CAPTIVA CIVIC ASSOCIATION
\nThe Captiva Civic Association will host its Holiday Wine Preview on Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Captiva Civic Center on Captiva.<\/p>\n
The Captiva Civic Association (CCA) is set to host its first wine tasting of the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s 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,\u201d Director Lauren McCraney said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd this is the kickoff to our wine season that the CCA has been known for,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
A Bit of Bailey\u2019s and The Island Store wine steward Calli Johnson duPont will serve as the host.<\/p>\n
\u201cCalli will have a selection of comforting pours and sparkling selections,\u201d McCraney said. \u201cIt is a carefully curated collection of reds and whites, and then some crisps and sparkling selections.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition, culinary pairings will be prepared by Chef Karl Hamme.<\/p>\n
\u201cKarl will have food pairings to go along with the wines,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
For those interested, attendees will have an opportunity to buy or order the featured selections.<\/p>\n
\u201cCalli will have it available for people to make purchases of the wines,\u201d McCraney said.<\/p>\n
The sponsor for the event is The Health Whisperer.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is the first time that they\u2019ve sponsored an event at the CCA, so we welcome them,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Karen Bell and the Bell Team, with Michael Saunders and Company, is the 2025-26 season sponsor.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thank her for her continued support,\u201d McCraney said.<\/p>\n
Tickets are $60 members and $70 for non-members.<\/p>\n
CCA members can check their email for a link to the discounted tickets.<\/p>\n
The community is encouraged to reserve their seat.<\/p>\n
\u201cWho doesn\u2019t love to toast to ending the year in celebration of the new?\u201d she asked. \u201cAnd anyone who has experienced a wine tasting with Calli knows this is a special event that you don\u2019t want to miss.\u201d<\/p>\n
For non-member tickets, visit https:\/\/secure.qgiv.com\/for\/wineevents\/event\/holiday\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n