Tribute to a Long Island Wine Veteran- Ben Sisson
On Friday a virtual whose who of the Long Island wine industry, showed their support for the family of Ben Sisson, a talented Long Island grape grower who passed away unexpectedly in January. Approximately 200 guests attended a fundraiser at Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue.
The event & auction raised around $30,000 and guests enjoyed delicious appetizers created by of Wildthyme Restaurant & Bar of Noyak.
http://www.wildthymesouthampton.com/
There was a wide selection of delicious LI wines poured. Raphael, Bedell, Shinn Estate, Jamesport Vineyards and several newbie wineries contributed their wines.
While it had been raining earlier in the day, when the event began at 6:00 pm, the sun was shinning. Richard Olsen-Harbich, Winemaker and General Manager at Raphael, and longtime friend of the Sisson's reminded us that today was "Bud Break" in the Long Island Vineyards, a time that always made Benjamin Sisson smile.
For more info on the fundraising efforts please visit:
www.friendsofsissonfamily.org
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Christopher Davies
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Thanks Chris for covering this. It's a terrible tragedy for the Sisson family to loose Ben.
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