An international tradition is the inspiration behind La Grange’s 21st Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting Nov. 16.
The event is organized by Child Link, LLC, a Chicago-based no-profit dedicated to supporting foster and adoption services, along with along with trauma and mental health support counseling programs and transitional living programs.
“We encourage all to come out Nov. 16 to enjoy the wine tasting,” Cathy Domanico, Executive Director of the La Grange Business Association, said. “It’s a fabulous event that supports a great organization and our local businesses as well.”
The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Experts at Main Street Liquors in Countryside will select each featured wine to be sampled at participating restaurants, including Kama Bistro, Lucca’s Pizzeria and Ristorante, Marco’s Kitchen, and Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant.
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Also participating will be local retailer, JAYNE.
Beaujolais Nouveau is a red wine produced in the Beaujolais region of France. The wine’s release is celebrated in a tradition dating back to the 1800s, with the world’s largest wine bash marking the wine’s official release on the third Thursday of November.
All proceeds from the evening will go toward supporting Child Link’s services.
Tickets and further information on the event and Child Link’s services can be found at its website, childlink.org.
Hank Beckman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.