Heart's Delight Wine Tasting & Aution

Event Info

Event date: May 8-10, 2008

Saturday

Grand Tasting & Auction
May 10, 2008

grand tasting and auction photos

Saturday is a virtual tour of Bordeaux starting with a formal seated tasting of more than twenty 2005 Bordeaux where Chateau owners and directors bring their wines to life. The adventure continues with exciting seminars, food prepared by some of the nation's top chefs and wine from the world's best vineyards as well as live and silent auctions where guests may bid on exclusive travel opportunities, dining experiences and rare and exceptional wines.

Location
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street, NW Washington, DC

Formal Tasting of 2005 Bordeaux
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
A formal seated tasting of twenty 2005 classed growth Bordeaux with Chateau owners and directors on hand to discuss their wines.

Heart’s Delight Seminars
4:30- 5:15 p.m. and 5:30– 6:15 p.m.
Two 45 minute, interactive sessions:
Wine: “Off the Beaten Path” or “Beyond Sideways: Pinot Noirs of the World;” “American Cheese and Wine;” “American Caviar Tasting;” “Homage to the Big Easy Cooking Classes”

Click here for more information on Seminars  

Heart’s Delight Tasting Reception & Auctions
6:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Silent auction reception with Celebrity Chef Stations, Wine Stations and 200 lot silent auction.  Followed by a 40 lot live auction of rare wines, culinary/dining experiences, exciting trips and more!

Tickets

  • Heart's Delight Grand Tasting & Auction Ticket $500 ($300 is tax-deductible)
    Includes Saturday's seated tasting, receptions and auctions
  • Heart's Delight Reception Ticket $250 ($125 is tax-deductible)
    Includes Saturday's reception and auctions
  • Seminars (Preceding Saturday's reception and auction) $50

Festive Cocktail Attire

If you would like information on event sponsorship or purchasing tickets please contact Heidi Arnold at the American Heart Association office (703) 248-1720 or Heidi.Arnold@heart.org

For more information about Heart's Delight please call the American Heart Association at (703) 248-1720