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The Mariners’ International Wine Classic

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Stay tuned for details about 2022’s event!

Join The Bronze Door Society as they present The Mariners’ International Wine Classic annual fundraiser to support the conservation of the Museum’s collection. This upscale wine tasting event is held in the beautiful Main Lobby of the Museum, and features over 80 international and domestic wines. Guests will enjoy unlimited wine tastings, gourmet food pairings, and live music by the Jae Sinnett Trio. The Bronze Door Society is the premier donor society of The Mariners’ Museum and Park, with a focus on preserving the world’s rich maritime heritage through the conservation of artifacts, works of art, and archival materials.

Ticket prices

Stay tuned for details about Wine Classic date in 2022!


Proceeds benefit The Mariners’ Museum and Park.

Become a Sponsor!

This premier wine event will offer unlimited tastings of exceptional wines, live music by the Jae Sinnett Trio and gourmet food pairings. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your business to a targeted audience of 300 wine lovers. All proceeds support the mission of The Mariners’ Museum and Park and help preserve the world’s rich maritime heritage through the conservation of artifacts, works of art, and archival materials.

CELLAR MASTER – $10,000 ($9,496 tax-deductible)

  • 14 tickets to The Mariners’ International Wine Classic granting early access at 5:30 PM
  • Recognition as Cellar Master Sponsor in all printed materials, event-related emails, and on website 1
  • Pre-Event Admission to Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Batten Conservation Complex
  • Opportunity to include a half-page written ad in The Mariners’ International Wine Classic program 1
  • Opportunity to include logo on The Mariners’ International Wine Classic roadside promotional signage 1
  • Behind-the-Scenes tour and wine and cheese reception for up to 10 guests 2
  • Curator-led tour for up to 10 guests in a Mariners’ Museum gallery of your choice 2

SOMMELIER – $5,000 ($4,640 tax-deductible)

  • 10 tickets to The Mariners’ International Wine Classic granting early access at 5:30 PM
  • Recognition as Sommelier Sponsor in all printed materials and on website 1
  • Opportunity to include logo on The Mariners’ International Wine Classic roadside promotional signage 1
  • Pre-Event Admission to Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Batten Conservation Complex
  • Behind-the-Scenes tour for up to 8 guests 2
  • Docent-led tour for up to 8 guests in a Mariners’ Museum gallery of your choice 2

ESTATE – $2,500 ($2,212 tax-deductible)

  • 8 tickets to The Mariners’ International Wine Classic granting early access at 5:30 PM
  • Recognition as Estate Sponsor in all printed materials and on website 1
  • Docent-led tour for up to 6 guests in a Mariners’ Museum gallery of your choice 2

GRAND CRU – $1,000 ($784 tax-deductible)

  • 6 tickets to The Mariners’ International Wine Classic granting early access at 5:30 PM
  • Recognition as Grand Cru Sponsor in all printed materials and on website 1

VINTAGE – $500 ($356 tax-deductible)

  • 4 tickets to The Mariners’ International Wine Classic granting early access at 5:30 PM
  • Recognition as Vintage Sponsor in all printed materials and on website 1
  • 1 Benefit subject to print deadlines.
  • 2 Benefit available only by advance appointment and subject to staff availability.

Thank you to our 2019 sponsors

 

Cellar Master

TowneBank logo

Grand Cru

Anonymous
Gerald and Elizabeth Hanley
Jim Knight
John and Margie Holt
Charlie R. Spencer, Jr
John and Marilyn Staton
Ron and Chris Lewis
Old Point Bank

Vintage

Sandy Armstrong and Tom Richmond
G.G. Buxton
Avery and Hope Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Kendall C. Jones
Cynthia and Stuart Katz
Sandy Parks and Family
Vicki and Robert Lanier
Bill and Beverly Ouzts
Jim and Joan Palmer
Mrs. Ann D. Reed
Rick and Libby’s
Ryson International
Bob and Nancy Schappert
McKim Williams, Jr.

Friends of the Wine Classic

Martha Field
Warwick Travel Service
Judy A. Copes / JACDesgins
Jack Bausman

Media Partners:

WHRO Public Media 

All-News 102 

YELP 

For more information, please contact
Luisa Vázquez-López, Director of Individual Philanthropy, at (757) 591-7705 or email [email protected].