Media Contact: Jamie Peha 206-661-8243
"What makes Seattle
Wine and Food Experience unique
in the marketplace are the ‘experiences’ that guests encounter, "
said Jamie Peha, president
of Peha Promotions, TableTalk Northwest and producer
of SWFE. "Guests have the opportunity to educate themselves about
beverage and culinary products from the Northwest and beyond, talk to producers and taste
samples from a variety regions and growing
industries.”
Featured “Experiences” to date at the 2014 event include:
Featured
Wine Region: Woodinville Wine Country –
Taste wine from Washington’s up-‐and-‐coming destination wine region with more than 30
of Woodinville’s wineries (and all of Washington’s AVAs) including Chateau
Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery, Lauren Ashton Cellars,
Patterson Cellars and many
more.
The QFC Advantage Lounge – In this lounge environment complete
with leather sofas, guests
will enjoy bites from Murray’s Cheese,
Boar’s Head Meats and Simple Truth Crackers and sips
of luxury
wine brands including Chateau Ste. Michelle
Single Vineyard Designates, Spring Valley
Vineyard, Col Solare and Northstar Winery. You know it’s going to be good!
Northwest, California and
International Wines – Get
taste of wine regions
from the Northwest and beyond with sips from
Washington, Idaho, Oregon,
California and international wineries
(including Italy, France, Argentina, Spain and Portugal). With more than
800 wines available to try from the
world’s top producers your palate is in for quite a tour.
Washington Beef Butcher Block – Washington Beef presents
a unique opportunity to “Crave, Cut & Create” your way to a perfect beef meal. Experience and savor beef’s flavor
when prepared with care and paired with complimentary flavor profiles in dishes
from Andaluca, bin on the lake, BOKA Restaurant + Bar and
The Georgian.
Top Pot
Doughnut and Coffee Bar – Grab a
sweet treat at the event and
revive your palate, with a stop at
the Top Pot Doughnut
and Coffee Bar. Try a
hand-‐forged doughnut and cup of Top Pot Coffee. For an added bonus,
grab a sample cocktail
from Sun Liquor Distillery.
Chef Prepared Gourmet
Bites – Guests
can savor the incredible creations
from more 25 of
Seattle’s most accomplished chefs representing a global
range of cuisines. Featured
restaurants include Andaluca, Anthony’s
Pier 66 & Bell Street Diner, bin on the lake, BOKA Restaurant + Bar, The Capital Grille, Chateau Ste. Michelle,
Chinoise Sushi Bar & Asian Grill, Dirty Oscar’s
Annex, Far-‐Eats, The
Georgian, Gnocci Bar, Gracie’s/Hotel Deluxe,
The Hollywood Tavern,
The Hunt Club,
Kaspar’s
Special
Events & Catering, La Bodega, Macrina Bakery, Miyabi
45th, Purple Café &
Wine Bar, Racha Thai, Ray’s Boathouse, Serafina Osteria & Enoteca, Tai Foong USA, Tilikum
Place Café, Trellis Restaurant and Volterra.
Chef in
the Vineyard with Ste. Michelle
Wine Estates – Meet Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Culinary Director John Sarich, sample creative bites and
taste through a wonderful selection of Washington’s best wines from 14 Hands,
Anew, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia
Crest, Michelle and O Wines. Seek out their displays in local
QFCs for a special ticket discount.
Northwest
Travel Magazine – Test your palate
with a blind comparative tasting
of the same varietal from different AVAs. Northwest Travel contributor Cole Danehower will be hosting
this fun and interactive experience.
Tickets
for this year’s event are on sale
now at www.seattlewineandfoodexperience.com. General
Admission tickets are $55. New this
year is an optional VIP ticket is
available to guests for $65 and includes one hour early entry, custom
event tote bag, wine glass
and tasting plate, plus, an opportunity to win a variety
of prizes including a wine
trip weekend for two to Woodinville Wine Country, tickets
to July's Wine Rocks event and more.
Ticket prices
include access to all areas of the
event. No one under
21 will
be admitted and ID is required.
The Seattle Wine and Food Experience is the premier showcase for wine, food and spirits in the Northwest. SWFE sponsors
include: Woodinville Wine Country (featured wine region), QFC (retail
sponsor), Seattle magazine,
Tim’s Cascade Snacks,
Click 98.9, Warm 106.9, Bill the Butcher,
Idaho Wine Commission, Washington Beef Commission, Top Pot
Doughnuts and Coffee, Acqua Panna, San Pellegrino, Washington’s Best Grains,
Washington Potato Commission, Sip Northwest Magazine,
Northwest Travel Magazine,
Great Northwest Wine, Seattle Weekly,
The Seattle Times and
TableTalk Northwest.
Twitter:
@seattlewinefood
Facebook.com/seattlewineandfoodexperience
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