A number of the metro’s A-listers gathered at the La Veranda of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila to sample iconic Argentine wines from the Mascota Vineyards made by renowned winemaker Rodolfo “Opi” Sadler.
The lovely affair was hosted by Tita Trillo of Titania Wine Cellar and Mascota Vineyards regional manager for Asia Lucas Mehdi, with the able assistance of hardworking hotel general manager Adam Laker.
Taking the spotlight during the event were four exquisite wines — Opi Chardonnay, Opi Cabernet Sauvignon, Gran Mascota Malbec and La Mascota Chardonnay — which were perfect matches to the sumptuous four-course dinner prepared by Sofitel’s culinary experts, chefs Mok Chee Wah and Bettina Arguelles.
Bottles of Mascota wines personally signed by Opi Sadler were raffled off to lucky guests to cap the event.
Congratulations, Tita for hosting yet another exceptional gathering!
GREETINGS
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Freddie Garcia, Villa Escudero’s Ado Escudero and Carmeling Cardenas Sevilla.
Advance birthday greetings to elegant lady Menchu de las Alas Concepcion, Karen Santiago Montenegro, Rina Lopez Bautista, business whiz Robina Gokongwei-Pe and my twins John and Michael, July 15; Ambassador to the US Jose Cuisia Jr., Henry Zabarte, Christian Monsod, Dr. Ramon Batungbacal and Menchu Romero, July 16; Menchu Katigbak, Celine Bautista, Joshua Leveriza, businessman William Cu-Unjieng, Fred Elizalde and Claudio de Luzuriaga, July 17; Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Sixto Orosa III and lovely Mary Ann Ojeda, July 18; Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil and businessman Oye Fores, July 19.
So, how was your week?
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