KELSEYVILLE >> The ninth annual Wine and Chocolate … and More event takes place Feb. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at Mt. Konocti Winery.
The event, a benefit for the Lake County Family Resource Center (Lake FRC), spotlights Lake County”s award winning wines and pairs them with chocolate and food from local restaurants and caterers. Sommelier Stephanie Green provides the pairing expertise.
“Seventeen of our Lake County wineries won awards at this year”s San Francisco Chronicle completion — it”s a great opportunity to taste these amazing wines in one place,” Gloria Flaherty, of Lake FRC, stated.
The event also includes an auction/raffle, original artwork by artist Gail Salituri, a special VIP room, workshops on wine and food pairing and olive oil.
Chacewater Olive Mill”s own Emilio De La Cruz will share his secrets in producing extra virgin olive oil, and Green will share the secrets of wine and how to pair with savory food. Guests will also be able to purchase bottles of the wine at the on-site wine store.
Lake FRC provides vital services to children and families throughout Lake County; programs include child abuse prevention and treatment, domestic violence services, rape crisis center, comprehensive child development and family support, nutritional education and counseling.
General admission tickets cost $40 in advance or $50 the day of the event and at the door, and include an event wine glass and wristband to taste offerings from all participating wineries and food purveyors. The VIP Cellar experience offers additional amenities including reserved tables and a buffet catered by Bellisimo.
The VIP Cellar is available to platinum sponsors and groups and individuals for an additional fee. Individual tickets for the VIP Cellar cost $62.50 in advance and $75 on the day of the event and at the door.
The special VIP Cellar package includes tickets for eight, a special reserved table in the VIP Cellar and appetizers for the group for $500.
Tickets are available online at www.lakefrc.org, at Lake FRCr”s main office at 5350 Main St. in Kelseyville or via phone by calling 279-0563. The Saw Shop Gallery & Bistro and some wineries are also selling tickets.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, contact Flaherty at 279-0563 for information.
Mt. Konocti Winery is located at 2550 Big Valley Road in Kelseyville.
