On February 28th, by popular demand Bobby and Rusty were asked to give a wine presentation at the Sun City Grand! Due to strict restriction of serving wine at the Sun City clubhouse, we served at the Skedsmo's Arizona residence.  74 folks came and the Skedsmo served horsd'oeovre and homemade wine.  Near the end Bobby brought out a sole cactus and announced that the guests had the honor of picking a site for the sole cactus to be planted.  As he picked up the cactus, he let slipped the cactus and got stuck with the needles and Francine went to assist him "pulling the needles" out.  Then he announced it was a joke.  The cactus looked real but it was an artificial plant.  We all had a good laugh. After the happy hour was done, we all went to the Cimarron Center, where Rusty and Bobby gave their presentation.

The presentation began with a role playing of what 7 things were wrong with the wine ethnics at the performance.  The audience participated with what were wrong.  Other topics covered the 5 S's of see, swirl, smell, sip and savor; wine for health and wealth; why some wine are more expensive than others and many more fabulous information.  Videos and overhead projector showed ample pictures of how to make wines, which wines go well with which food and so on.  We had a participant from the crowd to sample two glasses of same wine blindfolded.  Interesting that there was a difference in tasting between two kinds of glasses.  After the presentation, the audience had more horsd'oeovre to fill their stomachs.

Everyone commented that this presentation was an eye opening learning experience and none were bored with the presentation.  Everyone had a great time!