If you haven’t experienced Gigi and Kari’s wine tasting at our Cross Creek Clubhouse then you’re missing out on a fun treat and entertaining afternoon!
My granddaughter and I thoroughly enjoyed their French wine presentation last season and I hoped this January’s Spanish wine tasting would be as good; I was not disappointed!
The venue was set up to resemble a European wine cellar with white tablecloths, lovely illuminated wine bottles and the buzz of chatter and laughter added to the wonderful ambiance and camaraderie that the event inspired.
87 attendees joined certified sommeliers Gigi Thomas and Kari Loven to sample the varietal offerings of Spain. Guests were greeted with a white wine and fruit cocktail which was followed by three other imported wines from Spain which are abundantly available for purchase right here in Fort Myers.
Accompanying the wines, the guests also sampled a Spain inspired individual charcuterie plate that included traditional meats, crackers and cheese along with a medley of Spanish pastries. All were delicious and melded so well with the lovely wines of Spain.
Gigi gave a description of each wine, and the servers made sure our glasses were never empty. All in all, a wonderful afternoon that left us looking forward to the next tasting which will offer Chilean and New Zealand wines at the Cross Creek.
