Sept. 30, 2024: Want a free bottle of wine? Come and get it this week when you help owner Lisa Katic celebrate 7 years of business at one of Old Town’s top shops, Wine Gallery 108

Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — I am thrilled to introduce you to our friends at Wine Gallery 108. A curated wine shop and art gallery owned by Lisa Katic, tomorrow marks its 7th anniversary, and Lisa and her team are celebrating in style.

Lisa says: “Cheers to Lucky 7! We are thrilled to have you join us for our anniversary bash on Tuesday, Oct. 1 (4-6:30 pm), featuring acclaimed Cava winemaker Ramon Canals from Spain who will pop the corks of Brut and Brut Rose to help us celebrate. There will also be live music by local musician Joe Chiocca, delicious cupcakes, and great friends to meet.”

That’s not all: Lisa’s mission is to offer a vast array of hand-picked local, national, and international wines to a community of friends who need to know each other. From the shop’s monthly wine club ($40 for 2 hand-picked bottles; $60 includes 2 bottles of wine plus gourmet treats) to its free weekly wine tastings (Friday, 4-6:30pm) and Sparkling Wine Saturday (11am-1pm), you’ll want to become part of this family of wine enthusiasts.

Big news: In honor of the 7th anniversary, Lisa is offering 7 days of special pricing on wine from Oct. 1-7. Buy 6 bottles, get the 7^th free! Come and get it!

Click here for your free ticket to the opening on Oct. 1. We’ll see you there!

Until next Monday: May the magic of wine, art, and friendship warm your heart, tickle your tastebuds, and soothe your soul. — Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and president, Inkandescent® Inc. Inkandescent.us

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