaten path into alpine territory for a tasting of high-altitude French and Italian whites and reds certain to thrill the palate. What makes the wines of these tiny regions so special? Explore the history and terroir of these signature winemaking areas and discover a host of wine varieties that you’ve never heard of before! Cornalin, Savagnin, Jacquere, and more!

$6/door (free for wine club members!)

The wines of Vietti are benchmarks from the region. The renowned Piedmontese producer crafts some of the most thoughtful vinous expressions from the native grapes of the area, offering a compelling array of bottlings, from Arneis and Timorasso to Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo. Join us for a rich, thoughtful evening tasting a curated selection of their wines and find out why these are among the bottles considered to be a “must-have” for any Italophile’s cellar. Gianfranco of Dalla Terra Imports will be joining us to discuss the wines of Vietti and answer questions. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to taste this incredible lineup from Piedmont!

$6/door (free for wine club members!)

Nicola Argamante of Ruggeri Corsini will be in Seattle for a quick visit and we're excited to host an intimate winemaker dinner in the back studio. UPDATE: This dinner is currently sold out and we will gladly add your name to our wait list.

The lineup includes:

Beet Carpaccio - mustard greens, fried sweetbreads, spicy vinaigrette
2014 Dolcetto d'Alba

Corned Lamb Salad - fermented fennel, pickled green garlic, mache, red wine vinaigrette
2011 Barbera d'Alba Armujan

Grilled Halibut - stinging nettles, lemongrass broth, shrimp furikake
2014 Bianco

Duck Breast Rice Bowl - spicy ginger glaze, pickled currant and daikon salad, grilled escarole, soy cured duck egg yolk
2012 Nebbiolo

Hanger Steak - shaved cauliflower salad, castelvetrano olives, herb vinaigrette
2011 Barolo Bussia

Kumquat & Bay Leaf Crème Brulee
2011 Barolo Bussia

Dinner is $100 per person, not including tax or gratuity.  A limited number of wines will be made available for purchase and autographed at a discounted rate.