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 n 1974, The Rainier Club's wine list was printed on a single page. The sections included eleven red wines, eleven white wines, five rosé wines and four sparkling wines, together with five sherries, two ports, and a Dubonnet. In the decade of the "martini" lunch, wine it seemed, was nary an afterthought in the immediate environs of "fine dining." Ironically, the founding fathers of The Rainier Club were quite savvy in their quest to distinguish themselves as a destination for food, conviviality, and drink. A recently discovered copy of our stewards list from 1904 reflects a host of classic wines from France featuring Premier Grand Cru's: Ch. Marguax, Lafite-Rothschild, and Mumm's Champagne. In this same spirit, then president, Harry Prior, commissioned 15 members to serve on the Club's inaugural Wine Committee. Their mission was to "improve the wine selections that are worthy of the Club's image..." With this charter, The Rainier Club Wine Committee has since evolved into a fun, social, and education-oriented group of members who help continue our legacy of superb wine.
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| Wine Cellaring Program |
 Treasures from the Club's cellar abound from local gems to classic vintages from France, Italy, and Portugal. Our cellar is home to vintages collected over the past decade and will rival any wine list anywhere. Your Rainier Club wine cellar boasts an astonishing array of selections you'll enjoy at an amazing value—another benefit of membership!
Pictured Above: Chateau Lafite 1888, First bottle ever opened in the Club's Wine Room
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| Private Wine Events |
 Your wildest wine dreams come true with a personal and private fete featuring the best our Sommelier can procure. Whether you are interested in a vintage varietal, a single varietal, or celebration of Champagne—we promise to make it unforgettable.
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| Wine Events at the Club |
 The Rainier Club's Wine Committee has fashioned a host of opportunities for wine enthusiasts to enjoy socializing, sampling, and savoring local, national, and international wines in a variety of casual and formal environments. We strive to offer exclusive programs for wine experts and novices alike. Your participation adds to the vitality of our events. |
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| Sample Wine Event Menus |
The Rainier Club is steeped in a tradition of fine dining offering exclusive tastings, winemakers dinners, and soirées. Click on the links below to revel in the past!
• Wine Menu ~ Opus One Wine Dinner
• Wine Menu ~ Taste of Yakima Wine Soirée
• Wine Menu ~ Dinner Amicale with Wines from DeLille
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| Dining Menus |
 All of our menus are developed with the utmost quality in mind, showcasing the products and foodstuffs from our Northwest Puget Sound region.
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| Chef's Table in the Kitchen |
 Dive into the hustle and bustle of Chef Bill Morris' Kitchen to enjoy a handcrafted menu you'll never forget. We'd be honored to suggest a wine pairing as the perfect complement, simply ask.
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