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Find out morePhotography by Rebecca Baxter April 10, 2017
David Elswood and Sandy Loevner
Jim Mack and John Hays
Pauline and Scot Kauffman
Maura McCarthy from Road Trip Wines
Virgina Haake and Greg Miller
Sally and Torrey Greene
Harry Kasanow and Tabatha Henson
Sam Williams from The Spice and Tea Exchange
Margot Bohaty
David and Mryna Band
Sandra Terry
Joe Fiorentin on the Steel Pan
Chefs Michael Freeman and Jeff Parson from Laurel Oak Country Club
Geier's Sausage and Kitchen
Jerry and Jan Lazar
Allison Kumery, Julie Griffin
Sonia Velasco, Jeff Mehler
Susan and Bill Kelley
Onnie D., Eduardo Alberto
Jen Hoffmann
Paul Mattison, Laura Proctor
Laura Proctor, Patti Coit, Sharyl Smith, Deb Ericson, Karen Johnston, Kathy Goering, Carol Law
Dave Burke, Tina Pontoni
Craig Muczko, Joy Fletcher
Kim Kelly, Nancy Krohngold, Jack Kelly
Judy Fiala, Brent Greeno
More than 50 wineries participated in the event, which also included a Bloody Mary Bar and bidding on luxury items.
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