- This event has passed.
Wine Tasting With a Side of Sustainable Economic Development and UNC’s Galapagos Initiative
March 9, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Click in via Zoom with the UNC General Alumni Association and Chufly Imports for an unforgettable virtual wine tasting to explore not only gorgeous wines but why sustainability matters. This unique and engaging event will pair award-winning wines from emerging wine regions in Bolivia with social impact.
Together we will sample three exquisite Bolivian wines and hear about UNC’s Galapagos Initiative, from the UNC Center for Galapagos Studies, which is celebrating 10 years of groundbreaking research, education and community outreach in the Galapagos Islands. The mission of Chufly Imports is to drive sustainable economic development in emerging wine regions in Bolivia.
Attendees will receive three wines by mail, and a fun, professionally guided wine tasting via Zoom. GAA members also receive premium sustainably sourced chocolate to pair with wine.
What to expect:
- Three premium and unique wines (750 ml bottles) curated by award-winning sommeliers from different vineyards throughout Bolivia, mailed to your doorstep:
1750 Torrontes, 2020, 12.5%, Bolivia, Santa Cruz
La Concepcion Cabernet Sauvignon | Syrah | Merlot, 2018, 13.04%, Bolivia, Tarija
Magnus Sangiovese, 2016, 13.4%, Bolivia, Tarija - Free shipping
- An interactive sommelier-guided tasting
- Recording of tasting in case you can’t attend the live event
Please note:
- Unfortunately, Chufly does not ship wine to the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and Utah.
- Each individual receiving a shipment must be 21 years of age and must be present at time of delivery to sign for the wines.
- Chufly will send tracking information by email once the order has been processed.
- UPS is our shipping partner. Shipment times vary by location. However, orders are typically delivered within 7 business days of being processed.
Sign up and order by March 1 at 11:59 p.m. (EST) to ensure your wine arrives in time for the event.