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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.
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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.
