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2017
2017 Event Sponsors
1919 Investment Counsel 90.9 WGUCAssuredPartners NLAXA AdvisorsBacardiBanacom SignsCavalier DistributingCincinnati MagazineCityBeatConstellation BrandsCornerstone Broker Insurance Services AgencyCutting Edge SelectionsDelicato Family VineyardsDelta AirlinesDurstCOME. & J. Gallo WineryEssentia WaterGeorge Fern Exposition & Event ServicesGlobal CloudGraeter’s Ice CreamHeidelberg Distributing CompanyHome City IceHilton Cincinnati Netherland PlazaKorbelKroger Delightful DiscoveriesLocal12Miller Valentine Group Milton CrackersMurray’s CheeseOceania CruisesOhio Valley Wine & Beer CompanyOneTouchPoint - EastPepperidge FarmPost FoodsPrestige AV & Creative ServicesPrincipled Wealth Advisors
2017 Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the generous supporters of The Cincinnati International Wine Festival 2017.
Cincinnati International Wine Festival Inc. 11159 Kenwood Rd., Suite FCincinnati, OH 45242
Non-ProfitU.S. Postage
PAIDCincinnati, OhioPermit No. 644
Private Wealth Management - U.S. BankRiedelRobbins, Kelly, Patterson & TuckerRobin Wood FlowersSophisticated LivingSouthern Glazer’s Wine & SpiritsStella Artois Tramonte & SonsVelvet Hammer BrandingVintage Wine DistributorThe WestinWine Trends Inc.
Culinary Sponsors
Alfio’s Buon CiboBouquet RestaurantThe Capital GrilleCarlo & JohnnyCoppin’s at Hotel CovingtonDaveed`s Catering deSha’s American Tavern & GrilleJag’s Steak & Seafood Jeff Ruby’s SteakhouseKona GrilleThe Kroger ChefsLisseThe Metropolitan ClubMorton’s The SteakhouseOrchids at Palm CourtThe PrecinctPrismRestaurant LRuth’s Chris SteakhouseTrio BistroZula
Presenting Sponsor
For more information and to be added to our mailing list, contact 513.723.WINE (9463) or www.winefestival.com.
FROM OUR PRESIDENT
They say time flies when you’re having fun. It’s hard to believe we are heading toward our 28th year.
The commitment of so many to The Cincinnati International Wine Festival is truly a labor of love – a shared love of wine, food, our community and of course the non-profit organizations that we support.
I am thrilled to report that we have reached a milestone. In fact, as of last year, the total that we have now given back is $5.3 Million. These donations exclusively support local charities in greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Since 1991, we have had terrific success due to all of the amazing people who help with the festival each year. I am very grateful to the wineries and distributors who so generously provide all of the wine, and work countless hours to make these events great. I also want to thank our growing number of sponsors and volunteers. These events would not be possible without their continued support.
I am truly humbled by the dedication of our magnificent board of directors and exceptional staff who work tirelessly and always go above and beyond. They are truly inspiring.
Our city has been recognized for being one of the greatest food and wine communities in the country. The Cincinnati International Wine Festival is so proud to be a part of this. Our grand tastings, dinners, seminars and auction and luncheon attract visitors from many other cities and states. It’s a terrific, fun-filled week for Cincinnati, and once again, I encourage you to get involved.
Come to the Party!
