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31st Auction of Washington Wine Raises Record $4.3M

August 23, 2018 — This month concluded the 31st Auction of Washington Wines charitable events that raised a record $4,353,569 in support of Washington State wine research and Seattle Children's Hospital. The annual Columbia Winery Charity Walk & Run has been a cornerstone piece of the Auction of Washington Wines for over a decade, raising $1M over the past 12 years. "We … [Read more...] about 31st Auction of Washington Wine Raises Record $4.3M

Warr-King Wines

WINE CLUB: • Legacy Club JOIN IF YOU LIKE: Carefully crafted, high quality, limited production wines from a small boutique winery in the Woodinville warehouse district. ENVIABLE PERKS: Free tastings for club members and up to three guests per visit. Exclusive member-only access to limited-release wines. Invitations to behind-the-scenes winery events. Member-only … [Read more...] about Warr-King Wines

Sami & Brix at Spoiled Dog Winery

Breed: Australian Shepherds Duties: Greet tasters and guard the vineyard (from birds) Alpha Pack Leaders: Karen & Jack Krug Ruff Notes: We are dedicated to making exceptional handcrafted fine wines and honoring spoiled dogs.  Expect to be greeted by our friendly dogs, who in addition to being the namesake of the winery, are prominently showcased on our labels.  … [Read more...] about Sami & Brix at Spoiled Dog Winery

Picasso of Eternal Wines

Breed: Mixed; Shepherd, lab, chow Duties: We only source fruit from Picasso approved vineyards! Alpha Pack Leaders: Brad Binko Ruff Notes: Picasso loves roaming the vineyards chasing rodents, greeting guests in our tasting room and cleaning up spilled wine. What To Taste: • Eternal Beauty Rosé • RocketMan Red • Syrah Find both of our brands: … [Read more...] about Picasso of Eternal Wines

Darby Doolittle & Charlie of TERO Estates Winery

Breeds: Darby Doolittle: Anatolian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees Charlie: Anatolian Shepherd Duties: Greet guests with abandon, guard vineyard, winery and home Alpha Pack Leaders: Doug & Jan Roskelley Ruff Notes: We rescued Charlie from a shelter in Texas as a two year old on January 1, 2016. He is a handful of serious, wild, funny, unpredictable and incredibly lovable … [Read more...] about Darby Doolittle & Charlie of TERO Estates Winery

Chelsea of Mercer Estates Winery

Breed: Standard Poodle Duties: Greet guests and patrol the vineyard Alpha Pack Leaders: Larry & Jane Pearson Ruff Notes: Argus & Hugo roam the winery and sustainable 25-acre vineyard where we specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Our wines showcase the the spectacular quality of Red Mountain fruit. What To Taste: • Argus Barrel Aged … [Read more...] about Chelsea of Mercer Estates Winery

Nyx of Woodward Canyon

Breed: Jack Russell-Lab-Heeler Duties: Estate Vineyard and Lazy S Arrow Garden supervisor, occasional office duties Alpha Pack Leaders: Sager Small Ruff Notes: We are a family-operated business and our dogs are a part of our families so it is natural that they come to the winery, garden and vineyard with us. What To Taste: • 2013 Estate “Erratic” Red Blend (like … [Read more...] about Nyx of Woodward Canyon

Chance of Thurston Wolfe Winery

Breed: Airedale/Terrier Duties: Chance is the greeter at Thurston Wolfe Winery in Prosser. He likes other dogs most of all. At Thurston Wolfe dogs are always welcome. We often have people that come just to see him! Well they like the wine, too! Chance does have exceptions...the FedEx and UPS guy, but they always have dog bones. The rest of the time he hangs out with us at … [Read more...] about Chance of Thurston Wolfe Winery