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Celebrity Chef Luncheon and Big Bottle Auction Hosted by Thomas Arvid

Reserve & New Release Tasting Hosted by Ted Allen

Grand Tasting Event

Hornblower Cruises Brunch

Celebrity Chef Luncheon & AIWF Big Bottle Auction

Date:                November 14, 2007
Time:               11:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Price:               Starting at $150, includes four course luncheon and wine pairing; if you are interested in sponsoring                           a full table, please call 619-342-7337 for package rates and your selection of winemaker tables
Location:         San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina

Celebrity Chef:            Bernard Guillas
Celebrity Artist:            Thomas Arvid
Master Sommelier:     Joseph Spellman
Auctioneer:                   Steven Metter & Clinton Metter

The AIWF Celebrity Chef Luncheon & Big Bottle Auction will take place on November 14 during the weeklong San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.  The luncheon will feature 15 celebrity winemakers and a world-class menu prepared by a nationally acclaimed celebrity chef.  Guests will dine at tables of 10, each table featuring one winemaker pouring favorites from their portfolio.  Celebrity artist Thomas Arvid will be on-hand to serve as emcee of the event and will also host one table. 

The luncheon will culminate in a spirited live auction with jet-setting vacation packages, large format bottles, and one-of-a-kind items that are perfect for the serious wine and food enthusiast.

Proceeds from the event’s auctions benefit The American Institute of Wine & Food Culinary and Enology Scholarship program.  Each year, thousands of dollars are awarded to professionals and students in San Diego to further their careers in culinary and enology arts.  To date, over $100,000 has been awarded to deserving students from proceeds raised at auctions during the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.