This highly acclaimed group of Krewe du Vin of chefs and vintners visit Carnivale du Vin from across the country. 2012 brings together friends preparing a most amazing and delectable five course dinner for the gala patrons. Past Krewe du Vin members include Wolfgang Puck, Thomas Keller, Eric Ripert and many more.

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Event Honoree

Event Honoree

Carnivale du Vin is proud to honor Bob and Heather Cabral as the 2012 event honorees.  Bob and Heather have been a part of Carnivale du Vin since 2008, always bringing Williams Selyem wine, and their generous spirit to share with gala guests. Williams Selyem, with Bob at the helm as Director of Winemaking and General Manager, was the Honorary Bacchus in 2010, celebrating Carnivale du Vin's 6th year.  Bob has poured cases upon cases of fine Pinot Noir to benefit Emeril Lagasse Foundation and has given of his personal time for many great auction packages. Cheers to Bob and Heather!

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2012 Bacchus

2012 Bacchus

Suzanne Pride Bryan and Stuart Bryan are proud to be charter supporters of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation since the first Carnivale du Vin in 2005… laissez les bons temps rouler! Winemaker Sally Johnson has hand-crafted this year’s Bacchus offering of limited production, Pride Mountain Vineyards’ 2009 to showcase the intense, extracted mountain grown fruit for which the winery is famous

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Live Auction Preview

Live Auction Preview

Check out a sneak preview of the Speak Easy, Bid Loud Live Auction. Check out some of the amazing, once-in-a-lifetime lots that will be sold to the highest bidder. We thank all our gracious auction donors as we couldn't do it without their creativity and generosity.

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