Presentation on "Wines of the Venetian Empire"

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It may seem a bit early to send this announcement, but events like this tend to sell out quickly. 
 
Details below


UW Italian Studies Board has an upcoming event that should 
 be of interest to oenophiles everywhere.  
 
It's a presentation on "Wines of the Venetian Empire" by Chris Zimmerman, with a tasting of six wines that he'll be presenting plus light antipasti.  

Takes place on Friday, June 24th at 7pm in the Walker-Ames Room in Kane Hall on UW campus.  
 
Guests can rsvp to Jennifer Keene at frenital@u.washington.edu. 
 
It's a great event for a good cause.

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