Cheers! from the Duke of Bourbon

Fine arts, fine food and fine wine always seem to go together. The Duke has been an active sponsor of the New West Symphony and especially their youth outreach programs. Please take a look at the following invitation and give serious consideration to joining us on Sunday, September 13, 2009, at 3:00 pm. We would like to invite you to attend the Symphony of Wine IX charity wine dinner and auction on Sunday, September 13, 2009, at 3:00 PM.

The event will be held at the Westlake Village Four Seasons Hotel and Spa, located at the Lindero Canyon exit off the 101 Freeway, just 15 minutes north of Woodland Hills.

This year, the Symphony of Wine has chosen to honor Archie McLaren of Avila Beach, CA,

as their Maestro of Food & Wine. Archie is the founder and Executive Director of the Central Coast Wine Classic. He follows in the footsteps of past Maestros Bob and Pat Long of Long Vineyards, Justin and Debbie Baldwin of Justin Winery, Dan Duckhorn of Duckhorn Winery, Tom Shelton of Joseph Phelps Winery, David Breitstein of the Duke of Bourbon, Ken Volk of Kenneth Volk Vineyards and, formerly, Wild Horse Winery, Frank Ostini of Hitching Post Restaurant and Winery and Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat.

This promises to be another exciting event! Outstanding cuisine will be prepared by talented chefs from the Four Seasons hotel . . . the exciting live auction will be conducted by famed auctioneer David Reynolds . . . the reception and dinner wines come from renowned wineries such as Bernardus, Brander, Stagecoach Vineyards, Rudd Estate, Eberle and several others. . . all reasons to attend the 2009 Symphony of Wine.

The attendance is limited, which gives everyone the chance to get into the bidding and bring home a desired lot.

Click here for complete catalog of lots for live auction

The cost for this very special charity dinner and auction is $200.00 per person. The event's net proceeds will go to support the New West Symphony's children's programs.

We hope you can join us.

For reservations, please contact Katy at the Symphony of Wine - 818-225-1795. You can also call David Breitstein here at the Duke of Bourbon - 818-341-1234.

P. S. The Westlake Village Four Seasons Hotel is offering their luxurious accomodations to event attendees at the special rate of $99.00 per night. Call the hotel directly for full details and to make reservations - 818-575-3000.

Note: Prices are good while our supplies last and we reserve the right to change them at any time without notice.