ATP announces Gala and Wine Auction
Alpine Theatre Project of Whitefish is announcing its second Whitefish Wine Auction for the Arts to be held in Whitefish Aug. 18 to 20 with a variety of offerings, according to development director Luke Walrath. All of the featured wineries for the event are based in the Napa Valley of California: Foley Food and Wine, Battuello Family Vineyards, and Frias Family Vineyards. Celebrity chefs for the event include Chef Andy Blanton, four-time semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s best chef in the Northwest, Chef Alec Graham, international chef; and Chef Melissa Mangold.
On Wednesday, Aug. 18, oenophiles can experience wines produced by the featured wineries at an event titled “Suis Lago,” an outdoor lakeside tasting at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.
Thursday, Aug. 19, wine and food aficionados can chat with the vintners and chefs at private home dinners around the valley.
The main event, the Gala and Wine Auction on Friday, Aug. 20, will feature a menu designed by Chef Thomas Newton paired with wines selected by featured winery vintners, entertainment by ATP, and the auction of unique wines, travel opportunities, and wine experiences. The event will be outdoors under the big lakeside tent at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.
To purchase tickets to these events and for more information, visit atpwhitefish.org/wineauction or call 862-SHOW (7469).
May 25 has been designated as National Wine Day since at least 2009. While California is still the leading U.S. wine production state, there are at least three wineries in every state. Montana claims eight wineries and 24 vineyards, nearly half of which are within 100 miles of Kalispell.
