Seattle Wine Awards 2009
Over 760 Washington wines were reviewed by some of the area’s most accomplished and recognized wine 
professionals.
“The goal of the Seattle Wine Awards is to recognize, celebrate and promote excellence in Washington wine by honoring the best red and white wines in varietal/price categories with Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze – Grand Awards of Excellence. In addition, the Seattle Wine Awards also recognizes by consensus, the highest quality Washington wines with the honor of Vintner’s Award – Outstanding Washington Wine.”
The judges for this years Seattle Wine Awards are:
Thomas Price ~ Metropolitan Grill, Advanced Sommelier
Amy Mumma ~ Central Washington University World Wine Program
Tim O’Brien ~ Salty’s Restaurant, Director of Wine
Lisa Rongren ~ The Herbfarm Restaurant, Sommelier
Mark Takagi ~ Metropolitan Markets, Director of Fine Wine
Jake Kosseff ~ Kosseff Wine Consulting and Founder of Extraordinary Dining Society
Jeff Fournier ~ Esquin Wine Merchants
Ole Thompson ~ Wild Ginger & The Triple Door, Director of Wine
Rob Ord ~ International Sommelier Guild
Ryan Allison ~ Cellar 46, Owner
Bob Bain ~ NW Wine Specialist
David LeClaire ~ Wine Events & Promotions, Seattle Uncorked
Gerry Warren ~ Seattle Wine Society, Board of Directors
Join the fun, taste the wine, meet the winemakers and enjoy fine food at the inaugural Seattle Wine Awards Grand Awards Tasting to be held at The Rainier Club this Sunday, June 14.
Go to www.seattlewineawards.com or call Christopher Chan, (206) 853-4677
