Gourmet & Grapes
The Fourth Annual Gourmet & Grapes Weekend takes place May 4 through 6, 2012, at the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, South Carolina (map).
Proceeds benefit the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Headlining the signature black tie event is Executive Chef Sean Brock, of Husk and McCrady’s of Charleston, South Carolina. An all star team of noted chefs will join Brock in preparing a multi-course wine dinner featuring Row Eleven Winery, Heitz Wine Cellars and Trinchero Wine Estates while being served in The Sanctuary’s Ocean Room.
Other highlights of the Gourmet & Grapes Weekend:
Luncheon & Wine Trail: (May 5, 2012) Participants interact with a guest chef as a multi-course lunch is prepared in front of them. After lunch, participants can explore the gardens of The Sanctuary while tasting wines from international wineries and meeting the winemakers.
Wine Odyssey Gala: (May 5, 2012) Participants enjoy food stations presented by local and regional chefs along with wine pairings.
Farewell Brunch: (May 6, 2012) Participants celebrate the weekend and salute the chefs at this seaside brunch.
Since its inception in 2009, Gourmet & Grapes has raised close to $500,000 dollars for cancer research programs at Hollings Cancer Center.
