Fairchild Palms patrons savor fine wines, ales at spirited fundraiser

January 16th, 2013

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Alex Gonzalez and Veronica Alcorta. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Belkys Nerey and Jason Biondi. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Daniela Vargas, Lorenzo Frati and Amanda Gullickson. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Francisca and Martha Twiggs with Vivian Garcia. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Frank and Lynesay Kissel, Otto Foerster and Mariana Romero. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Gregg Pawley with his girlfriend Morgan Hartman. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Jose Suarez tastes one of the wine varieties. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Kanen Moffett with the Botran servers. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

M2G provided eclectic, high-energy music. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Maria Rosales and Derek Shipes. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Morgan Hartman and Barry Alberts. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Olivia Ostrow and Jennifer Gross. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Pat Nieto and Dan Wirgau. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Rulline Acra-Cabral and Dr. Amadeo Cabral. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Sharon Samuels, Corina Diton and Heather Davis. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Sweet Pea by Stacy Frati fashion collection. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fine Wines / Upscale Ales

Taste-tempting desserts followed dinner. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Alex Gonzalez and Veronica Alcorta. Photo by Betty AlvarezBelkys Nerey and Jason Biondi. Photo by Betty AlvarezDaniela Vargas, Lorenzo Frati and Amanda Gullickson. Photo by Betty AlvarezFrancisca and Martha Twiggs with Vivian Garcia. Photo by Betty AlvarezFrank and Lynesay Kissel, Otto Foerster and Mariana Romero. Photo by Betty AlvarezGregg Pawley with his girlfriend Morgan Hartman. Photo by Betty AlvarezJose Suarez tastes one of the wine varieties. Photo by Betty AlvarezKanen Moffett with the Botran servers. Photo by Betty AlvarezM2G provided eclectic, high-energy music. Photo by Betty AlvarezMaria Rosales and Derek Shipes. Photo by Betty AlvarezMorgan Hartman and Barry Alberts. Photo by Betty AlvarezOlivia Ostrow and Jennifer Gross. Photo by Betty AlvarezPat Nieto and Dan Wirgau. Photo by Betty AlvarezRulline Acra-Cabral and Dr. Amadeo Cabral. Photo by Betty AlvarezSharon Samuels, Corina Diton and Heather Davis. Photo by Betty AlvarezSweet Pea by Stacy Frati fashion collection. Photo by Betty AlvarezTaste-tempting desserts followed dinner. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fairchild Palms, the young professionals’ volunteer group of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, recently held its “Fine Wines / Upscale Ales” signature event at the garden.

Guests enjoyed an evening of wine tasting, craft ale and microbrewery sampling, dinner by award-winning chefs, dessert, music, silent auction and special night access to the landmark garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd.

A highlight of the evening was  the showcase of a few select models strutting the fashion of Sweet Pea designer Stacy Frati.

The musical duo M2G provided its unique, high-energy blend of classical instrumentation and cutting edge electronic beats.

The diverse members of Fairchild Palms share a strong passion for environmental conservation through a wide variety of fun social and networking events. For more information visit www.fairchildpalms.org.

Photos by Betty Alvarez / Events Photographer