Event Patrons

The support of our sponsors is what really makes Triangle Wine Experience such a worthwhile fundraiser. Their commitment to the cause as well as their enthusiasm about the entire experience is invaluable. We salute them and thank them for their continued support.

2008 Year-Round Sponsors

title sponsor
Nomacorc

Nomacorc, located in Zebulon, North Carolina, is the title sponsor of the Triangle Wine Experience. The locally based manufacturer is the largest producer of synthetic wine closures in the world.

airline sponsor
American Airlines

Among the leading travel sites on the Internet, the American Airlines Web site provides news, information and specials that are personalized to passengers' preferred airports, destinations, and AAdvantage® program travel partners. Having recently undergone a complete redesign, AA.com offers customers fast, convenient travel reservations, an award booking capability and online management of their AAdvantage Travel Awards Program accounts.

premier hospitality sponsor
Summit Hospitality Group Ltd.

Summit Hospitality Group Ltd. is a full-service hotel management, marketing, and consulting firm. Summit operates hotels, restaurants, and pharmacies in Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, and Fayetteville under management contract. They have developed, built, and operated over 40 hotels in seven states throughout our region.

GRAPHIC design sponsor
CyberGraph Advertising, Inc.

CyberGraph Advertising, Inc. provides complete creative advertising services for businesses nationwide with a focus on small to medium businesses.

If you would like additional information about CyberGraph Advertising, Inc. please visit our website.

media sponsors
The News & Observer

Ad Media

Curtis Media Group
Curtis Media Group began in the 1960's by Don Curtis.  From then to now, the Raleigh based company has grown to 14 locally owned and operated radio stations, serving listeners and advertisers from the Mountains to the Coast.  The formats range for Country to Rock to News Talk to Gospel and a lot more... a little something for everyone. 

gala PRODUCTION sponsor
The International Special Events Society (ISES)

The International Special Events Society (ISES) is comprised of over 4,000 event professionals in over a dozen countries…representing Event Planners, Caterers, Florists, Destination Management Companies, Rental Companies, Special Effects Experts, Tent Suppliers, Audio-Visual/Lighting Technicians, Venues…and many more.

If you would like additional information about the Greater Triangle NC Chapter of ISES and thier members, please visit their website.

GIFT BAG SPONSOR

Saks Fifth Avenue

Water Sponsors

Nestle Water

Fiji Natural Artesian Water

auctioneer sponsor
Hart Davis Hart Wine Company

Since 1993, Paul has conducted charity auctions throughout the country in support of the arts and various medical foundations. In addition to auctioneering at the American Cancer Society’s Annual Wine Auction, Paul has given his time and talent at the podium to the High Museum Wine Auction in Atlanta, the Frankie Lemmon School’s Triangle Wine Experience in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Central Coast Wine Classic in San Louis Obispo, California, among others.

 

official champagne sponsor
Total Wine & more

 

technical sponsor
Electric Sea

 

featured artistS
Clark Hipolito/The Art Company

Sam Gray

Matt McConnell

2008 Wholesale Wine Distributors

Carolina Johnson Brothers - Michael Bragg
Classic Wines - Earle Hill
The Country Vintner - Jennifer King
Dionysus - Jay Garland
Empire Distributors, Inc. - Maureen Brennan
Epicur Wines - Joel Morgan
Fine Wine Trading Co. - Danny Sanford
Grape Expectations - Tina Williford
Grapevine Distributors - Darren Royer
Juice Wine Purveyors - Don Holloway
Mutual Distributing Company - Woody Joyner
Tryon Distributors - Kerry Smith
Vinifera Imports - Michelle Robinson
Wisdom Beverages - John Miketa

2008 Event Patrons

Title Sponsor $50,000
Nomacorc

Special Events Sponsor $50,000
Eliza Kraft Olander

Presenting Sponsor $35,000
American Airlines

Nebuchadnezzar Patron $25,000
Doyle & Nancy Parrish, Summit Hospitality Group, Ltd.

Balthazar Patron $10,000
Cybergraph Advertising, Inc
Jim & Judi Dingfelder
Mims Distributing, Miller Lite
The New AT&T
Michael & Candace Olander
Progress Energy

Salamanzar Patron $5,000
John Alan & Aimee Jones
John Fugo & Christine Edwards
Gene & Kamila Gabbard
Mark & Linda Leithe
Jackie Locklear, Locklear Roofing, Inc
Lew & Billie Rentel

Imperial Patron $3,000
Steve & Susan Bolick
Carolina Hearing Group
Taylor & Gail Cash, Taylor’s Wine Shop
Kent & Kim Cummings
Louis & Lyn Dickerson
Steve & Beth Fowler
Christopher & Jeanine Johnson
Bob & Linda Lee, Linda Lee Realty Group
Carol Mims
O2 Fitness
Chrish & Laurie Peel, Carolina Wine Co.
Ellen Pemberton
Charles & Kim Petrie
Saks Fifth Avenue
Scott Slifer & Jef Stehman
Women & Wine of the Triangle

Rehoboam Patron $1,000
Darren & Amanda Cross
Tom & Shelly Donahue
Drucker and Falk
Kerr Cares For Kids
John & Torrie Kline
Kim & Karen Pearce
Al & Pam Swanstrom
Bob & Peggy Walters

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