Westport Sunrise Rotary Uncorks Wines And Generosity For Local Charities
The 35th annual Westport Uncorked Wine Tasting hosted by Westport Sunrise Rotary and held at the Longshore raised over $20,000 for 30+ local charities. Over 300 local movers and shakers enjoyed some unique wines and wonderful food pairings. There was even a surprise appearance by the beloved Sunny the Duck mascot to announce next year’s Great Duck Race on June 28.
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The Wine: The Fine Wine Company of Westport, led by Cory D’Addario, again provided the extraordinary wines for Westport Uncorked. It is their portfolio and their wine point of view. Cory offered over 100 wines for our tasting. The wines were chosen for specific reasons, never chosen for price or just to have more wines available.
Cory is committed to offering wines with sustainable, organic or bio-dynamic practices in the respective vineyard. She is very selective, tasting every wine and looking for qualities beyond price. The Fine Wine Company of Westport believes in integrity from the vineyard to the supplier and in the store. The Fine Wine Company (as Fine Wine and Liquor Locker) has been our wine host for over 30 years, and we are truly grateful for their commitment to this event.
The Exceptional Venue: The Inn at Longshore was once a private estate built in 1890 and is one of the premier locations in Fairfield County to host an event. A wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, holiday party, corporate seminar, company picnic, or yearly charity event all make sense in this incredible, well-loved space. A world class chef and the engaging inn staff provide welcoming service, and unique opportunities for enjoying an event in a historic and vibrant venue.
The Inn at Longshore is still considered a "Jewel" of Westport, CT and is nestled between an 18-hole golf course and Long Island Sound. Year round views of the water and surrounding landscape are breathtaking, and truly unexpected.
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