Connie Wiles
In 2017, the Cincinnati International Wine Festival distributed $350,000 to 36 non-profit organizations in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky:
90.0 FM WGUC
Abilities First
ALS Association Central and Southern Ohio
Alzheimer’s Association Greater Cincinnati
Art Links
Asian Community Alliance
Cancer Family Care
Carnegie Arts Center
Catholic Inner-city School Education (CISE)
Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky
The Cincinnati Ballet
Cincinnati Orchestra Club Audrey Dick Scholarship Fund
Cincinnati Works
Concert: Nova
Conductive Learning Center
Crayons to Computers
Dan Beard Council Boy Scouts of America
De Cavel Family SIDS Foundation
Dress for Success
Fernside
Freestore Foodbank
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
Leadership Scholars
Linton Chamber Music Series
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Master Provisions
May Festival
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
Miami University Foundation- Donald E. Becker Memorial
Midwest Culinary Institute
Project Peace
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati
Special Olympics Hamilton County
Stepping Stones Center
Tender Mercies
Women Helping Women
C I N C I N N A T I I N T E R N A T I O N A L W I N E F E S T I V A L
Join 2018 Honorary Chair Darioush Khaledi, as we celebrate the 28th year of the Wine Festival.
Grand Tasting tickets available online at
winefestival.com on October 1, 2017
Honorary Chair Dinner
Restaurant L
Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.
Winery Dinners
Greater Cincinnati Area Restaurants
Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.
Special Tasting Room
Duke Energy Convention Center
Friday, March 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wine Education Seminar
Duke Energy Convention Center
Friday, March 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Grand Tastings
Duke Energy Convention Center
Friday, March 9, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Trade only)
Friday, March 9, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Charity Auction and Luncheon
Hall of Mirrors
Hilton Netherland Plaza
Saturday, March 10, 9:30 a.m.
Russ Wiles Memorial Golf Tournament
TPC River’s Bend
Monday, June 4th
Learn more and purchase tickets at
winefestival.com or call 513-241-3434.
Beneficiary Spotlight
Impact Over Time
WINERY DINNERSThe Wine Festival kicked off on Wednesday, March 1 with a special winery dinner at Orchids at the Palm Court, hosted by Honorary Chair Genevieve Janssens of Robert Mondavi Winery. Seventeen of the area’s finest restaurants partnered with wineries from around the globe to host the popular winery dinners. These unique and intimate dining experiences allow guests to learn from winery hosts about each wine as it is paired with delicious cuisine, created by local chefs. This concept adds a new twist to your favorite restaurant that you won’t want to miss!
GRAND TASTINGS The dazzling Grand Ballroom at the Duke Energy Convention Center helped the festival celebrate its 27th year in style. An estimated 5,000 attendees joined Honorary Chair Genevieve Janssens at the Grand Tastings on March 3 and 4. This remarkable two-day event allowed guests the opportunity to taste more than 700 international and domestic wines, sample a variety of delicious foods, and bid on impressive silent auction items. The grand tastings only continue to grow and attract new wine lovers each year.
Enjoy sampling unique wines and food with great friends.
CHARITY AUCTION AND LUNCHEON The excitement for the charity auction and luncheon was bigger than ever before. Auctioneer Dan Greathouse, of Heidelberg Distributing, enthusiastically presided over the live auction. Guests enjoyed fine wines, while bidding on magnificent silent auction items with Co-Chairs Lee Flischel and Kathy Merchant. Chef Todd Kelly created a beautiful lunch menu to compliment distinctive wineries featured at each table in the Hall of Mirrors at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.
Each table is hosted by a unique winery to pair with the delicious cuisine.
RUSS WILES MEMORIALGOLF TOURNAMENT The breathtaking TPC River’s Bend was home to the 18th annual Russ Wile Memorial Golf Tournament, with Honorary Chair Rick Huberfeld. Foursomes competed at the “tournament like no other” while enjoying delicious cuisine, fine wine, and ice cold beer on the course. The day concluded with a reception overlooking the 18th green along with exciting contest prizes, and fantastic tee gifts to commemorate this special tournament.
Savethe
Date
Our Events
Project Peace partners with local hospitals and organizations to meet the needs of Head and Neck Cancer Patients in the Tri-State area. Project Peace has created more than 200 “Peace Paks”, which include items beneficial to patients during treatment not covered by insurance. They work with local patients to provide practical needs such as covering car repair, electric bills or rent payments for families facing hardships due to their treatment. Lastly, they donated two bells to area hospitals for all cancer patients to “ring” at the end of their treatment to signify and celebrate the end of their treatment.
