ENHANCE
YOUR KNOWLEDGE
OF WASHINGTON WINE
WHEN
SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE
KING STREET BALLROOM
EMBASSY SUITES PIONEER SQUARE
TICKETS
ON SALE NOW!
WHAT TO EXPECT
about the SEMINARS
the details
Enhance your knowledge of Washington wine with insight directly from the experts and be led on an unforgettable journey. Guests will learn from top winemakers, growers, Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and national wine personalities at these engaging and educational seminars, and taste some of the most unique wine line-ups assembled under one roof. From blind tastings to interactive panels, and from rare wines to latest releases, the Taste Washington seminars are entertaining, enlightening and in high demand, so save your seat before tickets are gone!
2026 SEMINARS
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Structure meets vitality in this lively exploration of Washington wines, featuring selections that balance depth with energy and precision. Washington is experiencing a new wave of freshness— an evolution led by adventurous winemakers who are making thoughtful, site-driven vineyard choices, pushing boundaries, and redefining what the region can be.
Through an expertly curated lineup of rare and small-lot selections, guests will taste hard-to-find gems that capture the state’s dynamic range and distinctive voice. From vibrant reds to cool-climate whites, discover the personalities, decisions, and techniques that are driving the fresh factor of Washington wine.
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Every winemaker has a bottle that changed everything — a wine that sparked their imagination and set them on a new path. In this intimate and deeply personal tasting, Washington producers pour their own wines alongside the bottles that inspired them, from the Rhône to Rioja to the Loire and beyond.
Through these side-by-side comparisons, guests will explore how inspiration crosses borders, how ideas evolve in the cellar, and how the essence of a great wine can echo across time and place. Expect storytelling, discovery, and a rare glimpse into the creative heart of Washington winemaking.
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From wild and savory to plush and polished, Syrah may be Washington’s most shape-shifting variety. No other grape so vividly reflects the land, the season, and the hand behind it.
This seminar traces Syrah’s many expressions across the state — from the volcanic cobblestones of The Rocks to the powerful slopes of Red Mountain — through a guided tasting of top-scoring, limited-production wines that showcase the full range of Washington’s Syrah mastery. Alongside a panel of celebrated winemakers, guests will explore how vineyard character, climate, and craft converge to shape one of Washington’s most defining and captivating varieties.