UConn Alumni
 

Live Virtual Wine Tasting with Paradise Hills Vineyard

Date: March 4th, 2021 | Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online - Zoom
 

That's right, we're back with another Live Virtual Wine Tasting, featuring UConn Alumni-owned Paradise Hills Vineyard (Wallingford, CT). Join your fellow Huskies as we embark on a palette pleasing tour of one of Connecticut’s hidden gems on the Connecticut Wine Trail. This event features, your choice of a 2 or 4 bottle package. Regardless of which package you choose we will cover all 4 during our tasting, and your palette will thank you. Not in Connecticut? It's ok, sign up to join us anyways, and learn about this great vineyard

If you select the 2 bottle package, you will receive one bottle of: 

  • Chardonnay
  • Merlot

If you select the 4 bottle package, you will receive one bottle of:

  • Chardonnay
  • Merlot
  • Marquette
  • Vino Bianco del Paradiso

Vineyard Owner Margaret Ruggiero '08 (CAHNR) and Winemaker and Vineyard Manager Marcelo Mena will walk us through this tasting while discussing all things wine, including the perfect food pairings, the history of their vineyard, and more.

See your package options below, and prepare to join us for what promises to be an incredible evening.

***Please note, your registration via this website is for the Zoom log-in information. You must register with UConn Alumni to receive log-in information to participate in this event.

***Your confirmation email upon completion of this registration form, will provide you a URL that will redirect you to Paradise Hills to purchase your wine package directly from the vineyard.

Pricing Options
(All purchases are made separately from this registration via Paradise Hills directly - URL provided in confirmation email.)
Option 1: Wine + Shipping Costs (available to CT residents ONLY)

  • Shipping only available until: February 18, 2021 - 8am ET
  • Two (2) Bottle Package ($66.14 + Shipping added at checkout)
  • Four (4) Bottle Package ($120.16 + Shipping added at checkout)

Option 2: Wine + Curbside Pickup (no shipping costs)

  • Pickup only available until: March 4, 2021 - 4pm ET
  • Two (2) Bottles Package ($66.14)
  • Four (4) Bottles Package ($120.16)

Not in Connecticut? It's ok, sign up to join us anyways, and learn about this great vineyard.

 


PREVIOUS EVENTS IN THIS SERIES


 
Live Virtual Wine Tasting with The Vineyard at Hillyland
 
Vineyard owners and winemaker’s Doug ’82 CAHNR, ’95 JD & Geri Stearns, will walk us through their award winning wines, options for food pairings to best compliment these wines, the history of their vineyard and farm and how it all came to be. Join your fellow Huskies as we embark on a palette pleasing tour of one of Connecticut’s favorite wineries.
 
 
1881 Series: What's on Tap - The Art of Beer Tasting - Taste Like a Pro
 
Join Advanced Cicerone® Max Finnance '15 (CLAS) of Artisanal Brewing Ventures as he guides us through a beer education and tasting. Whether you're a novice just looking for a beer you like, or you always have your favorite craft brew at the ready, this session will help you master the basics of beer tasting and provide you with valuable information you can take to any brewery, anywhere.

 


Questions & Additional Information

Questions? Please contact Josh Proulx, Director of Alumni Engagement via email.

All Zoom information would be provided upon registration.​  

These events may be recorded for UConn and UConn Foundation promotional materials.