While at the TOAST event for the Auction of Washington Wines, I had the opportunity to chat with Marissa Dineen, Vintner and family member, Dineen Vineyards. At the TOAST event, the “Healthy Land, Healthy Communities” award was given to Marissa in honor of her work. Cultivating excellence is what Washington Wine is all about.

Learn more by visiting AuctionofWaWines.org or washingtonwine.org

This is part one of our coverage of the Auction of Washington Wines 2025. This podcast covers the 4^th annual TOAST event at Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville, which honored some of the Washington Wine industry’s best and brightest. The Winemakers Barrel Auction and Picnic follows at Chateau Ste. Michelle. The weekend finishes with the GALA raising $4 million which benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital, Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology Department and Washington Wines Grant Partner Vital Wines. Be sure to watch the video on our YouTube channel.

The list of Washington wine professionals as they appear:

Jamie Peha-Executive Director Auction of Washington Wines

Katie Maltais-Incoming Director Auction of Washington Wines

Kelsey Albro Itämeri-Itä Wines

Sidney Rice-Dossier Wine

John Patterson-Patterson Cellars

Lacey & Charlie Lybecker-Cairdeas Winery

Javier Alfonso-Pomum Winery

Alex Stewart-Tenor Wines

Chris Peterson-Avennia Wines

Jürgen Grieb-Trevari Cellars

Kerry Shiels-Cote Bonneville/DuBruel Vineyard

Ashley Trout-Brook & Bull Wines/Vital Wines

Learn more by visiting auctionofwawines.org or washingtonwine.org

Why are Winemakers always smiling?  Watch the video and see!