Wines in the Wild 2012 a Huge Success!

Wines in the Wild 2012 a Huge Success!

Buffalo, NY – The Buffalo Zoo, the Pro Zoo Board and the Women’s Board are proud to announce that this year’s Wines in the Wild event, held on Wednesday, July 25, was a huge success…and the biggest ever! More than $100,000 was raised for the Zoo’s Adopt an Animal program, which helps to feed the Zoo’s 1,000 animal residents.

The Buffalo Zoo would like to extend special thanks to this year’s event sponsors,

Bank of America, 2Find York Home and Volkswagen of Orchard Park, as well as media sponsors, 97 Rock, Classic Hits 104.1, Fox 29, MyTV and Buffalo Spree.

More than 2,500 guests sampled food, beer and wine selections, as well as specialty services, from more than 50 of the area’s finest establishments. Other highlights of the evening included a basket auction, silent auction and animal visits.

Celebrity judges voted for their favorite food and beverage selections falling under eight different categories:

Winners

AWARD                                  VENDOR                               

Best Beer                                 Pyramid                                   

Best Entrée                               Buffalo Roadhouse Grill

Best Dessert                             Fairy Cakes                                         

                                               

Most Unusual Fare                    Brodo                                        

Best Presentation                      Dessert Deli                 

Best Wine                                 Global Group                                        

Specialty Vendor                       Buffalo Spree                           

Rookie of the Year                    Buffalo Roadhouse Grill

Specialty Beverage                    McKenzies Hard Cider                         

The following is a list of generous participants:

                                               

Vendors

Beastro at the Zoo                                             May Jen

Bravo! Cucina Italiana                                       McKenzie’s Hard Cider

Brick Oven Bistro and Deli                                Merchant du Vin

Brodo                                                               Merrit Estate Winery

Brooklyn Brewery                                             Niagara Landing Wine Cellars

Buffalo Brew Pub                                             Nickel City Market Cafe

Buffalo Roadhouse Grill                                     Oogie Games

Buffalo Spree                                                    Panera Bread

Bully Hill                                                           Passport Wine & Liquor

Chateau Buffalo                                                Pearl Street Grill and Brewery

Coca-Cola Bottling Company                             Pizza Plant Italian Pub

Cole’s, Blue Monk, Libery Hound                       Premier Liquor

D’Avolio Olive Oils                                           Pyramid

Dessert Deli                                                      Rich’s Red Brick Market

Fairy Cakes Cupcakery                                     Risa’s Restaurant & Catering

Flying Bison Brewery                                        Rohrbach Brewing Company

Francesca’s Ristorante Italiano                          Saranac & Lake Placid

Fulkerson Winery                                              Seagram’s Escapes

Gates Circle Wine & Liquor                               Spot Coffee

Global Group Wines and Spirits                          The Melting Pot

Great Lakes Brewery                                        The Tonawanda Castle

Harpoon Brewery                                             Vetter Vinyards

Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill                                    Vitaminwater

Johnson Estate Winery                                      Volkswagen of Orchard Park

Lebro’s Restaurant                                            Willow Creek Winery

MacTarnahan’s Brewing Co                              Yancey’s Fancy                       

Magic Hat                                                         Zootique

Celebrity Judges

Joe Arena, WIVB-TV/Channel 4

Julia Burke, Buffalo Spree

Russ Burton, Buffalo Bills Radio Network

Elizabeth Carey, Business First

Anthony Congi, WIVB/WNLO-TV

Aga Dembinska, WIVB/WNLO-TV

Jim Fink, Business First

Andrew Z. Galarneau, Buffalo News

Melissa Holmes, WGRZ-TV/Channel 2

Chris Klein, WGRF-FM/97 Rock

Jane Kwiatkowski, Buffalo News

Heather Ly, WGRZ-TV/Channel 2

Andy Parker, WGRZ-TV/Channel 2

Ron Plants, WGRZ-TV/Channel 2

Nalina Shapiro, WIVB-TV/Channel 4

The Buffalo Zoo would like to thank the vendors, judges, event volunteers and attendees for their support!

Wines in the Wild 2011 a Huge Success!

The Buffalo Zoo, the Pro Zoo Board and the Women’s Board are proud to announce that this year’s Wines in the Wild event, held on Wednesday, July 27, was a huge success…and the biggest ever! More than $100,000 was raised for the Zoo’s Adopt an Animal program, which helps to feed the Zoo’s 1,000 animal residents.

