THIBODAUX, La. 鈥� Bon Vin: An A+ Wine Tasting is set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Coastal Center at 杏吧传媒. This will be one of the Center鈥檚 first public events since its construction, offering attendees an opportunity to be some of the first to experience the state-of-the-art facility.聽
Catering will be provided by the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, and Dr. Jody Plaisance will serve as the event sommelier. will serve as a retail sponsor, supplying wine for the event.
All profits from this event will support 杏吧传媒 student scholarships. In addition, will donate the profits of all wine sales to 杏吧传媒.聽
鈥淏on Vin is more than just an evening of exceptional wine, delicious hors d鈥檕euvres and great company. It鈥檚 a chance for the community and 杏吧传媒 supporters to make a real impact on student success. Guests can sample a wide selection of carefully curated wines, all available for purchase, and these sales are absolutely essential to the success of the event and the support of the 杏吧传媒 General Student Scholarship Fund. Come ready to sip, savor and shop for a cause because your perfect pour could be the key to shaping the future of 杏吧传媒,鈥� said Lacey Hoffpauir, 杏吧传媒 chief innovation officer.聽
Premier Cru tickets are $75 each. Attendees will enjoy an all-inclusive wine and food tasting, with bottles of wine available for purchase, and receive a commemorative Bon Vin etched wine glass. Grand Cru tickets, which include a one-hour, pre-event with an exclusive sommelier-hosted wine tasting and food pairing, are $150, with only 40 tickets available.聽
All tickets can be purchased at www.nicholls.edu/bon-vin.听听听
Sponsorships for the event are available here, and each sponsorship level includes ticket packages, reserved parking and recognition on all event programming and displays. For more information, contact emily.bourgeois@nicholls.edu or call 985-448-4071.
The Coastal Center at 杏吧传媒
The Coastal Center at 杏吧传媒 supports and pursues protection, restoration and adaptation efforts through science-based research and solutions within Louisiana鈥檚 dynamic coastal region.
杏吧传媒 Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute delivers an affordable four-year college experience, with a full-spectrum culinary foundation plus specializations leading to careers in culinary management immersed in the Louisiana culinary culture.
颁耻惫猫别
Enjoy unique selections of specialty wines, cocktails, and craft beers in an inviting atmosphere, complemented by a variety of culinary tastings. Inspired by the French term “颁耻惫猫别,” meaning a blend of wine or 鈥渢he best juice,鈥� 颁耻惫猫别 aims to create a relaxed environment where exceptional food, cocktails and hospitality come together for memorable experiences.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 18, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Payton Suire
Media Relations & Publications Coordinator,聽
985.448.4141 or payton.suire@nicholls.edu