As one of the many highlights of The Grand Tasting, The Grand Auction will be a spectacle that you will not want to miss! The Grand Auction, a silent auction, will feature some of the worlds most collectable and sought after wines, romantic weekend getaways, exciting vacations, winery tours, art, one-of-a-kind collectables and opportunities to dine in premier restaurants. The Grand Auction promises to have something so satisfy all tastes from the food connoisseur to the wine aficionado.

Proceeds from The Grand Auction support the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair Scholarship Endowment at the University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. This endowment provides scholarships to students pursuing careers in the food & beverage, and wine & spirits industry.

The Grand Auction will be held during The Grand Tasting Friday, April 20th from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the elegant ballroom of the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square.

Tickets are $125 and may be purchased online or call 713- SIP-WINE (747-9463).