Saturday
Grand Tasting & Auction
May 8, 2010
Saturday is a virtual tour of Bordeaux starting with a formal seated tasting of the 2007 vintage and an older vintage of the Chateaus's choosing 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 Bordeaux Tasting
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
A formal seated tasting of the 2007 vintage and an older vintage of the Chateau's choosing with Chateau owners and directors on hand to discuss their wines. Hosted by Ray Isle, Wine Editor of Food & Wine
Download 2010 Bordeaux Tasting Sheet
Heart's Delight Seminars
4:30- 5:15 p.m. and 5:30– 6:15 p.m.
Two 45 minute interactive sessions:
- Paso Robles Avant-Garde Blends featuring L'Aventure with Stephan Asseo
- Locolat's Sweet Spot with Niel Piferoen
- Cooking Class with L'Academie de Cuisine
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 live auction of rare wines, culinary experiences, exciting trips and more!
Wine Stations
Chefs After Party at Birch & Barley
Join celebrity chefs and top sponsors for the 2010 Chefs After Party.
When: May 8, 2010, 11PM - 1AM
Where: 1337 14th Street, NW
Tickets
- Heart's Delight Grand Tasting & Auction Ticket $400 ($200 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
This year's theme is 'Heart's Delight High.'
Dust off your letterman jacket and grab your sweetheart! We invite you to wear any threads that take you back to senior year while you sip on our custom-made "Spike the Punch" sangria made with Domaine de Canton Ginger Liquer.
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