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The old and new worlds of wine come together at the 11th annual wine event at the Flint Institute of Arts.

The FIA is home to the old and new worlds of art, and two worlds of wine are yours for the tasting on this special night. Compare over 60+ wines, enjoy a strolling dinner featuring the area's best restaurants, and finish the evening at "La Patisserie" for a variety of sweet delights from 5 bakeries and pastry shops.

Over 60+ wines including:                                                                                                  - 2006 Joseph Drouhin Meursault, Burgundy; 2008 Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa; 2004 Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneauf-du-pape Blanc, Rhone; 2004 Chapotier Crozes Herimtage Rouge 'La Sizeranne', Rhone; 2006 Nickel & Nickel Syrah 'Darien', Russain River Valley; 2006 Chimeny Rock Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District; 2006 Tolaini, Valdisanti, Toscana IGT; 2005, Felsina, Berardenga, Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany.

Before that, meet South African winemaker Cornel Olivier at the optional reception in the Members Room. Cornel will pour his wines and The French Laundry will provide appetizers. (Starting @ 5:30pm)

Treat your senses to a divine experience—stellar wines, gourmet food and live entertainment—all inside a striking venue!

Complimentary valet parking will be available. All guests will receive a complimentary wine tasting glass.

The event benefits museum programming and exhibitions.

Call 810.234.1695 to purchase tickets and for more information. Tickets may also be purchased online at the FIA website http://www.flintarts.org/special_wine.html

* Participating Restaurants & Bakeries Include: *

Blackstone's Pub & Grill www.blackstonesgrill.com

Brick Street Bar & Grill www.brickstreetbarandgrill.com

DaEdoardo North Ristorante www.daedoardo.com/north

Fandangles' www.fandanglesmi.com

501 Bar & Grill www.fandanglesmi.com

The French Laundry www.lunchandbeyond.com

Luca's Chophouse www.lucaschophouse.com

The Flint Crepe Co.

The French Confection

Good Beans Cafe www.thegoodbeanscafe.com

The Rye Bakery

Davison Home Bakery

Bella Birches www.bellabirches.com

O'Malley's Galley

Event Sponsors: The Flint Journal, Fifth Third Bank, Sharp Funeral Homes, Medical Professionals, Inc., Fifth Third Bank, The View Newspapers (media sponsor), Special Occasion (linen sponsor), The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Flint - Campus Area, HealthPlus of Michigan.