The 21st anniversary Vintage Albuquerque Fine Wine & Art Auction, aka “June Wine Week” will take place on June 20-23, 2012. If you haven’t attended before, you’re in for a big treat. Look over the events below and choose the ones that most appeal to you.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012
The Gala Dinner is not to be missed. If it suits you, dress to the nines, and make it the best Wednesday night of the year. Famed vintner
Jim Clendenen of
Au Bon Climat will host the dinner and pour his extraordinary wines. The great wines will be carefully paired with an extraordinarily matched multi-course dinner expertly crafted by award winning chef
Neal Fraser of
Grace Restaurant of Los Angeles, in concert with Zinc’s own Chris Pope. Seating is limited, so you’ll want to reserve early.
On-line reservations will be available on March 1, 2012.
THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2012
Winemaker Dinners at 11 Restaurants throughout Albuquerque
Once again the finest eateries in town have paired up with a winery/producer for a wine and dinner experience extraordinaire. If you’ve been, you know how great these dinners are. If you’re new, you won’t be disappointed. The Chefs go all out to show off their culinary artistry and their wine pairing skills. Each dinner is a truly intimate experience with seating limited to approximately 40 guests. Reserve early to get your first choice.
On-line reservations will be available on March 1, 2012.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2012
If you can only attend one event and you and a casual outdoor party is your thing, the Friday Fiesta can’t be beat. Over 30 wineries (about 100 wines) will be poured with about 35 restaurants cooking up the perfect compliments for your culinary pleasure. A silent auction featuring wine, art, jewelry and other goodies provides the perfect shopping opportunities for those who want to take home a piece (or pieces) of the action.
On-line tickets will be available on March 1, 2012.
SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2012
The Big Event: Wine Auction and Dinner at Prairie Star
This is the Big One! The festivities begin with, you guessed it, lots of wine in a cocktail party setting beautified by the majestic views of the Rio Grande Valley & Bosque at the
Prairie Star restaurant. The silent auction features a wide array of wine lots, art, gift packages, jewelry and lots more. Live auction preview will make your mouth water as the wine lots are spectacular, the trips are incredible, and the art is beyond words. Then it’s under the big tent for the dinner and auction, guaranteed to be one of the most fun evenings you’ve had in a while. Great food. Great wine. Great company. And you’re supporting the creative and imaginative spirits of New Mexico’s kids.
On-line reservations will be available on March 1, 202