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The international effort for society to become more environmentally conscious has undoubtedly began to affect the events industry, as many corporations and event planners have made substantial efforts to decrease their carbon footprint across the board. The difference between this “trend” and others is this one is not going anywhere; in fact “green” events will eventually become normalcy as suppliers bend their business models and operations to fit the demand of their clients. In an interview with Special Event Magazine, San Francisco-based Global Gourmet Catering’s Director of Sales & Marketing was quoted stating “We won a $250,000 piece of business recently away from a competitor because of our eco-friendly practices, where they lack.” SEM also spoke with San Francisco event producer Robert Fountain where he discussed “My clients are still interested in going green (in this economy), especially the non profits. It’s all about the appearance.” As planners begin to stretch their wings with green events, this notion of appearance has also become an important aspect as a décor theme. The term “Eco-Chic” has been coined to describe this newly found esthetic, blending earthy materials and products with a classy elegance.

• Taste six Pinot Noir wines under $20 from any region. The idea in this tasting is to find a bargain Pinot Noir wine.
• Taste six Pinot Noir wines between $20 and $30 from different wine regions – Russian River Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands, etc. The idea in this tasting is to discover the characteristic of each of these important Pinot Noir regions.
• Taste six Chardonnay wines ranging in price from $15 to $50. The idea in this tasting is to discover the differences in quality among a wide price range
• Taste six Malbec wines from Argentina's Mendoza region.
• Taste six Tempranillo wines from different wine regions in Spain.

Central Ohio might not be Napa Valley, but there are quite a few locations waiting to help your guests taste a little sunshine from the vine. Some have cozy nooks, classy scenes or bottle-it-yourself opportunities – but you never know till you try. Check out a few, then go to our Columbus ISES LinkedIn group page to suggest which spots you recommend, or give tips on hosting a great wine event.

Read more: 10 Great Wine Tasting Locations in Columbus