I have always liked the idea of custom-crafted wine bottles, and obviously, even if you’re not the type to show off your own custom wine, it can make a great gift.

On March 8th and 9th, Silver Lake Winery is hosting a bottle your own wine event. Here’s the info from their calendar page:

You write the text for a one-of-a-kind gift or commemorate your own special occasion. Try before you buy free samples available. You’ll get to bottle it, cork it, foil it and label it. Red or white wine just $15.99 each (includes label) or $12.99 when you purchase four or more with the same label. Wine club members receive $2.00 off all pricing options.

WoodinvilleWineDiva.com recently posted their upcoming 2008 events calendar. If you’re looking to mix with women and wine and woodinville this year, any of these events would be a great choice:

Mark Your Calendar for our 2008 Diva Events:

* March 27, Thursday: Hollywood Schoolhouse - Bring your favorite Spring Wine

* May 15, Thursday: Novelty Hill/Januik Winery - Divas and Their Dates!

* June 19th, Thursday: Willows Lodge - Boutique Winery Summer Solstice Showcase

* September 23, Tuesday: Chateau Ste Michelle - Robin Pollard, WA Wine Commission

* November 12, Wednesday: The Herbfarm Restaurant - special education by Staff

The March 27th event has a March 24th registration deadline, and you’ll need to buy a ticket through PayPal ($28), plus bring your own bottle of wine ($12 max), which means the evening will run you around $40.

According to the South Seattle Community College events calendar, the Northwest Wine Academy is going to be hosting an open to the public, no RSVP required Spring barrel tasting on March 21st.

Here’s what the calendar says:

Northwest Wine Academy
Spring Barrel Tasting

Open to the Public! No RSVP required, please come to this public tasting of future vintages and the release of our 2007 Rosé, and our 2007 Riesling.

We’ll also have our 2006 Petit Verdot, 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc for sale and tasting and several barrel samples available to taste.

The tasting is going to be from 3-6pm in the Wine and Welding Building. Make sure you don’t confuse the wine glasses with the welding equipment