Just in time for the holidays, you can now purchase tickets for the Grand Tasting at Taste WA 2025! What a great idea for a stocking stuffer (or even as a gift for yourself). You do not want to miss this explosion of tastes and fun on March 15-16 in Seattle. It’s the milestone 25th anniversary of the country’s largest single-region wine and food extravaganza. By now, you know that we are major fans of wine from this state, which we’ve been writing about since we moved here in 1999. Read on to find out why we’ve always called it the Super Bowl of Wine Events. And let us help you plan the best way to navigate the Grand Tasting, featuring 200+ wineries and 75 restaurants.
Taste WA 2025
First, Taste WA 2025 is seven days of fun centered on Washington wine. Next, the two-day Grand Tasting (March 15-16) features more than 200 wineries and 75 of the state’s best restaurants at the Lumen Field Event Center.
The day after the Grand Tasting, No Frills! (March 17) is a casual laid-back after party. Wine down! In addition, popular activities such as The New Vintage (March 14), Sunday Brunch (March 16), and seminars (March 15) showcase the magic of Washington wines – those you know and love, and other gems to discover.
As well, Pacific Standard (March 13) is a nautically inclined evening of seafood and bubbles. Finally, the highly anticipated Dinner Series (dates TBD) brings wine lovers and winemakers together to enjoy a meal prepared by premier chefs.
Right now, only tickets for the Grand Tasting are on sale. However, you will be able to buy tickets for the other activities in early December, so check back at the above-mentioned event links for more information.
The Grand Tasting: Make a Plan
We always give this same crucial advice to make the most of your Grand Tasting experience. Before you enter the doors, we highly recommend that you develop a plan. Because once there, you will be hit with a massive amount of taste potentials — and it can be overwhelming. For example, one year we decided to mainly taste Cabernet Franc; another year, we only tried white wines, rosés, and bubbles.
So, make a list of wineries and restaurants you want to visit. But be sure to leave room for some flexibility; chances are something will catch your eye as you walk through the aisles.
And wear comfortable shoes! Do not wear perfume or cologne.
Of note, we suggest tasting and spitting wine or pouring it into the buckets at each table. However, if you think you might want more than a sip or two, check out hotels in the area because some offer special weekend packages. Otherwise, be sure to have a designated driver, or take cabs or local transit home.
Summary: Taste WA 2025
In conclusion, run, don’t walk, to get your tickets to the Grand Tasting at Taste WA 2025. It will be epic!
The Washington State Wine Commission has teamed up with Seattle-based production company SE Productions to organize this spectacular festival.
Meanwhile, find us here at Write for Wine, Instagram and Facebook.
Cheers!
Margot and Dave