ENHANCE

YOUR KNOWLEDGE

OF WASHINGTON WINE

WHEN

SATURDAY MARCH 2027
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

KING STREET BALLROOM

EMBASSY SUITES PIONEER SQUARE

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Special tastings of Washington wine and industry experts, winemakers and panelists weighing in on The Seminar topic! Light food is also included.

WHAT TO WEAR

Business casual.

THE VENUE

The King Street Ballroom is located inside the Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square. Each seminar will happen inside its own space!

THE EVENT FLOW

The Seminars begin at 10:30 AM and will all happen simultaneously in different rooms. Each Seminar will feature different Moderators and Panelists who will walk you through the tastings and the topic at hand.

about the SEMINARS

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Enhance your knowledge of Washington wine with insight directly from the experts and be led on an unforgettable journey. Guests will learn from top winemakers, growers, Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and national wine personalities at these engaging and educational seminars, and taste some of the most unique wine line-ups assembled under one roof. From blind tastings to interactive panels, and from rare wines to latest releases, the Taste Washington seminars are entertaining, enlightening and in high demand, so save your seat before tickets are gone!

2026 SEMINARS

  • Structure meets vitality in this lively exploration of Washington wines, featuring selections that balance depth with energy and precision. Washington is experiencing a new wave of freshness— an evolution led by adventurous winemakers who are making thoughtful, site-driven vineyard choices, pushing boundaries, and redefining what the region can be.

    Through an expertly curated lineup of rare and small-lot selections, guests will taste hard-to-find gems that capture the state’s dynamic range and distinctive voice. From vibrant reds to cool-climate whites, discover the personalities, decisions, and techniques that are driving the fresh factor of Washington wine.

    • Tanya Bjornsson, Esja

    • Andrew Gerow, Tirriddis

    • Ryan Hill, Evergreen Family Wines

    • Dusty Jenkins, Sage Rat

    • Michael Savage, Savage Grace

  • • Caliche Estate, Albariño, Evergreen Vineyard, Ancient Lakes, 2024

    • Esja, Cabernet Franc, Dineen Vineyard, Rattlesnake Hills, 2022

    • Hoquetus Wine Co., Cabernet Franc Amphora, Blue Mountain Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley, 2023

    • Lagriōth Winery, Estate Pinot Noir, Lake Chelan, 2023

    • Sage Rat, Carbonic Nebbiolo, Rattlesnake Hills, 2024

    • Savage Grace, Grüner Veltliner, Underwood Mountain Vineyard, 2023

    • Tirriddis, Washington Blend Rendition No. 4, Columbia Valley, M.V.

    • Wautoma Springs, Grenache Blanc, JMST Vineyard, Columbia Valley, 2024

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  • Every winemaker has a bottle that changed everything — a wine that sparked their imagination and set them on a new path. In this intimate and deeply personal tasting, Washington producers pour their own wines alongside the bottles that inspired them, from Bordeaux to the Rhône, and from California to the Mosel Valley.

    Through these side-by-side comparisons, guests will explore how inspiration crosses borders, how ideas evolve in the cellar, and how the essence of a great wine can echo across time and place. Expect storytelling, discovery, and a rare glimpse into the creative heart of Washington winemaking.

    • Jason Gorski, DeLille Cellars

    • Chad Johnson, Dusted Valley

    • Matías Kúsulas, Gård

    • Katie Nelson, Ste Michelle Wine Estates

    • Ben Smith, Cadence

  • • Cadence, Bel Canto, Cara Mia Vineyard, Red Mountain, 2017

    • Château Lafleur, Les Perrieres, Bordeaux Supérieur, France, 2021

    • DeLille Cellars, Chaleur Blanc, Columbia Valley, 2018

    • Château Carbonnieux, Blanc, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan, France, 2021

    • Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen, XLC Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley, 2021

    • Dr. Loosen, Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG, Mosel Valley, 2013

    • Dusted Valley, Tall Tales Syrah, Stoney Vine Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley, 2022

    • E. Guigal, Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde, Côte-Rôtie, France, 2021

    • Gård, Grand Klasse Cabernet Sauvignon, Royal Slope, 2022

    • Mayacamas Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, 2021

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  • From wild and savory to plush and polished, Syrah may be Washington’s most shape-shifting variety. No other grape so vividly reflects the land, the season, and the hand behind it.

    This seminar traces Syrah’s many expressions across the state — from the volcanic cobblestones of The Rocks to the powerful slopes of Red Mountain — through a guided tasting of top-scoring, limited-production wines that showcase the full range of Washington’s Syrah mastery. Alongside a panel of celebrated winemakers, guests will explore how vineyard character, climate, and craft converge to shape one of Washington’s most defining and captivating varieties.

    • Rich Funk, Saviah Cellars

    • Mark McNeilly, Mark Ryan Winery

    • Dan Wampfler, Pursued by Bear

    • Mari Womack, Damsel Cellars

    • Clive Pursehouse, Decanter Magazine

  • • Damsel Cellars, Medusa Syrah, Discovery Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, 2022

    • Liminal, High Canyon Syrah, WeatherEye Vineyard, Red Mountain, 2021

    • Long Shadows, Sequel Syrah, Columbia Valley, 2021

    • Mark Ryan Winery, Lost Soul Syrah, Red Willow Vineyard, Yakima Valley, 2022

    • Pursued By Bear, Baby Bear Syrah, Columbia Valley, 2022

    • Reynvaan Family Vineyards, Foothills Reserve Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, 2021

    • Saviah Cellars, The Funk Estate Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, 2022

    • Two Vintners, Some Days are Diamonds Syrah, May's Discovery Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, 2022

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