American Royal Wine Competition, Tasting and Auction - 2nd Annual October 7, 2010

This year the American Royal will hold its second ever wine competition, wine tasting, and auction. This special event marks the 111th anniversary of the American Royal. Through individual ticket sales and sponsorships, the event will generate much needed funds for recipients of the American Royal scholarships.

The American Royal will host hundreds of wine enthusiasts at the American Royal to participate in the tasting of the competition wines and be treated to wonderful foods. During this event, a silent and live auction will be held. The grand and reserve champion wines will be auctioned, as well as the individual class champions.

The event will be an ten category competition with wines from across the United States, some with Kansas City connections, being judged in order to be the American Royal Grand Champion Wine. The categories include; sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, merlot, zinfandel, pinot noir, cabernet, sweet/dessert wines, red blend, white blend and wines from Missouri and Kansas. Our competition wines will be judged by local sommeliers at a private tasting during the month of August. The champions will be announced at the Wine Auction on October 7th.

For more information, please visit http://www.americanroyal.com/Default.aspx?tabid=414 or (816) 221-9800 ext 100 for more details. Proceeds help support the Education and Scholarship Fund.

Admission is $75. 5:30PM - 10:30PM. Will need a valid ID and designated driver. Please drink responsibly.