Celebrity & Charity Wine Events Articles

Bronson Arroyo Band performing at Showcase Live in Foxboro

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:17:11 GMT

Join Bronson Arroyo, acclaimed musician Elan Trotman and other special guests for a memorable evening of music and fine wine. Enjoy the Bronson Arroyo Band as they perform a number of unplugged acoustic rock-covers, many of which can be found on Bronson’s debut CD “Covering the Bases”

As an added bonus, join us as Bronson unveils his very own 2006 Napa Valley Baseball Blend red wine and unique hand-signed fine wine collectibles. The evening will also include a selection of silent auction items featuring sports and entertainment memorabilia, fine wines and much, much more.

Proceeds from Bronson's wine and collectible wine box benefit Homes For Our Troops; a national non-profit organization providing specially adapted homes for our severely injured service members, at no cost to the veterans served. Learn more about Homes for our Troops and how to support their very worthwhile programs and efforts at www.homesforourtroops.org

January 9, 2009; 8:00 PM at Showcase Live in Foxboro, MA.
Debut of "The WineBat™", Bronson's game model Louisville Slugger bat, hand stained with "Hill Harvest Red" wine stain and signed by Bronson, joined by three bottles of Bronson’s wine all enclosed within a custom made wood wine box.
Very limited collectible, only 100 numbered units of the wine box are available
Single wine bottles, signed and personalized by Bronson will also be available for purchase at the event

Concert tickets are only $25, available exclusively through Ticketmaster; simply click the ticket....

Luis Gonzalez Supports Arizona Quest For Kids

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:31:02 GMT

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Join Luis Gonzalez and his special guests for a memorable evening to benefit The Arizona Quest For Kids. The Arizona Quest for Kids (AQFK) mission is simple: to provide support for college graduation to low-income students with academic potential. Be there to help celebrate the night as Luis unveils his very own 2006 Hill Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and unique hand-signed fine wine collectibles. The evening will also include live and silent auctions featuring signed and unsigned sports memorabilia, fine wines, VIP tours and wine tasting in Napa Valley and much, much more. Space is limited so get your tickets today!

Proceeds benefit The Arizona Quest for Kids (AQFK) and their worthwhile goals. Learn more at www.azquestforkids.org
Friday November 21^st2008, 7:00 PM; "Upstairs" at the elegant Estate House restaurant, a regal dining & social experience in old town Scottsdale; www.estatehouseaz.com
$75 event ticket is inclusive of food and beverage; passed Hors d’Oeuvres, imported cheese stations as well as open premium bar featuring the fine wines of Hill Family Estate.
Debut of The WineBat™ , a Luis Gonzalez game model baseball bat hand-stained with "Hill Harvest Red" wine stain and signed by Luis. Three bottles of Luis’ wine are also included, all enclosed in a custom made wood wine box.
Very limited collectible, only 200 numbered units of this wine box will be built for this project.
Single wine bottles, signed and personalized by Luis will also be available at the event.

Don't miss this fantastic evening, get your tickets now www.uncorkforacause.com/products/show/12

Gonzo Uncorks for the Florida Marlins Community Foundation

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:12:36 GMT

Join Luis Gonzalez and other special guests for a memorable evening to benefit The Florida Marlins Community Foundation, which supports "Cornerstones for Kids"; building a brighter future through education, the arts and baseball. Be there to help celebrate the night as Luis unveils his very own 2006 Hill Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and unique hand-signed fine wine collectibles. The evening will also include both live and silent auctions featuring signed and unsigned sports memorabilia, fine wines and much, much more. Availability is limited so buy your tickets today!

Proceeds benefit The Florida Marlins Community Foundation to support their very worthwhile programs and efforts; read more at http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/fla/community/foundation.jsp
Event is September 14, 2008, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM at the historic Riverside Hotel in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale
Butler passed Hors d’Oeuvres, special dining stations as well as open premium bar featuring the fine wines of Hill Family Estate
$125 event ticket is inclusive of food and beverage. And for those with a sweet tooth......... a chocolate dipping fountain
Silent and select live auction items to include signed and unsigned sports memorabilia, fine wines, game tickets to Florida Marlins home games, as well as products and services provided by local businesses
Debut of custom made wood wine box which includes "The WineBat™", Luis' game model Rawlings bat hand stained with Hill Harvest red wine stain and signed by Luis
Three bottles of Luis’ wine are also included in the wine box
Very limited collectible, only 200 numbered units of the wine box are available to the public
Single wine bottles, signed and personalized by Luis will also be available at the event

Don't miss this fantastic evening, tickets are available through the Florida Marlins at http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/fla/community/uncork_for_a_cause.jsp

The limited edition wine box is available directly through Hill Family Estate at www.hillfamilyestate.com/index.cfm

Uncork For a Cause with Luis Gonzalez in South Florida

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:10:45 GMT

The stars were definitely out to help Luis Gonzalez unveil his 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet and raise money for the Florida Marlins Community Foundation and their Cornerstones for Kids program. The guests enjoyed an evening of delicious food and desserts prepared by the Riverside Hotel and fine wines from Hill Family Estate, where Luis’ Cabernet was produced and bottled.

