EVENT CALENDAR
Nantucket Wine Festival
May 19-20, 2012
Nantucket, Massachusetts
The Nantucket Wine Festival has blossomed into one of the nation's most celebrated wine and food events. The focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival is the Grand Tasting. Never in the history of the wine festival have there been such an exceptional collection of wineries - including Blackbird, chefs, and food purveyors. The Grand Tastings help to support Nantucket Combined Charities, Inc. For more information, visit Nantucket Wine Festival.
Vinexpo Asia Pacific 2012: Hong Kong
May 29-31, 2012
Hong Kong, China
Blackbird Vineyards and Recuerdo Wines will be participating in the Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2012. The event is more international than ever before with 882 exhibitors from 35 countries and 12,617 visitors from 18 countries. This is the event where trade professionals can engage in direct exchanges with major decision makers and develop exclusive commercial relationships with all the players in the wine and spirits market. For more information, visit Vinexpo.
Auction Napa Valley
May 31-June 3, 2012
Napa Valley, California
Where wine lover and winemaker meet at the source of America's legendary wines to partake in and celebrate the best Napa Valley has to offer. One of the premier charity wine auctions in the world - this must attend event convenes the first weekend in June each year and has given the community more than $100 million since its inception. Auction Napa Valley was established in 1981 by the Napa Valley Vintners to raise needed funds for healthcare, youth services and affordable housing non-profits. For more information, please visit napavintners.com/anv/.
The 2012 Manhattan Wine Auction
June 9, 2012
Manhattan Beach, California
The Manhattan Wine Auction benefits the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, a non-profit organization providing grants to the seven public schools of Manhattan Beach. 2012 marks the 18th Anniversary of this great event. Graciously hosted by the Manhattan Country Club, the Manhattan Wine Auction is the largest charity wine auction in Southern California featuring food and wine from 80 world class vintners, including Recuerdo Wines and Blackbird Vineyards, and 35 of the finest local restaurants, live music and dancing, and live and silent auctions featuring the finest in collectible wines, exotic trips, one-of-a-kind dinners, and much more. For more information, visit 2012 Manhattan Wine Auction.
Sun Valley Wine Auction
July 9-21, 2012
Sun Valley, Idaho
The Sun Valley Center Wine Auction, already one of the most successful charity wine auctions in the nation. Live entertainment will keep things humming along while celebrity chefs collaborate to dazzle your palate with exquisite cuisine to go with the flow of fine wines, including Blackbird Vineyards. Bid on rare wines, luxury dining experiences, custom travel packages and one-of-a-kind-treasures and adventures, knowing that as you do so you are supporting the important work of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. For more information, please visit sunvalleycenter.org.
V Foundation Wine Auction
August 3-4, 2012
Napa Valley, California
The 14th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration Auction is a world-class wine event and auction benefiting The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Set in Napa Valley, the heart of California Wine Country, this special event brings together people from the investment community, technology, sports entertainment, and winemaking worlds to raise money for the fight against cancer. For more information, please visit winecelebration.org.
Wine, Women and Shoes Benefiting Sunny Hills Services
September 5, 2012
Marin, California
Sunny Hills Services will partner with Wine, Women, & Shoes for an afternoon affair at the Campodonico Estate in Marin, California. The mission of Sunny Hills Services is to engage vulnerable children and youth, enrich their connection with family and community and empower them to lead healthy, rewarding lives. Enjoy an afternoon of wines, including Blackbird Vineyards and Recuerdo Wines, shopping and dining - all for an important cause. For more information, visit Wine, Women & Shoes.
Blackbird Vineyard's French Polynesian Cruise
September 29 - October 6, 2012
In partnership with Fine Food and Wine Cruise | $4,400 per person (all inclusive)
Blackbird Vineyards is thrilled to present valued private clients with a travel opportunity of a lifetime. This fall, join Blackbird's Founder, Michael Polenske, alongside DeLille Cellars for a Fine Food and Wine Cruise to French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea, Huahine, and Taha'a). Enjoy fine wines paired with sumptuous meals and wine dinners crafted by guest celebrity chef, Kevin Gillespie, of "Top Chef" fame. Grammy-nominated and Award-winning jazz ensembles will perform throughout your cruise at sea. For more information, please visit Fine Food and Wine Cruise.