At the inception of the Wine Festival, it was unknown as to how much the organization would grow. It all began in 1991, when $35,506 was granted to a single beneficiary. The Wine Festival has grown tremendously since then! In total, more than $5 million has been donated to 45 charities in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. This year, we are happy to announce that 36 local charities received a total of $350,000.
The Mission of Project Peace is to promote hope and peace for families affected by head and neck cancer by providing practical services and offering emotional support throughout the diagnosis, treatment and recovery stages to allow families to focus on what is most important –winning the battle against cancer.
1991
$35k+
2002
$1M+
20062004
$2M+$1.5M+
2010
$3M+
2014
$4M+
2017
$5M+
SILVER SPONSORS:
www.winefestival.com
Cincinnati International Wine Festival
11159 Kenwood Rd., Suite F, Cincinnati, OH 45242
p: 513-241-3434 f: 513.241.1383
www.facebook.com/cincinnatiwinefestival | twitter: @CincyWineFest
To all of our 2017 sponsors
for making this a great event!
BRONZE SPONSORS:
JUNE 5, 2017TPC RIVER’S BEND
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
MEMORIAL
MEMORIAL
FounderRuss Wiles, 1939-2003
Board of DirectorsConnie Wiles, PresidentBarry Oppelt, TreasurerMary Ann BokenkotterGeorge ElliottMarilyn HarrisMary HornMichael MillerJohn MockerDan TemmingMarj Valvano
Executive DirectorDebbie Dent
Assistant Executive DirectorCayleen Dixon
The Cincinnati International Wine Festival is a charitable, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that benefits 36 Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky arts, education, and health and human services charities. The festival distributed $350,000 in grants in 2017, and more than $5.3 million to local charities since its inception in 1991.
The patronage and support of the Greater Cincinnati community enables the festival to continue giving back locally, one glass at a time.
In 2017, the Cincinnati International Wine Festival distributed $350,000 to 36 non-profit organizations in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky:
90.0 FM WGUC
Abilities First
ALS Association Central and Southern Ohio
Alzheimer’s Association Greater Cincinnati
Art Links
Asian Community Alliance
Cancer Family Care
Carnegie Arts Center
Catholic Inner-city School Education (CISE)
Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky
The Cincinnati Ballet
Cincinnati Orchestra Club Audrey Dick Scholarship Fund
Cincinnati Works
Concert: Nova
Conductive Learning Center
Crayons to Computers
Dan Beard Council Boy Scouts of America
De Cavel Family SIDS Foundation
Dress for Success
Fernside
Freestore Foodbank
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
Leadership Scholars
Linton Chamber Music Series
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Master Provisions
May Festival
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
Miami University Foundation- Donald E. Becker Memorial
Midwest Culinary Institute
Project Peace
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati
Special Olympics Hamilton County
Stepping Stones Center
Tender Mercies
Women Helping Women
C I N C I N N A T I I N T E R N A T I O N A L W I N E F E S T I V A L
Join 2018 Honorary Chair Darioush Khaledi, as we celebrate the 28th year of the Wine Festival.
Grand Tasting tickets available online at
winefestival.com on October 1, 2017
Honorary Chair Dinner
Restaurant L
Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.
Winery Dinners
Greater Cincinnati Area Restaurants
Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.
Special Tasting Room
Duke Energy Convention Center
Friday, March 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wine Education Seminar
Duke Energy Convention Center
Friday, March 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Grand Tastings
Duke Energy Convention Center
Friday, March 9, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Trade only)
Friday, March 9, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Charity Auction and Luncheon
Hall of Mirrors
Hilton Netherland Plaza
Saturday, March 10, 9:30 a.m.
Russ Wiles Memorial Golf Tournament
TPC River’s Bend
Monday, June 4th
Learn more and purchase tickets at
winefestival.com or call 513-241-3434.
