Grapes for Humanity Global Foundation Presents "Opus One: Fine Wine Dinner with David Pearson"

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Grapes for Humanity Global Foundation

Oct 17, 2011, 06:30 ET

NEW YORK, October 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Grapes for Humanity Global Foundation is an American non-profit organization dedicated to providing relief to people affected by war and natural disasters. Since its inception, GFH Global has raised over $2 million to support projects in over 20 countries. Most recently, GFH Global was recognized for its strong support of projects in Haiti and Cambodia.

For GFH Global's marquee 2011 event, David Pearson, CEO of Opus One, will join other distinguished members of the international wine community in tasting five vintages of Opus One: 1985, 1996, 2001, 2005, and, for the first time, 2008. Louis Roederer Champagne has donated Cristal 2004 for the reception in the Ty Lounge, and Jean-Guillaume Prats of Cos d'Estournel has donated Imperial Estate Hetszolo 1996 6P Tokaji Aszu to finish the evening.

In support of GFH Global Foundation, special guests will include Marchese Piero Antinori of Antinori, Jean-Guillaume Prats of Cos d'Estournel, Leonardo Frescobaldi of Frescobaldi, Pierre-Henry Gagey of Maison Louis Jadot, Frederic Rouzaud of Louis Roederer, and His Royal Highness Prince Robert de Luxembourg of Chateau Haut-Brion.

"I am inspired and honored by the incredible support we have received from the international wine community. Without their help, thousands of people in dire need across the globe would not now have better lives. We look forward to this dinner further contributing to our worthwhile endeavor," said Arlene Willis, Founder and CEO of GFH Global.

The evening is sponsored by Mutual of America, Jacq. Pierot Jr. & Sons and Navios Maritime Holdings.

For more information about GFH Global Foundation, please visit www.gfhglobal.org

Location: The Four Seasons Hotel, 57 East 57th Street, New York City
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Interviews: Please call 917.359.8543 or [email protected]

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