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| - What a mob scene! This is a huge event and if you just want to wander around slurping alcohol, this is for you. In addition to wine and beer, there is tequila and other spirits. You could quickly get roaring drunk if that's your goal.
When we walked in, it looked like a swap meet with booths selling stuff and cars on display. We managed to snag a printed guide but it wasn't helpful. The wine tables were not in a logical numbered order. According to the guide, there were a few decent labels there, but I never found my favorite. Mostly there were wines you can buy at the market. Nothing special. I would have been extremely annoyed if I'd paid full price! (Used a Living Social discount.)
The noise level was through the roof with a live band and a huge crowd. I was ready to leave as soon as we walked in. Of course, we didn't.
When we managed to elbow our way into the middle of the room, we found the food table. It had celery and carrot sticks and crackers. Every wine tasting I've been to at least has cheese and usually some hors d'oeuvres type things like pizza bites or mini tacos. OH, wait -- there were tacos, for a price! So you've paid $50 and now you have to pay for the food? Rip off!
One things they did which was good -- they had lots and lots of water!
Believe me, if you are over 30 years old or have begun to develop an appreciation for good wine, this is not the event for you. Spend your $25 or $50 on a decent bottle of wine and stay home!
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