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Experience the Pacific Northwest in Every Bottle 
Monday, January 27, 2025
11:00am - 12:30pm | By invitation only 

Led by esteemed educator Elaine Chukan Brown, join us for an engaging seminar that showcases the top grape varieties of Washington State, from Cabernet Sauvignon to Syrah, to Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as a few surprises. This 101-style overview will feature a winemaker panel, and introduce you to what makes Washington a world-class wine region, highlighting the unique terroir, climate, innovation behind these celebrated wines. Along the way, you'll also hear stories of the people and personalities driving the state's dynamic wine industry, offering a deeper connection to the wines in your glass.

Seminar Featured Wines: 

  • DeLille, Chaleur Blanc, Columbia Valley, 2022 
  • Matthews, Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, 2022
  • Corliss, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, 2014
  • Passing Time, Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, 2022
  • Valdemar Estates, Syrah, Blue Mountain Vineyard, Walla Walla, 2021
  • Gramercy Cellars, Lagniappe, Red Willow Vineyard, Yakima Valley, 2019 
  • Kiona, Estate Lemberger, Red Mountain, 2022
  • Syncline, Estate Gamay Noir, Columbia Gorge, 2022 
  • Chateau Ste Michelle & Dr Loosen, Eroica Riesling, Columbia Valley, 2023
  • Long Shadows, Poet's Lead Riesling, Columbia Valley, 2023

Host, Elaine Chukan Brown

Writer, Speaker, & Educator
Host, Elaine Chukan Brown

Panelist, Damon Huard

Passing Time
Panelist, Damon Huard

Panelist, Devyani Gupta

Valdemar Estates
Panelist, Devyani Gupta

Panelist, Greg Harrington

Gramercy Cellars
Panelist, Greg Harrington

Panelist, JJ Williams

Kiona
Panelist, JJ Williams

Panelist, Brian Mackey

Chateau Ste Michelle
Panelist, Brian Mackey

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