Local Event
Cost: $$$$
Our Congress Has Heart celebration will showcase some of the best in American wine. Highlighted wines will be presented by owners, winemakers, and directors and will include a live and silent auction. The reception will be followed by our highly sought-after BYO-style Collectors Dinner.
Union Station
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Sponsorships: $5,000, $10,000, $50,000 & $75,000
Business Attire
Abbott Claim
Willamette Valley, OR
Alban Debeaulieu
Addax Wines
Napa Valley, CA
Brian Kearney
Adversity Cellars
Saint Helena, Napa, CA
Gennesee Fountain
Brook & Bull Cellars
Walla Walla, WA
Ashley Trout
Chimney Rock Winery
Stage Leap District, Napa Valley, CA
Elizabeth Vianna
Compris Vineyard
Willamette Valley, OR
Dru & Erin Allen
Crimson Lane Vineyards
Fauquier County, VA
Di Costanzo Wines
Napa Valley, CA
Erin Di Costanzo
Early Mountain
Madison, VA
Jon Ruel
Fairest Creature
Napa Valley, CA
Yvette Zhang
Flâneur Wines
Ribbon Ridge & Chehalem Mtns
Marty Doerschlag''
George Wine Company
Sonoma County, CA
George Levkoff
Lakewood Vineyards
Finger Lakes, NY
Elizabeth Stamp
Lost Mountain Vineyards
Middleburg, VA
Joshua Grainer
Native Flora
Dundee Hills, OR
Scott & Denise Flora
Paradigm Winery
Oakville, CA
Mary Ann Turrentine
Peay Vineyards
West Sonoma Coast, CA
Andy Peay
Résonance
Willamette Valley, OR
Guillaume Large
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
Saint Helena, CA
Heather de Savoye and Susan Citron
Thomas T Thomas Vineyards
Mendocino & Anderson Counties
Thomas T Thomas
William Chris Winery Company
Texas Hill Country
Chris Brundrett
WineAmerica
Winery Sixteen 600
Moon Mountain District, Sonoma Valley & Oakville, CA
Sam Coturri
Guests will join participating winemakers for dinner in this BYO-style celebration. Each guest will share a bottle from their own cellar in an attempt to impress and outdo their fellow diners. In this friendly competition, there are no losers.
Union Station Columbus Club
50 Massachusetts Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002
8:00pm – 10:30pm
Tickets: $600 per person (includes entrance into the Congress Has Heart reception)
Sponsorships: $10,000, $50,000 & $75,000
Business Attire
Thursday offers a series of intimate wine dinners with an international flair in homes, restaurants, and Embassies with a host, chef, and winemaker at each.
A special thank you to all of our restaurants, wineries, and hosts that have signed up for our Winemaker Dinner Series.
To join a waitlist, please contact Heidi Arnold at 703.248.1720 or Heidi.Arnold@heart.org
Business Attire
SPONSOR: Available
WINE: Château Montrose presented by Charlotte Bouygues
Meridian House
1630 Crescent Place, NW
6:30 PM | 30 GUESTS | $ (on hold for sponsors, wait list available)
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HOST: The Ambassador of France to the United States, Laurent Bili
SPONSOR: Available
WINE: Château Angelus presented by Yves de Launay
CHEF: Francis Oge, Ambassador’s Chef
Résidence de France
2221 Kalorama Road, NW
6:30 PM | 20 GUESTS | $ (on hold for sponsors, wait list available)
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SPONSOR: Available
WINE: Résonance and Maison Louis Jadot presented by Guillaume Large
CHEF: Sébastien Giannini, L’Avant-Garde
L’Avant-Garde
2915 M Street, NW
7:00 PM | 18 GUESTS | $500
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SPONSOR: Available
WINE: Château Haut-Bailly presented by Véronique Sanders
CHEF: Katarina Petonito, The Duck & The Peach
The Duck & The Peach
300 7th Street, SE
7:00 PM | 18 GUESTS | $ 500
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WINE: Château Beychevelle presented by Philippe Blanc
CHEF: Fabio Salvatore, The Jefferson, Washington, DC
The Private Cellar, The Jefferson, Washington, DC
1200 16th Street, NW
6:30 PM | 18 GUESTS | $ sold out
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SPONSOR: Conrad Kenley
WINE: Lawrence Wine Estates presented by Carlton McCoy
CHEF: Kwame Onwuachi
Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi
Salamander Washington DC
1330 Maryland Avenue, SW
7:00 PM | 14 GUESTS | $ pre-sold
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HOSTED BY: The Embassy of Romania to the United States
SPONSOR: Available
WINE: Wines of Romania
CHEF: Ambassador’s Chef
The Residence of the Ambassador of Romania to the United States
3003 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
6:30 PM | 24 GUESTS | $500
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SPONSOR: Available
WINE: Château Lascombes presented by Axel Heinz
