Experience 46 Degrees - on the 46th parallel where Washington meets the world's great wine regions.
We create intimate wine and food experiences. From hands-on cooking classes at local wineries to curated wine tasting itineraries and private events, we bring people together to learn, connect, and celebrate. Our mission is to showcase local chefs, wines, and community while helping guests return home refreshed, inspired, and full of great memories.
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Serving Tri-Cities, Benton City, and Prosser, Washington
Sourdough Baking Workshop & Wine Tasting
In this interactive experience, Rachel will share her own tried-and-true sourdough techniques, tips, and secrets she’s learned through her years of baking. You’ll leave with the skills and confidence to bake your own delicious sourdough at home, plus:
✅ A glass of Washington State white wine from Columbia Valley AVA to sip during class
✅ Hands-on shaping of your own baguette-style loaf to take home and bake
✅ A sourdough starter from Rachel’s personal batch (begun in 2024!)
✅ Step-by-step recipes and instructions
Saturday, September 27 - 2:00-3:30pm at Market Vineyards
Wine 101 At-Home Experience
Learn the basics of wine—right in your own living room!
Perfect for date night, girls’ night, or a fun get-together with friends, this private Wine 101 class brings the tasting room experience straight to you.
In this relaxed, interactive session, you’ll discover:
🍷 How to read and understand a wine label
🍷 The differences between popular varietals like Chardonnay and Cabernet
🍷 What terms like “tannins” and “dry” actually mean
🍷 How to pair wine with everyday foods you already love
How It Works:
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I’ll customize the class to the wine you already have on hand or send you an easy shopping list(including store and price suggestions).
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You’ll also get a curated food list to pair with each wine, so you can experience how food transforms the tasting—just like at a winery.
Pricing:
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Base Rate: $100 for 2 people
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Additional Guests: +$50 per person (up to 12 total)
No wine snobs. No pressure. Just good wine, good food, and a fun way to learn together.
👉 Interested? Contact me to connect! We’ll schedule your date and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
Fall Focaccia Baking Class with Wine
Big & Bubbly: Fall Focaccia Baking Class with Wine
Learn the art of focaccia just in time for harvest and Halloween gatherings! In this hands-on class, you’ll not only master the bubbly sourdough focaccia recipe but also learn how to create a stunning decorated focaccia — topped with herbs and vegetables arranged into fall-inspired flowers and patterns.
The timing is perfect: you’ll take your focaccia home to rest overnight in the fridge, so it’s ready to bake fresh the next day for a Saturday harvest brunch or a Halloween party centerpiece.
You’ll go home with:
✅ A focaccia loaf that you have prepared in class
✅ All the items needed to decorate your fall focaccia loaf right before baking
✅ Sourdough starter to keep baking at home
✅ A full recipe packet + tips for success
✅ A bottle of Heron Bluff wine to take home and share with friends at your next event
👩🍳 Limited to 10 participants for a hands-on, personal experience
Custom Wine Tasting Itineraries
Are you ready to embark on a personalized wine adventure tailored just for you? Whether you're a newcomer to the area, a budding wine enthusiast, or simply seeking a hassle-free way to explore, our custom wine tasting itineraries are designed with you in mind.
Simply fill out our questionnaire and let us handle the rest. Everything from securing table reservations to providing insider information on each winery selected, we've got every detail covered. Plus, we'll even recommend the must-try wines at each stop along your journey. Good for group sizes up to 6. One set price! ($50)
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