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11th Annual Wine Tasting Event

Presented by Flint Institute of Arts at Flint Institute of Arts

March 12, 2010

The old and new worlds of wine come together at the 11th annual wine event at the Flint Institute of Arts. The FIA is home to the old and new worlds of art, and two worlds of wine are yours for the tasting on this special night. Compare the wines, enjoy tasty food from the area's best restaurants and finish the evening at La Patisserie, a French bakery of delights. Before that, meet South African winemaker Cornel Olivier at the optional reception in the Members Room. Cornel,...More

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