Bidder paddles are flying, the auctioneer is calling bids and excitement fills the room!  “SOLD – to number 123” calls Dave Reynolds –“thank you for your support and enjoy your trip!”

Auctions are always full of excitement and the Auction of Washington Wines is no exception. In 2011 the live auction featured 32 packages with a value of at least $10,000 each, most of them once-in-a-lifetime and otherwise unattainable experiences. But what happens after the crowds clear and the winning bidders collect their goodies at check-out? Let’s find out!

Viking Professional Showroom Dinner for 12 with James Beard Award Winning Chef Tom Douglas
This exclusive dinner took place just a few weeks ago! Guests were wow’d by the culinary talents of Tom Douglas and were treated to wines from the coveted cellar of Paul and Teresa Casey.

J. Bookwalter Chapter Four Release Party
The Bookwalter Chapter Four party took place in November at the Bookwalter Woodinville tasting room where guests mingled, noshed on small bites and tasted a variety of Bookwalter wines. Each guest also received a signed, sand-carved and hand painted magnum of Chapter 4.

Va Piano & Father Bruno Segatta
This one of a kind painting honors Washington state winemakers and growers and was developed by Father Bruno Segatta. Father Bruno inspired Va Piano’s Justin Wylie, who also makes Bruno’s Blend. The photo is the installation of the painting in the winner’s home. The winners also took home a mixed cased of Bruno’s Blend for their cellar!

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