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Indulge...(it's for a good cause.)

CLICK to See the Event!The results of the Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition are announced during the Long Beach Grand Cru Awards & Tasting event. Guests are feted with sumptuous cuisine donated by the Southland's finest restaurants, and medal winning wines are served. Music and a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items are also among the entertainment offerings. Celebrity guests have included Judd McIlvain (KCBS - Channel 2), noted food and wine writer, Elmer Dills (KABC-TV/Radio), Robert Lawrence Balzer (author and international wine authority), and Ed Lauter (actor, "The Longest Yard" plus many more movies and TV appearances). This event attracts business, civic, and community leaders; receives extensive media exposure; and has raised over $2,471,809 to support ongoing programs of the Long Beach office of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.


 
View the Slide Shows from previous year's event!

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"My partners and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the Long Beach Grand Cru's international wine festival. The wine, food and setting, coupled with the chance to meet many interesting people, made for a wonderful evening."
—Scott M. Kalt, Esq. Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP

CLICK to See the VIP Party!The Long Beach Grand Cru Awards and Wine Tasting gala has quickly become a favorite annual gathering of state and local government officials, industry leaders, business professionals, attorneys, and leading restaurateurs. (Please see our List of Sponsors.) This event continues to be sold-out! The Long Beach Grand Cru recognizes Title, Presenting, Sweepstakes, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship levels. Sponsorship contributions are tax deductible  as permitted by law; the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Based upon their selected level of participation, sponsors of the Long Beach Grand Cru are promoted by special event recognition; pre-event print advertising and press releases; prominent company banner display at the event; LAFLA Newsletter distributed to 10,000 lawyers and businesses; listing on the souvenir Program cover and sponsor page; a Reserved Table for 10 at the event, accompanied by complimentary bottles of award winning wines and a printed company name sign; and limited admission to a private reception/VIP party featuring award-winning wines for designated sponsors and their distinguished guests. Please visit Sponsorship for more information.

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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Rainbow Lagoon
Park
North side of Shoreline Drive (Between Shoreline Village Drive and Linden Avenue) Long Beach, CA.
VIP Party: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Public Tasting: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Individual Admission: $160 (on or before August 10), $180 (after August 11.)
(Tickets may be purchased in advance or at event. However, space is limited and usually sells out.)

Additional Reserved Table of 10—Sponsors only: $1600

See Auction Items List

Order Grand Cru Tickets
By Phone: (213) 640-3848 or (213) 640-3894
By Mail/In Person: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, 110 Pine Ave., #420, Long Beach, CA 90802, Attn: Executive Producer

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The Long Beach Grand Cru gratefully acknowledges the following people and businesses for their contributions to the 2006 Long Beach Grand Cru: [click here]


See the Awards List (2008)

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