Carnivale du Vin 2008

Online Booking at Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Antonia — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:31:11 +0000

Details are now up on our Travel Page to reserve your accommodations for Carnivale du Vin at our host hotel, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Also, you may reference Carnivale du Vin when calling 800-HILTONS. For excellent room and suite rates, please make your reservation by Oct. 24, 2008.

Ad in Wine Spectator

Antonia — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:07:11 +0000

The August 2008 issue of Wine Spectator magazine just hit newstands with our full page ad announcing the 4th Annual Carnivale du Vin. Many thanks to our Media Sponsor Wine Spectator!

More Entertainment Added!

Antonia — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:05:09 +0000

Carnivale du Vin is happy to welcome some great New Orleans talent to share their music with our guests. Joining King & Queen and Grand Marshal sponsors at the Sponsor Welcome Reception will be Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Also, the Carinvale du Vin Bacchus Reception will feature Kermit Ruffins and the Barbeque Swingers, and the Live Auction will move to the beat of the Storyville Stompers brass band!

Vintner Added!

Antonia — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:17:22 +0000

Carnivale du Vin is thrilled to announce the addition of Bartholomew Broadbent of Broadbent Selections to the Krewe du Vin. Broadbent has expanded from his pivotal role in the breathtaking growth of Port and Madeira to exert a profound influence on the US wine market. He is also one of America’s top wine educators. At the gala dinner, Broadbent Selections will pour a delicious complement to our dessert course prepared by Chef Gale Gand.

The New Web Site

Antonia Keller — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:20:50 +0000

Welcome to our NEW and IMPROVED Carnivale du Vin Web Site, all about the signature annual fundraising event benefiting Emeril Lagasse Foundation. We hope you enjoy exploring the history of our event and finding lots of information on this year’s celebration!

2008 Krewe du Vin Announced!

Antonia Keller — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:31:08 +0000

The lineup for this year’s event is stellar, and Chef Emeril and the foundation are thrilled to announce these generous friends who are donating their time and talent to Canrivale du Vin:

Chef Mario Batali • Chef Thomas Keller • Chef Michael Mina • Chef Gale Gand

Au Bon Climat • Caymus • Ferrari Carano • Rubicon Estate • Williams Selyem

& Event Bacchus Gemstone Vineyard

2008 Event Bacchus!

Antonia Keller — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:30:47 +0000

Carnivale du Vin welcomes long time Krewe du Vin members Suzie and Paul Frank of Gemstone Winery as the 2008 Event Bacchus. Gemstone has created a special cuvee and is custom bottling for the 4th annual fundraiser benefiting Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

Making it all possible

Antonia Keller — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:30:22 +0000

Carnivale du Vin invites you to explore the work of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, who has given over $2 million in grants to children’s educational programs since January 2006. The foundation supports programs which offer developmental opportunities to children in the culinary arts and academic enrichment through the arts and other innovative programs.