Church Street Wine Shoppe’s Pop the Cork

Stephanie & Matt Mell Penny White, Lucy Sutherland

Tasting the Bubbles at Pop the Cork

Photos by Steve Babin

One of Church Street Family’s most popular events, Pop the Cork was held at the Huntsville Museum of Art on December 12. The 7th annual event drew 200 guests to taste 25+ sparkling wines and champagnes paired meticulously with small bites by Purveyor Huntsville. From pairings like chocolate-dipped bacon to traditional pairings like oysters on the half shell, the event was rounded out with the perfect complement, live music from Ingrid Marie Felts.

“This is an event where the public can taste and reserve an array of sparkling wines and Champagnes prior to the holidays, they can start to plan their holiday dinners and New Year’s Eve parties with confidence and excitement that they will have their favorite bubbles at each event,” said Stephanie Kennedy-Mell, owner of the Church Street Family of restaurants. n

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