Cheers YAll! A Toast to Texas Wine Winetasting Event

Celebrate Texas History Month in March with a wine tasting, music and hors d'œuvres from around the Lone Star State at the Historic Alonso Building on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. Special guest Stephanie Wetherill, author of Cheers Y'all! A Toast to Texas Wine will discuss the Texas wine industry. She will also sign copies of her book during the event as guests sample wines from various Texas vineyards. Stephanie Wetheri...ll grew up in the land of tumbleweeds and cotton in the small community of Childress in the Texas Panhandle. Research led her to the realization that many grapevines fancy the same growing conditions as cotton. An adventurous nature inherited from her father led her to the conclusion that wine was decidedly more exciting than cotton, and thus her passion for wine first began. After a few humble attempts at wine making and grape growing, she conceded she would have to put her passion on hold. She continued to expand her knowledge and gain considerable appreciation for wine by completing courses from institutes such as the International Sommelier Guild Stephanie and visiting vineyards around the world. Stephanie has been awarded the Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) designation from the Society of Wine Educators and serves as a wine judge at major competitions. Her objective is to promote the Texas wine and grape industry. Tickets are limited and pre-registration is highly suggested. Sponsored by Jones Liquors and the Brownsville Historical Association. Ticket prices are $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Contact the BHA at 956-541-5560 for tickets.