The Buffalo Zoo would like to extend special thanks to this year’s event sponsors,

Bank of America, Sorrento Cheese and Volkswagen of Orchard Park, as well as media sponsors, 97 Rock, Classic Hits 104.1, Fox 29, MyTV and Buffalo Spree.

More than 2,500 guests sampled food, beer and wine selections, as well as specialty services, from more than 50 of the area’s finest establishments. Other highlights of the evening included a basket auction, silent auction and animal visits.

Celebrity judges voted for their favorite food and beverage selections falling under eight different categories:

Winners

AWARD VENDOR

Best Beer Blue Monk

Best Entrée Lebro’s Restaurant

Best Dessert Dessert Deli

Most Unusual Fare Old Orchard Inn

Best Presentation Carriage Trade Pastries

Best of Show Bravo! Cucina Italiana

Best Wine Niagara Landing Wine Cellars

Specialty Vendor Spa Go of WNY

The following is a list of generous participants:

Vendors

Amusement Media/Buffalo Spree Magic Hat Brewing Company

Beastro at the Zoo May Jen Chinese Restaurant

Bravo! Cucina Italiana McKenzie’s Hard Cider

Brodo Merritt Estate Winery

Brooklyn Brewery Niagara Landing Wine Cellars

Buffalo Brew Pub Nickel City Market Café

Bully Hill Old Orchard Inn

Carriage Trade Pastries Passport Wine & Liquor

Coca-Cola Pearl Street Grill & Brewery

Cole’s Restaurant & Blue Monk Perry’s Ice Cream

Cozumel Grill Pizza Plant Italian Pub

D’Avolio Olive Oils & Vinegars Premier Liquor

Dessert Deli Rich’s Catering

Dr. Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars Risa’s Restaurant & Catering

Dundee Ales & Lagers Riverstone Grill

Flying Bison Brewing Company Saranac

Fulkerson Winery Seagram’s Escapes

Gates Circle Liquor Sorrento Cheese

Global Group Wine & Spirits Spa Go of WNY

Great Lakes Brewing Company Southern Wine & Spirits

Greek Goddess Products, Inc. Sweet Jenny’s/Oh Pour L’Amour Du Chocolat

Ithaca Brewing Co. The Tonawanda Castle

Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill Sea Dog & Shipyard Brewing

Johnson Estate Winery Vetter Vineyards

Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream Vitaminwater Zero

Lake Placid Willow Creek Winery

Lebro’s Restaurant Yancey’s Fancy, Inc.

Long Trail Brewing Company

Celebrity Judges

Joe Arena, WIVB-TV/Channel 4

Russ Burton, WGRF-FM/97 Rock

Jim Fink, Business First

Allie Hartwick, WIVB/WNLO-TV

Melissa Holmes, WIVB-TV/Channel 4

Chris Klein, WGRF-FM/97 Rock

Heather Ly, WGRZ-TV/Channel 2

Nick Magnini, WNYO and WUTV

Jarod Miller, Animal Exploration With Jarod Miller

Marc Odien, WNYmedia.net

Ron Plants, WGRZ-TV/Channel 2

Nalina Shapiro, WIVB-TV/Channel 4

The Buffalo Zoo would like to thank the vendors, judges, event volunteers and attendees for their support!

Tickets on Sale Now For Wines in the Wild 2011!

Buffalo, NY – Limited tickets are available for Wines in the Wild, a wildly popular fundraiser that benefits the Buffalo Zoo’s Adopt an Animal program. This summertime favorite will take place on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Buffalo Zoo. Both the Zoo’s Pro Zoo Board and Women’s Board are planning a wonderful evening for this year’s event, sponsored by Bank of America, Sorrento Cheese, Volkswagen of Orchard Park, 97 Rock, Classic Hits 104.1, Fox 29, MyTV and Buffalo Spree.

For only $40 pre-sale (sold through July 26) or $50 at the door, your ticket includes a variety of food and dessert items, wines and beers, as well as some great services provided by specialty vendors. Other highlights include a basket auction, silent auction and visits with some of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors. Guests MUST be at least 21 years or older.

A limited amount of VIP tickets are also available for purchase for $100 each. These tickets provide guests with early entry, a goodie bag and a champagne toast.

Please note that this event sells out quickly, so tickets may not be available for purchase at the door.

To purchase tickets, please call (716) 995-6131 or visit www.buffalozoo.org. This event is very popular so don’t delay—get your tickets today!