AUCTION OF WASHINGTON WINES RAISES $4 MILLION, CELEBRATING 36 YEARS OF WASHINGTON WINE AND GIVING

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

Seattle, Wash. (August 14, 2023) — The Auction of Washington Wines celebrated its 36th year of wine events with last week’s TOAST!, Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction, and the Saturday night Gala. In conjunction with the online holiday Bid for Bottles auction and Wine Country Celebrations events hosted in April, the annual event series raised $4 million. One of the premier wine auctions in the United States, the Auction of Washington Wines has raised more than $63 million since its inception in 1988.

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AUCTION OF WASHINGTON WINES ANNOUNCES 2023 TOAST! HONOREES

Ten Award Recipients to be Honored at TOAST! Celebration
on August 10 at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

Seattle, Wash. (July 13, 2023) — The Auction of Washington Wines is excited to announce the honorees for the second annual TOAST! Awards. These prominent leaders in the Washington wine industry will be honored at the TOAST! celebration on Thursday, August 10 at Chateau Ste Michelle Winery in Woodinville and is presented by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

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AUCTION OF WASHINGTON WINES ANNOUNCES 2023 HONORARY VINTNER AND GROWER

Tickets Now on Sale for TOAST! Industry Recognition Event on August 10, Including New After-Party

Seattle, Wash. (April 27, 2023) — Returning for its 36th year of fundraising events and community engagement, the Auction of Washington Wines has announced the 2023 honorary vintner and honorary grower, and released tickets to the second annual TOAST! Industry Awards. The event on August 10 at Chateau Ste. Michelle celebrates these and other individuals who have worked for the betterment and continued success of Washington wine. Tickets are available now for the TOAST! Industry awards ceremony, dinner, and new after-party.

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AUCTION OF WASHINGTON WINES ANNOUNCES 2023 EVENT EVENT SEASON BENEFITING THE COMMUNITY

Wine Industry Leader Annette Alvarez-Peters Selected as 2023 Auction Honorary Chair

Bidder Registration and Tickets Now on Sale for Wine Country Celebrations Online Auction
and April Vintner Dinners

Seattle, Wash. (March 1, 2023) — The Auction of Washington Wines returns for its 36th year of fundraising in 2023, announcing a full calendar of wine events and auctions in April and August. Wine industry leader Annette Alvarez-Peters is the Auction of Washington Wines’ honorary chair for 2023.

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AUCTION OF WASHINGTON WINES RAISES $4 MILLION DURING 35th YEAR OF PHILANTHROPIC WINE EVENTS

SEATTLE — August 16, 2022 — Auction of Washington Wines (AWW), a nonprofit devoted to advancing awareness of Washington state wine, celebrated its 35th year of hosting a series of philanthropic wine events increasing funds raised by 66% over the previous year. After a two-year hiatus, the majority of celebrations returned to in-person gatherings, including TOAST!, a new industry-focused honoree celebration recognizing individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to advance the Washington wine industry. 

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TOAST THE TOP OF THE INDUSTRY: AUCTION OF WASHINGTON WINE REVEALS WINNERS TO BE RECOGNIZED AT CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE ON AUGUST 11  

List features peer-selected recipients representing all aspects of Washington’s thriving wine community; TOAST! tickets on sale now 

SEATTLE — July 14, 2022 — TOAST!, a new event and awards program from The Auction of Washington Wines reveals its award recipients. These peer-reviewed honorees are recognized in seven categories, lauded for keeping the Washington wine community thriving and focused on its bright future. The public is invited to celebrate these achievements at TOAST! being held at Chateau Ste. Michelle on August 11 with a four-course dinner prepared by El Gaucho chefs paired with top wines from Washington state.  

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AUCTION OF WASHINGTON WINES HOSTS PRIVATE BARREL AUCTION WITH ONE-OF-A-KIND WINE LOTS, AUGUST 8 

SEATTLE — May 18, 2022

Calling trade and private collectors to bid on 22, one-of-a-kind wines from select winemakers.  

Aerial view of Lake Chelan wine country, photo credit Washington State Wine Commission

SEATTLE — May 18, 2022 — Auction of Washington Wines (AWW), a nonprofit devoted to advancing awareness of the Washington wine industry, announces details for its Virtual Private Barrel Auction August 8th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open to trade and collectors by registration, the online auction will feature 22 premium Washington wineries offering five-case lots for exclusive ownership.  

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Auction of Washington Wines Returns for its 35th Year With Lineup of Charitable Tasting and Toasting Event Beginning May 2022

SEATTLE — March 9, 2022

Kicking off with a Wine Country Celebration in May and culminating in August with the Winemaker Picnic and Annual Gala, events benefitWashington State University Viticulture & Enology Research, Seattle Children’s, and Industry Grant Partner Vital Wines

Venture out to Eastern Washington with friends to experience the best that wine country has to offer with specially curated events

Auction of Washington Wines (AWW), a nonprofit devoted to advancing awareness of the Washington wine industry, announces a return to in person events just in time for its 35th anniversary. Mark the calendar for Wine Country Vintner Dinners in Eastern Washington in May and look further afield for the Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction and Gala at Chateau Ste. Michelle in August. Note the addition of a new event, the industry-focused honoree celebration, TOAST!

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Auction of Washington Wines Raises More Than $2.2 Million During First-Ever Hybrid Auction

SEATTLE — August 21, 2021

Proceeds benefit Seattle Children’s, Washington State University Viticulture and Enology Research and AWW’s Industry Grant Program

USA, Washington, Woodinville. Auction of Washington Wines Gala 2021.

The Auction of Washington Wines (AWW) marked another historic year after hosting its first hybrid auction event presented by the John L. Scott Foundation. Through fundraising events over the past year, which includes the week-long online auction from Aug. 10-14 and galas held across Woodinville, Washington on Saturday, Aug. 14, AWW has raised a total of $2,220,720. Proceeds benefit Seattle Children’s Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic and Uncompensated Care, Washington State University Viticulture and Enology Program research and the AWW Industry Grant program.

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