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Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Question: Who is Walter Clore?
Answer: Dr. Walter Clore is the Father of Washington Wine. He is known for his life’s
work studying vinifera grapes and their potential growth in Washington. Our center is
dedicated to Dr. Clore to showcase the quality of Washington’s modern day agriculture
through education, experience and entertainment.
Question: Is the Clore Center a non-profit organization?
Answer: Yes. The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center is classified as a 501(c) 3
non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Service tax classifications.
Question: Does the Clore Center accept donations?
Answer: Yes. The Clore Center is a community partnership between public and private
sectors of Washington State and was created to have a positive impact on the state’s
wine, culinary, agriculture and tourism industries. All gifts are tax deductible because we
are a non-profit organization. Please contact Kathy Corliss at 509-786-1000 or email her
at info@theclorecenter.org for more donation information.
Tasting Room Questions
Question: What are AVAs?
Answer: AVA stands for American Viticultural Area. These are the areas in Washington
that are designated regions for growing grapes specifically for wine. There are 13 AVAs
in Washington.

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Question: What are the 13 AVAs?
Answer: The 13 AVAs in Washington are Ancient Lakes, Columbia Cascade, Columbia
Gorge, Horse Heaven Hills, Lake Chelan, Naches Heights, Puget Sound, Rattlesnake
Hills, Red Mountain, Snipes Mountain, Wahlukle Slope, Walla Walla Valley and Yakima
Valley.
Question: Why does the Clore Center showcase AVAs in the Tasting Room?
Answer: Focusing on an AVA in the Tasting Room allows the Clore Center to promote
Washington Wine and specific wine versus individual wineries. This also allows us to
spread knowledge of the grape, soil, climate, elevation and slope in which the wine
comes from.
Question: What are the hours of the Tasting Room?
Answer: Our Tasting Room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Question: What is the cost to attend a tasting in the Tasting Room?
Answer: We charge a $5 non-refundable fee per guest in the Tasting Room for the wine.
Small snacks and appetizers are available for an additional charge.
Question: Do you take reservations in the Tasting Room?
Answer: Yes. We especially appreciate a phone call in advance if you have a group of 10
or more. Private tastings after-hours are also available.
Question: Are there any other refreshments offered with the wine tasting?
Answer: Our Tasting Room has a small menu Friday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Glass pours, bottle purchases and bottled beer are also offered. These snacks are
available at an additional charge and prepared by Chef Kristin Martilla Johnson.
Question: Do you always feature the same wine or AVAs in your Tasting Room?

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Answer: No. We choose a new AVA each month and this also changes our wine line-up.
Our mission is to promote Washington Wine and we do this by allowing our visitors to
discover a new winery, region or varietal to enjoy each time they visit.
Question: What are the upcoming AVAs for the Tasting Room?
Answer: This month we are featuring the Walla Walla Valley region. In April we will
showcase Lake Chelan. The month of May will present the Columbia Gorge. June is
expected to introduce the Red Mountain area. For July, we have Horse Heaven Hills
planned.
Question: What are the student wines?
Answer: A few colleges in Washington have student wine programs that produce
different varieties. These colleges include Washington State University, Yakima Valley
Community College, Walla Walla Community College and South Seattle Community
College.
Blind Tasting Questions
Question: What are blind tastings?
Answer: Blind tastings offer an experience to be had without knowing the winemaker,
winery, price or seeing the label. This allows individuals to develop a palate, discover
new wines and make a decision without other influences.
Question: When are blind tastings offered?
Answer: On the first Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. we will offer blind
tasting of a specific varietal.
Question: What are the varietals for the blind tastings?

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Answer: For this month we have Malbec being showcased. In April, Albariño will be
presented. The month of May is expected to introduce Mourvedre. June is featuring
Lemberger while July has Barbera planned. August will not have a blind tasting event
due to our Legends Event and the Prosser Wine and Food Festival. September will offer
Tempranillo. In October, Syrah will be showcased. November is featuring Cabernet
Franc and December is scheduled for Riesling.
Question: How much do blind tastings cost?
Answer: Tickets for the blind tasting event are $30. This includes appetizers and six
wines to sample.
Legends of Washington Wine Questions
Question: What is the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame?
Answer: The Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame is a bronze medal that is
commissioned to an individual and remains on display at the Clore Center.
Question: How do you become a Legend of Washington Wine?
Answer: Once a year, a Washington resident with more than 25 years of involvement in
the wine industry is nominated and awarded at the gala in August.
Question: Who chooses the winner out of the nominees to be the Legend of Washington
Wine?
Answer: A selection committee considers all of the nominee’s impact on the wine
industry, contributions to the community and their historical lasting significance for
future generations. The selection committee includes a representative from each of the
state’s viticultural regions who independently review and rate nominees.
Facility Rentals Questions

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Question: Do you offer facility rentals to the public?
Answer: Yes. Our Vineyard Pavilion is a beautiful venue for a corporate meeting,
seminar or wedding.
Question: What amenities are offered with the Vineyard Pavilion rental?
Answer: The facility is indoor and outdoor with a glass-enclosed main room, sliding glass
doors and two patios. You can customize your event to your own taste and there is a
catering kitchen available at no additional cost with a list of pre-approved caterers.
Equipment to seat your guests, as well as white tablecloths is included in the rental fee.
Our staff will set up and breakdown the tables and chairs, also. Additionally, we provide
an event coordinator to assist you with all aspects of your event.
Question: How much seating is available in the Vineyard Pavilion?
Answer: The indoor section can seat up to 50 people, or 75 cocktail style, and the outdoor
part can seat up to 160 with the addition of tents.
Event Questions
Question: Do you offer other events at the Clore Center besides wine tasting?
Answer: Yes. We often have events in our state-of-the-art kitchen to enhance culinary
skills. Other events include summer yoga classes and watercolor painting. Check our
website and Facebook (Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center) often to stay up to date
about these happenings as they arise.