2008-2009 Winemaker Dinners

Schedule and features

6 pm reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres
Meet our special guest in an intimate social setting

7 pm dinner service—five courses
Delectable pairings created by Executive Chef Will McNamara
and Sommelier Doug Zellers

Event usually ends by 10 pm

WAC Winemaker Dinner reservations
Complimentary WAC Parking for this event
$120 per WAC Wine Club member, inclusive
$125 per WAC member, inclusive
$135 per non-member

Reservations: 206.464.3050 or catering@wac.net

Please note that your account will be charged a $50 nonrefundable deposit when you place your reservation. Cancellations after 5 pm five business days before the event are subject to full charges.

The Inn at the WAC offers a special rate for Winemaker Dinner guests:
$146, double occupancy + tax, based on availability
206.464.3055
800.275.3775

September 13—2000 Vintage Bordeaux

Menu & Bio

Don't miss the season opener featuring the 98-point, Robert Parker-rated vintage including Château Talbot. Special guest: Joseph Miglino of the II Martedi Winery.

October 11—Washington AVAs

Experience terroir across the viticultural areas of our state. Hosted by Master Sommelier and Master Winemaker Shayne Bjornholm.

November 1—Burgundy

Tour the "slope of gold" as we sample the best of what Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can bring.

January 10—Long Shadows Retrospective Dinner

First release wines from Long Shadows Winery, named the 2007 Winery of the Year by Food and Wine Magazine. Hosted by founder Allen Shoup.

February 7—Sicily

More than Marsala. Discover Italy's largest wine-producing region (by acreage) and bask in the warm sun and cool ocean breeze.

March 21—Classic Food and Wine Pairings

Experience the sensory overload of wine and food perfectly matched to bring out the best of both. Hosted by Lars Ryssdal.

April 4—Third Annual Taste Washington! Dinner

Guest chefs and six wineries! Seating is limited for this event, so reserve your spot early.

June 13—Southern France

The Languedoc Roussillon in South France is the largest vineyard in the world. The taste and flavor of the wines are as varied as the landscape that produces them.