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"We are delighted to be working with renowned tabletop designer MarcBlackwell," said Beringer spokesperson Elizabeth Hooker. "His accessible,elegant and modern American style is similar to how we approach our wines,"she adds. The award winning California winery is known for its cutting-edgequality and contemporary elegance. Blackwell's creation for Beringer, whichis themed on the essence and beauty of the Napa Valley lifestyle will beunveiled at the New York event. "I was inspired by the beauty of Napa Valley,the rich history of Beringer and the passion and honesty in winemaking," saysBlackwell.
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The festivities take place at New York's Skylight Studios with three daysof wine and food tastings/public viewings, a cocktail party and VIP Gala.Guests at the gala dinner on Tuesday, April 1st will dine within the designinstallations, making the event a truly unique experience for all who attend.Following DINING BY DESIGN New York, the installations will travel across thecountry to various cities including Kansas City, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta,San Francisco, Chicago and Boston.
"We are honored to have Beringer Vineyards on board for DINING BY DESIGN2008," said David Sheppard, Executive Director of DIFFA. He continues "It'sonly with the help of such generous and committed sponsors that DIFFA will beable to raise significant funds to grant to worthy organizations nationwideproviding preventive HIV/AIDS education and direct care services."
The featured wines at DIFFA's DINING BY DESIGN will include Beringer'snewest and most exciting collection Third Century, recently released incommemoration of the winery's Third Century of winemaking. The collectionfeatures varietals from the highly regarded central coast and north coastappellations including chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, merlot, cabernetsauvignon, pinot noir and sirah all offering great structure, wonderful aromasand flavors.
About Beringer Vineyards
No winery more thoroughly embodies the timeless appeal and seductiveflavor of Napa Valley than Beringer Vineyards, Napa's benchmark producer sinceits establishment in 1876. Now in its third century of crafting classic winesfrom Napa's finest appellations and vineyards, Beringer today is guided byWinemaker Laurie Hook, with the supportive collaboration of celebratedWinemaster Emeritus Ed Sbragia. Their wines speak eloquently of Beringer'srich heritage while offering cutting-edge quality and contemporary elegance.http://www.Beringer.com
About DIFFA
DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the largestfunders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the United States. Sincebeing founded in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the designcommunities to provide over $35 million to hundreds of AIDS serviceorganizations nationwide. For more than 23 years, DIFFA has been one of thecountry's largest supporters of both direct care for people living with AIDSand preventative education for those at risk.For more information visit diffa.org. Contact: Elizabeth Hooker Maryam Barrett Beringer Vineyards Barrett Communications 707.299.3268 212.989.6129 707.294.7117 (c) 917.796.9771 elizabeth.hooker@am
