| Sample wines from Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Uruguay in the ballroom, lobby and Club Room at a former luxury hotel built in 1926, currently a 9-story apartment building, overlooking Reservoir Park. See details below: Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Guests arriving in the first half hour can take a tour of a fabulous 2500 square foot penthouse that is for rent a few doors down at the Hutcheson Arms Apartments at 2107 S.Grand. Place: The Saum Ballroom, Suite 100 Address: 1919 S. Grand Blvd, 63104 Directions and Parking: At the corner of S. Grand Blvd and and Castleman Ave. Street Parking on Castleman Ave. or Shaw Blvd. Don't park in the private parking lots. The Suite 100 Entrance is to the right of the main building entrance. Admission Cost: Each guest brings a bottle of South American Wine or a plate of appetizers to share. Attire: Nice Casual. RSVP: at www.mstl.organd click on this event on the Calendar page. RSVP Deadline: Monday, August 26, 2013, 5:00 pm. Facebook Invitation: https://www.facebook.com/events/416667621787938/ Volunteers: I could use several volunteers to check people in, set up, clean up, and pour wine. Clean up crew takes home any leftover wine and food. It's a great way to meet everyone at the event. If you would like one of these opportunities, and can get there at 6:00 pm, contact me at suzannemoak@yahoo.com ASAP. Location Notes: The Saum got its name from the Saum Architects who built this 9-story luxury hotel in 1926. It went into foreclosure during the Depression, but now serves as an apartment with 118 units - all currently occupied. Many of the historical details have been retained including crown moldings and chandeliers in the ballroom, which used to be a restaurant and is now an event space that can be rented. Apartments range anywhere from $465 for an efficiency to $2570 for a penthouse. Our event will be in the ballroom, the historic lobby which includes a well-tuned grand piano, and the residents' Club Room. See www. www.villagegreen.com/st-louis/the-saum/ . They are currently 100% occupied, so we won't be able to see any Saum apartments. But guests who arrive before 7:00 pm can tour the vacant penthouse in the Hutcheson Arms Apartments with a private rooftop deck a few buildings down the street. See http://www.villagegreen.com/st-louis/hutcheson-arms/ Wine Notes: South American wines are the "new kids on the block", as they have only recently arrived on the export market in the last few decades. There are several wine regions in South America, each with their own flavor and style of wine. Argentina: Although Argentina is the 5th largest wine producer in the world and has been producing wine since the 16thcentury; most of the wines were made to be consumed in that country. Historically, the Malbec has been this country's predominant red grape, but recently this grape has been displaced by the Italian Bonarda. The country's number one white varietal is Torrontes, which has a lemony citrus aroma. The red varietals, in general, are considered better than the white wines. New production standards and laws enacted since 1999 have further helped Argentine wines gain credibility and recognition around the world. Chile: Almost half of all grapes planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, however the Casablanca Valley is known for its white wines. Chilean producers of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay are modernizing to help them capture a share of the international market. Certain areas also produce a good Riesling. Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul represents 95% of the wine production in Brazil. Some somelliers consider the wine from the south of Brazil even better than French wines. Uruguay: The source of some interesting wines just now being discovered by the general public. It boasts some 300 wineries, but most produce no exports.Tannat, a red grape, has become Uruguay's leading variety. But most Uruguayan wines are difficult to find in the U.S. Each guest at this event will bring a bottle of South American wine or an appetizer to share Rules: 1. Do not reply to this e-mail. To reserve a spot, go to www.mstl.org no later than Monday, August 26, 2013, at 5:00 pm. 2. If you RSVP before the deadline, you are "in". If you miss the deadline, you may contact me at suzannemoak@yahoo.com to see if there is any space left. 3. We ask that you give 48 hours notice if you need to cancel in order to give enough time to fill your slot with someone else. 4. You may only sign up for yourself and one guest max. Other friends need to sign up separately. You will be asked to give you and your guest's first and last name and e-mail addresses on the sign-up page and what you are bringing - wine or food. 5. We prefer finger foods, but if your food needs need utensils or platters, bring them. Appetizers, fruits, desserts, cheese are some suggestions. Don't bring "bagged" snacks such as pretzels or potato chips. 6. When in doubt about bringing wine or food, bring food. We generally come up short in this area. 7. Please bring wine pre-chilled and ready to drink. 8. 21 years old and older only. 9. Feel free to come alone. This is a networking event. Meet new people! 10. Please arrive on time. It's not fashionable to be late at these events. We need your wine and food in the beginning of the evening. But don't arrive before the event starts at 6:30 pm unless you are a volunteer. Once again, do NOT reply to this e-mail. Go to the website to RSVP. Suzanne Moak Metropolis Wine Club Coordinator suzannemoak@yahoo.com . | 
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