The Golden Glass

Frequently Asked Questions

Event Overview

The Golden Glass Event, Slow Food San Francisco’s annual fundraiser, will mark its 5th year anniversary with an impressive display of over 100 imported sustainable & regional wine producers, complemented by an exclusive sampling from the Bay Area’s top restaurants and artisanal producers. The Golden Glass will, once again, prove to be a lively gastronomic and educational event, a uniquely San Francisco experience…and a decidedly “SLOW” afternoon savoring all that we enjoy here in the Bay Area. The Golden Glass Event is open to press, trade, Slow Food members and consumers.

Q. WHICH WINERIES ARE PARTICIPATING?

A. Wineries are currently registering for The Golden Glass 2008. We have space for 150 winery tables. Please refer to our website’s Wineries screen for the latest list of participating wineries.

Q. WHICH RESTAURANTS ARE PARTICIPATING?

A. More than 40 purveyors will provide samples for attendees to enjoy. Please refer to our website’s Food Purveyors screen for the latest list of participants.

Q. WHO IS BENEFITING FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE GOLDEN GLASS?

A. The Golden Glass is a fundraiser for Slow Food San Francisco. The proceeds benefit Slow Food San Francisco’s School Gardens Initiative as well as Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste program.

Q. WHO ARE THE 2008 GOLDEN GLASS SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS?

A. Gusto Piemonte, Wine & Spirits Magazine, KGO Radio Dining Around with Gene Burns, Noise 13, Insight Resource Group, Stem flowers, One Brick, Stolze Crystal, Tablehopper.com, SFCityFood.com.

Q. WHAT PROMOTIONAL TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE?

A. We will provide each participating winery, food purveyor, or sponsor/partner with an event flyer (for self-printing or emailing), an email tag (for banner or email footer use), the event logo, and event postcards. Larger event posters are also available, upon request.

Q. VISITORS TO SAN FRANCISCO ASK WHAT HOTELS ARE RECOMMENDED?

A. The Golden Glass team is holding a very limited number of rooms at the below hotels for winery participants. Please contact directly and mention The Golden Glass event. Alternatively, please try www.hotels.com or your preferred travel agent.

The Carriage Inn – Best Western

140 7th St

San Francisco, CA 94103-2833


415-252.2616 or 415-552-8600

The Hayes Valley Inn*

417 Gough St

San Francisco, CA 94102

415-431-9131

www.hayesvalleyinn.com

*PLEASE NOTE - Bathrooms are SHARED but well located. Rates are under $100 (incl. breakfast).

For Winery Participants

Q. HOW ARE WINERIES SELECTED?

A. We are including all imported wineries that are making strides toward sustainability and have a strongly regional/terroir-expressive or indigenous wines. Event Manager, Renato Sardo, along with a wine committee, are following the ‘slow’ standards of the Slow Food Organization.

Q. HOW MUCH DOES A TABLE COST?

A. Each table at The Golden Glass is $600.

Q. WHAT ARE THE KEY DEADLINE DATES?

A. 1st Deadline: The Winery Subscription Form must be submitted by May 15th or you risk not being included in the event program. Fax +1 650 873 2574 or Email to vino@thegoldenglass.com

A. 2nd Deadline: Payment must be received by May 22nd – bank transfer info on the Winery Subscription Form, or pay by credit card or check (made out to Slow Food San Francisco).

Q. HOW MANY WINES CAN BE SHOWN AT EACH TABLE?

A. Up to three different wines. Note that 1 of the 3 wines must be sustainable or indigenous. We recommend having 18 bottles of wine for this event.

Q. WHERE & WHEN CAN WE DELIVER OUR EVENT WINES?

A. Wine can be delivered to the Slow Food SF /Villa Italia warehouse beginning May 23rd up until June 5th. Ensure each box is clearly labeled for The Golden Glass and your winery name. (we have provided event labels). You may opt to hand-carry wines directly to the event, but please inform us.

Q. WHAT TIME CAN WE ARRIVE TO SET-UP FOR THE EVENT?

A. Winery participants may arrive from 12.30pm to set-up. Cars & delivery trucks are allowed to enter Fort Mason for drop-off. We will provide one 6 ft draped table, winery sign, tasting book, chair, ice, chilling tub, water pitcher, and dump bucket. Collect your Golden Glass Winery Badge from the Winery Check-In Tables and receive your table number & location at that time.

Q. HOW MANY PEOPLE FROM THE WINERY CAN ATTEND THE EVENT (at no charge)?

A. Each table receives 2 passes for pourers. We ask that additional winery (or table) attendees pay the full ticket price of $50.

Q. WHAT DO WE DO WITH LEFT-OVER WINES?

A. At the end of the event, we must completely clear the Festival Pavilion. Please remove all remaining wine after the event. There will be no provisions for shipping wines from the event, nor any storage facilities. If you wish to donate left-over closed bottles of wine to Slow Food San Francisco please box up the wines at your table and label clearly. (Donation Labels included).

Q. WHO IS OUR LOGISTICS CONTACT?

A. Renato Sardo - 530-220-5301

For Restaurant & Food/Sample Participants

Q. HOW MANY SAMPLES SHOULD WE ANTICIPATE?

A. We are expecting 3,000 attendees. The event officially starts at 3.00pm, but we will open the doors for a Press Preview at 2.00pm. We ask that you please provide small samples throughout the event, finishing the last samples between 6.30pm - 6.45pm.

You will have two 30 min. ‘break’ sessions, if you need them, where you can close your table. This is to ensure that your samples last through the event. We will provide the ‘Table Closed for Short Break’ signs.

Q. WHAT WILL THE GOLDEN GLASS TEAM PROVIDE?

A. We will provide one 6 ft. draped table, restaurant/company name sign, ‘Table Closed’ sign, tasting book, chair, water pitcher, garbage, small paper plates, plastic eating utensils, cocktail napkins, access to electrical outlet.

Q. WHAT TIME CAN WE ARRIVE TO SET-UP?

A. The Festival Pavilion will be open from 12.30pm for restaurant or food purveyor participants to arrive. Please collect your Golden Glass Badge from the Food Purveyor Check-In Tables. The team will provide your table number & location at that time.

Q. WHO IS OUR LOGISTICS CONTACT?

A. Carmen Tedesco and Renato Sardo