Grapes & Grain Wine Tasting 3/22 To Fund Cystic Fibrosis Research

Fine wines and craft beer, including local varietals, will be the order of the night as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Delaware Valley hosts its 9th Annual Grapes & Grain South Jersey tasting event March 22, 2019, at Auletto Caterers in Deptford, N.J.

Intended for oenophiles looking for their next favorite label and casual wine lovers alike, Grapes & Grain South Jersey offer a relaxed, yet lively, evening, along with live music and the chance to bid on some unique auction items. But the centerpiece is the wine, and several dozen choices will be available for sampling and purchase. Kristen Rodgers, Fox29 News sports anchor, will emcee the evening.

“While we’ve seen some great strides in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis in the past two years, events like Grapes & Grain fund further research to help eradicate it, and innovations that can improve the lifestyles of the 30,000 people in the U.S. with the disease,” said Mike Sanchez, Grapes & Grain Committee co-chair and father of two young children with Cystic Fibrosis.

As in past years, Grapes & Grain will also feature food and hors d’oeuvres chosen to complement the beverage selections. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Auletto Caterers, 1849 Cooper Street Deptford, N.J. A VIP tasting, with more exclusive wines and accompanying cheese, sushi and hors d’oevres, begins at 6:30 in Auletto’s wine cellar. General tickets are $85, or $95 at the door, and VIP tickets, which also include a souvenir wine glass are $125, or $150 at the door. A portion of all ticket prices is tax-deductible. To purchase tickets visit: www.grapesandgrains.eventscff.org.

Event sponsors include Super BuyRite Wine & Liquor, Sycomp, J&J Snack Foods, and Holman Ford Turnersville. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available, ranging from a $250 Vintage Acknowledgement to $10,000 Winemaster Sponsorship, which includes affixing your company name to the event title. For more information on sponsoring, contact Abby Solomon at asolomon@cff.org or call 610-325-6001.

About Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Delaware Valley

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. The Delaware Valley Chapter provides support and services to Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey. For more information, visit www.cff.org/DelawareValley or call 610-325-6001.