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The 2nd Annual Vinola Tasting & Auction
$150 per person
Thursday, May 22, 2008
2:00 – 4:00pm, auction - 4 - 5:30
Grand Ballroom, Ritz-Carlton Hotel
921 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70112
NOW&FE’s new premium tasting event is a rare opportunity for 200 wine enthusiasts to mingle with notable winemakers, while sampling elite wines from around the world. The Ritz-Carlton will host approximately 40 wineries, pouring their most revered and highly rated wines, (each exceeding a retail value of $75.)
Vinola will be limited to 200 guests, so don’t wait to get your tickets… Vinola 2007 sold-out months in advance!
NEW FOR 2008!
Vinola will be immediately followed by a LIVE AUCTION. The $50 paddle fee will be waived for Vinola attendees- but all potential bidders must register for a paddle.
Click here for more information on the Auction, and to register for your paddle number!
FIREMAN’S LOT
Enjoy a home-cooked meal, paired with fantastic wines and prepared by Chef Donald Link at a New Orleans Firehouse. Eat with the guys, and sit on the big red truck!
SPORTSMANS PARADISE
Embark on an over-night stay and an all-inclusive fishing trip on the “Ace In the Hole,” and enjoy a wine dinner prepared by John Folse for you and 9 of your closest friends.
FRENCH CONNECTIONS
You are invited to spend two nights in French Chateaus with winery tours and tastings. Chef Rene Bajeux will host a wine dinner for four at La Provence to assist in planning your trip – and you will take home an original oil painting by Clothilde.
ARTFUL BIG BOTTLES
Notable New Orleans artists decorate noteworthy, large format bottles into a one-of-a-kind art collection.
SAINTS SUPER FAN
Become the ultimate Saints fan with a package that includes autographed Saints memorabilia, a VIP Game day experience with on-field access, and a Wine Dinner at Mr. B’s Bistro!
WHITE BOOT BRIGADE
Live a day in the life of a 3rd generation Louisiana shrimping family. Catch your dinner, then sit back and relax as John Besh prepares your dinner at Restaurant August. Includes overnight stay, wine and white boots for all!
PGA GOLF EXPERIENCE
Get close to your favorite golfer with VIP access to the Zurich Classic. Includes a foursome at the Louisiana Tournament Players Club, a wine dinner at Zea, and luxury accommodations.
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LOUISIANA DERBY EXPERIENCE
Place your bets on this one. Enjoy VIP access to “Louisiana Derby Day” lunch for four in the clubhouse, a wine dinner at Bourbon House, and accommodations.
MARDI GRAS YOUR WAY
“Throw me something Mister!” Get ready for the Mardi Gras VIP package of a lifetime. Ride in Endymion, attend the Endymion Extravaganza, and enjoy free parade throws, accommodations, wines, a gourmet picnic basket and brunch at Brennan’s.
NAPA VALLEY PACKAGE
Enjoy the Napa Valley in style. Trip includes several winery hosted meals, tours & tastings, special wines, golf, and extraordinary accommodations in several appellations.
SONOMA COUNTY TRAVEL PACKAGE
See what Sonoma has to offer! Enjoy Sonoma County with a winemaking experience, tours, tastings, inside track, winemaker access, meals and accommodations.
INSTANT WINE CELLAR
Get the ultimate Wine Cellar from Viking Wine Storage System. Don’t worry about filling it up because you will also receive 12 cases of Fine Wines from Napa Valley Vintners. Cheers!
KING & QUEEN OF NOWFE
Reign over NOWFE 2008 with coronation, crown, VIP full-registrant access in 2009, including accommodations and your choice of winery dinner.
www.nowfe.com
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FRITZ HATTON
Wine Auctioneer
Fritz Hatton is the nation's leading wine auctioneer. His wine auction experience commenced in 1980, when he joined Christie’s to help start the Wine Department in the United States. After a musical sabbatical in the early 1990’s he returned to Christie’s and served as Director of Christie's U.S. Wine Department from 1995 to 1998. In this capacity and in partnership with the leading American wine retailer Zachys he was responsible for the largest auctions of wine ever organized in the United States. |
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In 2002 he joined the prominent retailer Zachys as auctioneer for its new solo wine auction venture. The sales conducted beginning in October 2002 have been resoundingly successful and Zachys has now assumed the number one position in the U.S. wine auction market.
Since 1983 Mr. Hatton has conducted charity auctions throughout the U.S., most involving wine in support of arts, educational, and medical charities. In addition to Imagine (Sonoma County Children’s Charities), the New York Philharmonic, Miami Baptist Hospital/United Way, Napa Valley Opera House, Peninsula Center for the Blind, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and numerous educational charities in San Francisco and Napa, he has served as auctioneer for Auction Napa Valley since 1992, and as principal auctioneer since 1998.
In the fall of 1998 Mr. Hatton became a vintner when he returned to California to launch Arietta, a microbrand featuring handmade Bordeaux-styled Napa red wines. He now resides in Saint Helena, California with his wife Caren, seven year old daughter Libby, and three year old daughter Hattie.
Auction Emcee
2008 Participating Wineries:
Aldo Conterno Barolo
Arietta
Artesa
Astor Crowne Plaza
Bollinger Grand Annee
Ca’Marcanda Magari by Gaja
Casa Lapostolle
Chappellet Winery
Chateau Lascombes Margaux
Clicquot
Cornerstone Cellars
d’ Arenberg
Davis Family Vineyards
Dolce
Dom Perignon
Dom Ruinart
Domaine J.F. Mugnier Nuits Saint Georges
Domaine Jean Noel Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
E&J Gallo Winery
Elderton
Elk Cove Vineyards
Far Niente
Frazier Winery
Freixenet USA!
Grant Burge
Grgich Hills Estate
J Vineyards & Winery
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Joseph Droughin
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Krug
La Jota
Louis Jadot
Maison Louis Latour
Majestic Fine Wines
Martinelli Winery
Mumm Napa DVX
Newton & Domaine Chandon
Nickel & Nickel
Oakville East Exposure
Opus One
Patz & Hall Winery
Plumpjack
Remoissenet Batard-Montrachet
Reynolds Family Winery
Robert Keenan Winery
Rudi Wiest Selections
Schramsberg Vineyards
Schweiger Vineyards
Selection Becky Wasserman
St. Supery Vineyards & Winery
Tenuta di Arceno Arcanum
Tenuta Sette Ponti
Terlato Wines International
Terrazas de Los Andes
The Australian Premium Wine Collection
The Sorting Table
Vazart-Coquart et Fils
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