Auction of Washington Wines (AWW) has announced an excellent 2025 event season to benefit the community. First, award-winning actor Kyle MacLachlan, who owns the WA winery Pursued by Bear, takes on the position of AWW’s Honorary Chair. You likely recognize his name from his acting roles on Twin Peaks, Desperate Housewives, or more recently Fallout. MacLachlan grew up in Yakima and studied acting at the University of Washington School of Drama. And his Cabernet Sauvignon is impressive, too!
Next, you can already purchase tickets for Wine Country Celebrations Vintner Dinners in May. Tickets are also now on sale for TOAST!, the Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction, and the Gala in August. AWW is one of the top five wine auctions in the U.S., offering incredible non-profit events. Since its inception in 1988, the organization has raised $68 million. Read on for more information.
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Above all, we have been cheerleaders for WA wine since we moved here in 1999. Therefore, we celebrate WA wine every month, but even more so in August, which is Washington Wine Month, aka WAugust! With eight wine-touring regions, 19 AVAs, 1,000+ wineries, and 400+ vineyards, there is something for everyone here. To kick off the month-long festivities, 
June 11 is National Rosé Day. But also keep in mind that summer is around the corner and therefore, there’s always an occasion to “rosé all day”! Certainly, it’s time to drink pink on the patio, oceanside or poolside. We sip it on our deck lakeside on warm evenings, and watch its pretty color match the gorgeous Washington sunsets. However, we haven’t finalized all our bottles to open on National Rosé Day this year. Read on for the list of possibilities.