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2011 Masters of Wine & Ceremonies

• Master of Wine
  Archie McLaren

  Archie McLaren is the Founder & Chairman of the Central Coast Wine Classic, held in high esteem as a prestigious and comprehensive food and wine event. The Wine Classic, now in its twenty-sixth year, boasts Wine Spectator among its many significant...

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• Master of Ceremonies Peterangelo Vallis

  Peterangelo, Executive Director for the San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association, serves as Master of Ceremonies for this classic afternoon.  Along with speaking and educating about the valley wine...

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2011 Vintners

• Mariposa Wine Company

  Cru Wine Company (originally as Mariposa Wine Company) is a portfolio of handcrafted artisan style wines that embrace the incredible diversity of California’s premium viticultural areas.

• Cardella Winery

  In 1902 Carlo Cardella immigrated from Marlia, a small town in Italy outside of Lucca. He brought with him old world secrets that have been passed on to his children and theirs.
  

• Chateau Lasgoity

  Nestled amongst old, gnarled vines in Madera, Chateau Lasgoity creates premium quality wines from grapes raised with attentive care at their boutique winery.

• Ramos Torres

  Ramos Torres Winery produces wines that truly introduce the Central Valley with its very own premium wine.

• Sunfire Estate

  For the demanding wine lover, Sunfire Estate creates unique wines that delight the senses with extraordinary clarity, complexity, and balance.

• Bell Hill Vineyards

  Bell Hill is a family owned and run business that seeks to provide ultra premium wine. Their 2004 and 2005 vintages of Merlot have won multiple awards.

2011 Executive Chefs

• Cracked Pepper Bistro

  C.P.B offers a European style of dining with a California eccentric style cuisine created by combining simple, quality ingredients to create complex flavors that all will enjoy.

• Parma Restaurante

  Parma excels at their attention to detail to their genuine Italian cuisine. The atmosphere of their restaurant is exceptional and is heightened by their friendly staff and service.

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• Pardini's Catering

  56 years ago, Al Pardini decided to bring together his passion for fine food and his passion for the Central Valley. In 1958, he established the company that today stands as Fresno’s oldest, most decorated catering service.

Past Features of the Live Lot Auction

Exotic Cars of Past Events

The 2003 Ferrari Enzo
2009 Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M
2008 Ferrari F430 Spider
2008 Ferrari F430 Coupe
2008 Maserati GT
Ferrari 599 Fiorano –Rossa Monza
2005 Ford GT 800 HP
1972 365  GTS/4 “Daytona”
1970 Maserati Ghibli Spyder
The Ferrari California
Tesla Roadster
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
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Contact Info, 2011 Schedule, Maps, & Directions

• Event Contact Information

  Judith Peracchi
  2011 FPO Board of Directors and Event Chair
  (559)  284-8895
  judithperacchi@sbcglobal.net

  Janna Graham
  Fresno Philharmonic Events
  (559) 261-0611 x612
  (559) 261-0700 Fax
  jgraham@fresnophil.org

  Sponsorships and individual tickets are available. The Fresno Philharmonic is a 501(c)3 Non-profit Organization.

• Event Schedule

  12:30 – 2:30: Mingle, Wine Taste, Dine, & Bid On The Silent Auction
  
  2:30 – 3:00: Live Auction In The Cypress Theater  
  
  3:30 – 4:00: Auction Checkout available and Shuttles Return Guests To Parking

• Event Map

  The 3rd Annual Fresno Philharmonic Exquisite Wine and Exotic Car Display,A Classic Afternoon, is all set in the beautiful Van Beurden Private Estate & Gardens.

  Download the Map (.pdf/4MB)»

• Parking: Trinity Presbyterian Church

  Please note that guest vehicle parking will be at Trinity Presbyterian Church located at 12168 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, CA 93619, and shuttle service to the gardens will be provided by Fresno Lexus.

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Acknowledgements

Special thank you to Lexus of Fresno for providing the courtesy parking shuttle service.

• 2011 Tent & Table Sponsors

  McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard,
  Wayte & Carruth, LLP
  Thank you for your table of 10
  and Car Concourse sponsorship.
  
  Charles Schwab
  Thank you for your table of 10
  and Cypress Auction Theatre sponsorship.
  
  Rabobank, N.A.
  Thank you for your table of 10
  and The Wine Walk sponsorship.

• 2011 Table Sponsors

  Bill and Lise Van Beurden
  KRM and Mattress Land
  
  Bill and Lise Van Beurden
  
  Don and Judy Peracchi
  
  Peracchi Family Farms
  
  Anne Speake and Mike Hamzy
  Harbison International, Inc.
  
  Baker, Manock & Jensen, P.C.
  
  Anita Shanahan, Henrietta Hagopian,
  Mr. and Mrs. Edward Peloian & Friends
  
  Dr. Sasan Rahmatian
  
  Kelly and Larry Holcomb
  
  Peter and Angela Dal Pezzo
  
  Dr. J.D. Northway