Sponsors are important to Savor Dallas, and they are also important to you.  

Sponsor participation helps raise the quality of the event and brings more excitement to it--in the form of world-class wines, winemakers, chefs and more.   Their support allows us to stage the event in beautiful settings across the Arts District and Downtown Dallas.  Sponsor participation also helps keep the ticket prices lower.  Did you know that comparable wine and food events across the U.S. charge patrons almost twice as much to attend as Savor Dallas?  We just wanted you to know what role our sponsors play in making this a great event, and encourage you to support them by buying their products.  And, if you think about, when you taste their products at Savor Dallas or elsewhere, please let them know we were bragging about them.  Thanks.  

The 2010 Savor Dallas Sponsors

Moët & Chandon For over 260 years, Moët & Chandon has been the symbol of glamorous celebrations, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary with the pop of a cork. Faithful to its mission since 1743, Moët & Chandon has been producing, the most loved champagnes in the world that continually seduce and delight. Moët has been the champagne of cinema since the early days of Hollywood, supporting more than several hundred films since the 1930s, ranging from small productions to international blockbusters including iconic films such as Love in the Afternoon, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Pretty Woman, Titanic, Ocean’s 12, Nine and Up in the Air.   The world’s most loved champagne has been the official champagne of the Golden Globe awards for nearly two decades, supported the Deauville Film Festival for more than decade, hosted events at the Cannes Film Festival since the 1950s and in 2009 became the exclusive champagne of the Oscars.  In the same way legendary film directors preserve timeless moments on film, Moët & Chandon continues to showcase its legendary love affair with the magic of movies. Click here to visit the website.

Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits Centennial, one of the nation’s premier merchants of fine wine, spirits and beer was founded in 1936 and now has 27 stores in the metroplex. Centennial employs the largest number of certificate-level wine sommeliers to better serve their customers with expert advice and recommendations. With convenient locations, over 6,000 wines from around the world, the largest selection of spirits and beer, and knowledgeable and friendly personnel, Centennial offers its customers that something extra.  Click here to visit the website. Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits supports responsible consumption and makes the "Savor Dallas Shuttle" to the International Grand Tasting possible.

Frei Brothers Reserve In the late 1880’s, an enterprising Swiss immigrant by the name of Andrew Frei gazed upon the rolling hills, gentle streams, and fertile soil of northern Sonoma and saw a wineglass full of opportunity. He wasn’t the first to have had such a vision. In 1885, a gold miner named Charles Dunz traded in his pickaxe for a plow at the age of 70 and purchased 344 acres of prime real estate in Sonoma county.  In 1890, he sold his holdings to Andrew Frei, helping to give birth to a winemaking tradition that is very much alive today.  The winery continued to grow over the years, and in the 1930’s its high quality grapes caught the eye of Julio Gallo. He was so impressed with the property that he eventually established an exclusive arrangement with the Frei family to buy all of their grapes. This relationship grew over the years, until the E. & J. Gallo Winery bought the Frei Brothers Winery in 1978.  Today, we honor and continue the tradition Andrew Frei established years ago with Frei Brothers Reserve. Fruit-forward and food friendly, these wines are made from select grapes from select Sonoma appellations.  Click here to visit the website

MacMurray Ranch The property now known as MacMurray Ranch was originally homesteaded by Colonel George Porter, who returned to the Russian River Valley in 1846 as a hero of the Mexican wars. Porter chose his home in a meadow nestled in a bend of the little stream that became known as Porter Creek, just a short way from where the creek empties into the Russian River. There was good land. Wild oats grew in abundance and wildflowers blossomed after the winter rains.  Porter's family stayed on the land for generations, farming livestock and crops on the rich silt soils of the valley floor. In 1941, Fred MacMurray, one of Hollywood's best-loved actors, bought the ranch from the Porters. Committed to farming the land, he raised his family there and they enjoyed the natural wonders of Sonoma County and the rewarding ranch lifestyle. Today, the ranch looks much as it did a century ago, surrounded by rail fences and framed by oak and redwood groves. Only now it is also home to some of Sonoma County's finest vineyards. Click here to visit the website

