Friday, August 15, 2008 - 6:30pm
Intimate dinners held at private estates and wineries featuring Washington winemakers whose wines are paired exquisitely with a gourmet meal created by a guest chef.
Tickets are now on sale at $250 per person.
Weekend packages are also available.
DeLille Cellars *SOLD OUT
Retreat to the rustic elegance of DeLille Cellars where you'll savor a superb evening with three Woodinville Wine Country stars: Barking Frog Restaurant, DeLille Cellars and Betz Family Winery. The two wineries will pour exclusive cellar selections to match the brilliance of Chef Bobby Moore's signature menu. DeLille Cellars CEO/co-owner and Auction co-chair Greg Lill and his wife Stacy, DeLille winemaker Chris Upchurch, and Bob and Cathy Betz of Betz Family Winery will welcome honorary grower Jim Holmes and his wife Pat of Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. Guests will gather around DeLille's massive banquet table for a festive and elegant gustatory experience, featuring some of Washington's most highly acclaimed wines.
Home of Ken & Cathi Hatch *SOLD OUT
Enjoy an incomparable evening of superb wine and show stopping cuisine at the stunning Clyde Hill estate of Zino Society founder and CEO Cathi Hatch and her husband Ken. Orchestrated with great panache by co-host Allan Aquila, owner of Yarrow Bay Grill, your evening will begin with cocktails in the Rose Garden. Award winning chef Vicky McCaffree of the Yarrow Bay Grill and Beach Café at the Point restaurants will create an evening's worth of exquisite dishes, all expertly paired with legendary wines presented by the Figgins Family of Leonetti Cellar and Greg Harrington of Gramercy Cellars. Special guests will be Auction co-chair Tod Leiweke and his wife Tara.
JM Cellars
Experience the hospitality of John and Peggy Bigelow while enjoying wines from JM Cellars at their winery in Woodinville. Joining the Bigelows will be Casey and Vicky McClellan of Seven Hills Winery and Pete and Jane Hedges of Hedges Family Estate to pour their wines throughout the evening as well. From one of the eastside's most popular restaurants, Bis on Main chef David Olson will enhance this magical evening with his culinary skills
Home of Matt & Kim Loso
Generous hosts Matt and Kim Loso of Matthew Loso Consulting welcome you to their Woodinville home for a fun-filled evening of wine and food. Joining you will be Robin Rutz of Arlington Road Cellars and Bowin Lindgren of Chateau Rollat Winery. You'll sip wines from Matthews Estate, Arlington Road Cellars and Chateau Rollat Winery while feasting on exceptional Northern Italian cuisine prepared by chef/owner Holly Smith of the celebrated Cafe Juanita. Chef Smith was just named the 2008 "Best Chef in the Northwest" by the James Beard Foundation.
Home of Peter & Liz Morkill
Enjoy spectacular Puget Sound views from the grounds of Peter and Liz Morkill's waterfront Tuscan-style home in Gig Harbor. Winner of the Washington Wine Commission's 2008 "Restaurant of the Year Award", Brix 25 chef, Dan Hutchinson, will prepare a magical meal to highlight wines from Pepper Bridge winemaker Jean-Francois Pellet, Rhone specialist McCrea Cellars with winery co-owners Susan and Bob Neel, and Barons V.
Home of Cameron & Linda Myhrvold *SOLD OUT
Situated on the shores of Lake Washington, the Bellevue home of Cameron and Linda Myhrvold has expansive views of the Seattle skyline and tiered terraces for enjoying the garden setting. Chef and oenophile Jonathan Zimmer of Lisa Dupar Catering and Pomegranate Bistro will display his talents and prepare an exquisite multi-course menu to complement the wines presented by Eric Dunham of Dunham Cellars and Anna Schafer of
àMaurice Cellars.
Home of Michael & Billie Jo O'Brien *SOLD OUT
Watch the golden rays of the August sun dip behind the Olympic Mountains from the O'Brien's Mediterranean-style Mercer Island home. John Howie, the renowned chef/owner of Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar will create a menu to dazzle your senses. To perfectly complement this meal you'll enjoy award winning wines from winemakers Chris Camarda of Andrew Will Winery and Rob Newsom of
Boudreaux Cellars.
Home of Kelly & Christi Price
Tucked away on the Sammamish Plateau, pristine Pine Lake sparkles amid the lush treed setting. Kelly and Christi Price will host you lakeside, along with guest winemakers Flint Nelson of Kestrel Vintners, Mike Neuffer of Nicholas Cole Cellars and Corey Braunel and Chad Johnson of Dusted Valley Vintners. Award winning chef Dan Thiessen of Bellevue's 0/8 Seafood Grill will create a multi-course menu featuring the freshest of Northwest flavors to pair with the evening's wines.
Home of Jamer & Joy Roush *SOLD OUT
The Roush's charming and exquisitely restored waterfront Yarrow Point home is the setting for a unique evening of food and wine. Named as one of Food & Wine magazine's "2007 Best New Chefs", talented chef Matt Dillon of Sitka & Spruce will dazzle you with his personal twist on seasonal favorites. Winemakers Mark McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery, Trey Busch from Sleight of Hand Cellars, Lisa Baer of Baer Winery and Chris Gorman of Gorman Wines will uncork their favorite wines for you
to enjoy.
Home of Allen & Kathleen Shoup *SOLD OUT
Seattle's most exclusive enclave, The Highlands, is the setting for an elegant celebration with your charming hosts, Allen and Kathleen Shoup. This year's honorary vintner, Kay Simon of Chinook Wines and her husband Clay Mackey will join you for a delicious and sophisticated meal of classically influenced cuisine from Nell's chef/owner Philip Mihalski. Dinner will feature wines from Chinook Wines and Long Shadows vintner Gilles Nicault.
Home of Doug & Janet True *SOLD OUT
The beautiful gardens and gracious, art-filled Denny Blaine home of Doug and Janet True are the setting for a delicious evening of food and wine. John Sundstrom, chef/owner of Lark and winner of the James Beard Foundation's "Best Chef Northwest" award, will prepare stellar fare to accompany the wines of a trio of Washington's finest winemakers. You'll be joined at dinner by John and Gretchen Bookwalter of J. Bookwalter Wines, Marie-Eve Gilla of Forgeron Cellars and James and Poppy Mantone of Syncline Wine Cellars.
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