The Wine Opener is a national wine tasting series to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  Held in more than 35 cities, from San Diego to Miami, The Wine Opener will reach an audience of thousands nationwide.  Locally, the Akron Wine Opener will be held on April 4, 2008 at the Rosemont Country Club. The Akron Wine Opener will be a relaxed, yet lively, evening for more than 350 expected guests.

From wine novices to advanced wine enthusiasts, The Wine Opener is a casual and fun evening for all experience levels!  Sip Great Wines poured by international and domestic wineries.  Savor Great Cuisine presented at festive tasting stations, where the area's hottest chefs prepare their specialties just for you.  Discover the Marketplace where local and national purveyors of fine foods, wines, liquors, and wine-related items present interactive displays for your enjoyment.  Along with delicious food and wine pairings, and the sights and sounds of the marketplace, guests will be treated to lively auctions and entertainment. 

This event will sell out early, so purchase your tickets now! 

To purchase tickets online, please log on to: rainbow.cff.org/akronwine

Tickets are also available by phone at: 216.292.4437

Event Date/Time:

April 4, 2008

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

VIP Reception: 6:00 p.m.

Ticket Price:

General Admission: $50 ($30 tax deductible) - $60/ticket at the door

VIP Admission: $100 ($60 tax deductible)

General ticket holders receive entrance into the event, all wine and food tastings, a keepsake tasting glass and a tasting journal (the event program). 

VIP ticket holders receive all of the above plus a unique gift bag of products from the marketplace and a special pre-event wine tasting, lead by the wine supplier, and features special wines not available for tasting at the main event.

Sponsorship and Program Acknowledgement Opportunities

Wine Opener sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels:

Title Sponsorship- $10,000

Presenting Sponsorship- $5,000

Tasting Glass Sponsorship- $3,000

VIP Reception Sponsorship- $2,500

Silent Auction Sponsorship- $2,500

Cabernet Sponsorship- $2,500

Gourmet Tasting Station- $1,000 in-kind (for restaurants)

Marketplace Exhibitor- $250 cash, $250 in-kind

Tasting Journal- $500 full page, $250 half page, $150 quarter page

Location:

Rosemont Country Club

3777 Rosemont Blvd.

Akron, OH 44333

2008 Participating Restaurants To Date Include: Barley House, Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern, Great Harvest Bread Company, John’s BayLobsters & Seafood, MDS Foods, Mustard Seed Market & Café, Papa Joe’s, Saffron Patch, Sonoma Farm Natural Olive Oils, Stancato’s, and Vue.

Contact/Additional Information

For more information about the event, or to get your restaurant involved, please contact Suzanne Zak at the Rainbow Chapter by phone: (216) 292-4437, or e-mail: szak@cff.org