A little about the event:
13th Annual Hearts Delight Wine Tasting and Auction
Heart’s Delight is widely recognized as a premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats
and our distinguished guests gather to play and bid in the Nation’s Capital. This distinctive event is a four-day
celebration of exceptional food and wine with unique touches woven throughout.
Wednesday
evening is our new United States of Wine celebration showcasing the best of American wine.
Highlighted wines will be presented by owners and winemakers and will include a live auction featuring large
format bottles direct from the winery.
Thursday
offers a series of intimate wine dinners with an international flair in homes, restaurants and
Embassies with a host, chef and winemaker at each.
Friday
features an exclusive Vintners Dinner highlighting the wines of a first growth from Bordeaux. The
dinner is followed by a live auction led by Sotheby’s Jamie Ritchie. There will also be an award presented to
the Congressional Honoree.
Saturday
begins with a virtual tour of Bordeaux including a unique wine tasting of the 2009 vintage and an
older vintage selected by the visiting Château owners and wine directors. The adventure continues with
exciting seminars and food prepared by some of the nation’s top chefs, making Heart’s Delight the place to
discover the latest in epicurean trends and new talent. During the Grand Tasting Reception guests will have
the opportunity to bid on exclusive travel packages, dining experiences and rare and exceptional wines during
the spirited silent and live auctions.
Why
?
With our 12 year history of incredible generosity from around the world, Heart’s Delight has raised more than
10 million dollars for the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association’s mission is to build
healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. We are also very proud that 84 cents of every dollar
raised through Heart’s Delight goes to this mission.
Heart disease is the number one killer in the nation and stroke is number three. While Heart’s Delight has
surpassed all expectations, continued support of qualified research projects and tailored educational
opportunities is still needed to bridge the gap between current knowledge and future lifesaving techniques.
Heart’s Delight attendees fit the guest profile below:
Male
: 58% Female: 42%
Median Age Range
: 48-56 years
Affluent
: average annual household income of $400,000+
Educated
: 91% of guests hold an advanced degree
Epicurean
: well-traveled, experienced diners, collectors
Experiential
: prefer to test items before purchasing
Leaders
: prominent figures in government, national and regional businesses, health care, hospitality
Benefiting the American Heart Association
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