I’m not one to parade around the SCV Charity Wine Circuit. For one, I’m a sloppy dresser, and when I see all the beautiful people in the society pages of The Signal, I get intimidated. And while I’m a great fan of wine, particularly Shiraz and Cab, I’m nowhere near smart enough to converse about it in polite company. And perhaps my greatest fault is that I think wine pairs well with anything – cheese, pizza, and even bike riding.
That said, there was one recent charity wine event in town I wish I had gone to, no matter how shocked the other guests would have been at my shabby appearance.
That event was “Pour into Haiti,” a wine benefit put on by local afficionados and star wine-blogger Eve Bushman. I’ll let her take over from here:
On January 21, in between rain storms that threatened all of Santa Clarita, over 250 residents stepped out and into a cause: “Pour Into Haiti”.
The brain-child of Roman Weiser (Santa Clarita Valley Vintners and Growers Association), Eve Bushman (writer and marketing) and David Schutz (owner, All Corked Up) a fundraiser was planned and executed in one week. Over $4000 was given that night to Shannon Hoffman and Brendie Bandara of Three Angels Children’s Relief in Haiti.Besides taking over both front rooms of All Corked Up, guests were also treated to a tour for their tasting in both the temperature controlled wine locker facility and the large retail store. Music was provided by Chris Sobkowich and a limited menu was available.
Wine, original art and raffle items were donated by Steve and Amy Elzer, Chris and Jeannie Carpenter, Michael and Karen Perlis, Shaunna Hoffman, Derrick and Maureen McKaughan, the Santa Clarita Valley Vintners and Growers Association and All Corked Up.
Ladies and gentelemen, that’s just fantastic. Four thousand bucks direct Three Angels Children’s Relief. I was so happy to read that all the children at that orphanage are safe, and now, thanks to our local wine aficionados (winos?), they can begin the rebuilding process. Great work!
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Imbibing for a cause, I love it. That is really cool, thanks for featuring this, Jeff. It’s nice to read something upbeat about this tragedy, truly.
fyi… Vino 100 continues their Help for Haiti drive benefiting CARE through this weekend.
And, Jeff, you are always welcome to stop by Vino 100 no matter how you’re dressed! The Vino ladies have built their business on the non-intimidation, non-pretentious factor. Rather, it’s a very folksy place where I’m sure you’ll feel quite comfortable. Everyone does.
Thank you for posting Jeff. The event was fantastic and Eve did an amazing job.