Save the Date! May 11-14, 2011 Washington, DC
2011 Heart’s Delight Chairmen
The Honorable John Breaux and
The Honorable Trent Lott
Breaux Lott Leadership Group
Subsidiary of Patton Boggs
Save the date for the 12th annual Heart’s Delight in our Nation's
Capital. We look forward to having Château Haut-Brion as our featured
first growth at the Vintners Dinner on Friday, May 13. Château
Haut-Brion was with us in 2005 and we are happy to welcome them back
again this year. We are also excited to welcome to Heart’s Delight for
the first time Jancis Robinson, MW, who will be leading our Formal
Bordeaux Tasting on Saturday, May 14.
Wednesday
Wednesday is our inaugural United States of Wine celebration
showcasing the best of American wine. Highlighted wines will be
presented by owners and winemakers and will include a live auction
featuring large format bottles direct from the winery.
Thursday
Thursday
evening offers a series of intimate wine dinners with an international
flair in homes, restaurants and Embassies with a host, chef and
winemaker at each.
Friday
Friday
features an exclusive Vintners Dinner at the Andrew W. Mellon
Auditorium. This year’s dinner highlights the wines of first growth
Château Haut-Brion. The dinner is followed by a live auction led by
Sotheby's Jamie Ritchie.
Saturday
Saturday
begins with a virtual tour of Bordeaux led by Jancis Robinson, MW,
including a unique wine tasting of the 2008 vintage and an older vintage
selected by the visiting Château owners and wine directors. 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. During the Grand Tasting
Reception guests will have the opportunity to bid on exclusive travel
packages, dining experiences and rare and exceptional wines during the
spirited silent and live auctions.