As one of the many highlights of The Grand Tasting, The Grand Auction will be a spectacle that you will not want to miss! The Grand Auction, a silent auction, will feature some of the worlds most collectable and sought after wines, romantic weekend getaways, exciting vacations, winery tours, art, one-of-a-kind collectables and opportunities to dine in premier restaurants. The Grand Auction promises to have something so satisfy all tastes from the food connoisseur to the wine aficionado.
Among this year’s items are:
- Chateau d' Yquem 1962 - Sauternes, 750 ml
- Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1989 and 1990 - Cabernet Sauvignon, 750 ml
- Chateau Montrose 1990 - Cabernet Sauvignon, 750 ml
- Chateau Gruaud Larose 1990 - Cabernet Sauvignon, 750 ml
- Silver Oak 1985 - Cabernet Sauvignon, 750 ml
- Beringer Private Reserve 1993 - Cabernet Sauvignon, 750 ml
- Carruades de Lafite 1990 - Cabernet Sauvignon, 750 ml
- Bond Melbury 2002 - Cabernet Sauvignon, 750 ml
- Jordan 1988 - Cabernet Sauvignon, 750 ml
- Blandy’s Malvasia Solera 1863 - Madeira, 750 ml
- D’ Oliveiras 1922 - Madeira, 750 ml
- Flat Creek 2005 - Sangiovese, 750 ml
- Bouchaine 2005 - Pinot Noir, 1.5 liter (signed)
- Incognito 2005 - Red Blend, 3 liter
- 7 Deadly Zins 2005 – Zinfandel, 3 liter
- Meeker 2004 - Merlot, 3 liter (hand painted and signed)
- St. Supery Elu 2001 - Red Miratage, 3 liter
- Alexander Valley Vinyards 2004 - Cyrus Blend, 3 Liter
- Trip to the Grand Cayman Islands
- Exclusive wine tastings for groups of up to 25 people at some of the countries best vineyards
- The Grand Wine and Food Affair 2007 and 2008 original painting by Allison Merriweather
- Gift certificates to leading restaurants
- AND MUCH MORE!
Proceeds from The Grand Auction support the Grand Wine & Food Affair Scholarship Endowment at the University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. This endowment provides scholarships to students pursuing careers in the food & beverage, and wine & spirits industry.
The Grand Auction will be held during The Grand Tasting Friday, April 25th from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the elegant ballroom of the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square.
Tickets are $125 and may be purchased online or call 713- SIP-WINE (747-9463).
