Saturday, May 2, 2020
Bordeaux Master Class & Grand Tasting
Saturday begins with a virtual tour of Bordeaux, including a unique wine tasting of the 2017 vintage. The adventure continues with exciting seminars and food prepared by some of the nation’s top chefs, making Heart’s Delight the place to discover the latest in epicurean trends and new talent. Guests will also enjoy wine from the world’s best vineyards as well as the opportunity to bid on exclusive travel packages, dining experiences and rare and exceptional wines during the spirited silent and live auctions.
The Ritz-Carlton
1150 22nd Street NW
Washington, DC
Dress ranges from cocktail to business casual – it is your Saturday night so wear what you want.
Bordeaux Master Class
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
A formal seated tasting of the 2017 vintage and an older vintage of the winemaker’s choosing. Château owners and directors will also be on hand to discuss their wines.
Past Participating Châteaux
| Château Beychevelle | Château Clerc Milon | Château du Tertre |
| Château Giscours | Château Lascombes | Château Léoville Poyferré |
| Château Lynch-Bages | Château Pontet-Canet | Château Brane-Cantenac |
| Château d’Issan | Château Guiraud | Château Kirwan |
| Château Malartic-Lagravière | Château Pédesclaux | Le Carillon De L’Angélus |
Seminars (4:30 – 5:15 PM and 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM)
TBD
Grand Tasting
6:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Silent auction reception with Celebrity Chef Stations, Wine and Beer stations, a 200 lot silent auction and a live auction of culinary experiences featuring our chefs, exciting trips, wine and more.
Auctioneer
Jamie Ritchie, Sotheby’s Wine
Past Participating Wineries
Plus a selection of the wine featured in the Bordeaux Master Class
Past Participating Chefs
| Amy Brandwein Centrolina |
Daniel Alvarez Union Square Cafe |
Danny Grant etta |
| Douglas Ruley Bluecoast |
Eunji Lee Jungsik |
Jamie Leeds Hank’s Oyster Bar |
| L’Osage Caviar Inc. | Miro Uskokovic Gramercy Tavern |
Johnathan De Paz Primrose |
| Nicholas Stefanelli Officina |
Riccardo Rinaldi Tosca |
Zac Young Craveable Hospitality Group |
| Akshay Bhardwaj Junoon |
David Deshaies Unconventional Diner |
Gabrielle Hamilton Prune |
| Mel Lopez & Joyce Conway Pearl 6101 |
Kevin Lalli Opaline Bar & Brasserie |
Rob Rubba Oyster Oyster |
| Jeff Tunks PassionFish Bethesda |
Tickets
| Event | Time | Price |
| Bordeaux Master Class and Grand Tasting & Auction | 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. | $500 |
| Seminars | 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. & 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. |
$50 per session |
| Grand Tasting & Auction | 6:30 – 11:00 p.m. | $250 |
| Seminars and Table of 8 at Grand Tasting & Auction | 4:30 – 11:00 p.m. | $5,000 |
| Bordeaux Master Class, Seminars and Table of 8 at Grand Tasting & Auction | 4:00-11:00 pm. | $10,000 |
| Grand Tasting & Auction Presenting Sponsor | $75,000 |
A special heartfelt thank you to Barriére Fréres and MacArthur Beverages for organizing and arranging the shipment of all the wine from Bordeaux.