Auction of Washington Wines Brings in $1.9 Million; ''Chateau Cabaret'' Raises Big Numbers in Three Acts of Weekend Events.SEATTLE -- The 19th annual Auction of Washington Wines shined the spotlight on philanthropy last weekend, raising $1.9 million for uncompensated care uncompensated care, n health care services provided by a hospital, physician, dental professional, or other health care professional for which no charge is made and for which no payment is expected. at Children's Hospital A children's hospital is a hospital which offers its services exclusively to children. The number of children's hospitals proliferated in the 20th century, as pediatric medical and surgical specialties separated from internal medicine and adult surgical specialties. & Regional Medical Center and the Washington Wine Education Foundation. Themed "Chateau Cabaret," the weekend celebration of Washington wines featured Picnic with the Winemakers, winemaker dinners and a spectacular black tie Gala Auction on the grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle The Chateau Ste. Michelle is a Washington winery in Woodinville, Washington. They are noted for their bestselling Riesling (as the largest single producer of Riesling in the world), but produce wines of many classic varietals and some experimental wines on a per-year basis. Ste. in Woodinville, Wash. "This year's extraordinary auction lots further distinguished the Auction of Washington Wines as a one-of-a-kind destination event," said Carol Munro, executive director for the Auction of Washington Wines. "This event is truly a reflection of the dynamic energy of the growing Washington wine industry." The 2006 Auction of Washington Wines weekend kicked-off Thursday, August 17, with Picnic with the Winemakers, a fun and casual outdoor silent auction featuring live music from Paul Gregutt and Friends, more than 150 Washington wines and a gourmet picnic spread provided by Whole Foods Market. A first-ever live barrel auction included ten cases of one-of-a-kind blends created by six different Washington wineries, bringing in $52,000. More than 800 guests mixed and mingled with Washington wine makers as they competed for recognition as "best picnic spread" in the first annual B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Blanket) contest. The weekend celebration continued on Friday, August 18, with winemaker dinners at private homes and wineries in the greater Seattle area. Each intimate dinner featured guest chefs and Washington winemakers, attended by 360 wine lovers from across the region. On Saturday, August 19, festive can-can dancers took center stage to kick-off the Gala Auction's evening entertainment as elegantly attired guests gathered under the white tent at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Listening to the swinging sounds of the Brian Nova Orchestra, guests enjoyed live performances from "Vino! the Musical" and a six-course gourmet feast prepared by a team of celebrity chefs led by John Sarich, culinary director of Chateau Ste. Michelle and Charles Ramseyer of Ray's Boathouse. Auction co-chairs Ted Baseler of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, and Ron Elgin of DDB DDB - device independent bitmap , proudly honored two industry leaders for their contributions to the Washington wine industry: Honorary Grower Paul Champoux, owner of Champoux Vineyards and Honorary Winemaker Martin Clubb, owner of L'Ecole No. 41. Charity auctioneers Dick and Sharon Friel led the thrilling live auction. Top wine items included: --Quilceda Creek 20-year vertical dinner for eight -- $30,000 --Quilceda Creek 6-liter "Perfection Collection" (two 100-point. 2002 and 2003 Cabernet Sauvignons) -- $20,000 --Woodward Canyon 25-year retrospective tasting and dinner -- $20,000 --Leonetti Cellar collection of 5-liters with a tour and tasting for six -- $14,000 --Cayuse Vineyards collection from the 2004 vintage -- $10,000 --Grand Opening of Col Solare on Red Mountain -- $12,000 Top live auction items included: --BMW 2006 Z4 Roadster 3.0i -- $39,000 --Chateau Ste. Michelle Trip to Italy for two -- sold twice at $32,000 --Dinner at the Chihuly Boathouse with winemaker Eric Dunham of Dunham Cellars -- $26,000 --Journey of Wine & Wonder to Australia for two from Air New Zealand Parameter not given Error... ''Template needs its first parameter as beg[in], mid[dle], or end. Parameter not given Error... -- $25,000 --Insider's Tour of Napa Valley Napa Valley, Calif.: see under Napa. Napa Valley greatest wine-producing region of the United States. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2990] See : Wine with Long Shadows & Barons V for six -- $20,000 --Pig Roast with Edgar Martinez and Chef Tamara Murphy -- $20,000 --Holland America Line Cruise for two with Co-Chairs Ted Baseler and Ron Elgin -- $15,000 --Get Grilling with a Viking Outdoor Center -- $10,000 Sponsors of the 2006 Auction of Washington Wines included Air New Zealand, BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. Northwest, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Down Under Answers, John L. Scott John L. Scott (1898-1986) The vision of John L. Scott Real Estate started over seven decades ago when a young Scottish immigrant named John L. Scott set out on a long journey with his bride and infant son in their Model-T Ford—destination San Diego. , Seattle Magazine, Viking/Gateway Appliance Distributing, and Whole Foods Market. About the Auction of Washington Wines The Auction of Washington Wines, a 501 c(3) non-profit, is the philanthropic organization of the Washington wine industry, representing more than 400 wineries and 350 wine grape growers. Hailed as one of the top charity auctions in the country by Wine Spectator Wine Spectator is a lifestyle magazine that focuses on wine. Founded as a newsprint tabloid by Bob Morrisey in 1976, it was purchased three years later by publisher Marvin R. Shanken. In 2005, paid circulation was over 382,000 and the magazine reached an estimated 2. , the Auction of Washington Wines has raised more than $17 million for Children's Hospital since 1988. The Auction of Washington Wines is co-chaired by Ron Elgin, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of DDB, and Ted Baseler, President and CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. For more information about the AWW AWW Any Which Way AWW Antwerpse Waterwerken (Belgian: Antwerp drinking water distributor) AWW American Water Works AWW Allagash Wilderness Waterway AWW Above-Water Warfare AWW Severe Weather Forecast Alert AWW Adjusted Weaning Weight visit the website at www.auctionofwashingtonwines.org or call 206-667-9463 x 204. About Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center (Uncompensated Care) For nearly 100 years Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center has carried out its mission of providing excellent pediatric patient pediatric patient Child, see there care, education, research and child advocacy regardless of a patient's ability to pay. Consistently ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report Weekly newsmagazine published in Washington, D.C. U.S. News was founded in 1933 by David Lawrence (1888–1973) to cover important domestic events; he founded World Report in 1945 to treat world news. The two magazines were merged in 1948. and Child magazines, Children's serves as the pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. In 2004, more than 58,000 children received financial assistance. About the Washington Wine Education Foundation The Washington Wine Education Foundation supports 2-year and 4-year collegiate programs in Washington viticulture and enology. A portion of funds raised at the Auction of Washington Wines goes directly to the state's educational partners, including Washington State University Washington State University, at Pullman; land-grant and state supported; chartered 1890, opened 1892 as an agriculture college. From 1905 to 1959 it was the State College of Washington. , Yakima Valley Community College and Walla Walla Community College. These academic institutions began a collaborative effort in 2001 to create quality enological education programs that graduate students with the skills necessary to further Washington's growing wine industry. Editor's Note: Photos Available Upon Request |
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