Some folks take their wine very seriously. Very, very seriously. Sometimes, even more seriously than the high rollers at the Sun Valley Wine Auction. They belong to an ultra-exclusive, secret society of elitists that gather in Sun Valley every July. (And, no, we're not talking about Allen & Co.)
Introducing -- the fraternal order of the WAW, also known as the WhoopAssWinos, a group of individuals largely based in Seattle and Sun Valley, who gather together for one thing and one thing only: to worship the good grape.
In addition to attending various festivities of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction, this group wines and dines and wines some more before, during, and long after the wine picnic.
Sounds pretty easy, doesn't it? Ultra-exclusive and elitist? My whoopass.
Then again, to be a member WAW, candidates must meet the following stringent criteria:
- Members will have effervescent personalities with a keen sense of humor.
- All members will vow to consume copious quantities of fine wine and vow to never abstain for a period of more than one month. To remain a member in good standing, spouses or significant others are allowed to drink twice as much if his or her partner is unable or unwilling to consume the appropriate amount.
- In order to remain in good standing, members must attend at least one of our two meetings held annually; either on the weekend of the Sun Valley Wine Auction or in and around the Seattle area at a time to be determined at the whim of the Grand Poobah.
- Member couples who separate for whatever dubious reason will be subject to the “separation rule.” Founding members will pick the better half to remain a WAW member.
- Members will portray a sense of appreciation for all things humorous and understand the “camp” nature of the WAW.
- Members displaying any difficult, dishonest, “New York” uptight behavior will be given one warning prior to expulsion.
The WAWs also have a Minister of Style, a Guardian of Right and Wrong, a Vice Poobah, a Minister of Words and Money, a Guardian of Values and Soul, an Exalted Commissioner of Golf, and necessarily, a Minister of Wineland Security.
In the photo, from left to right: JJohn Engle and Jennifer Manning of event sponsor, Tamarack Resorts, toasting the WAW party with the mysterious WAW Grand-Pooh-Bah and Cathi Hatch, WAW Minister of Words & Money and CEO of ZINO Society.
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Great article written by a
Great article written by a gal that should also become a member of the WAW as she clearly has the correct vision of the fun we all have......and the reverence she portrays in her writings of the importance this group contributes to society!!!!
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