Come Downtown to “Wine About Winter”
Now that the January snow is behind us, it’s time to join in the pre-spring tradition of “Wining” about winter. LakewoodAlive’s first annual fundraiser, Wine About Winter, is set for Saturday, March 7th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Come join your friends downtown at Rozi’s Wine House for a wonderful way to find warmth in the cold -- wine tasting!
Wine About Winter will feature EIGHT wines from around the world and THREE bonus tastings from Ohio’s very own Markko Vineyards. While the Rossen’s of Rozi’s teach us about the worldly wines, Arnie Esterer from Markko will be on hand to share his knowledge of Ohio’s wines and to entertain one and all with his selection of fantastic wines from the Buckeye State. Paul Sykes, owner of the recently opened Beck Café, will provide musical ambiance with his violin, accompanied by his son, Alex, on the piano. Paul Sykes has a music background, as a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, and he once held a career as an international art-dealer. His son Alex, age 20, is a graduate of the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
Appetizers will be married to the wines to enhance the experience. Matthew Auck, Executive Chef of Bon Appetit Management Company, will be on hand preparing some delectable dishes to tantalize your taste buds. Using his culinary expertise in sustainable food service, Matt will prepare the food using high quality ingredients from local growers and producers within a 150-mile radius of Cleveland. LakewoodAlive’s own Eric Lowrey, a former pastry chef, will conclude the tasting with a sweet closer delight paired with a marvelous dessert wine.
Tickets for the first annual Wine About Winter are $30 pre-sale and $35 at the door. The easiest ways to join the fun are to visit www.lakewoodalive.com and purchase your tickets using a Paypal account or to download a ticket form from the website and mail your check to LakewoodAlive at 14701 Detroit Avenue, #130, Lakewood, OH 44107. Ticket forms will also be available at Rozi’s Wine House located at 14900 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. Buy your tickets early, as space is limited.
To add even more excitement to the evening, Lakewood area businesses and individuals have donated bottles of wine that will be raffled off to some very lucky “winers.” There will also be specially labeled LakewoodAlive bottles of wine available for purchase for only $10. You will be able to purchase the LakewoodAlive Logo bottles after the event, by visiting Rozi’s during regular business hours. Proceeds from the sale of the LakewoodAlive Logo bottles will benefit LakewoodAlive and make great gifts for your family and friends.
“Wining” is a great way to help promote LakewoodAlive’s mission to revitalize Downtown Lakewood and to improve the quality of life of its residents. Show your support for our fantastic community by bringing a friend to Lakewood’s premier winter party, and be prepared to Wine About Winter.