Louis M. Martini We believe that Cabernet Sauvignon is the most noble of grapes. We believe that great winemaking begins with great vineyards, and we want the land to speak through our wines. Our wines express the best characteristics of Cabernet, the personality of the special places where our grapes are grown, and the vision and skill of the winemaker in blending balanced, engaging, and memorable wines. When he opened his Napa Valley winery in 1933, Louis M. Martini was a colorful, energetic young man who believed that the best wine could only be made from the best grapes. To grow those grapes, he needed the best vineyard land he could find. He found that land in Napa and Sonoma counties.  He had come to the U.S. from Italy as a boy in 1899 to join his father in San Francisco.  In 1906 Louis M. Martini made his first wine and showed great promise as a winemaker.  His father sent him back to Italy to study winemaking, and by 1911 he had returned to California to begin a long and illustrious career as a grape grower and winemaker.  Mike Martini carries on the family tradition today as winemaker of Louis M. Martini. Click here to visit the website

Fetzer Vineyards Since our founding in 1968 in beautiful Mendocino County, Fetzer Vineyards has been a pioneer of California winemaking. Our history is one of ever-evolving quality and innovation and a progressive, hands-on approach to earth-friendly practices. At Fetzer we’ve always believed that the more we refine our winemaking practices to be in harmony with the environment, the more we improve the quality of our wines – and of everyday life.  Beginning in 1984, Fetzer undertook perhaps its most important commitment of all: total sustainable growing of all its grapes. What started as a simple garden project grew into the defining mission for all of Fetzer’s vineyards. One by one, as each vineyard committed to sustainable growing, the results could be tasted in the fruit. Vines grew healthy, the fruit rich and clean – ideal for the production of premium wines. By 1992, Fetzer had become recognized by wine lovers nationwide for its superb quality and value. Brown-Forman Corporation purchased Fetzer offering the support needed to accelerate its quality goals. The winery continued to grow and innovate, always striving to improve and expand its offerings and strengthen its dedication to the environment, to make its wines – and life – a little better. Click here to visit the website

San Pellegrino In 1509, Leonardo da Vinci, who dedicated extensive studies and a lengthy treatise to water, visited San Pellegrino, Italy to try its "miraculous" water. As they say, "the rest is history". The uniqueness and heritage of this sparkling natural mineral water has made San Pellegrino the choice of international sommeliers, chefs and food experts as "the fine dining water". San Pellegrino is proud to be served in the "World's 50 Best Restaurants". San Pellegrino is the Official Sparkling Mineral Water of Savor Dallas.  Click here to visit the website.

Acqua Panna Legend has it that Romans built the only road from Northern to Southern Italy through Scarperia. This road went past the Acqua Panna spring, which provided deserved refreshment to weary travelers. Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water, Italy’s most famous spring water, comes from the region of Tuscany and is the ideal still water for dining occasions. Like wine, natural mineral waters have a terroir. Acqua Panna comes from a specific terroir. It is nature's gift. International Experts concur that Acqua Panna's texture and taste enhances the flavor of food and wine it is paired with. Acqua Panna is the official still mineral water of Savor Dallas.  Click here to visit the website.

Ben E. Keith Beverage Distributors GreatBrewers.com was created in 2008 with the mission of bridging the gap between the world’s great brewers and the consumers who enjoy their products, with a paramount focus on education and on enhancing beer distribution practices through the sharing of information. GreatBrewers.com has rapidly become a favorite source for beer information and education, joining pioneering websites as one of the internet's most popular beer destinations. Imagine a world where you could access everything that's important to you with regard to beer in one place. Save all of your favorite beers, brewers, and places to buy beer. Instantly access a beer's description with a scan of its barcode. Create and share your own custom beer lists. Map the closest retailers currently carrying one of your favorite beers. Get beer and food pairing recommendations in seconds, and submit and save your tasting notes. Click here to visit the website.

