The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar raises $25,000 for two Orange County nonprofits

Submitted by Rochelle Segobia

Known for bringing a taste of the Wine Country to the heart of Orange County, The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar raised $25,000 during its inaugural “Sunday in the Vineyard” fundraiser, which featured a wine tasting with more than 100 wines, many of which are considered unique and rare finds from boutique wineries spanning the globe. In addition, the event, which benefited the Marconi Foundation for Kids and the Child Guidance Center, included a live cooking station with The Winery’s Executive Chef and Partner, Yvon Goetz. Guests bid on silent and live auction items, including a multi-course dinner wine pairings for eight at The Winery’s Chef’s Table; a two-night weekend escape to Sonoma’s exclusive, members-only Mayacama resort; and a one-hour baseball clinic for up to 15 with World Series winner, formerly an Angels and Dodgers player, Steve Finley, and former Major League pitching coach and current pro scout for the San Diego Padres, Bob Cluck.

“Since opening our doors, almost two years ago, we have contributed to numerous non-profits, but this event generated $25,000 – a significant dollar amount – all of which went to two nonprofits that are intent on making a difference in the lives of so many throughout Orange County,” commented JC Clow, Managing Partner at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar. “We are delighted to have formed a partnership that will support the efforts of the Marconi Foundation for Kids and the Child Guidance Center for years to come, as our goal is to make ‘Sunday in the Vineyard’ an annual event that will continue to make a positive impact on the community.”

For more information, call (714) 258-7600 or visit www.TheWineryRestaurant.net.