Apex at Alder Ridge – Feb 2nd – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas

Columbia Winery – Feb 2nd – Industry Night

Tefft Cellars – Feb 2nd – 6:30-9pm – Super Bowl Appetizer Cooking Class

Otis Kenyon, Zerba Cellars and Cougar Crest – Feb 3rd – 5-8pm - Woodinville First Friday Wine with Music

Dusted Valley – Feb 3rd – noon-5pm – Friday Food Pairing Feature

DiStefano – Feb 3rd – 7pm - Soups On! - Family Style Culinary Demonstration Dinner: Cutting and Cooking Techniques for Soothing Soups

Efeste – Feb 4th - Rockin’ Sips – Several great regional wineries and a great show. Proceeds will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

William Church Winery – Feb 4th – 2009 Bishops Blend Release

Anton Ville – Feb 4th – 1-5pm – Wine and Cheese Pairings

Novelty Hill/Januik – Feb 5th – 4:30pm – Super Bowl Party

Columbia Winery – Feb 6th – 6:30-8:30 – Wine Education Series - California – Part 1: History/North Coast

Willows Lodge – Feb 8th – 5:30-6:30pm – Food & Wine Wednesday featuring Barking Frog Chef Bobby Moore for his for his romantic meal cooking class.

NW Totem Cellars – Feb 8th-14th – NW Totem Cellars at Village Wines

Columbia Winery – Feb 9th – 6-9pm – Club Comedy Night

Matthews Estate & Tenor Wines – Feb 9th – 6:30-9pm – Cooking Class with Bobby Moore of Barking Frog

Tefft Cellars – Feb 9th – 6:30-9pm – Valentine’s Cooking Class

Cougar Crest – Feb 10th – 5-8pm – Valentine’s Day Event with Music, Wine and Chocolate Pairing

J Bookwalter – Feb 10th – 6-8pm - Welcome’s The Paella King to J. Bookwalter Tasting Studio

DiStefano Winery – Feb 10th – Valentine’s Day Five Course Wine Dinner with Chef George Stevenson & Winemaker Mark Newton

Chateau Ste Michelle – Feb 10th – 7pm – John Sarich Valentine’s Dinner

Airfield Estates – Feb 10th-12th – noon-6pm - Cabtastic Valentine’s Weekend

Red Sky Winery – Feb 10th-12th - Serendipity & Sunshine Release Weekend

Dusted Valley – Feb 10th – noon-5pm – Friday Food Pairing Feature

Russell’s Dining – Feb 11th – Winemaker Dinner with DeLille Cellars with Greg Lill

Otis Kenyon – Feb 11th - Valentine Celebration

Apex at Alder Ridge – Feb 11th – 9:30-11:30am - Mimosa Mornings: A new Corks and Canvas event

Apex at Alder Ridge – Feb 11th – 7-10pm - Valentine’s Day “Chocolate Food” and Wine Tasting

Efeste & Parties That Cook – Feb 11th – 6:30-9pm – Valentines Day Winery Couples Cooking Class

Matthews Estate & Tenor Wines – Feb 11th – 6:30-9pm – 6:30-9pm – Valentine’s Day Winery Couples Cooking Class

Page Cellars – Feb 11th - 2009 Lick My Lips Syrah Release Party

William Church – Feb 11th & 12th - Red Wine & Chocolates Galore!

Pondera Winery - February 11th & 12th - 2009 Cabernet Franc and Malbec Release

Tefft Cellars – Feb 11th & 12th – Tefft Wine & Intrigue Chocolates

Patterson Cellars – February 11th & 12th – noon-5pm – Chocolate and Wine Pairings

DeLille Cellars – Feb 11th & 12th – February Release

Davenport Cellars – Feb 11th & 12th – 1-5pm – Wine and Chocolates

Anton Ville – Feb 11th & 12th – 1-5pm – Red wine and chocolates!

Covington Cellars – Feb 11th & 14th - Valentine’s Winemaker Dinners Saturday February 11th & Tuesday February 14th

Brian Carter Cellars – Feb 11th-18th – Valentines Day Special

Novelty Hill/Januik – Feb 12th – noon-3pm – Sweetheart’s Cooking Class

Columbia Winery – Feb 13th – 6:30-8:30 – Wine Education Series – California – Part 2: Central Coast/Sierra Foothills

DeLille Cellars – Feb 14th – Valentine’s Day

Willows Lodge – Feb 15th – 5:30-6:30 – Food and Wine Wednesday

J. Bookwalter Tasting Studio – Feb 15th – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas Event

Recurring Events:

Columbia Winery – Wed – 5-7pm – 1/2 Price Flatbread Pizzas and wines by the glass

