What a wonderful evening with all our friends, fine wine, cheese and chocolate and just a hint of the holidays at the 14^th annual The Great Taste presented by Market of Choice on December 10th.

Our wonderful event chairs, Michelle and Trieber Meador and Michelle and Mark Quinney worked tirelessly to host a lovely evening. The Market of Choice wine and cheese stewards, two from each of the local stores, were on-hand to share their selections and expertise! Guests sampled over 30 wines, a vast selection of cheeses, chocolates, artisan breads and meats, and specialty butters from all corners of the globe!

The Private Tasting Room, an exclusive area where the tasting selections are hand-picked by Steve Johnson, was once again a guest favorite. This year's selections featured old world versus new world flavors.

New this year was the Wall of Wine, made possible by wine donations from Shanley Bonney and Michael Skillern, Liz Chambers, Kerry and Al Ehlow, Eola Hills Wine Cellars, Jiffy Market, Irene and Art King, Steve and Sally Lee, Mauritson Wines, Panther Creek Cellars, Pfeiffer Winery, Silvan Ridge ~ Hinman Vineyards, Robin and Scott South, Sandi and Jerry South, Molly and Devon Vendetti, and Territorial Vineyards.

Our gratitude to Slocum and Cheri and Del Johnson for event sponsorship.

Thank you to all who attended and supported this event! With special thanks to The Inkwell for printing services, phase II -Tom Kelly and Kathy Wiltz - for design services, and Comcast, KMTR NewSource 16, The Eugene CW for media sponsorship. Marc Mullins and Kelli Warner were, once again, fabulous emcees for the evening. Full City Coffee Roasters provided delicious, warm coffee drinks.

          Click here to view the 2008 Great Taste photo album !