FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rebecca Robinson
The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas
512-327-7555 or 512-350-4621
robinson@winefoodfoundation.org
Russell
Korman Fine Jewelry joins forces with Breitling U.S.A. and Roberto Coin for
Charity
Russell Korman Fine Jewelry presents $5,000 to The Wine & Food Foundation
of Texas through “Fine Wine, Watches, Jewelry & Cuisine” event.
Austin, Texas – Through a unique partnership, Russell Korman Fine Jewelry
and Watches, one of Austin’s top jewelry retailers joined forces on May
10th with Brietling U.S.A, and Roberto Coin to host Fine Wine, Watches, Jewelry
and Cuisine. Breitling U.S.A. is renown for their extraordinary watches and
Roberto Coin is one of the top jewelry designers in the nation. This outstanding
tasting event, held at the Korman store, paired many peoples’ favorite
passions – eating, drinking and shopping, together for a good cause.
The three lead sponsors, Korman, Breitling U.S.A. and Roberto Coin presented
the Foundation with a $5,000.00 check.
Russell Korman, founder of the business and a 25 years veteran of the industry
is known for his active involvement in the community and for innovative ways
of raising money for Austin charities. This is the second year for the event,
with the addition of Roberto Coin.
Over 100 people packed the sold-out event, which, in addition to exclusive
jewelry designs, featured the local star-power of Stewart Scruggs with the
ever-popular Zoot and Wink restaurants. Guests were treated to a selection
of fine wines and champagne provided by Horizon Wines that included Raventos
i’Cava Brut, one of the best cava sparklings from Spain; Honig Sauvignon
Blanc, Chateau de la Greffiere Macon la Roche; Ramspeck Pinot Noir and Torbeck
Woodcutters Shiraz.
Hank Korman, brother of Russell Korman and Board member of The Wine & Food
Foundation lauded the partnership between the companies, “It’s
wonderful to be able to leverage our resources to benefit our local community.
Not only are Breitling and Roberto Coin excellent companies with stellar reputations,
but they are also highly community-minded and we appreciate the partnership
and tradition we have created.”
Hank and his wife Monica are involved in many Austin charities and consider
The Wine & Food Foundation an excellent fit with their interests and also
their business community. “Like jewelry, painting or any art other form,
cuisine and winemaking requires artistry, skill and excellence. The Wine & Food
Foundation of Texas is one of the most active supporters of education and excellence
in the culinary and viticulture arts and have had tremendous impact on our
state. People recognize and appreciate that.”
Patrick Cawthorne of the 100 year-old Breitling watch company gave attendees
an exclusive viewing of rare and limited edition instruments. Breitling quartz
watches are world-renowned for being ten times more accurate than the standard
quartz watch and they produce many of the world’s most accurate, high-end
men’s automatic timepieces.
Mikel Arnedo, with Roberto Coin was on hand to personally walk guests through
a tour of his latest jewelry collection, offering some rare and exclusive designs.
Before the evening’s end, four lucky guests were treated to a drawing
of Russell Korman gift certificates, a dinner at Zoot and a beautiful gold
bracelet, donated by Roberto Coin.
About The Foundation
The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas is a public charity dedicated to recognizing
and developing creativity, professionalism and state-of-the-science research
in all areas of the culinary and viticulture arts. Created in 1997, the Foundation
provides educational grants, scholarships and fellowships to outstanding individuals
and other entities that achieve excellence in these areas. For more information
on specific projects and programs or membership information visit: www.winefoodfoundation.org <http://www.winefoodfoundation.org/> .
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