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Taste Washington Spokane

Taste Washington! Spokane
Sunday, June 21st • 5 - 8:30pmThe Davenport Hotel


Wish I was in town to attend - this is one of the best wine events of the year - don't miss it.

Tickets now on sale through Brown Paper Tickets.

You can also buy tickets at the following retailers:
www.arborcrest.com
www.latahcreek.com
www.vinowine.com
www.williamsseafoodmarketandwines.com

More than 100 wineries will be on hand, pouring up to three of their wines.

Try new releases of old favorites, or new varietals from some of Washington’s many brilliant new wineries.

From small to large wineries, whites, reds, rosés and dessert wines, Taste Washington has it all.
Taste Washington Spokane is part of the Washington Wine Commissions efforts to raise awareness of Washington wines regionally, nationally and internationally. This is one of the premier wine and food events of the year right in our own backyard!

If you’re new to wine, or an old hand at swirling and spitting, Taste Washington Spokane is the ideal event to learn what wines you’ll love to drink.

Taste Washington Spokane isn’t just about sipping marvelous wines — approximately 25 regional restaurants will be on hand, to prepare their favorite bites. Wondering what restaurant to try next? Try them all! Hip, new restaurants and historic establishments alike will tempt you with delicious fare.

You will also enjoy a Silent Auction at Taste Washington featuring large-format bottles from several Washington wineries, gift baskets from local companies, trips and other one-of-a-kind Washington products. All of the items will be on display through out the event. Click here for a listing of items available at the Silent Auction.

The Silent Auction benefits Washington State University Viticulture and Enology Program and the College of Business’ new major: Wine Business Management, offered by the School of Hospitality Business Management.

Cheers!

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