A press release from one of our favorite downtown hotels–Seattle’s only Washington wine-themed hotel, the Hotel Vintage Park–shared news of the their annual Red Ribbon event to benefit the Lifelong AIDS Alliance. With passport in hand, guests will embark on a virtual tour of Washington wine country throughout the boutique hotel, mingling with representatives from 15 premier Washington wineries in their dedicated guest rooms. Wines will be perfectly paired with a special selection of tasty bites, carefully prepared by Tulio Ristorante Chef Walter Pisano.

The party continues at Tulio with a special three-course pre-fixe dinner prepared by Chef Pisano, paired with wines from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Participating wineries include Badger Mountain Vineyard/Powers Winery, Bonair Winery, Boudreaux Cellars, Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, DiStefano Winery, Hinzerling Winery, Lone Canary, Nota Bene Cellars, Saint Laurent Winery, Seia Wine Cellars, SYZYGY, Walter Dacon Wines and Whitman Cellars.

The event takes place at the Hotel Vintage Park 1100 Fifth Ave in Seattle on Thursday, November 20, with the wine tasting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m and the dinner immediately following. Advance reservations are required.

Wine tasting – $20 (includes complimentary valet parking). RSVP to brandyn.hull@kimptonhotels.comor 206-340-6678.

Wine Dinner at Tulio – $60. Call 206.624.5500 orwww.tulio.com

Kimpton Hotels are passionate in the fight against AIDS/HIV and understand that the AIDS crisis is not over. HIV services and organizations across the United States are under tremendous pressure to serve an increasing number of people. Last year, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants across the nation raised nearly $100,000 to help fight this terrible disease.