Beneficiary Spotlight
Impact Over Time
WINERY DINNERSThe Wine Festival kicked off on Wednesday, March 1 with a special winery dinner at Orchids at the Palm Court, hosted by Honorary Chair Genevieve Janssens of Robert Mondavi Winery. Seventeen of the area’s finest restaurants partnered with wineries from around the globe to host the popular winery dinners. These unique and intimate dining experiences allow guests to learn from winery hosts about each wine as it is paired with delicious cuisine, created by local chefs. This concept adds a new twist to your favorite restaurant that you won’t want to miss!
GRAND TASTINGS The dazzling Grand Ballroom at the Duke Energy Convention Center helped the festival celebrate its 27th year in style. An estimated 5,000 attendees joined Honorary Chair Genevieve Janssens at the Grand Tastings on March 3 and 4. This remarkable two-day event allowed guests the opportunity to taste more than 700 international and domestic wines, sample a variety of delicious foods, and bid on impressive silent auction items. The grand tastings only continue to grow and attract new wine lovers each year.
Enjoy sampling unique wines and food with great friends.
CHARITY AUCTION AND LUNCHEON The excitement for the charity auction and luncheon was bigger than ever before. Auctioneer Dan Greathouse, of Heidelberg Distributing, enthusiastically presided over the live auction. Guests enjoyed fine wines, while bidding on magnificent silent auction items with Co-Chairs Lee Flischel and Kathy Merchant. Chef Todd Kelly created a beautiful lunch menu to compliment distinctive wineries featured at each table in the Hall of Mirrors at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.
Each table is hosted by a unique winery to pair with the delicious cuisine.
RUSS WILES MEMORIALGOLF TOURNAMENT The breathtaking TPC River’s Bend was home to the 18th annual Russ Wile Memorial Golf Tournament, with Honorary Chair Rick Huberfeld. Foursomes competed at the “tournament like no other” while enjoying delicious cuisine, fine wine, and ice cold beer on the course. The day concluded with a reception overlooking the 18th green along with exciting contest prizes, and fantastic tee gifts to commemorate this special tournament.
Savethe
Date
Our Events
Project Peace partners with local hospitals and organizations to meet the needs of Head and Neck Cancer Patients in the Tri-State area. Project Peace has created more than 200 “Peace Paks”, which include items beneficial to patients during treatment not covered by insurance. They work with local patients to provide practical needs such as covering car repair, electric bills or rent payments for families facing hardships due to their treatment. Lastly, they donated two bells to area hospitals for all cancer patients to “ring” at the end of their treatment to signify and celebrate the end of their treatment.
At the inception of the Wine Festival, it was unknown as to how much the organization would grow. It all began in 1991, when $35,506 was granted to a single beneficiary. The Wine Festival has grown tremendously since then! In total, more than $5 million has been donated to 45 charities in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. This year, we are happy to announce that 36 local charities received a total of $350,000.
The Mission of Project Peace is to promote hope and peace for families affected by head and neck cancer by providing practical services and offering emotional support throughout the diagnosis, treatment and recovery stages to allow families to focus on what is most important –winning the battle against cancer.
1991
$35k+
2002
$1M+
20062004
$2M+$1.5M+
2010
$3M+
2014
$4M+
2017
$5M+
SILVER SPONSORS:
www.winefestival.com
Cincinnati International Wine Festival
11159 Kenwood Rd., Suite F, Cincinnati, OH 45242
p: 513-241-3434 f: 513.241.1383
www.facebook.com/cincinnatiwinefestival | twitter: @CincyWineFest
To all of our 2017 sponsors
for making this a great event!
