Washington State Wine Traveler - July, 2011
2011 Auction of Washington Wines
The Auction of Washington Wines is one of the state’s premier wine events. The auction takes place August 18th-21st in Woodinville. The event, which first started in 1988, is a benefit for Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Washington Wine Education Foundation.
The Auction kicks off Thursday with a Picnic & Barrel Auction at Chateau Ste Michelle. Here winemakers get out from behind the table and walk the grounds pouring their wines. More than 50 wineries will be represented along with food from Tulalip Casino. Try barrel samples from the some of the state’s top wineries – and bid on the barrels of wine!
Friday features a series of winemaker dinners with a who’s who of the state’s wineries. Finally, Saturday begins with Covey Run – a 5K or 10K race - followed by the The Wine Gala at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Here top chefs prepare a six course meal with each table hosted by one of the state’s winemakers. The Gala also includes a live auction.
Nothing says summer like spending a day outdoors at one of Washington’s founding wineries; nothing says summer like the Auction of Washington Wines.
How To Get There
By plane
Seattle International Airport is approximately twenty minutes from downtown Seattle and thirty-five minutes from Woodinville.
By car
From Seattle, cross Lake Washington on Interstate-90 or Highway 520 and then head north on Interstate-405. Take Exit 23, heading east to Monroe/Wenatchee. Move to the right lane and follow signs for Highway 202 East, the first exit. Go down the hill and come to a stoplight at NE 175th Street. Turn right. Go one-quarter mile until you come to stop light. Turn left onto Highway 202. Follow the road for 1.6 miles. Chateau Ste. Michelle will be on your right.
Washington wine country awaits you!
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