Sausalito: Small Footprint, Global Heart By Kelley Lefmann Sausalito, a town of 7,000 inhabitants that is known for attracting sailors, outdoor enthusiasts, and those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, is making waves across the globe. Wine has something to do with it. This past September marked the second annual Sausalito Wine Experience, a fundraiser benefitting the nonprofit Sausalito Sister Cities, Inc. (SSCI) and its educational and cultural exchange programs. The U.S. sister city program began in the 1950s, under President Eisenhower, to promote and facilitate people-to-people diplomacy between individuals around the world and develop a deeper understanding and respect of cultures, societies, histories, and individuals. The event took place at the newly renovated Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa. It began with a pre-event, the Sparkling & Caviar Tasting hosted by California Caviar and Domaine Carneros, followed by an afternoon of wine tasting in the Alexandrite Suite, where guests enjoyed sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and skyline. The Vintners’ Table Dinner, sponsored by Poggio Trattoria, concluded the affair. In addition, Chile’s Concha y Toro poured its Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon in appreciation of Sausalito Sister City, Viña del Mar, Chile. “This is the single largest fundraiser we hold for the Sister Cities program,” says Karen Aiken, Executive Committee member of the Sausalito Wine Experience. “And after raising $30,000 this year, we consider it a great success.” Funds are split equally between SSCI’s three programs in Sakaide, Japan; Viña del Mar, Chile; and Cascais, Portugal.
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