Willows Lodge – Wed – 5:30-6:30 – Food & Wine Wednesdays

Columbia Winery – Thurs – 5-7pm – Live Music by Enrique Henao

Goose Ridge – Thurs – 5-8pm – The Liquid Lounge

Butler Valet – Fri – Friday Night Wine & Dine Series to three wineries

Matthews Estate – Fri – 6:30-9pm – Friday Night Live

Join Apex at Alder Ridge an Winemaker Peter Devison as they release three new tasting room exclusive wines using 100% Estate fruit from the Alder Ridge vineyards located in the Horse Heaven Hills. 2008 Apex at Alder Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Apex at Alder Ridge Meritage and 2008 Apex at Alder Ridge Zinfandel. Tickets are $35 per person and include heavy appetizers, wine tasting and great wine discounts. Call 425.408.1796 to order your tickets today.

What prompted you, Washington Wine Fest and WSU Celebrate to join forces?

We are so excited to have joined forces with the Washington Wines Festival and Washington State University’s Celebrate Washington Wine Event. This collaboration streamlines the industry’s resources to create one fabulous event celebrating Washington Wine. It also allows for us to jointly create greater opportunities for our beneficiaries. We started the process of collaboration with WSU Celebrate three years ago – the combination of the events was a natural next step. The collaboration with the Washington Wines Festival was an idea that came about a few years ago and we all felt this was the right time to make it happen as we move into the 25^th anniversary year of Auction of Washington Wines.

What are the benefits of the joint venture?

We are excited because the collaboration will allow the industry to focus on one cohesive and spectacular summer event. We believe this will help vintners streamline their schedules and resources. In addition, more wineries participating in one event allows for more collaboration among the wineries and attracts more consumer participation. The best part is that patrons will have one fabulous unforgettable weekend of events where they can discover and celebrate Washington Wine!

What changes will we see?

We have two new co-chairs in 2012, Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery, and Stein Kruse, president & CEO of Holland America Line and chairman of Seabourn. Additionally, Rick Holley, president and CEO of Plum Creek Timber Company, will lead the efforts of rallying past leadership as the 25th Anniversary Chair of Chairs. Given this milestone year, we are not focusing on change, instead, we are excited to make the existing events bigger and better while celebrating the history of the Auction and the industry. Most of the newness will come from casting a wider net as a result of these new collaborations and drawing more people to one place.

What will stay the same?

The events will continue under the traditional schedule of the Auction of Washington Wines and the 2012 dates have been confirmed; Revelry at Col Solare in the Tri Cities area (May 26, 2012), the Picnic & Barrel Auction at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery (August 16, 2012), Winemaker Dinner Series at various locations throughout the Puget Sound region (August 17, 2012), Covey Run and The Wine Gala at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery (August 18, 2012). And our mission remains the same: to celebrate and promote the growing Washington wine industry while raising money for two beneficiaries, Seattle Children’s Hospital and Washington Wine Education Foundation.

What will be special for the 25^th anniversary?

The 25^th anniversary is all about celebration and fun! Throughout the last 25 years, the Auction of Washington Wines has had a prestigious list of over 60 individuals on our leadership team. We are excited to have a number of these leaders back to join us for the weekend of events! The weekend should be a star-studded community event and hopefully a few international wine legends will be in the mix. Our goals for this year encompass the aspect of celebration and we are aiming to have a great time, recognize those who built our industry, look to the future leaders of our industry, and give back to the community that has supported our astonishing growth.

Additional information about the Auction of Washington Wines can be found online here: www.auctionofwashingtonwines.org.

DiStefano Winery – Fri, Jan 20th – 7pm – Movie Night – The Big Chill and Spaghetti Feed

Dusted Valley – Fri, Jan 20th – noon-5pm – Friday Featured Food Pairing

Otis Kenyon Wine – Sat & Sun, Jan 21st & 22nd – Chinese New Year Celebration

Columbia Winery – Mon, Jan 23rd – 6:30-8:30 – Introduction – Varietals and Wine Evaluation

Willows Lodge – Wed, Jan 25th – 5:30-6:30 - Food & Wine Wednesday featuring Barking Frog Pastry Chef Matt Kelley for a cooking class

Tefft Cellars – Thurs, Jan 26th – 6-9pm -Italian Cooking Class with Chef Joan Autry

Matthews Estate – Thurs, Jan 26th – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas

Tefft Cellars – Sat, Jan 28th – 11am-4pm - Girlfriend’s Day - Jewelry, Purses, Makeup & 2012 Firemen Calendar Boys

William Church Winery – Sat, Jan 28th – noon-4pm – Chili Cookoff

DiStefano Winery – Sat, Jan 28th – 7pm – Five Course Southern Classics Wine Dinner

