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Sip with SUSE in Seattle

Woodinville Wine Country

Sep 25, 2025
Woodinville WA
1:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT
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Sip with SUSE: A Woodinville Wine Tour, Dinner, and TechTalk

Thursday, September 25 | 1:30-7:30 PM PT
 

This exclusive event brings together top IT professionals for a private tour of three boutique wineries with expert insights and world-class tastings. With professional drivers and a knowledgeable wine guide leading the way, you’ll savor the best of Woodinville’s wine country while networking with industry peers.

The experience culminates with a gourmet plated dinner at Covington/Two Vintners Winery, where we’ll pair fine wine and food with a short but powerful tech talk on how SUSE’s cutting-edge solutions are shaping the future of enterprise IT.

We hope you'll be an exclusive guest.

See the detailed agenda below and reserve your spot today!

Woodinville Wine Country, 17800 140th Ave NE Woodinville WA 98072

Agenda

Time Title Description
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm Meet at Woodinville Park & Ride for Transit to Wineries

Please arrive at the Woodinville Park & Ride for professional transit provided by Barrel Wine Tours to wineries.

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Tasting One: Pepper Bridge—Discover a Walla Walla Legend Right Here in Woodinville

Pepper Bridge is one of Walla Walla’s pioneering wineries, known for crafting some of Washington’s finest Bordeaux-style wines. While their vineyards and production facility sit in the heart of wine country, their cozy tasting room in Woodinville’s Hollywood District offers a more intimate way to experience these world-class wines. It’s a hidden gem with deep roots and bold pours—see why Pepper Bridge continues to set the standard.

2:45 pm - 2:50 pm Transit to Winery #2
2:50 pm - 3:50 pm Tasting Two: Rocky Pond Estate—Where Exceptional Wine Meets Unforgettable Experiences

Nestled along the Columbia River between Wenatchee and Chelan, Rocky Pond is quickly becoming one of Washington’s most exciting wine destinations—earning accolades, acclaim, and even its own AVA. With a striking estate winery in Chelan and a sleek, sophisticated tasting room in Woodinville’s Schoolhouse District, Rocky Pond offers more than just remarkable wines—it delivers experiences that linger long after the last sip.

3:50 pm - 4:00 pm Transit to Winery #3
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tasting Three: Pondera Winery—Where Fine Art Meets Fine Wine

Tucked away in the heart of Woodinville, Pondera is a boutique, family-owned winery with a passion for winemaking and visual art. Founded by long-time art dealers turned vintners, their tasting room doubles as a curated gallery—offering a one-of-a-kind experience where every sip is surrounded by beauty. Come for the wine, stay for the inspiration.

5:00 pm - 5:15 pm Transit to Dinner at the Covington Cellars/Two Vintners Tasting Room
5:15 pm - 7:15 pm Plated Dinner at the Covington Cellars/Two Vintners Tasting Room

Located in the Artisan Hill District of Woodinville, enjoy a gourmet plated dinner prepared by local celebrity chefs and wines from the best varietals Washington state has to offer. At the same time, our expert SUSE team will deliver a brief technology talk.

7:15 pm - 7:30 pm Transit to Woodinville Park & Ride for Departure