Trade-only event presents rare opportunity to acquire exceptional lots, not available to public
(L to R: Auction of Washington Wines presents the Private Barrel Auction, exclusive tastings and live auction, hosted on the beautiful grounds of Novelty Hill-Januik Winery and Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville. Photos: Richard Duval Images)
WHAT: Private Barrel Auction by the Auction of Washington Wines. This trade-only event features exclusive tastings and live auctions of one-of-a-kind, limited wine futures from notable Washington State winemakers. The private barrel auction offers a rare opportunity to acquire distinctive, exceptional lots not available elsewhere.
WHO: The Auction of Washington Wines and participating wineries, listed below. Tickets to the private barrel auction are available by invitation only to licensed members of the trade and media. To inquire for an invitation, licensed trade members should please contact ddorton@washingtonwine.org
WHEN: Thursday, August 18, 2016
10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., followed by Picnic
WHERE: Novelty Hill-Januik Winery
1470 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th St. Woodinville, WA 98072
DETAILS: Known as the region’s most prestigious charity wine event, the Auction of Washington Wines features events in different locations throughout the state. The iconic weekend kicks off August 18 with the Private Barrel Auction, followed by Picnic. Funds raised at the event series benefit uncompensated care, cancer clinical trials and autism services at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Viticulture and Enology Research at Washington State University.
Day Schedule:
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Novelty Hill-Januik Winery
Review and walk-around tasting of Washington’s highly-rated 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon presented by Bob Betz, MW.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Novelty Hill-Januik Winery
Luncheon prepared by Novelty Hill-Januik Winery Chef Seth Fernald
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, Chateau Ste. Michelle
Barrel tasting of wine lots with featured Winemakers & Live Barrel Auction with Auctioneer Ursula Hermacinski
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Chateau Ste. Michelle lawn (optional)
Picnic with the Winemakers
Participating wineries include: Abeja, Andrew Will Winery, Betz Family Winery, Canvasback by Duckhorn, Col Solare, DeLille Cellars, Dusted Valley, Fidélitas, Force Majeure Vineyard, Gramercy Cellars, L’Ecole No 41, Long Shadows Vintners, Novelty Hill-Januik Winery, Pepper Bridge Winery, Quilceda Creek, Va Piano Vineyards and Woodward Canyon Winery.
For more details, visit www.auctionofwashingtonwines.org.
About the Auction of Washington Wines
Since its inception in 1988, the Auction of Washington Wines has raised more than $34 million, with a majority benefitting uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital. This distinguished event gives wine lovers the chance to help the Washington wine industry bridge a critical funding gap for children across the region. The 2016 Auction of Washington Wines will take place August 18-20, 2016. Co-chairs are Frank and Charlene Blethen of The Seattle Times and Norm McKibben and Jean-François Pellet of Pepper Bridge winery. Major sponsors have included Chateau Ste. Michelle, Holland America Line, John L. Scott Foundation, King 5 TV, Seattle Magazine, Tulalip Resort Casino, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card, and Wine Spectator. www.auctionofwashingtonwines.org.
About Seattle Children’s Hospital
Consistently ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical referral center for the largest landmass of any children’s hospital in the country (Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho). For more than 100 years, Children’s has been delivering superior patient care and advancing new treatments through pediatric research. Children’s serves as the primary teaching, clinical and research site for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. The hospital works in partnership with Seattle Children’s Research Institute and Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation. Together they are Seattle Children’s, known for setting new standards in superior patient care for more than 100 years. www.seattlechildrens.org.
About Washington State University’s Viticulture & Enology Program
The Washington State University Viticulture and Enology Program aims to strengthen the quality and reputation of the Washington wine industry. Proceeds from the Auction of Washington Wines fund research within the program.
