11:00 a.m., Saturday & 11:30 a.m., Sunday
Take the Washington Challenge – WAshington State Vs. The World
Chris Stone
Does Washington state wine have more bang for the buck? You decide how to vote with your dollars. This seminar is set up to demonstrate the value of Washington wine. You will taste the best Washington has to offer from everyday wines to ultra-premium wines. These wines will be tasted and compared from the top producing regions throughout the world.

Ticketing Closed | $5.00

12:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
Fine Wines from South Africa
Dave Hughes
Dave Hughes, South Africa’s international wine expert involved in the formation of the Cape Wine Academy, shares the history of South African wines—from the climate that makes it an ideal place to cultivate grapes to the estates that are winning awards. Hughes, who earned a trophy for the world’s best Pinotage at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), has been in the local wine industry since 1986 and has written over a dozen books about South African wines and vineyards.

Ticketing Closed | $5.00

2:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
Saturday SOLD OUT! Sunday still available.
Tre Monti: Wines from the Heart of Romagna
Vittorio Navacchia
Join Vittorio Navacchia, co-owner of the Tre Monti winery in northern Italy, along with his wife, Roberta, as they discuss working with grapes from two different estates and soils—one in the hills of Imola, the other in Forli. Learn how they produce high-quality terroir wines, an expression of the different soils showcasing the unique character of each growing year. Taste six different Tre Monti wines during this seminar, including Vigna Rocca Albana 2008, Vigna Rio Treb bianco 2008, Campo di Mezzo Sangiovese 2008 Superiore, Boldo Rosso Colli d’Imola 2007, Petrignone Sangiovese di Romagna 2006, and Thea Sangiovese Cru.

Ticketing Closed | $5.00

3:30 p.m., Sunday only
2010: A Zinfandel Odyssey
Chris Leamy
Follow the travels of Zinfandel across continents and centuries to your glass. Taste examples of different styles crafted from the same grape, including wine from vines over 125 years old.

Ticketing Closed | $5.00

3:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
Saturday SOLD OUT! Sunday still available.
Washington State Wine Wonders
Chris Stone
Washington state has quickly emerged as one of the premiere wine producing regions of the world. Washington regularly scores a higher percentage of 90+ point scores than any other wine region. This is an opportunity to taste some of these highly acclaimed wines with the winemakers that handcrafted them. Come and discover why Washington has the prefect climate for wine!

Ticketing Closed | $5.00