CAPTIVA CIVIC ASSOCIATION
The Captiva Civic Association will host its Holiday Wine Preview on Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Captiva Civic Center on Captiva.

The Captiva Civic Association (CCA) is set to host its first wine tasting of the 2025-26 season.

The Holiday Wine Preview will take place on Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Captiva Civic Center on Captiva. Perfect for festive gatherings, it will feature the right bottles for gifting, hosting and toasting.

“It’s a great way to connect together and have a festive celebration learning about wine as everyone is thinking about what wines they want for their holiday events,” Director Lauren McCraney said.

“And this is the kickoff to our wine season that the CCA has been known for,” she added.

A Bit of Bailey’s and The Island Store wine steward Calli Johnson duPont will serve as the host.

“Calli will have a selection of comforting pours and sparkling selections,” McCraney said. “It is a carefully curated collection of reds and whites, and then some crisps and sparkling selections.”

In addition, culinary pairings will be prepared by Chef Karl Hamme.

“Karl will have food pairings to go along with the wines,” she said.

For those interested, attendees will have an opportunity to buy or order the featured selections.

“Calli will have it available for people to make purchases of the wines,” McCraney said.

The sponsor for the event is The Health Whisperer.

“It is the first time that they’ve sponsored an event at the CCA, so we welcome them,” she said.

Karen Bell and the Bell Team, with Michael Saunders and Company, is the 2025-26 season sponsor.

“We thank her for her continued support,” McCraney said.

Tickets are $60 members and $70 for non-members.

CCA members can check their email for a link to the discounted tickets.

The community is encouraged to reserve their seat.

“Who doesn’t love to toast to ending the year in celebration of the new?” she asked. “And anyone who has experienced a wine tasting with Calli knows this is a special event that you don’t want to miss.”

For non-member tickets, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/wineevents/event/holiday/.

For more information, visit https://ccacaptiva.org/ or call 239-472-2111.

The Captiva Civic Center is at 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva.

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IF YOU GO

What

Holiday Wine Preview

When

Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Where

Captiva Civic Center, 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva

Details

Tickets are $60 members and $70 for non-members

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