Milagro Tequila Milagro means miracle.  Milagro Tequila was not named by modern man, but rather by an ancient civilization reverent and knowledgeable enough to preserve its recipe.  Buried in the blue agave fields of the Jalisco region, it waited centuries for the masterful hands, imaginative minds, and true hearts to uncover and respect its powerful mysteries.  The recipe produces tequila of extraordinary depth and character for unparalleled smoothness.  One that embodies the spirit, fragrance and flavor of the purest blue agave.  The first taste is sublime.  The first emotion, unforgettable. Click here to visit the website

ABSOLUT VODKA ABSOLUT VODKA is the third largest international spirits brand in the world. The brand, as well as the production facilities, is owned by the state of S w e d e n. Sweden is situated in northern Europe and is intersected by the Polar Circle in its northern regions. “Absolut rent Bränvin” (Absolutely pure vodka) was first produced in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1879. In 1979, we Swedes began exporting it to the rest of the world. 125 YEARS AGO, A MAN WHO HAD NEVER MET HIS PARENTS BECAME THE KING OF VODKA . Every drop of ABSOLUT VODKA is made using water from the same well, located near our distilleries. Back in 1879 when Sweden was ruled by King Oscar I, Lars Olsson Smith, the man whose portrait is featured on the medallion of every ABSOLUT VODKA bottle, was orphaned at birth. At the age of nine he was adopted and taken from his birthplace, Åhus in southern Sweden, to the city of Stockholm. Even at that tender age, he had a head for business and soon knew what he wanted to do. In 1850 when Lars Olsson Smith was fourteen he already controlled one-third of all the vodka sold in this traditional vodka-producing country. In 1879 Lars Olsson Smith introduced his masterpiece – an invention that 100 years later would put his face in bars and living rooms 20,000 miles from Stockholm – “Absolut rent Bränvin” (Absolutely pure vodka). It was made using a revolutionary distilling method called continuous distillation. With an intense interest in quality, Lars Olsson Smith couldn't stand lesser products and was known to organize boycotts against any outlet distributing what he considered inferior vodka. He became enormously wealthy, and lived like the king he was. He even owned a water closet before the King did, and consequently, the King of Sweden payed regular visits to Lars Olsson Smith’s house just to use the loo. Unfortunately, Lars Olsson Smith’s life took many a turn, and he died penniless. To this day though, his high standards help to set ABSOLUT VODKA apart, which is why you’ll still find him, casting a watchful eye, on each and every bottle. Click here to visit the website

Sheraton Dallas Hotel The official host hotel of Savor Dallas 2010, is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Dallas in the Arts and Financial District, and provides everything you need for business or leisure. Enjoy great new restaurants, remodeled guest rooms, and first class service when you stay with us. No event is too big or too small for our expert in-house catering, audiovisual, floral, and convention service departments. Spanning 260,000 square feet, our flexible rooms and ballrooms are some of the largest in the Lone Star State, and boast spectacular city views, making us a favorite choice for productive meetings, world-class events, and a variety of large gatherings. You will also enjoy a wide spectrum of dining and entertainment options ranging from The Kitchen Table Restaurant and Lounge to Draft Media Sports Lounge. The hotel also features Peet's Coffee & Tea, and Chill - a mini dessert bar. A full service health club as well as an outdoor pool complement our 1,840 comfortable guest rooms and suites.  Click here to visit the website.

Becker Vineyards Located in the Texas Hill Country between Fredericksburg and Stonewall, Becker Vineyards was established in 1992 by Richard and Bunny Becker.  The vineyard was planted on a site of native Mustang grapes much prized for winemaking by German neighbors and their ancestors. Also planted on site is a three acre lavender field reminiscent of the wine country of Provence, France.  The 46 acres of French Vinifera vines generate 8 different available varietals, including Syrah, Petite Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.  The vines are planted in a mixture of deep sand and Precambrian granitic soils at 1,500 feet above sea level. The vines are watered with water welled from limestone formations 300 feet beneath the surface. A drip irrigation system is employed throughout the vineyard.  Becker Vineyard’s first harvest was in 1995. Most vintages are aged in new French oak, others in new American oak, and stored in the largest underground wine cellar in Texas.  Becker Vineyards is open for tasting, tours, wine gift purchases, and picnics. We invite you to join us on the porch during spring and summer or by the hearth of an open fire during the winter in the tasting room. We also host many events throughout the year that we encourage you to attend. Click here to visit the website

