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6th Lubbock Uncorked
Page 2 • November 2021 • Golden Gazette Lubbock Uncorked set for Nov. 6
The culture of grapegrowing and wine-making in Texas and the Lubbock area will be celebrated from 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the American Windmill Museum, 1701 Canyon Lake Drive in Lubbock.
Wineries from all over the state will attend to introduce their wines to the public. Live music from local artists, and some of the best food Lubbock has to off er will be available from food trucks
and local restaurants.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 the day of the event. A ticket comprises admission into the event and ten 1-ounce wine tastings tickets. Additional tickets for wine tasting will be available to purchase.
VIP tickets are $75 in advance and $85 the day of the event or until sold out. Only 150 VIP tickets will be sold. Each VIP ticket comprises admission into the event, ten 1-ounce wine tastings, and entrance into the VIP tent which gives attendees the ultimate luxury experience. The VIP area will provide premium wine tastings and specially crafted hors d’oeuvres & food tastings.
Grazing Texas Wine Classes will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and a repeat session from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
During these classes, attendees will learn from the growers, winemakers, distributors and sommeliers. Join Jason Hisaw, advanced sommelier and Texas Wine Ambassador, will lead a panel of winery representatives as they share what they believe to be a solid representation of a Texas wine.
A sommelier is a waiter in a restaurant who has charge of wines and their service, also known as a wine steward.
Audience members will be able to dissect each wine introduced and further discuss how the process of making wine contributes to the wine-making process. A grazing table will accompany each wine discussed.
Event tickets, class tickets, and parking passes must be all purchased at the same time. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets, classes, or parking passes.
Entertainment will include Junior Vasquez, Jenni Dale Lord, Cary Banks, Craig Elliot, Danny Cadra, Caleb Jude Green, Seth Williamson, Joy Harris, Brian McRae, Tatum Sheets, Donny Dodson, and Clifton Castle.
For tickets or information email Amy Marquez at amy. marquez@lubbockbiz.org or call the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce at 806-7617000 http://www.lubbockuncorked.com, 806-761-7000.
