Nikki Reilly smells the bouquet before sipping and judging while her husband, Stephen, listens intently to the judging procedure. The Reilly's attended the Highland Park Improvement Club's wine tasting party as guests of Ron Angeles, Delridge Neighborhood District Coordinator.
The Highland Park Improvement Club held its first annual Wine for our Times event. More than 60 wine tasters paid a $10 admission and bought a bottle of their favorite $10 wine to contribute. The proceeds, including those collected from their raffle, will benefit the club’s 90th anniversary party in November.
The club is located at 1116 Southwest Holden and is a sister organization with the Highland Park Action Committee.
“This is the oldest community club in Seattle,” said Becca Fong, a three-year club member who was host of the event. “People always ask me ‘What is this club trying to improve?’ It tries to improve our community by helping us meet neighbors and friends.”
Bonnie Jeuris was the wine steward, which is her career at the Westwood Village QFC.
Allan Robertson, a Northwest Wine Academy student at South Seattle Community College, provided special pours.
“This club had a great tradition for holding dances during the war with our large dance floor,” said Kay Kirkpatrick, club secretary.
