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Auction of Washington Wines Announces
Schedule for 37th Annual Season of Events
The Auction of Washington Wines (AWW) returns for its 37th year of fundraising, announcing a full calendar of wine events and auctions this spring and summer. AWW promotes awareness and growth of the Washington wine industry while benefiting the community with ongoing contributions to three beneficiaries: Seattle Children’s Hospital, Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology Program, and the Auction’s Industry Grant Partner, Vital Wines. The Auction raised $4.1 million in 2023. Since its inception in 1988, the organization has raised more than $63 million. The organization’s 37th Annual Fundraising Calendar will include: May 15: Wine Country Celebrations Vintner Dinner at Chateau Lill in Woodinville May 16: Wine Country Celebrations Vintner Dinner at Fiction @J. Bookwalter Winery in Richland. May 18: Wine Country Celebrations Vintner Dinner at Abeja Winery in Walla Walla. August 6-10: Gala Online Auction August 8: TOAST! Industry Awards at Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville. August 9: Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction at Chateau Ste. Michelle. August 10: Gala at Chateau Ste. Michelle. The season kicks off in May with three Vintner Dinners in wine country locations across Washington state — in Woodinville, Richland, and Walla Walla. The dinners offer an exclusive experience for guests to dine alongside winemakers in three different Washington wine regions. On May 15, Chateau Lill in Woodinville hosts the first Vintner Dinner featuring wines from Mark Ryan Winery, Obelisco Estate, and Tenor Wines. A pre-dinner reception will feature Damsel Cellars, Sleight of Hand Cellars, Kevin White Winery, Latta Wines, Martedi Winery, and Vagabond Wine Company. The second Vintner Dinner is on May 16 at Fiction @ J. Bookwalter Winery in Richland, featuring wines from Avennia Winery, Treveri Cellars and wines from the surrounding area. The final Vintner Dinner is at Abeja Winery in Walla Walla on May 18, featuring wines from Dossier Wine Collective and Long Shadows Vintners and six additional Walla Walla wineries. This summer, the Auction of Washington Wines returns with its Gala Online Auction from August 6 to 10. There is something for everyone included in this auction, with unique wine packages, wine-themed excursions, and incredible tasting experiences up for bid. On August 8, the Auction of Washington Wines recognizes emerging and diverse wine industry leaders at the TOAST! Industry Awards, which will be held at Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville. The Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction is the largest celebration of Washington wine in the Auction calendar. Held on the beautiful grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle on August 9, the Picnic provides an opportunity to meet more than 90 Washington state winemakers. The Gala, held at Chateau Ste. Michelle on August 10, is the Auction’s marquee fundraising event. The Gala offers exclusive auction items in a live auction, and the party continues under the stars at the Gala For more information about AWW’s 2024 schedule of events, visit: www.auctionofwawines.org.