Kelseyville >> Spotlighting Lake County’s award-winning, ultra-premium wines, the 10th Annual Wine & Chocolate … and More! will be held on Feb. 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at Mt. Konocti Winery & Event Center. A benefit for Lake Family Resource Center, the event includes local wines, chocolate, and savory bites from local restaurants and caterers. Join retiring Executive Director Gloria Flaherty and meet incoming Executive Director Jennifer Dodd.
The event also includes a silent auction, original artwork by local artist Ron Keas, a special VIP room, workshops on wine and food pairing, and olive oil sensory. Chacewater Olive Mill’s Emilio De La Cruz will share his secrets in producing extra virgin olive oil, and local sommelier Stephanie Green will share the secrets of pairing wines with savory food. New this year will be lunches offered by two local favorites. You will also be able to purchase bottles of the wines you discover at the on-site wine store.
Funds raised from this event help support Lake Family Resource Center in its efforts to strengthen families in our Lake County communities. 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.
At least 25 Lake County wineries will be pouring at this event. Many won awards at this year’s San Francisco Chronicle competition. It’s an opportunity to taste some of these amazing wines in one place.
General Admission tickets are $50 in advance, or $60 the day of the event and at the door, and include an event wine glass and wristband that allows you 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! Catering. The VIP Cellar is available to Platinum Sponsors and also to groups and individuals for an additional fee. The special VIP Cellar package includes tickets for 8, a special reserved table in the VIP Cellar and luscious appetizers for you and your guests for $500. Individual tickets for the VIP Cellar are $65 in advance and $75 on the day of the event and at the door. Tickets are available online at www.lakefrc.org, at Lake Family Resource Center’s main office at 5350 Main Street in Kelseyville, or via phone by calling 279-0563. Saw Shop Gallery & Bistro and some local wineries are also selling tickets.
