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Vinters reception starts Wine, Women & Shoes celebration

The VIP reception was held Nov. 14 at Michael's On East.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:15 p.m. November 14, 2019
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The VIP Vinters Reception marked the start of the 2019 Wine, Women & Shoes festivities Nov. 14. 

More than 200 of the annual event's sponsors, supporters and solemen gathered at Michael's On East for a relaxed wine tasting, a moment of quiet before the Signature Luncheon. Guests had some light bites, sipped various wines and participated in a wine auction led by Michael's On East owner Michael Klauber. 

Co-chairwoman Andrea Paul, Melissa Perrin and co-chairwoman Melissa Tomasso
Co-chairwoman Andrea Paul, Melissa Perrin and co-chairwoman Melissa Tomasso
David Koffman and Forty Carrots Family Center CEO Michelle Kapreilian.
David Koffman and Forty Carrots Family Center CEO Michelle Kapreilian.
Jennie Heskett, Heather Murchie and Jennifer Kucera
Jennie Heskett, Heather Murchie and Jennifer Kucera
Guests picked up cheeses to pair with their wine
Guests picked up cheeses to pair with their wine
Rita Thibault and Gary Kirschner
Rita Thibault and Gary Kirschner
Lynn and Lorne Bret
Lynn and Lorne Bret
Brenda and David Maraman
Brenda and David Maraman
Elena WIlliams
Elena WIlliams
Matt Hobbs, Carlo Trinchero and Sean King
Matt Hobbs, Carlo Trinchero and Sean King
Lauren Thomas, Megan Heller and Ashley Guttridge
Lauren Thomas, Megan Heller and Ashley Guttridge
Charlotte Griffin and Debbie Urban
Charlotte Griffin and Debbie Urban
Etzer Seraphin, Anna Nekoranec and Jonathan De Luca
Etzer Seraphin, Anna Nekoranec and Jonathan De Luca
Hollie Fritschle and Phillip Adams
Hollie Fritschle and Phillip Adams
Julie and Mark Crews with Sally Schule
Julie and Mark Crews with Sally Schule
Michael Klauber and Walton Beacham
Michael Klauber and Walton Beacham
Kerry McCarthy, Kevin Vale and Karen Varone
Kerry McCarthy, Kevin Vale and Karen Varone
Jim and Karen Wendel with Dennis Doughty
Jim and Karen Wendel with Dennis Doughty
Calvin Atmore, Nancy Echenique and Paul Kaffman
Calvin Atmore, Nancy Echenique and Paul Kaffman
Dan Starostecki and Chris Pinckney
Dan Starostecki and Chris Pinckney
Phil Mancini and Veronica Brady
Phil Mancini and Veronica Brady
Lisa Wells and Chris McKee
Lisa Wells and Chris McKee
Jamie Ebling, Will McComb and Thomas Doan
Jamie Ebling, Will McComb and Thomas Doan

 

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