1st Annual “Wine & Dine” Benefit for Laura’s House Nets $15,000
Posted on June 18, 2012
Overlooking the Golf Course at Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach, 100 guests were treated to culinary delights and tastings of more than 30 wines from wine-growing regions throughout California
Ladera Ranch, Calif., June 15, 2012 – Laura’s House, a nonprofit whose mission is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence, while creating a safe place in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse, today announced that it raised $15,000 at its 1st Annual Wine & Dine event, held on Saturday, June 9 at Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach.
During the 1st Annual Wine & Dine event, guests who began arriving at the event at 6:00 p.m. dressed in “summer chic” attire, were treated to an array of gourmet delights as they mingled with other guests, perused the silent auction Wine Wall, tasted wine selections from more than 30 wineries situated throughout California’s wine growing regions, and received expert advice on choosing wines from Master Sommelier Steve Poe, of Big Canyon Country Club.
“We are very excited that our first annual ‘Wine & Dine’ event was such a great success, and we are thankful to the more than 100 guests who joined us for a beautiful evening in Newport Beach,” said Margaret Bayston, CEO and Executive Director, Laura’s House. “The event helped us raise the much needed funds we need to support the programs and services for families who are impacted by domestic violence, while shining a light on this issue that affects so many individuals throughout the Orange County community.”
Wineries that participated in the 1st Annual “Wine & Dine” event included:
- AmByth Estate Winery, Paso Robles
- Decorus Viognier (2010)
- Adamo Grenache blend
- August West, Central Coast
- Rosella’s Vineyard Syrah Santa Lucia Highlands (2008)
- Beringer Vineyards
- Napa Valley with Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (2008)
- Knight’s Valley Meritage (2010)
- “Private Reserve” Napa Valley Chardonnay (2010)
- Big Basin Vineyards, Central Coast
- Woodruff Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains (2009)
- Rattlesnake Rock Syrah Santa Cruz Mountains (2007)
- Bluxome Street Wineries
- Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (2012)
- DUNSTAN Wines, Sonoma Coast
- Durell Vineyard Chardonnay (2008)
- Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir (2009)
- Etude Estate Wines, Carneros, Napa Valley
- Pinot Noir (2009)
- Cabernet Sauvignon (2009)
- Hartigan Cellars, Orange County
- Hidden Valley Ranch Chardonnay
- Duning Vineyard Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel varietals
- Jemrose Wines, Bennett Valley
- Gloria’s Gem (2008)
- Egret Pond Viognier (2010)
- Levendi Winery, Napa Valley
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Chardonnay varietals
- Loring Wine Company, Paso Robles
- Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills (2010)
- Russell Family Vineyard Pinot Noir Paso Robles (2010)
- Durell Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma Coast (2010)
- Matthiasson, Napa Valley
- Red and white wines including Chardonnay
- Poe Wines, Anderson Valley with a Pinot Noir
- Sandler Wine Co., Santa Barbara
- Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills (2010)
- Sbragia Family Vineyards, Napa Valley
- “Gamble Ranch” Yountville Chardonnay (2008)
- Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley
- Chardonnay (2012)
- Petite Syrah (2008)
- Tercero Wines, Central Valley and Santa Barbara
- The Outlier Gewurtztraminer Central Coast (2010)
- Cuvee Christie Santa Barbara County (2008)
- Wind Gap Wines, Sonoma
- Lucques Rose Wine (2011)
The event also featured Syrah and Chardonnay varietals from Giracci Vineyards and Farms, located in Silverado Canyon.
Among the items featured on the gourmet menu for the 1st Annual Wine & Dine event were a selection of passed hors d’oeuvres including braised cocktail meatballs with Manchego cheese, pine nuts and spicy tomato sauce, and truffle and goat cheese beignets. Stationed menu items included imported and domestic cheese display with charcuteries, dried cranberries, peaches and walnuts; panzanella salad; asparagus, mushroom, parmesan and Italian sausage risotto; smoked scallop sliders with lime, arugula, greens and citrus aioli; open-faced prosciutto and Jarlsberg “Sandwich” with Granny Smith apples and watercress on rustic bread; goat cheese stuffed peppadew peppers with chimichurri sauce; Mexican bay shrimp cocktail with avocado and lime in an Asian spoon.
The silent auction included wine tastings and tour experiences for Giracci Vineyards & Farms, Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery and AmByth Estate; a Wine Dinner at Canaletto Newport Beach; and, a Wine Wall including more than 100 bottles of wine from the Napa Valley, Sonoma Coast, Paso Robles and other wine growing regions around the world.
Proceeds from the 1st Annual Wine & Dine event will be used support the programs and services that Laura’s House provides to families that are impacted by domestic violence throughout Orange County and beyond.
About Laura’s House
Over the past eighteen years, Laura’s House has provided residential shelter and support services to nearly 3,500 families, and counseling, life skills education and legal assistance to over 40,000 individuals. The mission of Laura’s House is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.