BRONZE SPONSORS:
JUNE 5, 2017TPC RIVER’S BEND
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
MEMORIAL
MEMORIAL
FounderRuss Wiles, 1939-2003
Board of DirectorsConnie Wiles, PresidentBarry Oppelt, TreasurerMary Ann BokenkotterGeorge ElliottMarilyn HarrisMary HornMichael MillerJohn MockerDan TemmingMarj Valvano
Executive DirectorDebbie Dent
Assistant Executive DirectorCayleen Dixon
The Cincinnati International Wine Festival is a charitable, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that benefits 36 Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky arts, education, and health and human services charities. The festival distributed $350,000 in grants in 2017, and more than $5.3 million to local charities since its inception in 1991.
The patronage and support of the Greater Cincinnati community enables the festival to continue giving back locally, one glass at a time.
2017
2017 Event Sponsors
1919 Investment Counsel 90.9 WGUCAssuredPartners NLAXA AdvisorsBacardiBanacom SignsCavalier DistributingCincinnati MagazineCityBeatConstellation BrandsCornerstone Broker Insurance Services AgencyCutting Edge SelectionsDelicato Family VineyardsDelta AirlinesDurstCOME. & J. Gallo WineryEssentia WaterGeorge Fern Exposition & Event ServicesGlobal CloudGraeter’s Ice CreamHeidelberg Distributing CompanyHome City IceHilton Cincinnati Netherland PlazaKorbelKroger Delightful DiscoveriesLocal12Miller Valentine Group Milton CrackersMurray’s CheeseOceania CruisesOhio Valley Wine & Beer CompanyOneTouchPoint - EastPepperidge FarmPost FoodsPrestige AV & Creative ServicesPrincipled Wealth Advisors
2017 Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the generous supporters of The Cincinnati International Wine Festival 2017.
Cincinnati International Wine Festival Inc. 11159 Kenwood Rd., Suite FCincinnati, OH 45242
Non-ProfitU.S. Postage
PAIDCincinnati, OhioPermit No. 644
Private Wealth Management - U.S. BankRiedelRobbins, Kelly, Patterson & TuckerRobin Wood FlowersSophisticated LivingSouthern Glazer’s Wine & SpiritsStella Artois Tramonte & SonsVelvet Hammer BrandingVintage Wine DistributorThe WestinWine Trends Inc.
Culinary Sponsors
Alfio’s Buon CiboBouquet RestaurantThe Capital GrilleCarlo & JohnnyCoppin’s at Hotel CovingtonDaveed`s Catering deSha’s American Tavern & GrilleJag’s Steak & Seafood Jeff Ruby’s SteakhouseKona GrilleThe Kroger ChefsLisseThe Metropolitan ClubMorton’s The SteakhouseOrchids at Palm CourtThe PrecinctPrismRestaurant LRuth’s Chris SteakhouseTrio BistroZula
Presenting Sponsor
For more information and to be added to our mailing list, contact 513.723.WINE (9463) or www.winefestival.com.
FROM OUR PRESIDENT
They say time flies when you’re having fun. It’s hard to believe we are heading toward our 28th year.
The commitment of so many to The Cincinnati International Wine Festival is truly a labor of love – a shared love of wine, food, our community and of course the non-profit organizations that we support.
I am thrilled to report that we have reached a milestone. In fact, as of last year, the total that we have now given back is $5.3 Million. These donations exclusively support local charities in greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Since 1991, we have had terrific success due to all of the amazing people who help with the festival each year. I am very grateful to the wineries and distributors who so generously provide all of the wine, and work countless hours to make these events great. I also want to thank our growing number of sponsors and volunteers. These events would not be possible without their continued support.
I am truly humbled by the dedication of our magnificent board of directors and exceptional staff who work tirelessly and always go above and beyond. They are truly inspiring.
Our city has been recognized for being one of the greatest food and wine communities in the country. The Cincinnati International Wine Festival is so proud to be a part of this. Our grand tastings, dinners, seminars and auction and luncheon attract visitors from many other cities and states. It’s a terrific, fun-filled week for Cincinnati, and once again, I encourage you to get involved.
Come to the Party!
Connie Wiles