The Sixth Annual Wine Auction will be held on August 25^th at 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Prompt Succor’s Olinger Hall. The proceeds of this event benefit the Shepherd Center.

The evening will include the tasting of fine wines, an open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres. The Live Auction, always spirited and surprising, will include many interesting wines to bid on. Also featured in the Auction will be a large collection of exclusive bottles, signed by their winemaker.

Mark your calendar and plan to attend this gala fundraiser. Please consider a generous contribution to this event (all contributions are tax-deductible) in one of the following categories:

Sponsorships:

-        Premier Cru Sponsor ---------- $4,000 (4) Reserve & Wine Auction

-        Grand Cru Sponsor ------------ $2,500 (4) Wine Auction

-        Sommelier Choice Sponsor -- $1,000 (2) Reserve & Wine Auction

-        Cru Sponsor -------------------- $500    (2) Wine Auction

Note: Included with your contribution is an advertisement in the Auction catalog as well as tickets to the event, indicated by the ( ) next to the sponsorship levels.

Tickets:

Tickets to the Auction may be purchased for $100 per person. A special reserve tasting will be available for an additional $50 per person.

Reserve your sponsorship/tickets before August 10 by completing and returning the enclosed card.

Thank you for your support of this important charity event.

Sincerely,

The 2007 Wine Auction Committee

The Wine Auction      1772 Albert St.      Alexandria, LA   71301