November 14, 2008 (Friday)

Celebrity Chef Luncheon & AIWF Big Bottle Auction

Date:                November 14, 2008
Time:               11:30 a.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.

 

Reserve & New Release Tasting featuring AIWF Silent Auction
Date:   November 14, 2008
Time:   6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.                  
Price:   $90 (in advance)   $120 (at the door)
Location:   Hornblower's 1,000 passenger Inspiration (stays at the dock) Get directions > >
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Note: This Event Sold Out last year...
An exclusive and elegant evening for collectors of fine wine, the Reserve & New Release Tasting sets the stage for wine enthusiasts to taste the pride of the vine from 150 wineries and spirits producers. Guests will also enjoy imported and domestic cheeses from igourmet.com, delicious cuisine from chefs at Viejas Casino, and catered aperitif from The Wild Thyme Co., carving stations from Brandt Beef and more. Exciting silent auction items such as large format bottles, libraries, and decanters will take the spotlight this year with proceeds benefiting the American Institute of Wine & Food culinary arts scholarship programs. AIWF Scholarship

 

Cooking Demonstrations

Held at the Macy's School of Cooking, and the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on November 15 & 16, nationally recognized celebrity chefs and local culinary stars strut their stuff in these interactive and engaging classes. Each chef prepares a series of mouth-watering dishes with instruction and recipes provided so that attendees can make the dishes at home. All cooking classes are tasting events and are paired with one of the wineries featured at this year's Festival. Ticket prices range from $45 to $65. To view descriptions, directions, or get tickets for our cooking class line-up to-date, please click on the links below:

Friday, November 14, 2008
At the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center

Surf, Turf and Cocktails with Sam The Cooking Guy
Chef Sam Zien
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Event Code:  CC 07

Friday, November 14, 2008
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center     Get directions > >
$55 per ticket
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At Macy's School of Cooking

Top Chef All Stars
Hosted by Chef Brian Malarkey & Panel of Bravo's Top Chefs Contestants
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Event Code:  CC 04

Friday, November 14, 2008
11:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Macy’s School of Cooking     Get directions > >
$75 per ticket

The Food You Want to Eat with Ted Allen
Hosted by Ted Allen of Food Detectives, Top Chef and Uncorked
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Event Code:  CC 05

Friday, November 14, 2008
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Macy’s School of Cooking     Get directions > >
$75 per ticket
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Wine Tasting Classes

Held at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on November 15 & 16, tasting classes feature discussions led by award-winning winemakers, sommeliers and master sommeliers from around the world. All classes are tasting events and guests will sample between five and seven wines per class. Class topics range from a Master Sommelier Blind Tasting, and a PS I Love You Panel; a women Winemaker Panel; a Zinfandel Panel hosted by Saveur magazine's Wine Editor Paul Lukacs; a sparkling wine taste-off; a Port varietal comparison; and the ultimate test to find the Opus. To view descriptions of the wine tasting classes to-date, please click on the links below:

Friday, November 14, 2008

Are Your Wines Sustainable?
Panel of Winemakers using Sustainable or Organic Practices
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Event Code:  WT 03

Friday, November 14, 2008
12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$45 per ticket
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Rhone Varietal Panel Discussion and Tasting
Panel of Rhone Varietal Wine Producers
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Event Code:  WT 04

Friday, November 14, 2008
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$50 per ticket
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Master Sommelier Blind Tasting
Master Sommelier Joseph Spellman and Panel of Local Sommeliers
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Event Code:  WT 07

Friday, November 14, 2008
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$75 per ticket
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