Local Wine Events

Event ID #257427

Event Details

Celebrity Artist: Michael Flohr
Master Sommelier: Joseph Spellman
Auctioneer: Steven Metter & Clinton Metter

The AIWF Celebrit Chef Luncheon & Big Bottle Auction will take place on November 22 during the weeklong San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival. The luncheon will feature 15 celebrityy winemakers (or other high profile winery representatives) and a world-class menu prepared by nationally acclaimed chefs. Guests will dine at tables of 11, each table featuring one winemaker pouring favorites from their portfolio. Celebrity artist Michael Flohr will be on-hand to serve as emcee of the event and will also host one table. Menu and winery selection will be posted after September 15, 2009.

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 $120,000 has been awarded to AIWF who in turn fund deserving students from proceeds raised at auctions during the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival.

Wineries and celebrity chefs will be announced by September 15.