With a successful crush behind them, the winemakers of the North Olympic Peninsula, Bainbridge and Whidbey Islands will open their tasting rooms Nov 8, 9 and 10 – Veterans’ Day weekend, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – for the Passport to Autumn winery tour. Many of the wineries will also be open on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11.

Wineries on the tour include: Camaraderie Cellars, Black Diamond Winery and Olympic Cellars in Port Angeles; Lost Mountain Winery in Sequim; FairWinds Winery and Sorensen Cellars in Port Townsend; Whidbey Island Winery, Greenbank Cellars and the wine specialty store at Whidbey Island Greenbank Farm on Whidbey Island; and Bainbridge Island Vineyards & Winery on Bainbridge Island. They have a large selection of wines available and many will also have special pairings with local foods, such as cheeses, breads, jams and mustards.

A Passport to Autumn can be purchased at any of the wineries for $15. It includes a distinctive Label Collection Passport and a special commemorative wine glass that entitles the buyer to have tasting fees waived at all the wineries.

Visit www.wineryloop.org for more information. There will be maps and directions to the wineries, ticket information and special items of interest about the event, information on great local restaurants, special wine touring accommodations packages and links to various activities. Brochures are also available on any Washington State Ferry, Olympic Peninsula Chamber of Commerce offices and visitor centers. For more information, call 360) 379-3378.