Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame Gala
What makes a legend?
-They could be: winemaker, winery owner, winery staff, vineyard developer, grower, researcher, scientist, educator, mentor, philanthropist, journalist, supplier, or retailer.
-They must be a Washington resident for more than 25 years and involved in the wine industry for at least 25 years. Candidates may be working or retired. (Individuals nominated in 2009 are not eligible until 2011.)
-They might have impacted or made contributions to the community and/ or the wine industry and likely made historical and lasting significance for future generations.
A selection committee considers the nominee’s impact on the wine industry, contributions to the community, and their historical and lasting significance for future generations. The selection committee includes a representative from each of the state’s viticultural regions who independently review and rate nominees.
Previous inductees to the Hall of Fame include: S.W. “Bill” Preston, founder of Preston Premium Wines; John and Ann Williams and Jim and Pat Holmes, wine pioneers from Red Mountain; Stan Clarke, a 30-year industry veteran; and John Anderson, a visionary and mentor who believed Washington would compete globally based on premium quality grapes. A commissioned bronze piece will remain on display at the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center to memorialize each inductee.
Managed by the Washington Wine Industry Foundation, the Legends Gala honoring the 2010 inductee will be held at WSU-IAREC in Prosser, Washington on the evening of Saturday, August 28, 2010.
Sponsorship Opportunities and Event Tickets are available now.
- 2010 Legends Sponsors
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- 2010 Legends Sponsorship
Yes, I would like to be a sponsor! You may secure your sponsorship by making your selection below and paying online or by Downloading our Sponsorship Form. Title Sponsor – $7,500 • Reserved table of eight • Limousine transportation w/ sparkling wine (Yakima, Prosser, Tri-Cities trading area) • Magnum of Legends 2010 • Commemorative glassware [...]
- 2010 Legends Tickets
The Pleasure of Your Attendance is Requested at a Gala Honoring the 2010 Inductee into the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame …A Program of the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center… Saturday, August 28, 2010 Reception begins at 6:00 p.m. In the Willmsen Memorial Garden On the Grounds of WSU’s IAREC WSU-Irrigated Agriculture [...]
- Legends Wine
Legends of Washington Wine Vintages Our Legends of Washington Wine Blends are now available for purchase for a limed time. Our selection includes library wines (while supplies last) for our 2006, 2007 , and 2008 releases. We are also featuring our 2010 release with both 1.5 Liter and 750 ml bottles for sale.
[...] in Prosser, WA, annually honors an inductee into the Washington Wine Hall of Fame who exemplifies legendary status because of substantial commitment and contributions made to the [...]