The Grand Tasting at this year's Columbus Food & Wine Affair 2008 raised over $25,000.00 for our community. Without a doubt, the most sought-after items were the packages of restaurant events and fabulous bottles from our participating wineries around the world.
Following is a listing of items that were offered. All proceeds benefit the Columbus Food & Wine Affair selected charities.
The 2008 silent auction co-chairs were Drew Solonomides, Sara Lee Coffee and Tea and Judy Ketner-Dollison, Panera Bread with great support from Melissa Rogner, Panera Bread. They worked tirelessly to put together these great items.
FABULOUS PAIRINGS OF WINE SELECTIONS AND RESTAURANT CERTIFICATES
All of our participants continue to support the silent auction and our local charities with offerings from their unique product line. Be sure to visit the auction often for great gifts!
| DONOR | ITEM | VALUE |
| Buca di Beppo | Dinner for four (4) - Chef's Table | $200 |
| Buckeye Classics Collection | OSU Art Piece | $180 |
| Cameron Mitchell Restaurants | Progressive Dinner for 14 | $2800 |
| Cameron Mitchell Restaurants | Wine Dinner for 10 | $2000 |
| Columbus Culinary Institute | Exclusive Wine and Dinner Package for Eight (8) Guests - Enjoy dinner prepared exclusively for your and your guests by the Columbus Culinary Institute. Menu offerings perfectly paired with pleasing wine selections | PRICELESS |
| Columbus Marriott NW | 1 Night Weekend Stay for Two | $175 |
| DeepWood Restaurant | Five Course Dinner Menu with Wine Pairings for Six (6) Guests | $600 |
| Embassy Suites | One Night Stay | $159 |
| Gallery Art Center | Artwork | $1000 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | One Night Stay | $165 |
| Michael O' Dell - Culinary Expert Extraordinaire | Extraordinary Opportunity! Michael O' Dell will prepare dinner for six (6) guests in the comfort of your own home. Michael has enjoyed working in the industry the world over. You will enjoy an amazing evening of fabulous food and great comaraderie. | PRICELESS |
| Pepsi Cola Bottling | IPOD Nano with I Boom Player | $150 |
| Premier at Sawmill | 3 Month Month Membership, gift bag, and dinner at the Melting Pot | $450 |
| Southwest Airlines | Round Trip Ticket Packages for Two | $3000 |
| SYSCO Central Ohio | Loge Box for the Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey game. Includes two (2) Parking Passes and Six (6) Center Ice Lounge access tickets | $2000 |
| WBNS-TV | Company Suite Blue Jackets - Enjoy a Columbus Blue Jackets game from the luxury and comfort of the Wolfe Enterprises suite at Nationwide Arena. You and eleven (11) of your closest friends will take in a game featuring Columbus's premier NHL team. Lots of action, entertainment and fun!!! Catering provided. | $500 |
| WBNS-TV | One Hour Helicopter ride for Two | $1000 |
| WBNS-TV | Behind the scenes for 2 w/ Lunch | $200 |
WINE TRIPS FOR AUCTION
Trip for Two to Sonoma California
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is the ultimate elegant oasis, a AAA Four Diamond resort blessed by natural mineral hot springs in the Sonoma Valley. Enjoy extraordinaire cuisine and a state of the art spa surrounded by exquisitely manicured grounds in the heart of wine county.
You trip includes:
- Round trip air for two
- 4 days/3 nights accommodations at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
- Chauffeured, private five (5) hour winery tour
- Daily complimentary breakfast for two
- All room-related taxes
Estimated Value $4,400.00
Trip for Two to California's Wine Country
The rustic charm and splendor of California's Napa Wine Country draws a multitude of visitors from all over the world each year. You can enjoy this cherished California region from the luxurious comfort of the Napa Valley Marriot Hotel & Spa or the Lodge at Sonoma.
Your trip includes
- Round trip air for two
- 4 days/3 nights accommodations at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa or the Lodge at Sonoma
- Private five-hour winery tour
- Daily complimentary breakfast for two
- All room related taxes
Estimated Value $4,200.00
Trip for Two to Napa Valley, California
Nestled among 27 acres of seemingly endless rows of grape vines, rural farmland and scenic apple orchards, The Carneros Inn is a luxurious retreat designed to provide an intimate atmosphere reminiscent of its unique rustic vineyard surroundings. Your trip also features admission to The Vintner's Collective, a small, upscale tasting room in Historic Downtown Napa.
Your trip includes
- Round trip air for two. Airfare provided by Southwest Airlines.
- Two nights accommodations at The Carneros Inn in a Garden Cottage or Cottage
- Full breakfast daily for two at the Hilltop Dining Room or Boom Fly Cafe
- Complimentary admission to The Spa and Fitness Center
- Two VIP tasting passes to the Vintner's Collective
- Free parking and high speed internet access
- All room-related taxes
Estimate Value $2,800.00
Experience the Greatest Meeting of Land and Sea in Monterey
Sited on 22 beautifully manicured acres that border the 18 hole Pebble Beach Company's Championship Del Monte Golf Course, Hyatt Regency Monterey sets a new standard for Monterey Bay hotels.
