As winecharmer noted, the slideshow that played throughout the event was touching and appropriate. There was a decent sized crowd attending the affair. The appetizers passed about were decent--perhaps a little salty. I was also surprised at the low end wine selections for the tasting--ranging from $9.99 - $19.99, however I did enjoy each of the selections, particularly the Pinot Noir, and felt the Malbec was decent for the $10 price tag. Unfortunately, they were unable to sell bottles on the premises and the location of the store is a bit out of the way or else I would have placed an order.

The background music was appropriate and there was a good array of items available for auction. All in all an enjoyable and successful charity event!

Definitely a solid affair. Throughout the evening, a photo slideshow played of loved ones lost to Alzheimers. It was touching and kept the theme at the fore. Chartwell Country Club is gorgeous; the room was excellent for the event. Once through with wine tasting, hit the generously-priced cash bar.

Food: hors d'oeuvres: phyllo & proscutto wrapped asparagus; gourmet ham & turkey sandwiches, duck wontons with hoisin sauce, & tons of deserts.

The wines, provided by Wine Cellars of Annapolis, were not as high end as expected for a $75/head ticket, but they were serviceable; my review is apparently too long to include the specifics!

Also live & silent auctions with some fabulous items up for bid, including two nights in an NYC apartment overlooking Central Park West + US open tickets, and a catered cockatil party. Everything sold & went for serious $$$$

Tickets

Why I should win:

1) My grandmother suffered through Alzheimer's for several years, so I know firsthand the pain the disease inflicts, both on the individual, and on the families that care for the afflicted.

2) I'm a wine lover and an active online wine reviewer/author; and a member of Marylanders for Better Beer & Wine Laws (testified before the Maryland House of Delegates this year on the bill)

3) I'm a semi-syndicated journalist (ok, mostly sports writing!) for an online publication (bleacherreport.com)

and
4) I would shamelessly hand out CityPeek business cards throughout the event.

- Mike/wine charmer

Winners--we would love to provide Go Anywhere and Wine Charmer--pls email

info@citypeek.com

your names and a pair of tickets will be left for you both at the door. Pls follow up with a review--cheers!

This sounds like a fantastic event with a great cause. I love jazz, wine, artwork, and auctions, and for a time kept a wine blog going.
Let me know if you need a blogger!