Best of the East
Welcome to the Best of the East Grand Gala
Conference: March 29-April 1, 2011Trade Show: March 30-31, 2011
Location: Richmond, VA
Best of the East is the one evening at Wineries Unlimited that allows the eastern industry to shine. The evening starts off with a tasting of Gold medal-winning wines from 2010's International Eastern Wine Competition. A welcome from Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell immediately follows. Guests will enjoy a plated dinner of tender grilled Filet Mignon prepared to perfection, a delicate and flavorful Atlantic Salmon filet with lime cilantro vinaigrette, a delightful Chicken Roulade stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, or Portobello Mushroom Tower with goat cheese, spinach, eggplant, and roasted pepper coulis. All items served with iceberg lettuce wedge salad with bleu cheese dressing and crumbled bacon, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, dinner rolls, a chocolate desert, coffee and tea.
After dinner, our auctioneers "extraordinaire", Art Carmichael of Wine America and Mark Bassel of Bruni Glass Packaging Inc., take center stage. Their spirited and humorous energy make this auction both fun and exciting.Auction proceeds benefit the ASEV/ES Scholarship Program. This is the largest auction of the year that supports ASEV. Over the last three yeas, we've raised nearly $70,000. Your donation will be rewarding for you and for you and for the lucky scholarship recipient. If you wish to donate an auction item, please contact Ellie Butz at 765-583-0633. Your support is greatly appreciated!
