The Annual Vintners Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

The Culinary Institute of America has dedicated the historic Barrel Room to celebrate the men and women who have been responsible for the growth and world-wide prestige of the California wine industry. Each year, inductees are selected by a panel of over 75 national wine writers, critics, and historians.

Each spring, the college holds a Celebration of California Wine & Food, including a very special Wine and Hors d'Oueuvre Reception, Induction Ceremony, and unique Celebrity Chef Walk-Around-Dinner. Proceeds from the event help to support the Vintners Hall of Fame and contribute to scholarships for the Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies at the CIA at Greystone.

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The Sixth Annual Vintners Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

Honoring:

Joe Heitz
Eugene Hilgard
Peter Mondavi, Sr.
Myron Nightingale
John Parducci
Richard Sanford
Albert Winkler

Monday, February 20, 2012 – President's Day

4 p.m.

In the spirit of the day, the Reception will feature California wines served at White House State Dinners with Hors d'Oeuvre from those menus

5:30 p.m.

Class of 2012 Induction Ceremony, following the unveiling of 2011 Vintner Hall of Fame Inductee plaques

6:30 p.m.

Celebrity Chef Walk-Around-Dinner in the CIA at Greystone's spectacular Teaching Kitchens with wines from members of the Vintners Hall of Fame. The celebrity chef brigade will be led by former White House Chef and CIA graduate Walter Scheib and perennial favorite Congressman Mike Thompson.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to mingle with noted winemakers, famous chefs, and wine-loving celebrities, while supporting the future of wine education in America.

Ticket Prices:

$175 ($100 of which is tax-deductible)
$1,750 for a "case" of 12 tickets ($850 of which is tax-deductible)