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Darke County Center for the Arts...
DCCAdent Evening
presents Winemakers Grandson
William Whiting, 1990 U.D. Alum, presents Banfi Wines on Oct. 7
Darke Co. Center for the Arts is pleased to have William Whiting, the
grandson of the founder of the Banfi winery and a 1990 University of
Dayton alumnus presenting the Banfi Wines. Mr. Whiting’s
grandfather, John S. Mariani, Sr. founded the winery in 1919.
The upcoming fundraiser, the DCCAdent Evening will be held at the
Greenville Golf Course, on Friday, October 7. The evening will
include a multi-course Italian dinner paired with the wines of Castello
Banfi, Italy’s most honored Vineyard Estate. (www.castellobanfi.com).
Banfi enjoys the unique claim of representing three brands among the
nation’s 10 top-selling imports, and its Italian vineyard estate,
Castello Banfi of Montalcino, Tuscany, has won Italy’s highest wine
honor four times – the Premio Gran VinItaly as International Winery of
the Year.
As Wine Education Director of Banfi Vintners, Bill implements
educational programs about wine for the staffs of Banfi wholesalers,
industry professionals, students in the hospitality field and the
general public. He keeps abreast of developments in the field through
active involvement with such professional organizations as the Society
of Wine Educators, American Wine Society and the Dioneysian Society
International.
Prior to joining Banfi, Mr. Whiting was associated with Heidelberg
Distributing Co. of Dayton, Ohio. He joined Banfi in 1997 as a
sales manager in the firm’s Central Division where he was responsible
for the company’s business in Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska.
New this year to the DCCAdent Evening will be the opportunity for an
optional tasting of the premium wines offered by Banfi. This
unique experience will be available for $20 for four pours, during
appetizers.
The fabulous multi-course dinner will be paired with wines. Fun
House Mirrors from Columbus will be providing music for dinner and
dancing. Also that evening, there will be an auction for 4
tickets to the November 19 OSU vs. Penn State game graciously donated
by State Representative Jim & Sharon Buchy.
Tickets for $70.00, include dinner, wine, entertainment, tax and
tip. Tickets are available at the DCCA office in the Greenville
Public Library or by calling 547-0908 or at the Greenville Golf
Course. As space is limited, the ticket purchase deadline is
September 30.
Darke County Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit community arts
council that presents and promotes performing and fine arts.
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