PHILADELPHIA — Garces Trading Company and Garden State Wine Growers Association will host a special Valentine’s Day Sip and Shop Pop-up Event on Wednesday, February 8th, at Cira Centre (2929 Arch Street, 19104) from 5 -7 p.m.
The evening will feature complimentary wine from New Jersey wineries and chocolate tastings from Astor Chocolate while guests sip and shop at the Garces Trading Company marketplace just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Garces partnered on this event with GSWGA to feature five New Jersey wines from Auburn Road Vineyards and Amalthea Cellars. Guests will be able to sample and learn more about each wine from the winery owners themselves. The owners include: Scott Donnini, GSWGA Events Chair and owner of Auburn Road Vineyards and Louis Caracciolo, GSWGA founder, Marketing Chair, and owner of Amalthea Cellars.
“Love is in the air this month with New Jersey wineries, and what better time to celebrate them being exclusively offered in Pennsylvania at Garces Trading Company” said GSWGA Executive Director Devon Perry. “Join us in raising a glass to our shared love of local wine and local chocolate to kick off our Wine and Chocolate Trail Weekends!”
“Nothing says Valentine’s Day like chocolate and wine. We are excited to be celebrating love during our Sip and Shop event as we feature exclusive New Jersey wines that pair perfectly with local chocolates from Astor Chocolates. The perfect pair for your sweetheart!” Nate Johnson, Vice President of Operations, Garces Trading Company.
This event is free and open to the public. There are no tickets required to attend the Sip and Shop event on February 8. All wine and chocolate samples at the event will be available for purchase at Garces Trading Company Cira Centre.
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–Garden State Wine Growers Association