LAKEPORT, Calif. – Now in its fifth year, the annual fundraiser that pairs ultra-premium Lake County Wines with delicious chocolates – the Lake Family Resource Center's Wine & Chocolate Festival – once again attracted hundreds of people who enjoyed an afternoon of decadence on Saturday.
With more than two dozen local wineries pouring one or more varietals that were perfectly paired with a specific chocolate, including locally handmade truffles, event goers also had the opportunities to taste savory bites from local restaurants and caterers, bid on lots at a silent auction and participate in several educational presentations.
The event was once again held at Mt. Konocti Growers, a vast pear shed with many buildings that also is a winery with its own label and is the wine-making facility for many professional and amateur winemakers alike – meaning the cavernous buildings are lined with wine barrels, the perfect setting for such an event.
Each event-goer received pairing and tasting notes for a selection of the varietals poured, as well as a wine tasting comparison chart and a ballot to vote on their favorite pairing, favorite wine, and favorite food.
This annual event is a major fundraiser for the Lake Family Resource Center. It's proved an important source of funding for this nonprofit organization, raising more than $20,000 during previous years.
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