ARLINGTON, VA, April 20, 2011 (Press-News.org) Prepare for The 12th Annual Heart's Delight Wine Tasting & Auction, benefiting The American Heart Association, May 11-14, 2011 (www.HEARTSDELIGHTWINEAUCTION.org).
The May 11 - May 14 benefit, known as a premier destination event, will feature master winemakers, culinary greats and distinguished guests. Wednesday's United States of Wine reception will showcase American Wine. Thursday's Private Dinner Series will offer a series of intimate wine dinners. Friday night Vintners Dinner will highlight the wines of Chateau Haut Brion, and following will be a live auction led by Sotheby's Jamie Ritchie. The Congressional Honoree is James Clyburn and the Leadership Award will be presented to Vice President Richard B. Cheney. Saturday begins with a wine tasting of the 2008 vintage and an older vintage selected by the visiting Chateau owners and wine directors led by Jancis Robinson, MW. The adventure continues with exciting seminars and food prepared by some of the nation's top chefs, as well as spirited live and silent auctions.
For a full schedule and ticket information, visit www.heartsdelightwineauction.org.
A few quotes from Heart's Delight Tasting & Auction renowned celebrity participants:
"It's just a really good cause," said Stephanie Izard, Chef/Owner of Girl & The Goat and Top Chef 4 Winner, who is returning to Heart's Delight this year. "You know, I think that a lot of us try to do as much charity work as we can and you really have to pick and choose but a lot of people really believe in Heart's Delight, so it's great."
"There are a lot of wine events in the world, but not very many of them feature such a range of Bordeaux chateaux," said Tom Matthews, Executive Editor of the Wine Spectator. "The Bordelaise are so successful that they rarely have to travel - normally you have to go to them-so this is a very unusual and privileged event to be able to taste these wines."
"This is the premier wine event in Washington DC every year because of the quality of the wines and because of the money it raises for the American Heart Association," said Bill Plante, CBS News.
This year's chairmen are The Honorable John Breaux and The Honorable Trent Lott of the Breaux Lott Leadership Group, subsidiary of Patton Boggs.
For more information on Heart's Delight's sponsors and past events, visit www.heartsdelightwineauction.org. All press inquiries and interview requests go to lane.claghorn@heart.org.
About Heart's Delight
Since 1999, Heart's Delight has raised more than 9 million dollars for the American Heart Association. Heart's Delight Wine Tasting & Auction is widely recognized as a premier destination featuring top winemakers and celebrity chefs from across the US. The event attracts the nation's most distinguished and successful business, medical and political communities. The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Heart's Delight and The Nation's Capital
Hearts Delight Wine Tasting & Auction, benefiting The American Heart Association, releases its 2011 schedule of events detailing a four-day celebration of exceptional food and quality wines.
2011-04-20
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[Press-News.org] Heart's Delight and The Nation's CapitalHearts Delight Wine Tasting & Auction, benefiting The American Heart Association, releases its 2011 schedule of events detailing a four-day celebration of exceptional food and quality wines.