18th Annual Grapevine:
A Wine Tasting Event

A recap of the 18th Annual Grapevine Wine Tasting Event

On August 5, 2021, Make-A-Wish held its 18 Annual Grapevine: A Wine Tasting Event. This spectacular, signature event was presented by North Hills Toyota and took place at Eddie Merlot's in Downtown Pittsburgh.

The evening included a variety of wines, delicious hors d'oeuvres, a mystery wine sale and silent auction. The auction items ranged from several highly-valued items, such as an autographed hockey jersey from Mario Lemieux to an exclusive Eddie Merlot's Executive Chef Experience.

Thanks to this year's attendees, sponsors, the host committee and board members, the event netted nearly $75,000 for local children facing critical illnesses. That’s enough funds to grant 17 wishes, and we couldn’t have done it without supporters like YOU!

Pictured here are Andy Mckenna of Wondros Agency, Stephanie Pugliese Make-A-Wish Director of Development and Shenell Pooran Make-A-Wish Development Coordinator. .
Pictured here are Andy Mckenna of Wondros Agency, Stephanie Pugliese Make-A-Wish Director of Development and Shenell Pooran Make-A-Wish Development Coordinator. Andy is an avid Grapevine Host Committee Member and has worked on this event every year to help raise funds for wishes. 
Sushi Station
Sushi Station
Guest flocked Eddie Merlot's for an evening of wine and wish granting.
Guest flocked Eddie Merlot's for an evening of wine and wish granting.
Three guests enjoying wine and food at the event.
Three attendees enjoying wine and food at the event. 
Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Jake Seavy Make-A-Wish Development Coordinator with Make-A-Wish Volunteer Shelley at the registration table.
Jake Seavy Make-A-Wish Development Coordinator with Make-A-Wish Volunteer Shelley at the registration table. 
Pictured here are Make-A-Wish Volunteers Catherine, Kellen, Megan, Dawn and Make-A-Wish Northern West Virginia Regional Coordinator, Vanessa Zweig.
Pictured here are Make-A-Wish Volunteers Catherine, Kellen, Megan, Dawn and Make-A-Wish Northern West Virginia Regional Coordinator, Vanessa Zweig, managing the registration table. 
Guest attending the event outside of Eddie Merlot's on the garden patio.
Guest attending the event outside of Eddie Merlot's on the garden patio.
An autographed Mario Lemieux hockey jersey up for auction.
An autographed Mario Lemieux hockey jersey up for auction. 
A guest enjoying the mystery wine sale during the event.
A guest enjoying the mystery wine sale during the event.

Want to extend your support beyond Grapevine?

If you didn't make it to this year's wine tasting event or feel compelled to upgrade your event support, you can help keep the Make-A-Wish mission alive by making a donation at grapevine.givesmart.com or participating in Wine After Grapevine!

Pour with a purpose for Make-A-Wish from now until August 31. Shop and enjoy Napa Valley wines from ONEHOPE, with 10% of sales benefiting Make-A-Wish: https://bit.ly/wine-after-grapevine