Raymond Vineyards Joins the Fight to End Childhood Hunger in America
Raymond Vineyards has joined Share our Strength® in their fight to end childhood hunger in America by pairing with over 20 of the finest San Francisco chefs and restaurants for the Taste Event.
St. Helena, CA, April 23, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Raymond Vineyards has joined Share our Strength® in their fight to end childhood hunger in America by pairing with over 20 of the finest San Francisco chefs and restaurants for the Taste Event on April 23rd. Along with Honorary Co-Chairs Chef Traci des Jardins (Acme Chophouse/ Jardinière/Mijita) and Chef Jamie Lauren (Absinthe), participating restaurants include: A16; Alembic; Bar Tartine; COCO 500; Cortez; Marinus; Maverick; Midi; The Moss Room; Perbacco; Poleng Lounge; Postrio; Scala’s Bistro; SPQR and Spruce, to name just a few. Guests can sample cuisine from all participating restaurants while sipping hand-crafted cocktails and Raymond Vineyards Napa Valley Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and winery exclusive, Meritage red wine.
“Raymond has donated to several of the Taste of the Nation events around the country over the years,” states Krisi Raymond, Raymond Vineyards Director of Strategic Planning. “As a mother, this cause hits close to home for me. It is estimated that 12.6 million children are at risk of hunger in America. We hope that our involvement helps to wipe out childhood hunger completely in this country some day.”
Tickets for Taste of the Nation San Francisco are $75 for the Taste Event (General Admission). Taking place simultaneously to the Taste Event is a VIP Gala Dinner priced at $250. This year’s Gala Dinner includes a four-course meal created and prepared by Chef Michael Symon of Cleveland’s Lola and Lolita; San Francisco’s Chris Cosentino of Incanto; Gavin Kaysen from Café Boulud in New York City; and Koren Grieveson from Chicago’s Avec. Chef Elizabeth Falkner will once again provide the dessert course, and Host Chef Thom Fox has graciously opened his Acme Chophouse kitchen again. Tickets to both events can be purchased by calling 1-877-26-TASTE (82783) or visiting www.TasteOfTheNation.org.
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About Raymond Vineyards
Raymond Vineyards began in 1971 when Roy Sr., Roy Jr. and Walter Raymond purchased 90 acres in what is now the Rutherford appellation of Napa Valley. After removing walnut and prune orchards to plant grape vines, the Raymond family celebrated their first harvest in 1974. Today, Walter Raymond is joined by his daughter Krisi and her husband Kirk, Walter’s nephew Craig and Craig’s wife Margaret to continue the family’s winemaking legacy. The Raymond family’s roots in the Napa Valley date back to 1876, when Jacob and Frederick Beringer founded Beringer Brothers Winery. Both Krisi and Craig Raymond represent their family’s fifth generation of Napa Valley winemaking tradition.
Raymond produces Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc as well as limited production Cabernet Sauvignons from the Rutherford, St. Helena and Oakville appellations and Generations Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. A limited production Small Lot series of wines were introduced in 2008 and are available exclusively to the winery’s club members and tasting room guests.
About Taste of the Nation
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation® is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Taste of the Nation is nationally sponsored by American Express, Sysco, Food Network, Brown-Forman Corporation and S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million. Funds raised in 2008 supported 156 organizations in the United States, Canada and abroad. To purchase tickets or to get involved, visit TasteOfTheNation.org.
About Share Our Strength
Share Our Strength® is the leading national organization working to make sure no kid in America grows up hungry. We weave together a net of community groups, activists and food programs to catch children at risk of hunger and ensure they have nutritious food where they live, learn and play. We work with the culinary industry to create engaging, pioneering programs like Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation®, Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale®, Share Our Strength’s A Tasteful Pursuit®, Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out ®, and Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline®. Visit Strength.org.
“Raymond has donated to several of the Taste of the Nation events around the country over the years,” states Krisi Raymond, Raymond Vineyards Director of Strategic Planning. “As a mother, this cause hits close to home for me. It is estimated that 12.6 million children are at risk of hunger in America. We hope that our involvement helps to wipe out childhood hunger completely in this country some day.”
Tickets for Taste of the Nation San Francisco are $75 for the Taste Event (General Admission). Taking place simultaneously to the Taste Event is a VIP Gala Dinner priced at $250. This year’s Gala Dinner includes a four-course meal created and prepared by Chef Michael Symon of Cleveland’s Lola and Lolita; San Francisco’s Chris Cosentino of Incanto; Gavin Kaysen from Café Boulud in New York City; and Koren Grieveson from Chicago’s Avec. Chef Elizabeth Falkner will once again provide the dessert course, and Host Chef Thom Fox has graciously opened his Acme Chophouse kitchen again. Tickets to both events can be purchased by calling 1-877-26-TASTE (82783) or visiting www.TasteOfTheNation.org.
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About Raymond Vineyards
Raymond Vineyards began in 1971 when Roy Sr., Roy Jr. and Walter Raymond purchased 90 acres in what is now the Rutherford appellation of Napa Valley. After removing walnut and prune orchards to plant grape vines, the Raymond family celebrated their first harvest in 1974. Today, Walter Raymond is joined by his daughter Krisi and her husband Kirk, Walter’s nephew Craig and Craig’s wife Margaret to continue the family’s winemaking legacy. The Raymond family’s roots in the Napa Valley date back to 1876, when Jacob and Frederick Beringer founded Beringer Brothers Winery. Both Krisi and Craig Raymond represent their family’s fifth generation of Napa Valley winemaking tradition.
Raymond produces Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc as well as limited production Cabernet Sauvignons from the Rutherford, St. Helena and Oakville appellations and Generations Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. A limited production Small Lot series of wines were introduced in 2008 and are available exclusively to the winery’s club members and tasting room guests.
About Taste of the Nation
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation® is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Taste of the Nation is nationally sponsored by American Express, Sysco, Food Network, Brown-Forman Corporation and S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million. Funds raised in 2008 supported 156 organizations in the United States, Canada and abroad. To purchase tickets or to get involved, visit TasteOfTheNation.org.
About Share Our Strength
Share Our Strength® is the leading national organization working to make sure no kid in America grows up hungry. We weave together a net of community groups, activists and food programs to catch children at risk of hunger and ensure they have nutritious food where they live, learn and play. We work with the culinary industry to create engaging, pioneering programs like Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation®, Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale®, Share Our Strength’s A Tasteful Pursuit®, Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out ®, and Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline®. Visit Strength.org.
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www.raymondvineyards.com
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