Auction of Washington Wines Raises $1.6 Million During Weekend Activities.WOODINVILLE, Wash. -- The Washington wine Wine produced in the U.S. state of Washington has a long and continued history. The state ranks 2nd in the US in the production of varietal wine with over 31,000 acres (125 km² or 48. industry, its wine enthusiast fans and community leaders gathered this weekend at 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. raising $1.6 million during the 17th annual Auction of Washington Wines. During the two-day event - PICNIC on Thursday, August 26 and the Gala on Saturday, August 28 - more than 1,200 auction patrons enjoyed an array of Washington Wines and gourmet foods prepared by Seattle's finest chefs. Proceeds benefit 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 & Regional Medical Center and the Washington Wine Education Foundation. The Auction of Washington Wines is one of the nation's largest charity wine auctions netting more than $13.5 million since 1988. Two industry leaders were honored during the 2004 events for their contributions to the Washington wine industry. Chairman honoree grower, Mike Sauer, Red Willow Vineyard founder, represented the state's more than 300 wine grape growers and 30,000 vineyards acres. Chairman honoree winemaker, Doug Gore, senior vice president of winemaking and vineyards at Ste. Michelle Wines Estates, represented Washington's 300 wineries. Ted Baseler, president 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 Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and chairman of the Washington Wine Commission (WWC WWC Worldwide Classroom WWC Walla Walla College (Walla Walla, WA USA) WWC World Water Council WWC Women's World Cup (soccer) WWC Workshop on Workload Characterization WWC Washington Wheat Commission ) honored Steve Burns, WWC outgoing executive director since 1996, for his contributions to the Auction of Washington Wines and Washington wine industry. Burns, recognized for his leadership, personal commitment and professional guidance during his tenure, retires this year to open his own consulting business in the San Francisco Bay area “Bay Area” redirects here. For other uses, see Bay Area (disambiguation). The San Francisco Bay Area, colloquially known as the Bay Area or The Bay . Steve Pool, master of ceremonies and weeknight week·night n. A night of the week exclusive of Saturday and Sunday. week  nights weathercaster for KOMO Komo Kommodore (German Squadron Commander) 4, lead the evening activities as the gala auction began. Guests arrived decked out in tuxedos and formal gowns for the reception featuring the debut of Luxe luxe n. 1. The condition of being elegantly sumptuous. 2. Something luxurious; a luxury. [French, luxury, from Latin luxus. , a vintage brut Brut, Brute (both: br  t), or Brutus (br style Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine from Domaine Ste. Michelle. Hor d'oeuvres prepared by chefs Bucky James and Demo Nicas, Troiani; Charles Ramseyer, Ray's Boathouse and Kerry Sear sear 1 v. seared, sear·ing, sears v.tr. 1. To char, scorch, or burn the surface of with or as if with a hot instrument. See Synonyms at burn1. 2. , Cascadia. Entertainment during the evening was provided by the Brian Nova Orchestra. Auctioneers Dick and Sharon Friel along with Mardi Newman took the stage, the bidding began and the six-course dinner was served. The two highest bids of the evening was $30,000 for trips to Italy and Sun Valley, Idaho <includeonly></includeonly> Sun Valley is a city and affluent resort community in the central part of the U.S. state of Idaho, adjacent to the city of Ketchum in Blaine County. . The six-person, week long trip to Italy features Col Solare, a partnership between Chateau Ste. Michelle and Tuscany's Antinori. The package includes a tour for six of the Tignanello and Solaia cellars and vineyards, tasting for six in La Badia a Passignanao, one-week stay at Villa Maddalena in Tuscany, three bottles each 1995 and 1996 Col Solare, one magnum each 1997 and 1998 Col Solare and one three-liter each 1999 and 2001 Col Solare. The exclusive Sun Valley trip for four couples features accommodations for three days and two nights at Silvertip, the private luxury log cabin retreat of Chip and Sandra Fisher. Two winemaker dinners at Silvertip and Chandler's Restaurant including winemakers Christophe Baron, Cayuse Cayuse (kīy s`), Native North Americans who formerly occupied parts of NE Oregon and SE Washington. Vineyards, Eric Dunham, Dunham Cellars, Matt Loso, Matthews Cellar and Charles Smith, K Vintners. The top auction lot, a contribution directly to Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, raised more than $400,000 for uncompensated care. Uncompensated care turns away no child in need and helped more than 57,000 patients in 2003. Oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. bottles of Washington wine, wine verticals, special wine dinners and wine destination trips raised top dollars. Highest bidding Washington wine lots and money raised for each include: --Best of the West Dinner at Canlis for 10 - winemaker dinner for 10 at Canlis Restaurant, one magnum DeLille Cellars 2001 Chaleur Estate, one magnum Ken