by Shona Milne on January 16, 2012
Some of you may have heard that there will be some changes to the Auction of Washington Wines this year. They are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. I had the opportunity to do an email interview with Sherri Swingle, Auction of Washington Wines Executive Director asking about why the changes came about and what [...]
by Shona Milne on August 24, 2011
Auction of Washington Wines raises more than $1.5 Million for seattle children’s hospital and the washington wine education foundation Nearly 2,500 attendees donated throughout 24th annual series of summer events The 24th annual Auction of Washington Wines, culminating August 18-20 in Woodinville, Wash. at Chateau Ste. Michelle, raised more than $1.5 million for uncompensated care [...]
by Shona Milne on August 11, 2011
Matthews Estate – Fri – 7-9pm – Friday Night Live Kestrel Vintners – Fri – 5-7pm – Wine by the Glass and Cheese Plates DeLille Cellars – Fri, August 12th – 5-7pm – Live Music on the Patio DiStefano Winery – Fri, August 12th – Demo Dinner #3 – The Heat of the Kitchen Chateau [...]
by Shona Milne on August 9, 2011
The Auction of Washington Wines is coming up next week. It is actually a series of event that benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Washington Wine Education Foundation. The Picnic and Barrel Auction is one of may favorite events every year and I will be there this year again. It’s on Thursday, August 18th and [...]
by Shona Milne on July 5, 2011
Registration Now Open for The 5th Annual Covey Run 10K Race, 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash The Covey Run has raised more than $300,000 for Seattle Children’s Hospital Registration is now open for The 5th Annual Covey Run, a family-friendly event which takes place August 20, 2011 in Woodinville, WA and benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital. [...]
by Shona Milne on September 7, 2010
I attended the Auction of Washington Wines Picnic the other week. It’s one of my favorite events of the year. It’s a great opportunity to talk with many winemakers and taste some great wine. The food by Tulalip Resort Casino was, once again, wonderful. The really great news is that the Auction raised $1.4 million [...]
by Shona Milne on August 20, 2010
Auction of Washington Wines Winemaker Dinners – Friday, August 20th – 6:30pm Covey Run – 10K Race & 5K Run/Walk – Saturday, August 21st – 8am Auction of Washington Wines Gala Auction – Saturday, August 21st – 4:30-midnight Bartholomew Winery – Saturday, August 21st- noon-when the last taster is done - 2008 Cuvee Blanc Release Party [...]
by Shona Milne on August 13, 2010
I”m trying something new to help everyone and myself out by posting upcoming events with a weekly happenings post. I know myself that it’s hard to keep track of what’s going on in Woodinville. Thanks to Sean Sullivan at Washington Wine Report for the idea. Every week there are so many events; I’m not complaining, it’s just [...]
by Shona Milne on July 23, 2010
I received an email today form the Washington Wine Commission that tickets are on sale for the Auction of Washington Wines. I love going to the picnic and hope to see you there. On the heels of two successful events in Eastern Washington, the Auction of Washington Wines, the region’s most prestigious charity wine event, [...]
by Shona Milne on August 18, 2009
Greg Lill certainly picked a good day for his big birthday. What a party! The sun was out when I arrived at Chateau Ste. Michelle for the Auction of Washington Wines Picnic to benefit Children’s Hospital and then the weather changed. The dark clouds rolled in and it started to sprinkle and people mostly seemed undisturbed. It [...]