Rhode Island PBS Uncorks its Annual Fundraiser

Rhode Island PBS hosted its annual “An Evening Uncorked!” event on April 7. Celebrating 50-plus years of public television in Rhode Island, the event brings together fine wine, craft beers and small bites from area restaurants and purveyors. David Piccerelli, President, Rhode Island PBS, welcomed guests with special guest co-host Amy Traverso of PBS’s “Weekend with Yankee.” Silent and live auctions featured boutique wines and unique gift packages and proceeds benefited Rhode Island PBS. Sponsors and selections from within the beverage industry included Horizon Beverage of Rhode Island, MS Walker, Goose Island Beer Co. and Santa Margherita wines among others, with featured cuisine from Bluefin Grille, Capital Grille, Chapel Grille, Coast Guard House, David Burke Prime, The Dorrance, Luigi’s, Matunuck Oyster, Port au Feu, Salted Slate and more.

: The “An Evening Uncorked!” fundraiser benefited Rhode Island PBS on April 7.

: Santa Margherita Sparkling Rosé was among the sponsors and featured brands. The event featured a silent auction as well as a live auction.

: French reds on display for the silent auction.

: Italian reds on display for the silent auction.

: MS Walker Sales Reps Phil Correia and Owen Thorpe pose with MS Walker On Premise Key Account Specialist Ian Magiros. They offered pours of select Portuguese wines for guests to sample.

: Chris Stromberg, Merchandiser, Mclaughlin & Moran and Jessica Elby, Sampler/Events, Mclaughlin & Moran and Beverage Specialist at B&C Liquors of Smithfield, sampling a selection of Goose Island brews, including Goose Island’s Lolita Belgian Style Wild Ale.

: Selections from Goose Island, including Goose IPA, Sofie Belgian Style Saison, Matilda Belgian Style Ale and Lolita Belgian Style Wild Ale.

: Silent and live auctions were held during the night. Proceeds benefited Rhode Island PBS.

: The Coast Guard House’s Raymond Montaquila, Head Chef; Sean Gorman, Server; Tyler Heald, Server; Elisa Wybraniec, Wine Director/Sommelier; and Bob Leonard, Owner.