Fort Greene Park Conservancy Wine Tasting Fundraiser!

On Monday, October 5, 2009, the Fort Greene Park Conservancy will hold their third annual Portfolio Wine Tasting Fundraiser from 6-10pm at the Irondale Center, 85 South Oxford Street, in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

The event will feature VIP Wine Tasting Classes led by Brooklyn-area wine experts and General Admission Tastings of over 100 wines from around the world. Accompanying the wines will be a variety of appetizers created by Rick's Picks, Plan B foods, as well as cheeses, charcuterie, hors d'oeuvres and fresh fruit and bread from Greene Grape Provisions. A local DJ will provide musical ambiance, with special surprises.

Admission to the event is through tax-deductible donations to the Conservancy. An $80 in advance/ $90 at the door donation includes general admission to the event from 8-10pm. A VIP donation of $150 features a wine tasting class from 6 to 7pm and priority access to the wines from 6 to 8pm as well as general admission to the tasting from 8 to 10pm. To purchase tickets visit the Conservancy website.  Tickets are also available at The Greene Grape, 765 Fulton St., between South Oxford and South Portland Ave in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and at The Greene Grape Downtown, 55 Liberty St. at Nassau St. in the Financial District of Manhattan. We look forward to seeing you.