Experience Carnivale du Vin

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s signature annual event has raised almost $6 million since its inception three years ago. Chef Emeril Lagasse brings together the most revered names in the culinary and wine worlds for a once-in-a-lifetime dining event and a premier wine auction that ranks as a“Top Ten U.S. Charity Wine Auction” by Wine Spectator.

Save the Date Saturday, November 15, 2008
Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Krewe du Vin

Emeril Lagasse

Chef Emeril Lagasse is chef/proprietor of ten restaurants and the chairman of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, which he created in 2002 out of his vision to provide education to children from disadvantaged circumstances, and to promote the culinary arts as a valuable part of arts education.He and his restaurants have received accolades and awards for culinary expertise. He is a best-selling author of 11 cookbooks...

Mario Batali

Mario Batali believes that olive oil is as precious as gold, shorts are acceptable attire for every season, and food, like most things, is best when left to its own simple beauty. To that end, Mario, together with his business partner Joe Bastianich, creates magic night after night in his many New York City hotspots, the flagship of which is Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca. Mario has written five cookbooks...

Gemstone Vineyard - 2008 Event Bacchus

Part of the Krewe du Vin since 2005, we welcome Suzie and Paul Frank as the 2008 Event Bacchus. The Franks have shared dreams for more than 44 years of married life. Their fantasy of creating a unique vineyard became a reality 15 years ago as they planted their first vines on a stony slope in Napa Valley they called Gemstone. This remarkable site rewarded them...

Au Bon Climat

Jim Clendenen was Carnivale du Vin’s first “Honorary Bacchus.” He created special label bottlings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay/Tocai Fruilano for the events in 2005 and 2006. He has been making wine since the 1978 harvest, when he started at Zaca Mesa Winery, then continued to direct 3 harvests in one year in France and Australia, in 1981. The following year, with then-partner Adam Tolmach...

Ferrari- Carano

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, the dream and hard work of Don and Rhonda Carano, is located in picturesque Dry Creek Valley and is one of California’s finest wineries. Here visitors may taste world renowned wines, stroll acres of lush gardens and take in spectacular panoramic vineyard views. Ferrari-Carano owns over 1,400 acres of vineyards throughout Sonoma County’s most prestigious...

Gale Gand

Recognized in 2001 as Outstanding Pastry Chef of the Year by The James Beard Foundation and Bon Appetite magazine and in 1994 as one of Food & Wine’s Top Ten Best New Chefs, executive pastry chef Gale Gand was schooled at La Varenne in Paris before opening Trio, Brasserie T and then later the renowned four-star Mobil, five-diamond AAA, Relais & Chateaux Relais-Gourmand restaurant Tru...

Caymus Vineyards

Thirty-five years after Wagners established Caymus Vineyards on their property, Chuck Wagner is in charge of viticulture and winemaking for Caymus, focusing exclusively on Cabernet Sauvignon. The brand’s two labels — Napa Valley and Special Selection — have consistently been a favorite of critics. Special Selection is the only wine to have twice been named “Wine of the Year” by Wine Spectator...

Michael Mina

Michael Mina continues to dazzle the culinary world with bold dining concepts that have contributed to San Francisco’s reputation as a world-class epicurean destination. He has also been an integral part of the making of the now esteemed Las Vegas dining scene. Mina has been honored with numerous accolades, including the Michelin two-star award and San Francisco Chronicle four star award...

Thomas Keller

Thomas Keller is as renowned for his culinary skills as he is for his ability to establish a restaurant that is both relaxed yet exciting. Keller began his culinary career at a young age, working in the Palm Beach restaurant managed by his mother. He relocated to France in 1983, where he worked in several Michelin-starred houses...

Kosta Browne Winery

Located in the heart of the Green Valley in the Russian River appellation, Kosta Browne Winery was founded by Dan Kosta & Michael Browne in 1997. The goal from the beginning was to produce world-class Pinot Noir from grapes grown in their home of Sonoma County. Today, Kosta Browne offers a wide variety of Pinot Noir. Focusing on varietal character and respect for the grape...

Jeff Cerciello

As Director of Casual Dining, Jeff Cerciello supervises culinary and kitchen operations at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon restaurants, Bouchon Bakeries and Ad Hoc. Cerciello works to create classic bistro cuisine and to provide a simple and authentic dining experience at Thomas Keller’s casual dining properties. Cerciello helped spearhead the opening of Bouchon in 1998 in Yountville, California...

Rubicon Estate

Before joining Rubicon Estate as Gérant–General Manager in January 2006, Larry Stone was a member of the Board of Directors of the Coppola Companies, and had worked with Niebaum-Coppola Estate as an advisor. With New York restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Larry created Rubicon Restaurant, in honor of the Estate which he now runs, in San Francisco in 1994. Mr. Stone may be the most...

Williams Selyem

Bob Cabral has been involved in growing and making wine professionally since 1979 and has had an interest in wine and farming since his childhood helping his grandfather make wine. A fourth-generation family farmer and grape grower, he took all he learned at the family farm and applied it to his studies at Fresno State University, ultimately earning a Master’s Degree in Enology...

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