Join us for a night of delightful flavors and enchanting views. Savor the wines of Chateau Ksara, Lebanon’s oldest winery, alongside an array of delicious small plates at this informal outdoor tasting and picnic while taking in the sunset behind Little Island.
We will be joined by a member of the Sahadi family, who will give us a brief history of their iconic store and an overview of Lebanese spices and cooking. This will be followed by a wine presentation and tasting by Dame May Matta-Aliah, Brand Ambassador for Chateau Ksara, featuring a range of five of their wines.
*Ticket price does not include processing fees. All ticket sales are final. Portion of proceeds benefit the LDNY Scholarship Fund.
OUR HOSTS
May Matta-Aliah, President, In the Grape
Dame May Matta-Aliah is a wine educator and President of In the Grape. She represents the regions of Franciacorta and Armagnac as their Educator. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, May has launched several Lebanese wines in the NY market. She currently represents Chateau Ksara. IG @inthegrape
Odila Galer-Noel, Founder, PRonCall LLC
Dame Odila Galer-Noel is a seasoned public relations professional with extensive experience in the American and international wine and spirits market. Her passion for storytelling and crafting personalized and innovative campaigns for producers and importers has led her to establish long- term and privileged relationships with relevant media and the wine and spirits trade. An Argentine-born NYC resident, Odila enjoys traveling, discovering new and exciting dining spots and sipping a glass of wine with family and friends. IG @odilagalernoel
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