CHEF: Eric Ziebold, Kinship
Kinship
1015 7th Street, NW
6:30 PM | 18 GUESTS | $ 500
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SPONSOR: Available
WINE: Peay Vineyards presented by Andy Peay
CHEF: Greg Heitzig, The Fountain Inn
The Fountain Inn
1659 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
7:00 PM | 18 GUESTS | $500
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SPONSOR: Shannon Finley
WINE: Château Pontet Canet presented by Noé Tesseron
CHEF: Michael Fusano, La Bise
La Bise
800 Connecticut Avenue, NW
6:30 PM | 18 GUESTS | $ pre-sold
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SPONSOR: Available
WINE: Château Giscours presented by Alexander van Beek
The Henri
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
7:00 PM | 20 GUESTS | $500
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HOST: Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to the United States, Lui Tuck Yew
SPONSOR: Available
WINE: Château Smith Haut Lafitte presented by Florence and Daniel Cathiard
Singapore Ambassador’s Residence
Washington, DC
6:30 PM | 14 GUESTS | $ (on hold for sponsors, wait list available)
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SPONSOR: Debbie and Michael Capretti
WINE: Bodegas Pinea presented by Hugo del Pozzo
CHEF: Rubén García, Casa Teresa
Casa Teresa
919 19th Street, NW
6:30 PM | 20 GUESTS | $ pre-sold
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SPONSOR: Available
WINE: A curated collection celebrating women in wine and next generation winemakers in collaboration with Vin. Vitalité.
This is a tasting event for aspiring connoisseurs featuring seminars on sparkling wine, starting your own personal collection, and deconstructing a wine list featuring industry professionals.
The Conference Center at The Square
1850 K Street NW – Lower Level
6:00-8:00 PM | $125
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SPONSOR: S-3 Group
WINE: Native Flora presented by Scott & Denise Flora
CHEF: Andrew Cleverdon, Blue Duck Tavern at Park Hyatt Washington, DC
Blue Duck Tavern at Park Hyatt Washington, DC
1201 24th Street, NW
7:00 PM | 18 GUESTS | $ pre-sold
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SPONSOR: Michael Herson & American Defense International
WINE: DK Grail by Dan Kosta
CHEF: Frank Ruta, Annabelle
Annabelle
2132 Florida Avenue, NW
7:00 PM | 18 GUESTS | $ pre-sold
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HOST: Ambassador of Mexico to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma
SPONSOR: Delta Air Lines
CHEF: Paty Cruz, Ambassador’s Chef
Mexican Ambassador’s Residence
Washington, DC
6:30 PM | 24 GUESTS | $ (on hold for sponsors, wait list available)
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This evening will focus on highlighting the wines of Bordeaux paired with exquisite cuisine. The dinner is followed by a live auction with exciting trips, wonderful dinners, and rare & highly sought-after wine as well as our much anticipated offering of grand format bottles signed by the winemakers.
At the conclusion of the auction, we will highlight our individual giving campaign, Stand Up for Your Heart, in celebration of the mission of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
Neal Martin, Vinous
Charlotte Bouygues, Château Montrose
Jamie Ritchie
Michael Capretti & Scott Greenberg
National Portrait Gallery
8th Street & G Street, NW Washington, DC
(entrance on G Street, NW)
7:00pm – 10:30 pm
Guests are welcome to arrive at 6:30 pm and enjoy the Portrait Gallery. Get some great pics in your finery with a stunning backdrop.
$1,500 per person
$20,000 Table of 8
$75,000 Presenting Sponsor
Black Tie
Valet Parking Available
Thank you to Champagne Henriot, the official Champagne of the Vintners Dinner
Saturday begins with a virtual tour of Bordeaux including a unique Master Class led by Neal Martin. The adventure continues at the Grand Tasting Reception with food prepared by some of the nation’s top chefs, making Heart’s Delight the place to discover the latest in epicurean trends and new talent. Guests will also enjoy wine from the world’s best vineyards as well as the opportunity to bid on exclusive travel packages, dining experiences and rare and exceptional wines during the spirited silent and live auctions.
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC
Rooms
Special room rates are available at the Waldorf Astoria ($415 or $478) until April 10th. Please call +1 202-868-5041 and reference American Heart Association/Heart’s Delight or book using our link.
Bordeaux Master Class
Neal Martin, Moderator
4:00– 6:30 p.m.