Many of Luis’ teammates were on hand to celebrate the evening as well as Marlins executive Andre Dawson and team President David Samson.

Special thanks to Marlins Community Foundation Executive Director Nancy Olson and her team of Kelly Schnackenberg and Jeremy Stern.

September 14, 2008

Riverside Hotel, Ft. Lauderdal, Florida

Gonzo visits Hill Family Estate in Napa Valley

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:45:16 GMT

Luis Gonzalez and members of the Florida Marlins enjoy a well-earned day off by visiting Hill Family Estate in beautiful Napa Valley, California. The group toured a winery or two, were well educated on the intricacies of growing and cultivating vineyards, and finished off the day with a spectacular meal at Angèle restaurant looking over the Napa river.

Bronson Arroyo's 2006 Napa Valley Baseball Blend

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:42:11 GMT

June 2008

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:37:15 GMT

September 2008

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:35:35 GMT

Luis Gonzalez unveils his 2006 Hill Family Cabernet and limited edition wine box. This unique collectible is limited to 200 numbered pieces and includes Luis' game model bat, hand stained with "Hill Harvest Red" wine stain and signed by Luis. Also included are three bottles of Luis' 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, all contained in a custom wood wine box.

September 14, 2008 Riverside Hotel Ft. Lauderdale

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:33:51 GMT

Many of Luis' teammates were on hand to celebrate the evening as well as Marlins executive Andre Dawson and team President David Samson.

Special thanks to Marlins Community Foundation Executive Director Nancy Olson and her team of Kelly Schnackenberg and Jeremy Stern.

Bronson's Pitch for Homes For Our Troops

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:30:20 GMT

Join Bronson Arroyo and other special guests for a memorable evening to benefit Homes For Our Troops, a national non-profit organization providing specially adapted homes for our severely injured service members, at no cost to the veterans served. Be there to help celebrate the night as Bronson unveils his very own 2006 Hill Family Napa Valley Baseball Blend Red Wine and unique hand-signed fine wine collectibles. The evening will also include both live and silent auctions featuring signed and unsigned sports memorabilia, fine wines and much, much more. As a special treat, enjoy a live performance by Bronson and acclaimed musician Elan Trotman as they perform a number of unplugged acoustic rock-covers, many of which can be found on Bronson’s debut CD “Covering the Bases”. Availability is limited so buy your tickets today!

Proceeds benefit Homes for our Troops to support their very worthwhile programs and efforts; read more at www.homesforourtroops.org
Event planning is in progress
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres, gourmet carving stations as well as open premium bar featuring the fine wines of Hill Family Estate
$125 event ticket is inclusive of food and beverage
Live performance by Bronson Arroyo and acclaimed musician Elan Trotman; featuring unplugged rock covers of today’s pop artists
Silent and select live auction items to include signed and unsigned sports memorabilia, fine wines and other fantastic collectibles
Debut of custom made wood wine box which includes "The WineBat™", Bronson's game model Louisville Slugger bat, hand stained with Hill Harvest red wine stain and signed by Bronson
Three bottles of Bronson’s wine are also included in the wine box.
Very limited collectible, only 100 numbered units of the wine box are available
Single wine bottles, signed and personalized by Bronson will also be sold at the event
Bronson Arroyo’s debut CD “Covering The Bases” will be available for only $10

Arizona Quest For Kids

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:29:48 GMT

The Arizona Quest for Kids (AQFK) mission is simple: to provide support for college graduation to low income students with academic potential. Enrolled in
the fifth grade, students are paired with a caring adult mentor who supports their academic and personal development. Career-focused enrichment opportunities
and a comprehensive college guidance initiative are essential components of the program. AQFK also provides educational workshops and resource referrals
to families as they support their child’s pursuit of a college education. Students who maintain a 3.0 grade point average, stay drug and crime free, meet all program
requirements and graduate from high school receive a scholarship up to the equivalent of four years’ tuition at an Arizona university. Read more about this invaluable community service at www.azquestforkids.org.

Homes For Our Troops

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:56:24 GMT

Bronson will once again team with Homes For Our Troops, a non-profit organization that provides specially adapted homes for our severely injured service members. Through a growing network of monetary contributions, donations from building contractors, suppliers, corporate supporters and local volunteers, Homes For Our Troops provides assistance at no cost to the veterans that are served. Additional information can be found at www.homesforourtroops.org.

Florida Marlins Community Foundation

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:46:43 GMT

The Florida Marlins Community Foundation (FMCF) was founded in 1999 to promote educational, athletic, health, social and community service programs with a particular focus on South Florida’s youth. This not-for-profit charitable organization generates funding from five sources: player contributions, corporate sponsorships, grants, events and ongoing programs. Since its inception, the FMCF has given back over $5 million dollars to the community through "Cornerstones for Kids"; building a brighter future through education, the arts and baseball. Learn more about FMCF at http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/fla/community/foundation.jsp.