CHOCOLATE & VINO GRAND MASQUERADE
The Chocolate & Vino Grand Masquerade was such a great night! This 13th annual fundraising event was held at the University Club Atop Symphony Towers downtown San Diego and benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters San Diego County. The Young Professionals Committee along with over 35 other sponsors that included wineries, chocolatiers, bakeries, breweries, and restaurants provided guests with wonderful sips and samples from around the world.
Many guests were observed wearing masquerade masks as they indulged in a night of wine, gourmet food pairing, and desserts for a great cause. The guests were also treated to lively music and unbelievable views of the San Diego skyline throughout the evening. Most important part of the evening was that 100% of the donations from the event went to support Big Brothers Big Sisters San Diego County.
Over 200 people attended the Chocolate & Vino Grand Masquerade last night. The whole evening was truly a treat to all of our senses. We discovered several new wines, gourmet chocolates, and other desserts as we sipped and savored. As delicious as wine and chocolate are by themselves, we can confirm they are even more delicious together! We look forward to attending this annual event next year. Mark your calendars for next year’s Chocolate & Vino Grand Masquerade. CHEERS!
DID YOU KNOW??
- First commercial winery in Napa Valley was established in 1861 by Charles Krug
- Regions with cooler temperatures make wine taste more tart
- Regions with warmer temperatures make wine taste more ripe
- Sweet foods make dry wines taste bitter…try matching sweet foods with sweet wines
- “Oenophobia”-fear of wine…those people don’t know what they are missing!