WINE TASTING ANOTHER RESOUNDING SUCCESS

Approximately 100 AMHS members and guests filled the hall of Casa Italiana on November 17, 2019, to sample the craft of the Washington Winemakers, as the society ended its meeting schedule on an upbeat note. Organized by winemakers Jim Gearing and AMHS member Romeo Sabatini, the annual tasting is always a big draw for the AMHS. Some 17 winemakers were represented, some of whom were new to the event. Several of the winemakers offered brief remarks on their work and the process of winemaking.

Attendees reported that the wines on offer this year were among the best ever. The November meeting also featured a short business session at which the AMHS members formally elected three new members of the Board of Directors. Assuming office in January will be John Dunkle, Chris Renneker and Joseph “Sonny” Scafetta, Jr. Members and guests also heard brief remarks from 2019-20 AMHS Scholarship winner Julia Paola, who also served as the society’s intern in 2019. ❚