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SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021

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16 WAC Magazine | wac.net taste winemaker dinner / tasting notes Washington wines at the WAC Enjoy dinner with House of Smith's award-winning wines. e harmonious pairing of food and wine comes to the WAC yet again by way of a Winemaker Dinner with House of Smith, a Washington wine group dedicated to providing quality vintages that reflect its roots in the Evergreen State. House of Smith's commitment to showcasing the beauty of Washington- made wine will be on full display on Friday, October 22, in the Crystal Ballroom with a dinner pairing by WAC Executive Chef Eric Floyd. Owned by winemaker Charles Smith, House of Smith's meteoric rise to wine greatness began with Smith's first winery, K Vintners. Opened in December 2001, K Vintners started with Smith's 1999 K Syrah, which he began selling out of the back of his van. K Vintners quickly outgrew the trunk of Smith's 1987 Chevy Astro van and blossomed into a mainstay in the Washington wine scene. In the years since K Vintners' humble beginnings, House of Smith wines have not only captured the hearts of wine enthusiasts across the Pacific Northwest, but they also have collected accolades from Wine & Spirits magazine, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and Food & Wine, which named Smith its Winemaker of the Year in 2009. Reserve your seats online at wac.net/ house-of-smith-winemaker-dinner. C O U R T E S Y P H O T O TASTING NOTES House of Smith Golden West Pinot Noir, 2019 $12/glass; $45/bottle The 2019 Golden West Pinot Noir is a sophisticated sensory experience with complex layers of aroma and flavor, boasting a delicate nose of black raspberry and allspice while earthy wild mushroom and limestone elegantly engulf the palate. This tandem delivers balance and bravado, offering an unforgettable tasting experience. This 2019 vintage comes from Golden West, a brand by award-winning winemaker Charles Smith, who has been dedicated to showcasing the beauty of handmade Washington wines since 1999. Enjoy this wine at our Winemaker Dinner on Friday, October 22. Learn more at wac.net/house-of-smith-winemaker-dinner.

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