Prosser, Wash. — The Clore Center will host the 12th Annual Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame Induction and Gala on Friday, August 10th, 2018.
The Legends Gala brings together passionate consumers, wine enthusiasts, and industry from across the region for a lively and social celebration of Washington wine. Dick and Wendy Shaw have been selected as the 2018 Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame inductees for their significant contributions to the industry’s growth and success. They will be presented with a plaque and formally inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Clore Center’s board of directors.
The evening’s reception will feature several Pacific Northwest chefs and cuisine, over 20 wines sourced from grapes grown on the Shaw’s vineyards, and silent auction. A live auction will follow, featuring a chance to bid on unique vineyard tours, exclusive culinary experiences, and several well-regarded wines, including:
- A Sense of Sagemoor: Vineyard tour & photoshoot experience
- 2-Night Stay at Dick & Wendy Shaw’s “Little Shaw Island”
- 2015 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
- A Weekend in Walla Walla Wine Country, plus much more
At the end of evening guests will have an opportunity to show their support for the Clore Center with a paddle raise. All proceeds directly benefit the Clore Center’s ongoing programs and events designed to promote Washington wine and agriculture.
To purchase tickets please visit theclorecenter.org/legends18.
About The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center
Named after the late Dr. Walter J. Clore, the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center is a centrally located, must-see learning center that promotes Washington State wine and food by actively engaging visitors to experience and realize the quality and diversity of Washington’s wine and food products. The Clore Center is located on 16 acres of scenic view property overlooking the Yakima River and Cascade Mountains. The property and buildings are owned by the Port of Benton, and the project is operated by the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center Board of Directors. Dr. Clore began his life’s work in 1937 studying vinifera grapes and their potential for growth in Washington soils. His research, a cornerstone of the industry’s development, earned him official recognition from the Washington State Legislature as the “Father of the Washington Wine Industry.”