A formal seated tasting plus a vintage of the winemaker’s choosing. Château owners and directors are on hand to discuss their wines. We invite participants to ask questions.
2025 Participating Châteaux
CHÂTEAU ANGELUS
Saint-Émilion
Yves de Launay
CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE
Saint-Julien
Philippe Blanc
CHÂTEAU GISCOURS
Margaux
Alexander van Beek
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY
Pessac-Léognan
Véronique Sanders
CHÂTEAU LASCOMBES
Margaux
Axel Heinz
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE
Saint-Estèphe
Charlotte Bouygues
CHÂTEAU PHÉLAN SÉGUR
Saint-Estèphe
Véronique Dausse
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE
Pessac-Léognan
Daniel and Florence Cathiard
6:30pm– 10:30 p.m.
A tasting reception with food prepared by the nation’s top chefs and opportunities to bid on excusive travel packages, dining experiences and exceptional wines during the silent & live auctions.
2025 Participating Wineries, Spirits & Breweries
ABBOTT CLAIM
Willamette Valley, OR
Alban Debeaulieu
ADVERSITY CELLARS
Saint Helena, Napa, CA
Gennesee Fountain
BODEGAS PINEA
Ribera del Duero, Spain
Hugo del Pozzo
BRINDLE BOXER KOMBUCHA
Washington, DC
Tanya Maynigo
BROOK & BULL CELLARS
Walla Walla, WA
Ashley Trout
COMPRIS VINEYARD
Willamette Valley, OR
Dru & Erin Allen
CONVENE BY DAN KOSTA
Sonoma Coast, CA
Dan Kosta
CRIMSON LANE VINEYARDS
Fauquier County
DC BRAU BREWING
Washington, DC
Steve Taylor
DI COSTANZO WINES
Napa Valley, CA
Erin Di Costanzo
ELYSE WINERY
Napa Valley,
CAFAIREST CREATURE
Napa Valley, CA
Yvette Zhang
FLÂNEUR WINES
Ribbon Ridge & Chehalem Mountains, OR
Marty Doerschlag
GEORGE WINE COMPANY
Sonoma County, CA
George Levkoff
HERSON FAMILY VINEYARDS
Napa Valley, CA
Vicki & Michael Herson
LAIL VINEYARDS
Rutherford, CA
Matthew Perry
LAND OF PROMISE
Sonoma County, CA
Charles & Diana Karren
PAHLMEYER WINERY
Napa Valley, CA
Lili Shariati
PALA
Sardegna, Italy
Tommaso Beggiato
PARADIGM WINERY
Oakville, CA
Mary Ann Turrentine
PEAY VINEYARDS
West Sonoma Coast, CA
Andy Peay
RÉSONANCE
Willamette Valley, OR
Guillaume Large
SPOTTSWOODE ESTATE
Saint Helena, CA
Heather de Savoye
THOMAS T THOMAS VINEYARDS
Mendocino & Anderson County, CA
Thomas T Thomas
TOLAINI
Tuscany, Italy
Amanda Page
WINERY SIXTEEN 600
Moon Mountain District
Sam Coturri
CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE
CHÂTEAU LASCOMBES
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE
CORDELIA FISHBAR
Rene Caceres
Washington, DC
CORK WINE BAR & MARKET
Cicile Mendy
Washington, DC
DISTRICT SMALL BITES
Reggie Anderson
Washington, DC
FAR OUT HOSPITALITY
Graham Elliot
Fort Worth, TX
GEORGETOWN CUPCAKE
Washington, DC
KING STREET OYSTER BAR
Rick Allison
Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC
MICHELE’S
Matt Baker
Washington, DC
MOORENKO’S ICE CREAM
David Galinsky
Washington, DC & Silver Spring, MD
ROCKLANDS BARBEQUE & GRILLING CO.
Washington, DC
SUPRA
Richard Wagner
Washington, DC
TOSCA
Fortunato Nicotra
Washington, DC
Event Time Price
Bordeaux Master Class and Grand Tasting & Auction Ticket
4:00 – 10:30 p.m.
$650
Grand Tasting Reception Ticket
6:30-10:30 pm
$300
Bordeaux Master Class (2) and Table (10) at Grand Tasting & Auction
4:00-10:30 pm.
$10,000
Grand Tasting Table Sponsorship (8)
6:30-10:30 pm
$5,000
Grand Tasting & Auction Presenting Sponsor $75,000
A special heartfelt thank you to Barriére Fréres and MacArthur Beverages for organizing and arranging the shipment of all the wine from Bordeaux.
*tickets are non-refundable