Reservations open for CCA’s upcoming wine tasting
The Captiva Civic Association is accepting registrations for its next wine tasting.
Curated Wines With Calli will take place on April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Captiva Civic Center. Bailey’s General Store and Island Store wine steward Calli Johnson will showcase a variety of selections from around the world, which will each be paired with tasty bites by Chef Karl Hamme.
“They’re really popular events, and people have asked us to keep doing them,” Executive Director Emily Hess Ankerson said, adding that the CCA will continue to host them if there is interest.
For the event, Johnson typically prepares four or five wines for attendees to taste.
“It’s usually a mix of whites and reds,” she said. “Some affordable bottles, some higher end.”
Ankerson continued that the pairings created by Hamme are like formal gourmet.
“Karl and Calli will talk. She’ll describe the wines that she’s selecting and he’ll come up with a small plate that will pair nicely with each of the wines,” she said. “It’s almost like a light dinner.”
Tickets are $30 for CCA members and $40 for non-members.
Members should check their CCA emails for the Eventbrite link to their discounted ticket. Non-members can visit the CCA’s website at https://ccacaptiva.org/ to find their Eventbrite link.
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company is the sponsor for this season’s wine tastings.
The public is encouraged to reserve their ticket and take part.
“It’s just a really nice evening,” Ankerson said. “And if people are interested in wine and food, it’s a nice way to get some exposure to both and to learn a little about the vineyards and the grapes.”
For more information, visit online or contact 239-472-2111.
The Captiva Civic Center is at 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva.
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IF YOU GO
What
Curated Wines With Calli
When
April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where
Captiva Civic Center, 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva
Who
Captiva Civic Association
Details
Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members