BLEND is back! Wine event in Seattle 9/16

Head to Bell Harbor Conference Center (don’t let the dry name fool you – the view from this place is amazing as it’s on the Seattle waterfront over looking the sound and mountains – the perfect place to sip) for BLEND on September 16th – a fabulous event featuring forty Washington state wine producers who are pouring wines that fall into the category of a blend.  Buy tickets here or keep reading to find out how to enter to win a pair yourself! (Update: Giveaway has ended)

Created with the purpose of helping people fully enjoy and understand how blended wines are created, BLEND features:

• Barrel blending stations featuring Washington winemakers pouring samples that comprise one of their signature blends
• International tasting tables featuring blends from Argentina, France, Italy and Spain courtesy of Wine World 
  
• Bubble Lounge featuring sparkling wine, champagne and oysters courtesy of Taylor Shellfish Farms
• Wine blends from 40 top producers in Washington State
• Opportunities to win getaways and culinary experiences in the Pacific Northwest and Sonoma at Columbia Hospitality’s fabulous hotels and resorts

…and more! 

Did I mention the food? Check out some of these menu highlights (full menu, here) Like so many waterfront/Seattle events, it’s packed with seafood:

Seafood Ceviche with Tequila Lime Brine and Avocado Corn Salad from Bell Harbor International Conference Center

Char-Grilled Octopus, Braised Artichoke, Preserved Lemon and Pesto Verde from Kenwood Inn and Spa

Poached Prawn Tower, Gazpacho Consommé, Harissa Crisp Salish Honey and Cucumber Gelée from Salish Lodge & Spa – Snoqualmie, Washington

Wineries include Brian Carter Cellars, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Crest, Finnriver Ciders, Gamache, Kestral Vinters, Kiona, McCrea, Terra Blanca, and many more!

Here’s your chance to enter to win 2 tickets (value $49 each). You can enter all three ways! (Update: Giveaway has ended)

1. Write in the comments here on the blog what particular wine you want to sip on the most (check out the list)   during the event.

2. Enter on Seattle Pocket’s Facebook page.

3. Tweet ” I want to win a ticket to @BLENDsea #BLENDsea via @keridwyn #seattlepockets http://bit.ly/wfCEa4 ” (be sure you’re following @keridwyn and @BLENDsea on twitter).

Enter through Tuesday August 21st at 11:59PM Pacific Time. Winner announced Wednesday.

Disclosure – Seattle Pockets was given a pair of tickets to giveaway as well as a pair of tickets to attend.  As always, opinions are all my own. I was already looking forward to this event before they gifted me these tickets. The team behind this event is one of the best in the biz!