D Magazine D Magazine was founded in 1974 by two University of Texas graduates, Wick Allison and Jim Atkinson. Both had a vision of giving Dallas an independent city magazine with an impact that would serve readers' interests. They developed their concept after-hours while Allison, a Dallas native, attended graduate school at Southern Methodist University and Atkinson reported on KERA's daily Newsroom program. Their vision was backed financially by young Dallas business people who shared their belief in the need for a strong city magazine. What was merely an idea, however, became a reality when Stanley Marcus, the legendary retailer, sent a letter to his 200,000 Neiman Marcus cardholders in the Dallas area recommending they subscribe to the as-yet-unpublished new magazine. D Magazine is the official Texas magazine media partner for Savor Dallas. We are pleased to have been associated with D Magazine since our inception.   Click here to visit the website.

American Airlines American Airlines is the official airline of Savor Dallas. We are proud to have been associated with the Fort Worth based carrier since the beginning of our event. It was American Airline's support and belief in our dream of creating an upscale wine and food event for North Texas that helped launch Savor Dallas in 2005. America's leading airline has built a solid reputation as a strong, competitive leader in the airline industry.   Click here to visit the website.

Travelocity Be on the lookout for the Travelocity.com "Gnome" at Savor Dallas.  You'll have a chance to have your picture made with the star of stage, screen and television.  You'll be the envy of all your friends on Facebook!  Clue:  Be sure to attend the Arts District Wine Stroll on Friday March 5th, and the International Grand Tasting on Saturday March 6th, for your chance to meet the handsome Gnome.   We here at Travelocity believe that you deserve great travel experiences. That's why we created our own Travelocity Customer Bill of Rights and realigned our entire organization so that our products, policies and employees protect them. It's on the foundation of this work, strengthened by our commitment to continually get better at what we do, that we offer the Travelocity Guarantee.  The Travelocity Guarantee is our seal on your traveler rights, a promise to our customers that we'll do our utmost to take care of you - that when you book with Travelocity, 'you'll never roam alone.' This promise extends to your entire trip experience; it even includes a low price guarantee to assure that you're getting a great deal for the travel you want. Click here to visit the website.

Riedel Crystal North America From its beginnings in northern Bohemia in 1756, down to this day, and across 11 generations under the ownership of the same family, Riedel Glass has stood for the high art of glassmaking.  A Bohemian glass merchant, Johann Christoph Riedel was the starting point for a direct line through several generations down to today's corporate head Georg J. Riedel and his son Maximilian.  Each Riedel in this long chain has been able to contribute his personal skills and views to expand the company's success and make it what it is today.   Robert M. Parker from The Wine Advocate puts it succinctly:  "The finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by Riedel. The effect of these glasses on fine wine is profound. I cannot emphasize enough what a difference they make."  Riedel is the official tasting glass at all Savor Dallas events.   Click here to visit the website.

Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau Dallas' new slogan "Live Large. Think Big." describes the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams, freshly blazed trails and an attitude that all things are possible. This richly diverse city offers a thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, countless luxury accommodations, professional sports, trendy entertainment districts and endless shopping opportunities. The Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau has supported Savor Dallas from its inception with marketing and public relations support.   Click here to visit the website.

CBS Radio, Dallas Savor Dallas salutes our official radio media partners and invites you to tune to any of these fine CBS radio stations for more information about our event and to stay in-touch with our community. Historical footnote: It was Savor Dallas founder Jim White's association with "The KRLD Restaurant Show with Jim White" and "KRLD Restaurant Week" that provided the impetus to start Savor Dallas. For real history buffs: Jim was afternoon drive host on 98.7 KLUV from 1989 to 1990, and before that, in the early 70's, as part of a team assembled for the legendary Gordon McLendon's station (then called "KNUS 99"), by Ken Dowe and Michael Spears. White also rode the airwaves back in the late 60's on 103.7, then called KVIL, with radio legend Ron Chapman.  Click on the logos below to visit the station's website.

