Sponsors


Premier Sponsors

  • Viking Viking is the “host with the most” on the Celebrity Chef Stage: Longtime Taste Washington sponsor Viking, maker of world-class kitchen and cooking appliances, will host the Celebrity Chef Stage. Viking is the “host with the most” on the Celebrity Chef Stage: Longtime Taste Washington sponsor Viking, maker of world-class kitchen and cooking appliances, will host the Celebrity Chef Stage.
  • Sterling Savings Bank Spin for prizes at the Sterling Savings Bank Wheel of Wine: Sterling Savings will again be the title sponsor of one of the event’s most-anticipated interactive areas — The Wheel of Wine. Event patrons spin the wheel for prizes — including Washington wine! Spin for prizes at the Sterling Savings Bank Wheel of Wine: Sterling Savings will again be the title sponsor of one of the event’s most-anticipated interactive areas — The Wheel of Wine. Event patrons spin the wheel for prizes — including Washington wine!
  • Muckleshoot Casino Gaming and gourmet food on the docket for Muckleshoot Casino: Taste Washington’s newest sponsor at the Premier level, Muckleshoot Casino, — the biggest and best tribal casino  in the Northwest — will bring a host of partners and a new “spin” this year. Gaming and gourmet food on the docket for Muckleshoot Casino: Taste Washington’s newest sponsor at the Premier level, Muckleshoot Casino, — the biggest and best tribal casino  in the Northwest — will bring a host of partners and a new “spin” this year.
  • Seattle Magazine Seattle Magazine presents gourmet food from over 50 restaurants: Seattle Magazine is the title sponsor of the restaurant exhibits and food sampling at the Grand Tasting, where more than 50 restaurants will be on-site for the public to enjoy and savor. Seattle Magazine presents gourmet food from over 50 restaurants: Seattle Magazine is the title sponsor of the restaurant exhibits and food sampling at the Grand Tasting, where more than 50 restaurants will be on-site for the public to enjoy and savor.
  • QFC QFC Farmer’s Market brings fresh food and wine excellence together: Once again, QFC presents the “Farmer’s Market,” an interactive area where guests can sample fresh food from QFC’s stores, paired with a variety of Washington wines by QFC Wine Stewards. QFC Farmer’s Market brings fresh food and wine excellence together: Once again, QFC presents the “Farmer’s Market,” an interactive area where guests can sample fresh food from QFC’s stores, paired with a variety of Washington wines by QFC Wine Stewards.
  • King 5 Host of the always popular VIP session: The area leader in news, weather and sports, NBC’s KING 5, will host the first two hours of Taste Washington from 2-4 p.m. KING 5, KONG 6/16, Northwest Cable News and Evening Magazine also partner with the event. Host of the always popular VIP session: The area leader in news, weather and sports, NBC’s KING 5, will host the first two hours of Taste Washington from 2-4 p.m. KING 5, KONG 6/16, Northwest Cable News and Evening Magazine also partner with the event.
  • KIRO 97.3 97.3 KIRO FM Ring Toss can yield a fine wine: The 97.3 KIRO FM Ring Toss is a fun game where guests throw a ring around the bottle neck of dozens of Washington wines.  Proceeds are generously donated to the event beneficiary. 97.3 KIRO FM Ring Toss can yield a fine wine: The 97.3 KIRO FM Ring Toss is a fun game where guests throw a ring around the bottle neck of dozens of Washington wines. Proceeds are generously donated to the event beneficiary.

  • Magnum Sponsors

  • Washington Beef Commission and DoubleR Ranch Washington Beef Commission/Snake River Farms Beef Bar will sizzle again : The Washington Beef Commission and Snake River Farms will again partner in presenting world-class beef samples in their Beef Bar at Taste Washington. Washington Beef Commission/Snake River Farms Beef Bar will sizzle again : The Washington Beef Commission and Snake River Farms will again partner in presenting world-class beef samples in their Beef Bar at Taste Washington.
  • ERA Living Join Era Living as we highlight Lilly’s, our restaurant featured at Aljoya (Mercer Island and Thornton Place – Northgate). Samplings will be provided, using ingredients from local providers. Lilly’s – Food for the body, taste for the soul. Join Era Living as we highlight Lilly’s, our restaurant featured at Aljoya (Mercer Island and Thornton Place – Northgate). Samplings will be provided, using ingredients from local providers. Lilly’s – Food for the body, taste for the soul.
  • El Gaucho El Gaucho Legendary Bites: Leave it to El Gaucho, to bring the thousands of guests a memorable wine and food pairing experience. Chef Steve Cain from El Gaucho Bellevue will prepare mouth-watering cuisine. El Gaucho Legendary Bites: Leave it to El Gaucho, to bring the thousands of guests a memorable wine and food pairing experience. Chef Steve Cain from El Gaucho Bellevue will prepare mouth-watering cuisine.
  • Waterfront Seafood Grill Waterfront Seafood Grill Legendary Bites: Savor delectable bites from Seattle’s finest seafood establishment. Learn about wine pairings while enjoying a gourmet taste from Waterfront Seafood Grill. Waterfront Seafood Grill Legendary Bites: Savor delectable bites from Seattle’s finest seafood establishment. Learn about wine pairings while enjoying a gourmet taste from Waterfront Seafood Grill.
  • Maserati of Seattle Maserati of Seattle Concours d’Elegance: As the official automobile of Taste Washington, Maserati of Seattle will be the title sponsor of the Concours d’Elegance, where the ultimate in automobile luxury & performance will be be on display. Maserati of Seattle Concours d’Elegance: As the official automobile of Taste Washington, Maserati of Seattle will be the title sponsor of the Concours d’Elegance, where the ultimate in automobile luxury & performance will be be on display.
  • Riedel Riedel’s Experience will enlighten your palate and senses: Each Taste Washington guest will have the pleasure of heightening their wine tasting experience as this year’s commemorative glass is pure Riedel crystal – the leader in wine glassware. Riedel’s Experience will enlighten your palate and senses: Each Taste Washington guest will have the pleasure of heightening their wine tasting experience as this year’s commemorative glass is pure Riedel crystal – the leader in wine glassware.
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  • Caffe Umbria Caffe Umbria Dessert & Coffee Bar: Wind down after an afternoon of wine tasting in the dessert & coffee bar. Sample Caffe Umbria’s local roasts while sampling desserts from local chefs Caffe Umbria Dessert & Coffee Bar: Wind down after an afternoon of wine tasting in the dessert & coffee bar. Sample Caffe Umbria’s local roasts while sampling desserts from local chefs

  • Patron Sponsors

  • WAC
  • Fremont Studios
  • Bell Harbor International Conference Center
  • Peninsula Truck Line
  • Elliot's Oyster House
  • KTTH
  • Fiji Water
  • Trysk Print Solutions
  • Wilcox Family Farms
  • Brix Chocolate
  • South Seattle Community College
  • NW Wine Academy
  • Godiva
  • Ferrero
  • Twist
  • Lindt Chocolatier
  • PJ Hummel
  • Lombardi's
  • Go Girl

  • Media Partners

  • WinePress Northwest
  • Seattle Dining!
  • Northwest Palate Magazine
  • Sunset Magazine
  • NW Stir
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • Washington Tasting Room
  • City Confidant
  • Seattle Weekly

  • Taste Tweets!

    Thanks @watastingroom for this great #TasteWA #Spokane video! A-Z glimpse of the wineries that were pouring. http://ht.ly/1XgaX 2010-06-11

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