The Orange County Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will hold its first annual Wine Opener event on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the Orange County Wine & Food Center in Costa Mesa, with a VIP Reception starting at 4pm and doors open to the public at 5pm. Guests will have an opportunity to sip great wines, savor great cuisine and enjoy the marketplace, where local and national purveyors of fine foods, wines, liquors, and wine-related items present interactive displays for your enjoyment. Along with delicious food and wine pairings and the sights and sounds of the marketplace, guests will be treated to lively auctions and live entertainment by Laura Wolfe!

General admission tickets are $50 - VIP tickets will be $75 and will include a champagne tasting and private cooking demonstration by famed celebrity chef, Paul Squicciarini and special guest chef, Brian Malarckey of Bravo’s Top Chef. This exciting evening will be held at the Orange County Wine & Food Center, a venue passionate about bringing together fabulous food and wine and the perfect destination for a wine-centric event!