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2007
Field of Dreams  Summer
and baseball go hand in hand, just like fine wine and cuisine. The
Wine & Food Foundation of Texas and the Round Rock Express
teamed up for a special homerun event combining three great
passions – wine, food and baseball. Guests met more than
twelve top chefs from Austin, Lakeway, Georgetown and Round Rock,
while experiencing an extravaganza of outstanding cuisine. see photos |
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2007
TEXSOM Grand Tasting Event |
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| 2007 Hot Time in the City | ||||
 This
was the fifth annual Texas tasting hosted by the Foundation in
conjunction with its Wine Texas Symposium – a continuing
education program designed for Texas vintners and growers. Over
30 wines were poured from different Texas wineries and several
of Central Texas most accomplished chefs cooked up unique
and extraordinary dishes. see photos |
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| 2007 Zinfandel Grand Tasting Event | ||||
 The
Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP) is a nationally-known,
non-profit educational association based in Rough & Ready, California
(about two hours outside of Napa). ZAP is dedicated to advancing
public knowledge of and appreciation for American Zinfandel. As part
of its marketing and education program, ZAP selected Austin as
one of three cities for a national tour planned for the spring of2007.
This event was held at the OMNI HOTEL in downtown Austin and guests
tasted some AMAZING wines and enjoyed cuisine from Austin chefs.see photos |
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| The 22nd Annual Rare & Fine Wine Auction 2007 | ||||
 The most unique event hosted by The Foundation each
year is The Rare & Fine Wine Auction. Held at the stunning
Four Seasons Hotel, the auction attracts wine enthusiasts throughout
the state who are eager to bid on over 300 auction lots, such as
wines from private cellars, dinners, trips and items from around
the world.see photos |
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| Women of Bordeaux 2007 | ||||
 Guest
enjoyed a spectacular seated dinner as part of a national tour
by five dynamic women vineyard owners and winemakers from Bordeaux,
who were on-site to discuss the changes taking place in the
global wine industry.
Guests also had the opportunity to visit with local sommeliers
James Tidwell, Drew Hendricks and Devon Broglie, 2006 winner of
The Texas Sommelier Association’s “Texas’ Best
Sommelier” competition.
This exclusive tour is visited only five cities in the U.S., with
the opportunity to converse with these talented women and sommeliers.see photos |
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| Big Reds & Bubbles November 2006 | ||||
 Held
in the holiday splendor of the Driskill Hotel, the
evening showcased signature dishes from the city’s top
chefs and more than 50 ‘big reds’, sparkling wines
and champagnes. Guests also enjoyed a spectacular auction where
holiday shoppers found rare and fine wines and other unique gifts.see photos |
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Field of Dreams October 18, 2006 |
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 Set
in the beautiful United Heritage Center overlooking the starlit
Round Rock Express ballpark, ten different chefs created
unique and flavorful dishes paired with fine wines and
champagne from Pommery, Kunde Estates Winery and Vineyards and
Artesa. A fun and unique silent auction and even a walk out on
the field for a special tasting.
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| Tour de Vin October 2006 | ||||
Guest wined & dined under the stars at Tour de Vin – an international wine and food tasting Thursday, October 5th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. on the rooftop of Whole Foods Market at 6th and Lamar. Rated a “Top Ten Wine Event in Austin” last year by the Austin Chronicle, Tour de Vin was an evening not to be missed. Guest also tasted rare and fine wines from around the world and sample international dishes from some of Austin’s top chefs. Sponsors for Tour de Vin: |
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| 2006 Texas Wine/Symposium | ||||
 Wednesday,
June 14th at The Horseshoe Bay Marriott, was the 2006 Texas Wine/Symposium,
an exceptional opportunity for
vintners and
growers! Guest took part in a one-day, intensive study with legendary
winemakers Zelma Long & Phillip Freese from Vilafonte. |
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| Fine
Wine, Watches, Jewelry & Cuisine May 10th, 2006 |
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 Mix,
mingle, sip and shop. This was a unique Foundation party to showcase
fine jewelry from Robert Coin, Breitling Watches along
with amazing culinary creations by WINK and ZOOT. |
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| The
21st Annual Wine & Food Foundation of Texas April 8, 2006 |
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 Now one of the largest and most prestigious wine auctions in the Southwest, the Rare & Fine Wine Auction has raised more than $1.5 million to date. Guests were treated to a champagne reception upon arrival in addition to a complimentary tequila bar. Wine was served by guest sommeliers from the Four Seasons Hotel and Pappas Brothers in Dallas, Whole Foods Market, Mirabelle and Prestige, all in Austin. A stunning buffet was served by Executive Chef Elmar Prambs of the Four Seasons Hotel, Austin.station KLRU-TV. |
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| Big Reds & Bubbles November 2005 | ||||
 The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas, along with TAG Heuer and Russell Korman Fine Jewelry and Watches, presented the third-annual Big Reds & Bubbles -- an evening that showcased signature dishes from the city’s top chefs and more than 40 ‘big reds’, sparkling wines and champagnes. |
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| Tour de Vin September 2005 | ||||
 Third annual worldly tasting -- Tour de Vin. This tasting was located in its new home – the rooftop of Whole Foods Market at 6th and Lamar. With an international focus featuring fine wines and cuisine from all over the world, Tour de Vin benefits the Foundation and its charitable programs. |
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Summer
Symposium June
2005 |
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Hot
Time in the City June
2005 The summer SIZZLED with HOT TIME IN THE CITY! This wine and food tasting featured Texas Wines & the Wines of R.H. Phillips Winery and was a Cool Tasting of ‘Hot Weather’ Varietals |
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Fine
Wine, Watches & Food May
2005 Guests gathered on May 5th at Russell Korman Jewelers for ‘Fine Wine, Watches & Food’ with an exclusive showing of Breitling Watches by Patrick Cawthorne, fine wines and cuisine by Chef Apthorpe of Mirabelle restaurant and fine wines including Caymus Vineyards, Talbott Chardonnay (Monterey), 2002 Bel Glos "Clark & Telephone Vineyard" Pinot Noir (Napa) and Taittinger champagne. Russell Korman and Breitling U.S.A. presented the Foundation with a donation of $5,000. Thanks to everyone who participated! |
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Rare
and Fine Wine Auction April
2005 |
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Tour
de Vin September
2004 This
Fine Wine & Food Tasting at The Driskill Hotel was
a culinary
journey featuring fine wines from around the globe. Guests
enjoyed an adventure of culinary offerings from ten of
Austin top chefs paired with wines from Australia, France,
Italy and the United States (California).
While touring and tasting, guests also found unique
treasures at the spectacular silent auction. see photos |
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| An
Evening with Paul Hobbs “Cowboys and Guachos” June
2004 This Wine and Food Tasting featured wines from Texas, the Paul Hobbs Winery and Argentina at Four Seasons Hotel see photos Read what Ginger Cowles of the Austin American-Statesman had to say about Cowboys & Gauchos in the ‘Best Bets’ (Wednesday, June 23rd, 2004) read article |
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Rare
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2004 |
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Big
Reds and Bubbles December
2003 |
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