Taste Washington

It would take a lifetime to experience all the splendor of Washington State’s food and wine scene. And yet, the folks behind Taste Washington have managed to successfully pack in the best of what the state has to offer all in one weekend.

The main event is a massive grand tasting featuring flights from more than 200 of the state’s wineries. For those seeking a more intimate or educational experience, there are several wine dinners and parties scheduled throughout the festival, as well as seminars and interactive panels hosted by masters of wine, master sommeliers, winemakers, growers, and some of the state’s most savvy wine experts.

“It’s a great way to assess and taste the most recent vintage and start getting excited for the start of the new growing season,” says Sarah Timbrook-Nugent, a wholesale account manager for Elliott Bay Distributing in Seattle. “It’s the kind of event that can be as educational or as big of a party as you want.”