Seattle, Wash. (September 4, 2025) — The Auction of Washington Wines, one of the nation’s top charity wine auctions, is thrilled to announce Katie Maltais as its new Executive Director. Maltais is an award-winning nonprofit leader who most recently served as Executive Director of The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. She joins the organization ahead of its 39th year of fundraising to benefit the community.

Marquee Weekend Showcases Wine Industry’s Generosity and Quality

Seattle, Wash. (August 18, 2025) — The Auction of Washington Wines, one of the nation’s top charity wine auctions, wrapped up its 38th year with a weekend defined by celebration and generosity. From August 14–16, more than 2,000 guests gathered in Woodinville, Bellevue, and online—raising their paddles and their glasses—to help generate more than $4 million in support of the organization’s beneficiaries. The festivities brought together over 300 winemakers, vintners, and growers, each showcasing the exceptional diversity and quality that define Washington wines.

Award Recipients will be Honored at TOAST! Celebration on August 14
at Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville.

Seattle, Wash. (June 17, 2025) — The Auction of Washington Wines is proud to announce the honorees for the fourth annual TOAST! Awards, recognizing leaders across Washington’s wine industry. This year’s winners include the first person to plant Syrah in Washington, a wine pioneer who planted the first grapes in a now-renowned region, and a former NFL wide receiver. The inspiring lineup of innovators and tastemakers will be celebrated at the TOAST! celebration on Thursday, August 14 at Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville, Washington.

Vigneron Jean-François Pellet and Grower Tom Waliser Honored

Tickets Now on Sale for TOAST! Industry Recognition Event on August 14

Seattle, Wash. (May 15, 2025) — Auction of Washington Wines announces the 2025 honorary vintner and honorary grower for its 38th year of fundraising events. Tickets are now available for TOAST!, a wine industry celebration, on August 14 at Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville, Washington. Guests will honor these distinguished individuals and eleven others who have contributed to the advancement of Washington wine.

Award-Winning Actor and Winery Owner Kyle MacLachlan Selected as Auction of Washington Wines’ 2025 Honorary Chair

Tickets on Sale Now for May Wine Country Celebrations’ Vintner Dinners and August Events: TOAST!, Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction, and Gala

Seattle, Wash. (March 5, 2025) — Auction of Washington Wines, one of the top five wine auctions in the country, returns for its 38th year of fundraising in May and August 2025. The full calendar of wine events and auctions benefit the community, with contributions to their three philanthropic partners: Seattle Children’s, Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology Department, and Auction of Washington Wines’ Industry Grant Partner, Vital Wines. Since its inception in 1988, the organization has raised $68 million. The series of auction events in 2024 raised $4.25 million.

Auction of Washington Wines’ premier philanthropic wine events benefit Seattle Children’s, Washington State University Viticulture & Enology Department, and Industry Grant Partner, Vital Wines

Seattle, Wash. (August 12, 2024) — Auction of Washington Wines celebrated its 37th year of philanthropic wine events in Washington state at last week’s TOAST! Industry Awards, Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction, and Gala. The annual event series raised $4.25 million. In total, Auction of Washington Wines has raised more than $67 million since its inception in 1988.

Award Recipients Honored at TOAST! Celebration on August 8 at Sparkman Cellars

Seattle, Wash. (June 13, 2024) — The Auction of Washington Wines is excited to announce the honorees for the third annual TOAST! Awards. These Washington wine industry leaders will be honored at the TOAST! Celebration event on Thursday, August 8 at Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville, Washington.