Relax and take advantage of a host of luxurious amenities in the alluring spa and 24-hour fitness center. Spend an evening indulging your palette at the signature restaurant featuring tantalizing cuisines.
Your trip includes
- Round trip air
- 4 day/3 nights accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Monterey
- All room-related taxes
Estimated Value $2,800.00
See the Sights - A trip for Two to Boston, Massachusetts
The Fairmont Copley Plaza has been a symbol of Boston's rich history and elegance since its gala opening in 1912. Steps away from historic Beacon Hill, the Freedom Trail, Copley Place, the boutiques of Newbury Street and the Hypes Convention Center, the Fairmont Copley epitomizes the culture and traditions of Boston. This historic hotel delivers the highest level of service to the most discerning travelers.
Your trip includes
- Round trip air for two
- 4 days/3 nights accommodations at the Fairmont Copley Plaza
- All room related taxes
Estimated value $3,500.00
Trip for Two to Las Vegas
Elegant style, timeless glamour and high-rolling excitement! During your three night stay, you will experience world-class service and premier amentias, from the heated swimming area, to the boutiques lining Bally's Avenue Shoppes, from the rejuvenating spa, to the lively bars and lounges. You will be mesmerized when you take a magical helicopter trip over the dazzling Las Vegas Strip.
Your trip includes
- Round trip air for two
- 4 days/3 nights accommodations at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
- Evening helicopter ride over the Las Vegas strip
- Round trip airport transfers
- All room related taxes
Estimated Value $2,500.00
Special thanks to our 2007 silent auction donors.
57 Main Street Imports
Adornments
Arena Grand Theater
Backsberg Estate Cellars of South Africa
Bacardi USA
Martini & Rossi
Barcelona
Basi Italia
Biltmore Estate Winery
Bivio Italia
Blackstone/Hogue
Bodega Norton
Bogle Vineyards
Bouchaine Vineyards
Brown Forman
Buckeye Distributing
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Castello Banfi
Banfi Vintners
Castoro Cellars
Paso Robles California
Catena
Billington Wines
Cecchetti Wine Company
Centerra Wine Company
Central Ohio Restaurant Association
Chakana
Chalk Hill
Cherry Valley Lodge and Waterpark
Cline Cellars
Columbus Children's Theater
Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Renaissance
Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Cumulus Wines, Inc.
Delicato
Doc Henderson's
Don Sebastiani & Sons
E & J Gallo Winery
Embassy Suites
Experience Columbus
Far Niente
Nickel and Nickel Winery
Ferrante Winery
Ferrari Carano
Fess Parker
Winery & Vineyard
Figlio
Firelands Winery
Specialty Wine Co.
Flora Springs
Foster's Limestone
Estates Division
Foster's Wine Estates
Francis Coppola Presents
Winery
Franklin Park Conservatory
Frederick Wildman
and Sons, LTD.
Giant Eagle
Girard
Glazer's Distributing
Grey Goose
Gussie Dye-Elder
Heidelberg Distributing
Heritage Golf Course
Hess Collection
Winery
Hilton Easton
Honig Vineyard and Winery
Huneeus Vintners
Hyatt on Capital Square
Icon Estates
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Jack Siebert Goldsmith
Kendall-Jackson
Wine Estates, Inc.
Kobrand
Laetitia Vineyard
and Winery
Latitude 41
Lindey's
Mark West
Bex
Capolani
McCormick & Schmick's
Mezzacorona
Michael David Winery
Michael O' Dell
Miner Family Inc.
Moet Hennessy USA
Mohican Resort Bed and Breakfast
Napa Ridge Winery
O'Brien Estate
Ohio State University
Oliver Winery
One More Time
Opera Columbus
Pacific Wine Partners
Palm Bay Imports
Panera Bread
Parking Solutions
Pernod Ricard
Polaris Grill
Precept Brands
Prestige Wine Groupo
Quality Wines of Spain
Quintessential Wines
Raven's Glenn
Winery & Restaurant
Raymond Winery
Remy Cointreau USA
Robert Hall Winery
Paso Robles, CA
Robert Kacher
Selections
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Rudi Wiest Selections
Santa Carolina
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
Signature Wines
Smith & Wollensky
Stauf's Coffee
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Terlato Wines
international
The Clarmont
The Elevator Brewing Company
The Funny Bone
The Gallery Art Center
The Meeker Winery
The Refectory
The Wexner Center
The Wilds
The Worthington Inn
Thom's on Grandview
Thurber House
Trinchero Winery
Napa Cellars Winery
Montevina Winery
Folie a' Deux Winery
Twin Horizons Travel
Vino Vino
Vintage Point
Vintage Wine Distributor
Wasserstrom Company
WBNS 10 TV
Wente Estates
Wente Family Estates
Wine Cellar Innovations
Wine Trends
WineWorks
Wolfe Enterprises
Wyandotte Athletic Club
Wyandotte Winery
Z Cucina
