Walter Dacon Looks back (just for a second) and Looks Ahead!

Since our 5th anniversary celebration (Le Grand Crew Dinner Party) at the end of July, it has been a whirlwind of activity for us.  It seems we've been on the go constantly.  I just looked at the calendar and the long days of summer are wanning.

But the good news keeps coming for Walter Dacon:

• Wine Spectator, in the latest edition (September issue) gave our 2007 C'est Syrah Magnifique 93 points!
• This follows on the heals of Wine Spectator's August edition giving C'est Syrah Beaux 92 points
• Appanage 91 points
• C'est Syrah Belle 90 points

We poured at Auction of Washington Wines and Picnic with the Winemakers, Thursday, August 19th, at Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, to benefit uncompensated care at Seattle Children's Hospital and the Washington Wine Education Foundation.

• We're also very pleased to welcome Salida Wines (by Doug and Kim McCrea) new tasting room in downtown Olympia, located in the New Caldonia Building, 116 5th Ave.  They are open for tastings and sales Thursday through Saturday 1 pm to 6 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm.  Stop in and tell Kim and Doug that Walter Dacon suggested you drop by.

Friends of Olympia Farmer's Market is holding the 11th annual "Taste of the Market" on Tuesday the 24th of August, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Walter Dacon will be there pouring Voignier, Belle and Beaux.  Tickets can be purchased at the Farmers Market Office or online at Farmers Market.  Come out and support our local farmers and vendors!

• We also want to invite everyone to join us over the Labor Day Weekend to listen to live music by Teacher, drink great wines and feast on Taylor Shellfish Farms fresh steamer clams done Walter style.  Noon to 6 pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday, September 4th, 5th and 6th.

Walter Dacon at Wines in the Pines - Suncadia and More Terrific Scores

Walter Dacon Wines was privileged to be selected to pour wine at Suncadia Lodge, July 31st, for the third annual "Wine in the Pines" event. 

More good news for Walter Dacon; new wine scores from Wine Spectator magazine are in:

• 92 C'est Syrah Beaux
• 91 C'est Syrah Appanage
• 90 C'est Syrah Belle

Look for the September issue of Seattle Metropolitan magazine - Appanage made the top 100 list - we just don't know the exact number!  So, it will be a surprise to us too.  We're just honored that of all the wineries in Washington (close to 700) - we made the top 100.  Hurray!

Walter Dacon Le Grand Crew Dinner Party and Dance

July 24th was a terrific afternoon at Walter Dacon Wines.  The weather was perfect as over 100 wine club members, Le Grand Crew, gathered on the lawn to celebrate our 5th year anniversary and partake in a cedar planked salmon dinner with all the trimmings prepared by Randy McIntosh and Vern's Restaurant.  The dance floor was ready as our band from Tacoma, The High Rollers, performed amazing dance music.  Everyone was up and dancing.  BJ a 95 year old guest from Hartstine Island and a former Radio City Rockette, danced every dance. Thanks to everyone for helping us celebrate our fifth year milestone.  To commemorate our fifth year, we introduced 2007 C'est Syrah Belle magnums, personally signed by the winemaker.  Again, thanks to everyone for making the wine club dinner and our 5th anniversary very memorable.

Walter Dacon pouring at Sunshine & Wine, State Fair Park, Yakima, Washington

Lloyd and Ann are heading to Yakima for the annual Sunshine & Wine event at the State Fair Park today, Saturday, June 26th.  The event starts at 1 pm and runs until 5 pm.  This is the fifth year Walter Dacon has poured wine at this event which is the culmination of the Washington State Wine Competition..  It's always a fun event with live music, fabulous food, and tremendous award winning wines from across the state - all on the lawn.  The temperature is forecast to be 84 degrees today in Yakima - we can hardly wait!  Walter Dacon will be pouring C'est Syrah Magnifique. So, jump in your car, take the 2.5 hour drive, say hi and soak up some rays.

Grand Opening, Sullivan's Steakhouse and Walter Dacon Wines, Seattle

Lloyd and Ann recently had the opportunity to attend the pre-launch of Sullivan's Steakhouse, a fabulous affair on June 17th at 621 Union Street, Seattle.  The venue is perfect, the food scrumptious, and with newly renovated space, everything is in place for a pleasurable dining experience. Schuyler Adams, the General Manager, is ready to greet guests at the restaurant tonight (6/19/2010) for their Grand Opening.  Check out the wine list when you visit.  You might find one of your favorites.

Walter Dacon Wines attend the 2010 Seattle Wine Awards at Seattle's Historic Rainier Club

Walter Dacon Wines were honored to receive two gold medals (C'est Syrah Magnfique and Appanage) at the Seattle Wine Awards conducted by Christopher Chan, Sommelier at the Rainier Club, Seattle. 

The event, held this past Sunday, brought 90 of the best wineries in the state of Washington together for a grand tasting.  The wines and food were fabulous, and the historic venue was awsome. 

Look for next year's event in June of 2011.

Washington Governor's Mansion Foundation and Walter Dacon Wines

June 8th was a spectacular evening for Walter Dacon Wines.  We were privileged to be invited to the Governor's Mansion to participate in a fund raiser sponsored by the non-partisan Governor's Mansion Foundation.

The wine tasting event was a 'first' for the mansion and will probably become an annual event based on its success.  The Governor, Chris Gregoire, was on hand to welcome several hundred participants and share stories about how the Foundation was started by then First Lady, Nancy Evans, in 1972.

As the evening was winding down and the governor departed to a private meeting, a security person for the Governor approached Lloyd and Ann.  She indicated that the Governor had requested Walter Dacon and "would we please follow her to the private area?"  As we arrived at the door to the private area, another security person came out and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, she requested Walter Dacon wine, not the winemaker".  Needless to say, everyone erupted in laughter and even more laughter.  Lloyd said he would get lots of mileage in the future telling this story!