Wine event to benefit Make-A-Wish of Greater L.A.

Ooh la la! Local wine enthusiasts will once again have the opportunity to experience a fun and festive afternoon of fine wines and fabulous food at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles’ 16th annual Uncork A Wish Wine Tasting & Auction.

This year’s soiree, on Sunday, August 9, 2009, from 3:00pm to7:00pm, is taking place at the breathtaking Bel Air Bay Club, which boasts a panoramic view of the scenic California coastline in magnificent Pacific Palisades. The club will be transformed into a "beach chic"– themed French Riviera, complete with cabanas and a potpourri of food, wine and beaucoup– silent and live auction items. TrËs magnifique!

The highlights of the day will be the silent and live auction packages, featuring fine wines, exquisite artwork, vacation packages, and sports and entertainment memorabilia, among many other exclusive one-of-a-kind offerings.

Tastings will be offered by local vintners and restaurants, including: Morton’s, Chez Jay, Takami Sushi & Robata, San Gennaro CafÈ, Baleen, Fun Food Catering, Dandy Don’s Homemade Ice Cream, Pinks, Elevate Lounge, among many others.

Sponsors of this year’s event include: United Talent Agency, The Walt Disney Company, Capital Group, City National Bank and Strategic Equity Group, among many others.

The Bel Air Bay Club is located at 16801 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. Tickets are $150. Sponsorships are still available. Guests must be 21 or older to be admitted into the event. Visit www.wishla.org for tickets or call 310/788-9474.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles Wine Tasting and Auction
Attended by over 1,500 people each year, the event benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles and the wishes it fulfills for children across Los Angeles County who have been diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions.†

About the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Born in 1980 when a group of caring†volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 67 chapters in the United States and its territories.

With the help of generous donors and†more than 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation†grants a wish every 41 minutes and has granted more than 161,000 wishes in the United States since its inception.

Established in 1983, the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation has fulfilled the wishes of more than 6,500 children throughout Los Angeles County.† For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles including how you can help refer a child for a wish; participate in Adopt-A-Wish; or donate in-kind gifts of goods or services, airline frequent flyer miles, or vehicles, please call (800) 322-WISH or visit www.wishla.org.