Wright Cellars 2001 Freedom Hill Pinot Noir, one magnum 1998 Auction Reserve Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon in a wood box -- $28,000 --One Week Cruise Aboard the Nicole Maria for 8 - one week cruise for 8 persons, $1,000 gift certificate for Kings Market Thriftway, Friday Harbor, $500 gift certificate for Haggen, any location, two verticals of Canoe Ridge (1994-2001) and one 18-liter 1998 Canoe Ridge -- $27,000 --Dinner for 10 at the Myhrvolds with Seastar and McCrea Cellars - seven-course dinner for 10 with Linda and Cameron Myhrvold in their Bellevue home. Customized dinner prepared by Seastar chef/owner John Howie, paired with McCrea Cellars wines presented by winemaker, Doug McCrea -- $25,000 --Dinner at Chateau Ste. Michelle for 30 - reception and cellar tour with winemaker, autographed copy of cookbook and wine gift for 15 couples, dinner with paired wines for 30 at Manor House, etched and hand-painted 9-liter Chateau Ste. Michelle 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cold Creek Vineyard -- $22,000 --Barons V Inaugural Release Dinner for 10 at the Holley's - dinner for 10 by Kaspar's at the home of Rick and Kandy Holley, wine selections from Barons V and the Holley's cellars, one magnum of Barons V for each couple, one 6-liter imperial of Barons V -- $22,000 --Chairman's Dinner for 40 at Waterfront - five-course dinner for 20 couples at Waterfront featuring Barons V Winery and Rombauer Winery of California on Friday, November 12, 2004 -- $20,000 --Leonetti Wine Cave Experience for 8 - dinner for 8 with Figgins Family at Leonetti wine caves in Walla Walla featuring current vintages of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, barrel tasting and 18-liter, etched and hand-painted scene of wine caves of Leonetti Cellars 2001 Reserve Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon -- $20,000 --Sex Up Your Cellar; 18 Etched Magnums of Cayuse - 18 sold-out magnums of Cayuse produced red wine from 1997-2001 and vineyard tour and barrel tasting for six with Cayuse vigneron vigneron a cultivator of grape vines; viticulturist. See also: Wine Christophe Baron -- $18,000 --Ultimate European Wine Cruise for 2 with Bob Betz, M.W. - Ten-day voyage for 2 on Silver Whisper (May 23-June 2, 2005) accommodations in Ocean View Verandah Suite, open seating dining, all onboard gratuities, complimentary wine, spirits and beverages onboard, all port taxes and fees, exclusive wine tastings and wine-paired dinners while onboard, special group receptions, private wine event ashore -- $17,500 --San Juan Experience for 3 Couples - one 18-liter Betz Family Winery 2002 Pere père n. 1. Used after a man's surname to distinguish a father from a son: Dumas père primarily wrote novels, while dramas occupied Dumas fils. 2. de Famille Cabernet Sauvignon, three deluxe rooms at the Hotel Bellwether for one night, transportation from the hotel to Guemes Island aboard the El Solteron, beach crab feast for 6 at home of Bob and Cathy Betz, Nightcap in the wine lounge for 6 at Hotel Bellwether, breakfast for 6 at Hotel Bellwether -- $17,000 --K Vintners Retrospective and R.E.M. concert with Charles Smith - 25 magnums representing wines produced by K Vintners since opening in December 2001 and 4 backstage passes to the R.E.M. concert at the Paramount Theatre in November 2004 -- $15,000 --Lisa Dupar Catering Dinner in the Penthouse for 8 - dinner for 8 prepared by Lisa Dupar Catering and paired with Andrew Will wines on October 14, 2005 at Gary and Kathy McLean's downtown penthouse -- $14,000 PICNIC featured a gourmet meal of fennel fennel, common name for several perennial herbs, genus Foeniculum vulgare of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), related to dill. The strawlike foliage and the seeds are licorice-scented and are used (especially in Italian cooking) for flavoring. seed crusted salmon sandwiches prepared by Lisa Dupar Catering and entertainment by Panduo. The six course Gala dinner was prepared by John Sarich and Janet Hedstrom, Cheatue Ste. Michelle; Diana Dillard and Jean-Claude Berger, Seattle Central Community College Seattle Central Community College (SCCC) is a community college located in Seattle, Washington, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. It is one of the three colleges which make up the Seattle Community College District. ; Chris Ainsworth, The Fish Club by Todd English; Brian Scheehser, The Hunt Club and Wayne Johnson, Andaluca. The Auction of Washington Wines, the wine industry's philanthropic organization, is organized by the state's wine industry with support from the wine enthusiasts and more than 200 volunteers. The event is hosted by Chateau Ste. Michelle. Community co-chairmen in 2004 Gary McLean, president of Interstate Distributor, Co. and Chuck Carpenter, retired from Weyerhaeuser helped ensure another fundraising success. The Auction of Washington Wines is a 501C-3 not-for profit organization facilitating the Washington state wine industry's philanthropic support. 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 check out the Web site at www.washingtonwine.org or call 206-667-9463 ext. 204 or 256. |
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