Detroit International Wine Auction

The Art of Wine

Saturday, October 23, 2010
6:00 – 7:30 Vintner’s Private Reception Sponsored by Strategic Staffing Solutions
6:30 – 8:00 Silent Auction Reception
8:00 – 11:00 Live Auction and Gala Dinner
Location: To be Announced

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Auction Chairs: Matt Cullen of Rock Enterprises and Karen Cullen of Ilitch Holdings.

Featured Vintner: Alex Ryan, President – Duckhorn Wine Company

All activities for DIWA will once again be combined into one fabulous evening, Saturday October 23. From 6 – 7:30 pm, Benefactor level sponsors and ticket holders and above will begin their evening at the Vintner’s Private Reception, sponsored by Strategic Staffing Solutions, featuring the best wine, food and exclusive auction items only available to reception attendees.

The Silent Auction and Reception will be from 6:30 – 8:00, where guests can bid on the fabulous array of silent auction items while enjoying wine and appetizers.

The Gala Dinner and Live Auction will take place from 8:00 – 11:00 pm. Guests will enjoy a gourmet five course meal that has been specially paired with a selection of the Duckhorn wines. Exciting auction items include two tickets to an American Idol Top 12 Show in Los Angeles, California, a unique Hunter’s Delight Package in Northern Michigan, a VIP Kentucky Derby Weekend Experience and a fabulous trip to Paris that includes accommodations in a luxury apartment and winery tours and tastings.