Gala Info

THE FIFTH ANNUAL AMERICAN FINE WINE COMPETITION
Celebrating the Finest Wines Produced in the United States

Honoring America's wine-making prowess, The American Fine Wine Competition, presented by Patriot National Insurance Group, is one of the nation's most prominent and prestigious wine events. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the 2012 American Fine Wine Competition will feature a star-studded Gala Dinner, with acclaimed chef Emeril Lagasse and announcer Alan Kalter (Late Show with Letterman) live, on-stage.

Guests of the AFWC Gala enjoy an evening of pure decadence- from the moment they enter and are served award winning sparkling wine and peruse the silent auction consisting of all of the participating wines signed by the winemakers to the conclusion when Dayve Stewart & The Vibe perform.

All of the wines from the competition are served throughout the evening, poured for guests at their table by their very own Wine Angel. Wine Angels come with two to four different wines every few minutes. Small pours are encouraged so guests can taste a variety.

Chef Emeril Lagasse will be preparing dinner and this year, guests can participate in a lottery to win a seat at Chef Emeril's Table on stage while he prepares the main course. 100% of the proceeds from the lottery benefit the evenings' charities.

  • Alan Kalter, announcer for Late Night with David Letterman will be the emcee and the Auctioneer for the evening.
  • World famous Saxophone player Dayve Stewart & the Vibe will entertain.
  • Flowing wine- over 600 poured by Wine Angels
  • Dinner prepared on stage- Chef Emeril Lagasse
  • Silent auction- featuring all of the wines from the competition and signed by the winemakers
  • Benefiting- the Diabetes Research Institute and the Golden Bell Education Foundation
  • A guaranteed night to remember...

The Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday, April 19, 2012, starting at 6 p.m. The evening begins with the Sparkling Reception, featuring a vast selection of fine sparkling and white wines along with delicious hors d'oeuvres and exciting entertainment. A silent auction will feature 150 wine baskets, with each bottle personally signed by the winemaker. With a guest list of 550 attendees, the Gala will feature all the wines entered into the competition poured by your personal "Wine Angel", served along with a four-course dinner, prepared by the culinary team at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Famed chef Emeril Lagasse will prepare the evening's main course onstage during his live demonstration. Prior to dinner, a lottery will be held where eight lucky guests will be selected to sit on stage at "Emeril's Table" to enjoy the demonstration close-up. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a live auction, presided over by Alan Kalter, announcer for Late Night with David Letterman where 100% of the proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute and the Golden Bell Education Foundation. Tickets for the Gala are $300 per person (plus service fee) which will be held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club – Mizner Center, located at 501 East Camino Real.

For questions call (561) 504-VINE (8463)

Patriot National Insurance Group

Patriot National Insurance Group is an insurance holding company focused on workers' compensations insurance. Patriot has two operating subsidiaries: Guarantee Insurance Company and Patriot Underwriters, Inc. Guarantee Insurance Company offers agents and brokers creative risk transfer solutions customized for their clients. Guarantee's workers' compensation product line includes large deductible, segregated cell portfolio captives, agency-owned captives, investor captives and traditional workers' compensation insurance. Patriot Underwriters, Inc. is a Managing General Underwriter that produces, underwrites and administers alternative market and traditional workers' compensation insurance plans for leading insurance companies, segregated cell captives and reinsurers.

About the American Fine Wine Competition

Since 2007 AFWC has raised more than $430,000 for local charities and helped brand both local businesses through sponsorship and many small boutique wineries in the US through events. For more information about the American Fine Wine Competition and for Sponsorship opportunities please contact Shari Gherman, at 561-504-VINE (8463) or via email Shari@americanfinewinecompetition.com