Submitted by Carol Gomrick
Happy Spring! OK, not really spring yet, but the weather is breaking and the sun is peeking through the clouds, which starts getting folks out of the winter cocoon and outside. This raises the excitement for the summer tours. I’m really happy to share some updates below:
Tour & Tasting in Old Allegheny
Friday June 19th and Saturday June 20th
The Valentine’s Day promotion paid off. We already have 88 tickets sold and it’s only March. This is a great indicator that this tour is an event that folks get excited about and want on their calendar. We will be doing additional marketing but can always use your help in spreading the word and awareness of the event.
Pour & Plates – A Wine Showcase Event
Saturday September 12th
Deb Mortillaro of Dreadnought Wines will host an intimate evening in the beautiful gardens of Holmes Hall, discussing personally selected wines she’s pairing for each of the five courses. All in Good Taste Productions, the premier caterer in Pittsburgh, is currently working on a menu to bring guests classic dishes from the great wine regions of the world. No doubt this will be a spectacular culinary and wine experience. This event sold out in 2018 and I’m thrilled to offer this unique experience again.The menu has already been selected and will be posted on line shortly. Deb has started to select the proper wines. I’m sure it will be a tremendous experience for all.
Note: New this year the event is offering a full vegetarian option for guests. Guests will enjoy a full pour to pair with their menu selection, but also enjoy a small taste of the alternate wine pairings.
Some additional news about this event: The caterer provides staff for the food prep and coordination. This is a low-impact event from a volunteer perspective. The last time this event was held, there were 4 volunteers in addition to the caterer. Two of those volunteers were from the neighborhood. I am always grateful for the volunteer support from the neighborhood. If you have any questions concerning this event, or have any interest in volunteering please contact me.
Your feedback is needed! Tuesday March 24th 7:00 pm, AWCC Office: I will be holding a meeting to kick off discussions on volunteer opportunities, to identify tasks for the Wine Tour and to answer any questions the neighborhood may have. Please mark your calendars and come on over to discuss. These tours cannot be successful without your help and I greatly appreciate all that the neighborhood does to make them successful.
Thank you for your help in 2019 and I’m looking forward to a successful 2020. CHEERS!