WineFest No. 13 – A Toast to Children's Health
Featuring exquisite wines, gourmet menus and enticing auctions while supporting groundbreaking medical discoveries that help children.
Don't miss WineFest—a gathering of community leaders, medical professionals, and big-hearted wine lovers for a two-day celebration in support of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota.
The Midwest's premier wine charity event includes a Grand Tasting and Fine Wine Dinner, plus exclusive opportunities to clink your wine glass with Australian vineyard principals and winemakers—this year's Honorary Winemasters include:
- Scott Callahan—representing: Angove's
- Daryl and Lisa Groom—representing: Groom Wines
- Matt Lane—representing: Penfolds and Wolf Blass
- James Lindner—representing: Langmeil
- Ben Riggs—representing: Penny's Hill, Black Chook, and Mr. Riggs
Since its inception, WineFest has raised more than $6.5 million to:
- Support research to treat or cure childhood illnesses and disorders,
- Help launch the research careers of promising junior faculty, and
- Purchase medical equipment critical to breakthrough research.
All proceeds benefit the University Pediatrics Foundation, an affiliate of the Minnesota Medical Foundation.
What: WineFest No. 13 – A Toast to Children's Health
A benefit for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota
Who: University Pediatrics Foundation – an affiliate of the Minnesota Medical
Foundation
When: Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, 2008
Where:The Depot, 225 Third Ave. South, Minneapolis
Tickets: Friday May 09, 2008
Wine Symposium
5:30 to 7 p.m.
$100 per person ($55 tax-deductible)
Grand Tasting
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
$85 per person ($55 tax-deductible) / $100 at the door
BEST DEAL: Wine Symposium and Grand Tasting
Attend both events for one price!
5:30-9:30 p.m.
$150 ($75 tax-deductible)
While business attire is optional, your age is not:
You must be at least 21 years of age to attend any WineFest event.
Saturday May 10, 2008
Special Reserve Reception
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
$500 per person ($350 tax-deductible & Includes Fine Wine Dinner)
Fine Wine Dinner – Single Ticket(s)
6 p.m. to midnight
$250 per person ($150 tax-deductible)
While black tie attire is optional, your age is not:
You must be at least 21 years of age to attend any WineFest event.
For more information visit www.thewinefest.com