The most talked about wine and food event kicks off with Friday night's multi-course Celebration Dinner, prepared by Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and his team, paired with premium wines from around the globe selected by sommelier, Tommy Thompson. Seating is limited to 400 guests. Saturday is filled with a plethora of wine and food demos, chef challenges, a wine seminar, a VIP Magnum Party and is capped with the Grand Taste - featuring over 120 wineries from Washington, Oregon, California, France and Italy, along with a craft beer "pool garden". Attendance is limited to 1,800.
2012's culinary guest star is award-winning chef, cookbook author, and food activist Marcus Samuelsson, who will be featured at events throughout the weekend. The Honorary Winemaker is Woodinville, Washington's Chris Sparkman of Sparkman Cellars. "Thirsty Girl" Leslie Sbrocco returns for a second year as guest emcee.
A special "Platinum Package" will also be available, priced at $1,300 single or $2,200 a couple. It can only be purchased by calling 360-716-6888. Included is:
- Admission to a special 5:00 PM Celebration Dinner pre-reception
- Reserved Celebration Dinner table seating with a guest winemaker
- Taste of Tulalip 2012 etched magnum and glass set
- Special piece created by featured artist James Madison
- Overnight stay in a King room on Friday and Saturday nights at the Tulalip Resort Casino Hotel
- Continental breakfast delivered to your room Saturday morning
- Special "All Access" pass, with reserved seating at the cooking demonstration by guest chef Marcus Samuelssonand at the wine seminar conducted by guest emcee Leslie Sbrocco
- Early admission to the Magnum Party featuring rare and library wines
- Early admission to the Grand Taste
Hotel rooms and spa appointments will become near and dear during this two-day extravaganza. It is suggested that guests reserve their getaway room early at the AAA Four Diamond resort by going to www.tulalipresort.com or phoning 1-866-716-7162.
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