Wine Tasting Fundraiser for India

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This virtual sensory wine tasting experience will explore how our sense of taste and smell actually works by guiding you through a series of tasting and aroma exercises using a white and red wine along with common household pantry staples. Participants will learn the key role memory plays in how we perceive aromas and why wine is truly a subjective and extremely personal experience. Alpana will also demonstrate the difference between smell and taste and how to utilize these components in creating memorable food and wine pairings.

SUGGESTED WINES & FOODS FOR THE EVENT

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

  • Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand $10

  • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand $17-$20

  • Any New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc of your choice

Argentina or California Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Catena Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina $18-$20

  • Justin Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles $20

  • Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles $15

  • Miner Emily’s Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley $45

  • Any new world Cabernet Sauvignon of your choice

Food Items

  • Lemon Juice or something briny or pickled like olives or cornichon

  • Honey or something sweet like sugar or fruit jam

  • Nuts with skins like almonds or walnuts (skip if you’re allergic)

  • Something salty like potato chips, salted nuts or crackers

  • Hard Cheese like parmesan, cheddar or gouda (optional)

  • Creamy cow cheese like brie, camembert or Délice de Bourgogne (optional)

  • Tangy goat cheese (optional)

HOW TO REGISTER

Please visit GiveIndia and make a minimum $50 donation (you’re welcome to donate more, if possible). You can also make a donation to any charity of your choice that supports Covid-19 relief efforts in India. Once you have made your donation, please email the receipt to sommsingh2@gmail.com and a Zoom link will be sent to you. Price is per Zoom link and not per person so invite your family and friends and make it a group event.

FAQ’s

My friend or partner/spouse wants to join me. Do we each have to make a donation?

  • No, the requested donation is per household and not per person.

I don’t like white wine (or red). Do I have to have both wines?

  • If you don’t like white wine (or red) then skip it. You’ll still learn a lot without having to taste the actual wines.

I’m excited for the seminar but it is a school night. How long will the seminar take?

  • The lecture will be 45 minutes with additional time (15-20 minutes) for Q&A.

Do I have to have my camera on? It’s a public event and I’m kinda shy.

  • The format for the event will be a Zoom (as opposed to a webinar) so if you don’t want anyone to see you then turn your video settings and name to private.

We want to make this an India appreciation night. Any Indian restaurants you would suggest for carryout?

What other snacks and foods would you recommend?

  • Cheese, charcuterie, crackers, hummus and various dips all work.

Will we be able to ask questions?

  • Yes! There will be a designated Q&A session and you can type in questions as we go.

Will we receive instructions on how to setup for the tasting?

  • Yes, an instruction sheet will be provided to you prior to the event.

Will the event be recorded?

  • To protect the privacy of all participants, the event will not be recorded.

I have some additional questions not addressed here.

  • No problem! Email me at sommsingh2@gmail.com

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