Pondera Winery – Sat, Jan 28th – 5-7pm – Melvado Vertical Tasting

Otis Kenyon – Sat & Sun, Jan 28th & 29th – 2008 Matchless Red Wine Release

Sparkman Cellars – Sat & Sun, Jan 28th & 29th – 1-5pm - 2009 Kingpin Cabernet Sauvignon, Stella Mae, Ruby Leigh and Wilderness Releases

Patterson Cellars – Sat & Sun, Jan 28th & 29th – 2009 Malbec Release

Weddings in Woodinville – Sun, Jan 29th - 7 Venues • 100 Vendors• 20 Wines

Columbia Winery – Mon, Jan 3oth – 6:60-8:30 – Wine Education Class - Viticulture and Vinification

Recurring Events:

Columbia Winery – Wed – 5-7pm – 1/2 Price Flatbread Pizzas and wines by the glass

Columbia Winery – Thurs – 5-7pm – Live Music by Enrique Henao

Goose Ridge – Thurs – 5-8pm – The Liquid Lounge

Butler Valet – Fri – Friday Night Wine & Dine Series to three wineries

Matthews Estate – Fri – 6:30-9pm – Friday Night Live

Columbia Winery

You can purchase single classes, a five class program or the full course of all twenty classes that are being offered. The classes are on Monday evenings at the Columbia Winery tasting room and run from 6:30-8:30/9pm.  Advanced registration required.

Attention Future Brides & Grooms!
Experience Woodinville’s Top Wedding Venues
Our Next Tour Is Sunday, January 29th, 2012

7 Venues • 100 Vendors• 20 Wines

Gather all your friends and families and join us for an exciting afternoon tour of wine tasting, catered food, music and live entertainment during a special open-house of six of Woodinville’s top wedding venues. Ticket holders for this event will board chauffeur-driven luxury transportation for a half-day tour that will escort your group to each venue.

Weddings in Woodinville is a special event designed to give couples and their families and friends a sneak preview of each fully-decorated venue to better envision their special wedding day and meet with industry professionals that can help them put it all together.

Columbia Winery – Jan 7th & 8th – 1-2:30 – History of Cabernet Sauvignon Seminar

Matthews Estate – Jan 13th – 6-10pm – Poker Night

Tefft Cellars – Jan 13th – 5-7pm – Dicks Burger Happy Hour

DiStefano Winery – Jan 14th – 7pm – Cigar Dinner

Dusted Valley – Jan 14th – noon-5pm – Squirrel Tooth Alice Release

NW Totem Cellars – Jan 14th & 15th – noon-4pm – Open for Tastings

Columbia Winery – Jan 14th & 15th – 1-2:30 – History of Cabernet Sauvignon Seminar

Recurring Events:

Columbia Winery – Wed – 5-7pm – 1/2 Price Flatbread Pizzas and wines by the glass

Columbia Winery – Thurs – 5-7pm – Live Music by Enrique Henao

Goose Ridge – Thurs – 5-8pm – The Liquid Lounge

Butler Valet – Fri – Friday Night Wine & Dine Series to three wineries

Matthews Estate – Fri – 6:30-9pm – Friday Night Live

Apex at Alder Ridge – Dec 17th – 5-7pm – Sparkling Holiday Party

Di Stefano Winery – Dec 17th – 10-noon – Bottle, Cork and Wax – Bottling Event

Airfield Estates – Dec 17th – 1-4pm – Enrique Henao Live

Matthews Estate – Dec 17th – 7-10pm – 1950′s Style Holiday Gala with churchMXR

Anton Ville – Dec 17th – 1-5pm – Red Wine & Chocolate

Michael Florentio Cellars – Dec 17th & 18th – Wine and Food Pairings

Otis Kenyon Wine – Dec 17th – Red Wine and Shortbread Pairing

Patterson Cellars – Dec 17th & 18th – noon-5pm – BDX release

Matthews Estate – Dec 28th – 6:30-8:30 – Wine-Down

Apex at Alder Ridge – Dec 29th – 6-9pm – Corks and Canvas

Matthews Estate – Dec 31st – 7-10pm – New Year’s Eve “Party before the Party”

Russell’s Dining – Dec 31st – 7:30-1am –  Winemaker Dinner with Efeste, Barrage Cellars, Lantz Cellars, Tefft Cellars and Treveri Cellars

Anton Ville – Dec 31st – noon-4pm – Red Wine and Chocolate

Recurring Events:

Columbia Winery – Wed – 5-7pm – 1/2 Price Flatbread Pizzas and wines by the glass

Columbia Winery – Thurs – 5-7pm – Live Music by Enrique Henao

Goose Ridge – Thurs – 5-8pm – The Liquid Lounge

Butler Valet – Fri – Friday Night Wine & Dine Series to three wineries

Matthews Estate – Fri – 6:30-9pm – Friday Night Live