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8 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JUNE / JULY 2014 Memories: 1970 A pulse-racing good time By Sara A. Williams 2011 Treveri Cellars Extra-Brut "Blanc de Blanc" Columbia Valley, Washington Tasting Notes: Subtle lemon on the rim with hints of gold on the legs. Bright acidity and sophistication showcase quiet hints of green apple, yeast undertones, and refreshing grapefruit. Floral notes and tiny bubbles leave you with a lively finish. Made of 100 percent Chardonnay with zero dosage, this sparkling wine is perfectly balanced but not austere. Discovery: Treveri Cellars was founded in late 2010. The father-son team of Juergen and Christian Grieb seeks the finest vineyards for its sparkling wines and has forged lasting partnerships with some of Washington's key growers. The Griebs use only méthode champenoise for their sparkling wines. Though Treveri is a fairly new winery, it has received much acclaim, and its wines have been poured at the White House and at James Beard Foundation events. —Sara A. Williams is a WAC Restaurant Manager and a Level 1 Sommelier. This wine, cellared at the WAC, is available at Torchy's. Sommelier's Selection By Dee Sanwick, History Committee Chair FINISHING TOUCHES The athletic renovations on the 5th through 7th Floors were in their final stages. The 5th Floor upgrades included a welcoming area, steam room and massage tables. A sauna was added to the 6th Floor, and Women's Fitness on the 7th Floor saw new beauty shop booths accented with antique mirror panes. STAR SPEAKER Popular TV game show panelist and stage performer Kitty Carlisle was the celebrity opener for the Morning Lecture Series. Her presentation at the Club was an intimate discussion about her life. RUNNING CONSTRUCTION The 8th Floor gymnasium and running track were starting to take shape. Members were looking forward to running on the elevated track above the gym— a welcome alternative to jogging outside next to cars and buses. SUMMER WITH THE WAC Members were encouraged to invite friends and family to join the Club by offering them a two-week guest membership. This membership included the opportunity to stay in the renovated Inn rooms, to enjoy the newly expanded athletic facilities, and to take advantage of other Club services. { BUZZ } J U N E / J U LY | 2 0 1 4 L U K E R U TA N THE ANNUAL SEAFAIR TRIATHLON BOASTS SEATTLE'S only Olympic-distance course. You can swim, cycle and run like an Olympian at this event on Sunday, July 20. e triathlon, which offers a variety of courses for adults and children, takes place at Seward Park. All participants receive a T-shirt and all finishers receive a medal. Adult Courses: • Olympic Challenge: 1-mile swim, 20-mile bike, 10-kilometer run • Sprint: 0.5-mile swim, 12-mile bike, 5-km run • Relay: two- and three-person teams Kids Courses: • Beginners: 50-yard swim, 1-mile bike, 0.2-mile run • Intermediate: 100-yard swim, 2-mile bike, 0.5-mile run e minimum age for adults is 13 and for children is six. ere is also an Olympic Duathlon course for adults, featuring a 20-mile bike ride and 10-kilometer run. Club members enjoy a discount on entry fees for the sprint course. For more information, email tricycleclub@wac.net. In addition, the Inn at the WAC is offering a special hotel package to Club members who participate in the triathlon. See page 14 for more details. For general triathlon information, visit seafair. com/triathlon. Check out WAC Magazine online at wacmagazine.com. You can view the current issue and our archive. 2 0 1 4 W A S H I N G T O N A T H L E T I C C L U B ® ® M A G A Z I N E www.wac.net J U N E / J U L Y Making a Splash Swimming is in our DNA Get your fix online