Predators Foundation Wine Event set for March 23

The Nashville Predators and their fundraising organization, the Predators Foundation, will have their annual wine tasting event nest Friday night at the Bridgestone Arena.

Over 200 wines will be available and a silent auction will accompany the event. There will also be a VIP dinner at the  Patrón Platinum Club  for those who are interested.

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NASHVILLE PREDATORS FOUNDATION WINE FESTIVAL & TASTING SET FOR MARCH 23

Nashville, Tenn. (March 15, 2012) – Join the Nashville Predators Foundation for the seventh annual Wine Festival & Tasting next Friday, March 23 over the ice at Bridgestone Arena. The festivities run from 6-10 p.m. and tickets are $75 per person.

The festival will feature more than 200 higher-end wines, beer and a spirits tasting and an extensive silent auction with over 200 items.  The event will also include culinary delicacies by Bound’ry Restaurant and a photo opportunity with Predators mascot GNASH.

A VIP Dinner & Tasting will take place in the Patrón Platinum Club hosted by Julianna Martinelli, owner of Martinelli Winery & Vineyard. The VIP Dinner and Tasting will feature a five-course dinner prepared by Chef Winklebleck with wine pairing and hand-crafted wines.  This VIP event begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $200 per person.  VIP guests may attend the Wine Festival prior to the VIP Dinner.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Nashville Predators Foundation. Established in 1998, the Predators Foundation strives to meet the educational, social, health and cultural needs of our community by offering unique resources and financial support to local youth-oriented organizations.  Through several fundraisers held throughout the year, the Predators Foundation has awarded more than $2 million to Nashville and Middle Tennessee area charities and community service organizations since its creation.

For more information or reservations, please call the Predators’ community relations department at (615) 770-2331 or visit nashvillepredators.com/wine.  Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

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