Bordeaux Master Class & Grand Tasting Reception
Saturday begins with a virtual tour of Bordeaux including a unique Master Class led by Neal Martin. The adventure continues at the Grand Tasting Reception with 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.
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC
Special room rates are available at the Waldorf Astoria ($415 or $478) until April 10th. Please call +1 202-868-5041 and reference American Heart Association/Heart’s Delight or book using our link.
Bordeaux Master Class
Neal Martin, Moderator
4:00– 6:30 p.m.
A formal seated tasting plus a vintage of the winemaker’s choosing. Château owners and directors are on hand to discuss their wines. We invite participants to ask questions.
2025 Participating Châteaux
| CHÂTEAU ANGELUS Saint-Émilion Yves de Launay |
CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE Saint-Julien Philippe Blanc |
CHÂTEAU GISCOURS Margaux Alexander van Beek |
| CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY Pessac-Léognan Véronique Sanders |
CHÂTEAU LASCOMBES Margaux Axel Heinz |
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE Saint-Estèphe Charlotte Bouygues |
| CHÂTEAU PHÉLAN SÉGUR Saint-Estèphe Véronique Dausse |
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE Pessac-Léognan Daniel and Florence Cathiard |
Grand Tasting & Auction
6:30pm– 10:30 p.m.
A tasting reception with food prepared by the nation’s top chefs and opportunities to bid on excusive travel packages, dining experiences and exceptional wines during the silent & live auctions.
2025 Participating Wineries, Spirits & Breweries
| ABBOTT CLAIM Willamette Valley, OR Alban Debeaulieu |
ADVERSITY CELLARS Saint Helena, Napa, CA Gennesee Fountain |
BODEGAS PINEA Ribera del Duero, Spain Hugo del Pozzo |
| BRINDLE BOXER KOMBUCHA Washington, DC Tanya Maynigo |
BROOK & BULL CELLARS Walla Walla, WA Ashley Trout |
COMPRIS VINEYARD Willamette Valley, OR Dru & Erin Allen |
| CONVENE BY DAN KOSTA Sonoma Coast, CA Dan Kosta |
CRIMSON LANE VINEYARDS Fauquier County |
DC BRAU BREWING Washington, DC Steve Taylor |
| DI COSTANZO WINES Napa Valley, CA Erin Di Costanzo |
ELYSE WINERY Napa Valley, CA |
FAIREST CREATURE Napa Valley, CA Yvette Zhang |
| FLÂNEUR WINES Ribbon Ridge & Chehalem Mountains, OR Marty Doerschlag |
GEORGE WINE COMPANY Sonoma County, CA George Levkoff |
HERSON FAMILY VINEYARDS Napa Valley, CA Vicki & Michael Herson |
| LAIL VINEYARDS Rutherford, CA Matthew Perry |
LAND OF PROMISE Sonoma County, CA Charles & Diana Karren |
PAHLMEYER WINERY Napa Valley, CA Lili Shariati |
| PALA Sardegna, Italy Tommaso Beggiato |
PARADIGM WINERY Oakville, CA Mary Ann Turrentine |
PEAY VINEYARDS West Sonoma Coast, CA Andy Peay |
| RÉSONANCE Willamette Valley, OR Guillaume Large |
SPOTTSWOODE ESTATE Saint Helena, CA Heather de Savoye |
THOMAS T THOMAS VINEYARDS Mendocino & Anderson County, CA Thomas T Thomas |
| TOLAINI Tuscany, Italy Amanda Page |
WINERY SIXTEEN 600 Moon Mountain District Sam Coturri |
And Our Friends from Bordeaux
| CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE | CHÂTEAU LASCOMBES | CHÂTEAU MONTROSE |
2025 Participating Chefs (to-date)
| CORDELIA FISHBAR Rene Caceres Washington, DC |
CORK WINE BAR & MARKET Cicile Mendy Washington, DC |
DISTRICT SMALL BITES Reggie Anderson Washington, DC |
| FAR OUT HOSPITALITY Graham Elliot Fort Worth, TX |
GEORGETOWN CUPCAKE Washington, DC |
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| KING STREET OYSTER BAR Rick Allison Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC |
MICHELE’S Matt Baker Washington, DC |
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| MOORENKO’S ICE CREAM David Galinsky Washington, DC & Silver Spring, MD |
ROCKLANDS BARBEQUE & GRILLING CO. Washington, DC |
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| SUPRA Richard Wagner Washington, DC |
TOSCA Fortunato Nicotra Washington, DC |
Heart’s Delight Event Schedule:
| Event | Time | Price |
| Bordeaux Master Class and Grand Tasting & Auction Ticket | 4:00 – 10:30 p.m. | $650 |
| Grand Tasting Reception Ticket | 6:30-10:30 pm | $300 |
| Bordeaux Master Class (2) and Table (10) at Grand Tasting & Auction | 4:00-10:30 pm. | $10,000 |
| Grand Tasting Table Sponsorship (8) | 6:30-10:30 pm | $5,000 |
| 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.
*tickets are non-refundable