2026 Wines of the World - 11/13

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🍷WINES OF THE WORLD🍷
Presented by the Portage County Business Council
Sponsored by VIP Premier Sponsor - Members' Advantage Credit Union
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center | 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI
 
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of international flavor and festive fun! Join us as we take your palate on a global adventure with a sampling of over 100 wines from around the world featured by Left Bank Wine Company with Sisters Corner Store.

WHAT'S IN STORE:
--A delectable array of fine cuisine crafted by Chef David of the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center and Andrew Rockman of Rockman's Catering
--Decadent desserts 
--Wisconsin artisan cheeses, plus imported treats sponsored by Ski's Meat Market
--A silent auction and a fun-filled wine pull
--A popular 50/50 raffle
--A selecton of local craft brews, including O'so Brewing Company and Stevens Point Brewery, with more to come 
--Handcrafted spirits by Great Northern Distilling - Stevens Point, WI
--Bourbon & whiskey tastings
--NEW! Battle of the Cabernet Tastings featuring a local celebrity pourer
--NEW! Zero-Proof Beverage Tastings created by Wandering Elixir
--Non-alcoholic options, including specialty sodas from the Stevens Point Brewery
--Beautiful centerpieces doubling as door prizes designed & sponsored by Lily and Vine Floral
--Live jazz music performed by the UW-Stevens Point Alumni Quartet
--Reserved VIP tables with seating options for 2, 4, 6, 8 or more people (see sponsorship details below)
--NEW! VIP Early Entry and VIP Wine Pairing Table (see sponsorship details below)

This is more than a wine tasting -- it's a social, cultural, and networking experience! Learn about family-owned and small-batch wineries, many of which are new to our area, and be among the first to discover your new favorites.

Bonus: Guests will receive a special thank you gift and be entered to win fabulous door prizes. Those in attendance will have the chance to win a Unique Dining Experience for 6, generously donated by Rockman's Catering! The winner will enjoy a catered dinner for six in the privacy of their own home, featuring a private chef experience from Rockman's Catering. It's the perfect opportunity to gather your favorite people and enjoy an unforgettable evening without leaving home! 

And one very lucky winner will go home with this stunning 14K White Gold Pendant holding a 3.5 ct. Titanite, complete with a 10K, 18" white gold box chain valued at $3,500 donated by Lee Ayers Jewelers and Thomas Dailing Designs, and masterfully hand-created by internationally recognized jewelry designer, and Wisconsin's most awarded jeweler Thomas Dailing.


WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED? A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available.  CLICK HERE for all the exciting details or contact Karen Myers at 715-344-1940 or karenm@portagecountybiz.com.

MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ATTEND. THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Cheers to great wine, great people, and a great cause!