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IN THE COMMUNITY

The next time you're sitting on the blanket at one of our summer concerts, enjoying a great bottle of our wine and a slice of brie, consider this: at that very moment, you're helping to support our community in a very big way.

Because of our highly successful Summer Concert Series, which funds our Charitable Contribution program, we're able to support several important initiatives such as helping fund Seattle Children's Hospital, providing support to the Viticulture & Enology Program at Washington State University which educates future winemakers and grape growers, and fulfilling charitable contribution requests.

AUCTION OF WASHINGTON WINES

It's nice when a fun night out can be so life changing for others. Founded in 1988, the Auction of Washington Wines represents the Washington wine industry's gift to the community and is the largest charity auction in the country featuring Washington wine.

Chateau Ste. Michelle is a proud participant of this annual event which benefits Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation and the Viticulture & Enology Program at Washington State University.

VITICULTURE & ENOLOGY PROGRAM AT WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (WSU)

While winemaking might feel like an old, traditional process, there is still much to learn. Because of this, Chateau Ste. Michelle supports the Viticulture & Enology Program at WSU and the Wine Science Center at WSU Tri-Cities. Their program is critical to the growth of the industry by providing cutting-edge research and training the next generation of vintners and grapes growers. Each fall Chateau Ste. Michelle also partners with Washington restaurants for the annual "Raise a Glass, Fund A Scholarship" program to benefit the Viticulture & Enology Program at WSU and other Northwest colleges. The program has raised $550,000 since 2008 to support the next generation of Northwest winemakers and grape growers.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY

We believe in the power of community and the work local nonprofits do to make a difference. That’s why we’re proud to support qualified 501(c)(3) organizations by offering reduced-price wine for fundraising events.

Here’s how it works:

  • If your organization is a qualified 501(c)(3), you can request reduced-price wine donations for your upcoming event.
  • Simply review the application terms below, then fill out the Reduced Price Wine Request Form.
  • Once submitted, a member of our team will be in touch with you.

Requirements & Terms:

  • Organizations requesting a contribution need to be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as eligible to receive a tax-deductible contribution.
  • 501(c)(3) tax ID documentation is required.
  • Requests should be submitted at least 8 weeks before your print deadline date. Requests submitted with less notice may be denied without review.
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