Washington Tasting Room magazine is a sponsor of Wine Rocks Seattle, back for a fifth year and it’s bigger than ever. This year’s event takes place Wednesday, July 11, from 6-10pm at Elliott Hall at Pier 66 overlooking Puget Sound. More than 30 Washington wineries, as well as several breweries and local distilleries will be pouring at the event. To pair with the wines, a handful of local food trucks will serve food.
The event began in 2008 as a publicity event to help Gibson Guitars promote their showroom in Seattle. Event founder Jen Doak had the bright idea to bring in a few winemakers who also loved strumming their guitars. The concept was a huge hit and Wine Rocks has since become an annual gathering for wine and rock’n roll lovers.
Throughout the evening select Washington winemakers and friends will take the stage to share their passion for music. This year’s featured bands include:
• The Raven & The Fox – Chip McLaughlin (Vinyl Wines) and Mari Gisele
• Turbo Grape Mashers – Gordy Rawson (Chatter Creek Cellars)
• Shelly & the Curves
• Soul Jelly
• The Wicker Rhinos – Wine writer Paul Gregutt and sommelier Larry Davidson
“As the wine industry continues to flourish, Wine Rocks provides wineries a relaxed, fun and non-traditional opportunity at connecting with their consumers and creating new relationships,” said Doak. A portion of this year’s proceeds will go to The Giving Grapes Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists local charities who provide financial assistance to service industry professionals who have to take time off work due to injury or illness.
Participating wineries: Animale Winery, Baer Winery, Barons V, Barrage Cellars, Celaeno Winery, Chatter Creek Winery, Corvus Cellars, DiStefano Winery, Dusted Valley Vintners, Eye of the Needle, Fidelitas Wines, Fjellene Cellars & Vineyard, Gifford Hirlinger, Glencorrie Winery, Gorman Winery, Guardian Cellars, Hightower Cellars, Jones of Washington, Kiona Vineyard & Winery, Long Shadows, Magnificant Wine Co., Mark Ryan Winery, Michael Florentino Cellars, Pontin del Roza Winery, Purple Star, Renegade Wine Co., Robert Ramsay Cellars, Smasne Cellars, Terra Blanca, Treveri Cellars, Walter Dacon Wines and Waters Winery.
Participating Breweries: Pike Brewing Company and Pyramid Breweries
Participating Distilleries: BroVo Spirits and Project V Distillery and Sausage Company
Food by: Marination Mobile, RollinQ BBQ, Sartori Cheese, Sweet Wheels, & Tokyo Dog
Tickets are available here for $35.00 (total price is $37.22 w/service fee). Or visit the event website here for more information.