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VIP Vintners Reception sets the stage for Wine Women & Shoes

The annual precursor to the Wine Women & Shoes Signature Luncheon was held on Nov. 17.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 10:02 p.m. November 17, 2016
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The Michael’s Wine Cellar was packed to the brim Thursday, Nov. 17, as winemakers, solemen, committee members and others involved in Wine Women & Shoes 2016 gathered to enjoy wine from the various vintners featured in this year’s event. Solemen sold wine throughout, just as they will at the luncheon, and all proceeds benefited Forty Carrots Family Center.

Vintner’s Reception Chairwoman Donna Koffman, Adrienne Vittadini and Wine Women and Shoes Chairwoman Sally Schule
Vintner’s Reception Chairwoman Donna Koffman, Adrienne Vittadini and Wine Women and Shoes Chairwoman Sally Schule
Dave and Brenda Maraman with Clare and Dan Murphy
Dave and Brenda Maraman with Clare and Dan Murphy
Nadine and Gaby Gadah
Nadine and Gaby Gadah
Michelle Kapreilian, executive director of Forty Carrots Family Center and Taber Chadwick
Michelle Kapreilian, executive director of Forty Carrots Family Center and Taber Chadwick
Jean-Charles Boisset with Terri and Michael Klauber
Jean-Charles Boisset with Terri and Michael Klauber
Adrian Bull and Michelle Myara
Adrian Bull and Michelle Myara
Justin Bloom, Marni Hayden, Bret Lageson and Juliette Edgerton
Justin Bloom, Marni Hayden, Bret Lageson and Juliette Edgerton
Justin Wasserman and Olga Ulitsky
Justin Wasserman and Olga Ulitsky
Gigie and Adrienne Vittadini with Elaine Honig
Gigie and Adrienne Vittadini with Elaine Honig
Rick Gomez, board president, with Bob Koski
Rick Gomez, board president, with Bob Koski
Ashley Guttridge, Tiffany Wenzel and Erin Graham
Ashley Guttridge, Tiffany Wenzel and Erin Graham
Elizabeth Waters and Lisa Smith
Elizabeth Waters and Lisa Smith
Denise West, Kent Lane and Jen Danahy
Denise West, Kent Lane and Jen Danahy
Dan Buck and Ryan Moseley
Dan Buck and Ryan Moseley
Bill Clarke
Bill Clarke
Brenda Maraman and Clare Murphy
Brenda Maraman and Clare Murphy
Beth Cotner and Jan Whitley
Beth Cotner and Jan Whitley

 

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