Nasher Sculpture Center The beautiful Renzo Piano designed Nasher Sculpture Center has lived up to the dream legendary Raymond Nasher and his wife Patsy had when plans were made to open the world-class facility in the heart of the Dallas Arts District: to be an international focal point and catalyst for the study, installation, conservation, and appreciation of modern and contemporary sculpture. Mr. Nasher was recognized by Savor Dallas in 2006 with the "Lone Star Award" for outstanding contribution to the Arts in Dallas.   Click here to visit the website.

AT&T Performing Arts Center The grand opening ceremonies of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, to be held in October 2009, will mark the long-anticipated completion of the Dallas Arts District, an idea first conceived more than 25 years ago. In the late 1970s, visionary Dallas leaders foresaw the growing need for new cultural facilities in Dallas. They identified the clear advantage of clustering these venues within a tight geographic area in order to reap maximum economic, educational and cultural benefits for each arts entity and for the city of Dallas. The mission of the AT&T Performing Arts Center is to raise funds to build a premier performing arts center consistent with Dallas' longstanding tradition of achieving greatness by blending the city's powerful entrepreneurial spirit with the community's generosity and commitment to volunteerism. Savor Dallas is thrilled to expand the Arts District Wine Stroll to include the AT&T Performing Arts Center magnificent facilities and the beautiful Sammons Park.      Click here to visit the website.

Lighted Path Films and Production Thanks to Uptown Jazz Dallas, LLC founder Keith Hill, Savor Dallas has had great video coverage over the last 5 years. Keith's team has tirelessly shot video of all of the major Savor Dallas events since 2006. His production innovation has also made some beautiful animation possible for our events at Victory Park from 2007 through 2009. Lighted Path Films (the creative arm of the company) specializes in 24p video production, editing and finishing, motion graphics and design, DVD design and sound design. Later this year Uptown Jazz Dallas will roll-out the event production side of our vision by introducing 'signature' special events and productions. " Click here to visit the website.

Delivery Limited Your possessions.  Our passion.  Delivery Limited is the world's foremost specialist in relocation, delivery and storage services for discerning clients who expect and demand the highest standards of professionalism. With unmatched care and attention to detail, our Installation Specialists ensure your valuable possessions are transported and stored securely, safely and to your utmost satisfaction.  Whether an invaluable painting by an Italian master or a priceless drawing by your three-year-old, we treat every item you own as if it were irreplaceable.  From relocation to delivery, storage to specialty installations and restoration assistance, Delivery Limited is a partner you can trust with your most valuable belongings. Click here to visit the website.

Pegasus News Pegasus News is an online media partner of Savor Dallas. Their expert coverage of the local scene in DFW has made them an invaluable participant in our event for the last three years. Pegasus News produces the official tasting guide of the Savor Dallas International Grand Tasting, which helps guide food and wine lovers through our largest event of the weekend. Thanks, Pegasus News for your support and coverage of Savor Dallas and the local restaurant scene.   Click here to visit the website.

Winn Meat Company Winn Meat Company, Division of Ben E. Keith Foods, has been providing food service clients with top quality meat products and services for more than 100 years. Jamie Samford, Corporate Chef and Sales and Marketing Manager, works closely with the participating chefs of Savor Dallas each year, assisting many of them in acquiring top quality protein for their meat dishes served at the International Grand Tasting and other events during the weekend. Chef Jamie also hosts a popular tasting table at our events and has provided support to the Texas Beef Council, among others, to facilitate their participation. From specialty cuts to custom orders, Winn Meat Company is dedicated to giving its customers not only high quality products and services, but value. It is one of the leading restaurant and hospitality brands in the U.S.  Click here to visit the website.

Best of Guide.com Best of Guide.com is an online media partner and promotional partner of Savor Dallas. BestOfGuide.com is an exclusive database driven direct response marketing company. BestOfGuide.com pioneered the process of connecting high-income consumers with the finest merchants using a proprietary demographic database. Thanks for the continuing support! tabase.  Click here to visit the website.

One of the top restaurant and wine events in Texas, Savor Dallas presents 60 of the top chefs in Dallas-Fort Worth and over 400 premium wines, spirits, and imported beers.