Live Lot #32 – Washington Wine Retreat
Ambassador Wines of Washington
Ambassador Wines of Washington was founded on the simple belief that no other experience is quite as enchanting as drinking wine. They know that something magical happens when you drink wine with friends; good wine becomes great wine and good friends become better friends. The Red Mountain region of Washington State has been getting a lot of attention and acclaim in the wine industry lately, and the folks at Ambassador are a big part of that. Find out for yourself what all the buzz is about and bid on this lot for the chance to be part of a private dinner with proprietors Michael and Pamala Towers and Nathan and Allison Engman at Ambassador’s beautiful new tasting room in Woodinville.
Your trip to this mecca of wine also includes a two-night stay for one couple at Willows Lodge. Located on five landscaped acres bordering the Sammamish River in the heart of western Washington’s wine country, you will find a comfortable, luxurious haven, where you can rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. This is the getaway you’ve been waiting for.
Come and experience personal luxury, Northwest style. Willows Lodge was selected for Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, and for good reason. Visit award-winning wineries nearby. Explore the gorgeous gardens, or hop on a bicycle for a ride on the scenic Sammamish River Trail. Enjoy a treatment at the full-service spa, followed by a soak in the heated pool. Listen to live music and experience the award-winning cuisine and wine list at dinner at the Barking Frog.
A treasured destination in its own right, Barking Frog is one of the mostly highly acclaimed restaurants in the Northwest. Executive Chef Bobby Moore and his talented culinary team draw on a mastery of both modern and classic techniques to bring out the best in fresh, local ingredients. They create innovative seasonal menus with beautifully prepared food.
And tonight, bring home some wine that you will want to share with your friends— an Imperial of the 2011 Estate Plenipotentiary Cabernet Sauvignon, winner of the Double Gold at the 2014 Seattle Wine Awards and Silver at the Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition. This is a wine that is sure to astound and impress, with a medium-full bodied palate, elegant tannins and a long drying finish that ends with bright cherry fruit and vanilla flavors.
Also included for tonight’s winning bidder is a majestic Jeroboam of the 2011 Ambassador Estate Syrah, another gold medal winner at last year’s Seattle Wine Awards. It was even chosen from among 400 entries as one of the featured wines for the U.S. Open golf tournament’s hospitality tent this year. The 2011 begins soft and lively, building momentum with bright acid, good structure and cranberry undertones. The finish is nicely balanced. Magic in a bottle indeed!
OPENING BID
$2,500
INCLUDES
Two-Night Stay for Two
Dinner for Two
Private Dinner for Two
One 5-Liter Bottle
One 6-Liter Bottle
DONOR
Allison Engman, Ambassador Wines of Washington