Wine tastings presented by Vintage Liquor and Wine Bar are certain to confirm France's long-established reputation as one of the world's most acclaimed wine regions. "French wines are old world wines," explained Harry Radcliff, Vintage Liquor buyer and store manager. "France, Italy and Spain have produced wines for hundreds of years, unlike the newcomers like the United States, South America and Australia."  At the event, Radcliff shares his expertise as guests' sample wines from the different French regions. "I will be bringing wines from Bordeaux, Cote De Rhone, Burgundy and Languedoc. Two of the wines for tasting are the 2010 Haut red wine from Chateau Puech in Languedoc, and the Graves white wines from the Thomas Barton Winery in Bordeaux."

Top area chefs, restaurants and caterers host tastings stations around the Estate that highlight French cuisine. Master Chef Franck Garanger of Oceania's 5-Star Cruise Line and Maxel Hardy, personal chef to NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire join executive chefs from several upscale restaurants including: George's in South Miami, Tuyo and Miami Culinary Institute, La Gloutonnerie, Oceanaire, Smith and Wollensky, Truluck's, Morton's The Steakhouse in Coral Gables, Fabien's Bistro, Red Fish Grill and the Crepe Maker. Creative Tastes Catering Company completes those serving entrees. During the evening Master Chef Garanger also conducts a cooking demonstration. The pastry chefs at Whole Foods Market Coral Gables provide a sumptuous buffet of éclairs, tarts and other classic French desserts.

Joe Canaves, General Manager of South BMW said, "This will be our 6th year as presenting sponsor of Wine On Harvest Moon, a signature event that we have all come to enjoy and eagerly anticipate with its changing themes each year. At South BMW, we recognize The Deering Estate at Cutler as a focal point for historic preservation in our South Dade community and value its service as a center for cultural arts and environmental education.  Serving as presenting sponsor of this fundraising event provides us with a fun and exciting way to do our part as a community stakeholder to support the Foundation's efforts to provide the necessary resources to preserve and protect it."

The evening also highlights the Deering estate at Cutler's Fall Fine Art Exhibit, "Cutler to Paris." Invited artists from the Bakehouse Art Complex present richly colored, lively works that complement our French, Wine on Harvest Moon Event.  Participating artists include: Juan Carlos Arana, Jennifer Basile, Christian Bernard, Alain Castoriano, Andrea Favelli (Sílice), Michael Gellatly, Patricia Schnall Gutierrez and Gerry Stecca.

The French Consulate, the French-American Chamber of Commerce and several participating French Spice restaurants are helping to create an authentic French experience. Together with their help and the support of other lead sponsors that include Oceania Cruises, Coconut Grove Bank, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, and Preferred Care Partners, Wine On Harvest Moon is an evening certain to be filled with the flavors, sights and sounds of France.

Tickets for Wine on Harvest Moon are $125, and $100 for Foundation members and members of the French-American Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds benefit the Deering Estate Foundation whose mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the Deering Estate at Cutler for this and future generations. For tickets and information call 305.235.1668 x263 or log on to: Deering Estate. The Deering Estate at Cutler is located at 16701 SW 72 Avenue in Palmetto Bay (Miami).

To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or sign language interpreter services (7 days in advance), call 305-755-7848.

About the Deering Estate at Cutler: This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. Historic house tours are offered daily at 10:30 am & 3:00 pm with admission to the Estate. For more information on the Deering Estate's educational and cultural programs, please visit Deering Estate.