Guess the Grape: A Blind Wine Tasting, Food Pairing and Auction To Benefit Services to Individuals Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired

When:
October 20, 2012

WHERE:
Patty Long’s River Bottom Saloon, 112 Sidney Street • St. Louis, Missouri Formerly the site of the A.E. Schmidt billiards factory, this building dating from 1847 stands on the original banks of the Mississippi River. It offers a relaxed, warm, inviting space with a lodge-like ambiance. A grand stone fireplace sets off the main area of this charming venue. It is set for fun -- with a pool table, shuffle board, darts, ping-pong and air hockey.

PURPOSE:
To celebrate the work of the Society and to support the services and programs to children and adults with vision loss.

PROGRAM:
Following a champagne reception, flights of two different wines will be tasted in a blind format with guests not knowing what wine they are tasting until after each flight. Each flight will be paired with a special chef’s selection to go with the specific wines being tasted. Guests are encouraged to actively participate in choosing both which wine is being tasted as well as which one they prefer.

The evening will be emceed by a local wine sommellier with a focus to both educate guests about wine as well as help guests determine which wines they enjoy the most.

SPONSORSHIPS:
Financial gifts to support the evening and the work of the Society are requested— sponsorship levels and benefits are listed on separate sheet. St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

TICKETS:
Individual ticket price is $125 ($60 is deductible)
Table of eight price is $1,000 ($520 is deductible)

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