Saturday, March 29
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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An Old Vine’s Tale $45
Washington winemakers seek out ‘old vine’ fruit, believing that it makes a difference in the glass. Does vine age matter? Sample a selection of wines made from vines at least 30 years old and find out for yourself as we celebrate the 30th anniversaries of the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla Valley appellations.
Moderator:
Sean Sullivan, Washington Wine Report
Panelists:
Jon Bonné , Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle
Luke Sykora, Senior Editor, Wine & Spirits Magazine
Jason Smith, MS, Director of Wine, Bellagio Resort
Kent Waliser, General Manager, Sagemoor Vineyards
David O’Reilly, Winemaker, Owen Roe
Raymon McKee, Winemaker, Chateau Ste Michelle
Casey McCLellan, Winemaker, Seven Hills Winery
Wines:
Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Riesling Columbia Valley 2012
Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2010
Walla Walla Vintners Sagemoor Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2010
Owen Roe Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Red Willow Vineyard Yakima Valley 2010
Barrister Bacchus Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2010
Seven Hills Winery Cabernet Sauvignon McClellan Estate Vineyard Walla Walla Valley 2012
Seven Hills Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Seven Hills Vineyard Old Blocks Walla Walla Valley 2012
The Allure of the Exotic $45
Be one of the first to hear what’s next for Washington’s varietal scene. Washington produces over 40 different grape varieties, and growers and winemakers continue to explore and push the boundaries each year. Here you’ll taste a selection from some of the state’s less common grape varieties and see what has winemakers so excited about branching into new territory.
Moderator:
Alder Yarrow, Vinography.com (vinography.com)
Panelists:
Paul Gregutt, Waitsburg Cellars
Chris Figgins, Director of Winemaking, FIGGINS Family Wine Estates
Morgan Lee, Winemaker, Two Vintners
Jon Rimmerman, Garagiste
Cameron Fries, Winemaker, White Heron Cellars
Wines:
San Juan Vineyards Madeline Angevine Puget Sound 2012
White Heron Cellars “Mariposa Vineyard” Arvine Ancient Lakes of the Columbia Valley 2012
Two Vintners Boushey Vineyard Grenache Blanc Yakima Valley 2012
Waitsburg Cellars “Chevray” Chenin Blanc Columbia Valley 2012
Leonetti Cellar Sangiovese Walla Walla Valley 2011
Syncline Wine Cellars Mckinley Springs Counoise Horse Heaven Hills 2012
Dusted Valley Stone Tree Vineyard Petite Sirah Wahluke Slope 2011
Woodward Canyon Estate Dolcetto Walla Walla Valley 2012
Northstar Blending Experience $45
Join Seattle’s own Master Sommelier Rob Bigelow for a true hands-on wine blending event. Bigelow and winemaker Dave ‘Merf’ Merfeld from Northstar Winery will guide you through this unique opportunity, providing a glimpse into the art of blending world-class wines. Armed with beakers, graduated cylinders and your senses you’ll create your own custom masterpiece.
Moderator:
Master Sommelier Rob Bigelow
Panelists:
Rob Bigelow, MS, Ste Michelle Wine Estates
Dave Merfeld, Winemaker, Northstar
Playing Matchmaker –
Pairing Food & Wine to Your Palate $45
Food and wine is a match made in heaven. Learn the formula for creating your own perfect pairings. Using every day dishes you can prepare at home, find out which pairings work best for you and why.
Moderator:
Jamie Peha, TableTalk Northwest, Peha Promotions (tabletalknorthwest.com)
Panelists:
Jameson Fink, Contributing Editor, Grape Collective
Lenny Rede, European Specialist, Esquin Wine & Spirits
Reggie Daigneault, Wine Technology Coordinator , South Seattle Community College
Dawn Smith, Lead Sommelier, Stoneburner Sean Hails, Winemaker, Columbia Winery
Harry Mills, Executive Chef, Purple Café & Wine Bar (Seattle)
Sunday, March 30
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Washington vs. The World-2014 $85
Washington continues its emergence as a world-class wine region. Enjoy a blind tasting of some of the state’s finest wines against some of the world’s best. How do Washington wines stack up? You’ll have a front row seat at this exciting debate and decide for yourself.
Moderator:
Doug Charles, Compass Wines
Panelists:
Joe Roberts, 1winedude.com
Emily Wines, MS, Wine Director, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Chris Gorman, Winemaker, Gorman Winery
Matt Reynvaan, Winemaker, Reynvann Family Vineyards
Kendall Mix, Winemaker, Lawrelin Wine Cellars
Chris Camarda, Winemaker, Andrew Will Winery
Scott Greer, Winemaker, Sheridan Vineyard
Wines:
Andrew Will Champoux Vineyard Red Wine 2005
Gorman The Evil Twin Red Mountain 2010
Lawrelin Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2000
Reynvaan Family Vineyards Stonessence Syrah Walla Walla Valley 2010
Sheridan Vineyard Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon Yakima Valley 2010
Bodega Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata Mendoza 2008
Domaine August Clape Cornas Renaissance Rhone FR 2011
Morlet Family Vineyards Mon Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley 2009
Chef vs. Somm Smack Down $45
In the history of epic battles there was David vs. Goliath, Alien vs. Predator and now, we bring you: Chef vs. Somm. When it comes to food and wine pairings these epicurean professionals don’t always agree. Here sommeliers will pit their wine pairing skills against those of the country’s top chefs. You be the judge of who comes out on top.
Moderator:
Jamie Peha, TableTalk Northwest, Peha Promotions (tabletalknorthwest.com)
Panelists:
David Varley, Executive Chef, RN74
Jeff Lindsay Thorsen, Lead Sommelier, RN74
Bobby Moore, Executive Chef, Barking Frog
Anthony Berkau, Wine Director, Barking Frog
Thierry Rautureau, Executive Chef, Loulay & Luc
Scot Smith, Wine Director, Loulay & Luc
The Rise of the Rhones $45
Find out why so many winemakers believe that Rhone varieties have found a new home in Washington State. In this seminar, you’ll sample the ways grapes which trace their origins to France’s Rhone Valley express themselves here. See how this expression varies across the state as we explore Washington’s growing Rhone trend.
Moderator:
Sean Sullivan, Washington Wine Report
Panelists:
Greg Harrington, MS, Winemaker, Gramercy Cellars
Jon Meuret, Winemaker, Maison Bleue
Bob Betz, MW, Founding Winemaker, Betz Family Winery
Anna Schafer, Winemaker, aMaurice Cellars
Patrick Comiskey, Senior Correspondent, Wine & Spirits Magazine
Wines:
Maison Bleue Métis Blanc Columbia Valley 2012
Lauren Ashton Cellars Roussanne Columbia Valley 2012
aMaurice Cellars Grenache Boushey Vineyard 2010
Rasa Vineyards QED Red Wine Columbia Valley 2010
Gramercy Cellars John Lewis Syrah Walla Walla Valley 2011
Betz Family Winery La Côte Rousse Syrah Red Mountain 2011
Eight Bells Winery Syrah Red Willow Vineyard 2011
A Winemaker, a Brewer,
and a Distiller Walk into a Bar $45
Belly up to the bar as experts talk about what beer, wine and spirits can bring to the table. Learn different ways to cook with these libations and how each can be a charming companion to your meal.
Moderator:
Moderator: Michael Kelley, MBAA Beer Steward, Certified Cicerone and Beer Sommelier
Panelists:
Rusty Figgins, Master Distiller, Batch 206
Christian Sparkman, Director of Winemaking, Sparkman Cellar
