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Who we are:
San Diego Uncorked is an active group of young adult wine novices & enthusiasts.
The majority of our members are professionals in their 20's and 30's; however,
we only have one requirement -- you are absolutely young at heart. We enjoy
sharing our passion for wine with our peers and take pride in breaking down the
cultural walls that have mystified this wonderful beverage for too long. Our
main purpose is to attract and educate a whole new generation of adults to the
wonderful world of wine.
Events:
We organize & offer wine tasting events throughout the year, and have a
dedicated following of hip, active, wine lovers. Our leadership and volunteers
have years of experience creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at events
that encourages wine exploration & education. At a typical Uncorked event,
you'll find attendees discussing the wines, the food, the event location --
basically a lot of socializing. The hosting venue often dictates the maximum
attendance size, but normally we have around 100+ people per event. Attendance
cost varies by event as well, but we try to keep the price to around $20-$25 per
for a typical 'walk-about' tasting. We offer three different types of events:
- Walk-about Tastings, which consist of one or more wine tasting stations for
you to stroll by & sample. Light hors d'oeuvres are also usually served to
complement the wines.
- Wine Dinners, to further the wine experience by pairing wines with various
cuisines. Our aim is to experiment with different pairings and dispel the myths
that only certain wines go with certain foods. A representative of the wines
served, as well the restaurant Chef will discuss the pairings in more detail.
- Happy Hours, held at local restaurants and considered 'free' events, where
featured wines are offered (pay by the glass) discounted to Uncorked members.
Membership:
It's free and it's easy! Just visit our
Membership page to join our e-mail list.
After that, each month you'll receive an announcement
about the next event, as well as an online ticketing option. Advanced ticket
purchases are highly recommended since we have a track record of selling out. To
see what's coming up, check out our Upcoming Events page.
Non-profit:
San Diego Uncorked is a non-profit educational organization, and we donate our
net proceeds to various national and local charities. Past donations have
benefited such organizations as:
Red Cross - Hurricane Katrina Response
Monarch School
Uncorked Leadership Team:
Rich Ikemeier
Dan Lavelle
Andrew Karcher
Doug Paulin
Jennifer Liuzza
Lisa McDonald
Lisa Czarnecki
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