The organizers of Philly Wine Week and the Winemakers & Sommeliers for California Wildfire Relief (WSCWR) are joining forces to help those affected by the widespread devastating fires throughout the Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino regions. The two following fundraising events will be held in Philadelphia to lend a hand to fellow winemakers in California.
WSCWR Fundraising Benefit at Drexel University Academic Bistro (Nov. 8)
WSCWR will be hosting a benefit on Wednesday, November 8, in conjunction with Philly Wine Week and Drexel University to raise funds for CA Wine Strong, Redwood Credit Union North Bay Fire Relief and Napa Valley Community Foundation.
Patrick Cappiello of Walnut Street Café and a few of his esteemed wine friends, including Pax Mahle and Sara Morgenstern, created WSCWR to raise funds for the wildfire disaster and are hosting these events across the country. And with Philly Wine Week and Drexel University’s help, they’re able to bring one such event to Philadelphia.
The fundraiser will be hosted at Drexel’s Academic Bistro from 6–9 p.m., where guests will enjoy a selection of California wines, light bites from local chefs and casual conversation with Patrick and other wine pros and aficionados.
Tickets are $50 per person, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the foundations listed above.
Philly Wine Week Presents: Clink to California Weeklong Fundraising Event (Nov. 6–12)
Philly Wine Week is also organizing its members to host “Philly Wine Week Presents: Clink to California” events, a weeklong fundraiser from November 6–12.
As member events are planned—such as dinners, happy hours and special by-the-glass offerings—Philly Wine Week will upload them to its website and promote via social media using #PhillyLovesCali.
Grab your tickets today for the November 8 event at Academic Bistro, and visit the Philly Wine Week website often for Clink to California events taking place November 6–12 to help support California wine country!
- Photo: Winemakers and Sommeliers for California Wildfire Relief
