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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Rebecca Robinson
Executive Director
The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas
512-327-7555 or 512-350-4621 (cell)
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The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas and Washington Wine CommissionPresent:
Taste Washington, Austin!
A whirlwind tour of Washington State Wines.
WHAT: Join the Wine & Food Foundation of Texas as we partner with the Washington Wine Commission on Friday, February 20, 2009 at the Hilton Austin downtown for a grand tasting of Washington State wines. Enjoy extraordinary wines from over 50 Washington producers and a wide selection of gourmet appetizers by local Austin chefs.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region with a relatively young wine industry. It is the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries. Critics, collectors and connoisseurs agree that Washington State wines are among the best in the world. In a recent issue of International Wine Cellar, renowned wine critic Stephen Tanzer awards over 120 Washington wines with a rating of 90 points or better.
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and climate conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Local Austin restaurants serving up small bites at Taste Washington this year will be Stubb’s BBQ, Latin Café Austin, Dagar’s Catering, Roy’s Hawaiian Cuisine, NoRTH Modern Italian Cuisine, and Hilton’s own Finn & Porter.
Proceeds from the tasting benefit The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas, a non-profit statewide organization providing education and research in the culinary and viticulture arts.
SERVING: Wines from over 50 Washington vintners (SEE PARTIAL LIST BELOW). Gourmet appetizers from local chefs provided.
WHEN: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2009 (consumer tasting)
(COMPLIMENTARY TRADE TASTING from 2:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. – media and trade please RSVP to
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WHERE: Hilton Austin
500 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 482-8000, www.hilton.com
COST: Open to the public - $40 Wine & Food Foundation Members, $50 General Public
RSVP: Reservations strongly encouraged – space limited. For reservations or to join the Foundation, call (512) 327-7555 or register via the Foundation website: www.winefoodfoundation.org.
HOSTS:The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas:
The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas is a public charity dedicated to recognizing and developing creativity, professionalism and state-of-the-science research in all areas of culinary and viticulture arts. Created in 1997, the Foundation provides educational grants, scholarships and fellowships to outstanding individuals and other entities that achieve excellence in these areas. To learn more or to make a donation, please visit www.winefoodfoundation.org.
The Washington Wine Commission
Washington State is the second largest producer of wine in the nation. The Washington Wine Commission is responsible for the promotion and development of the Washington wine industry, representing more than 500 wineries, 350 wine grape growers and 31,000 vineyard acres. For more information about Washington wines, touring and tasting opportunities, visit www.washingtonwine.org.
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Partial List of 2009 Participating Wineries:
Airfield Estates
Alder Ridge
Badger Mountain/Powers Winery
Brian Carter Cellars
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Columbia Crest
Cougar Crest Estate Winery
DeLille Cellars
Dunham Cellars
Dusted Valley Vintners
EFESTE
Gifford Hirlinger
Gordon Brothers Cellars
Gramercy Cellars
J.Bookwalter
Kestrel Vintners
L’Ecole No41
Mercer Estates
Milbrandt Vineyards
Northstar
Novelty Hill
Saint Laurent Estate Winery
Tamarack Cellars
Washington Wine Works
Woodward Canyon
Fidelitas
Forgeron Cellars
Long Shadows Vintners
Maryhill Winery
Naked Winery
Red Diamond
Va Piano Vineyards
Bergevin Lane Vineyards
K Vintners & Charles Smith Wines
Columbia Winery
Covey Run
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