Gabberts Furniture Hosts Wine Tasting/ Furniture Appreciation Event

Furniture World Magazine

Gabberts Furniture and Design Studio is an innovator in bringing creative seminars and lectures to its customers. Recently, Gabberts hosted the “Wine is Pleasure” event featuring some of the world’s finest wine and focused the conversation on pleasure. The event, held at Gabberts Fine Furniture and Design Studio in the Galleria in Edina, drew more than 100 guests who spent the evening learning about the similarities between fine wine and exquisite furniture design in an atmosphere that encouraged conversation, laughter, and enlightenment. The event, co-sponsored by Century Furniture, was led by world-renowned wine maker Jean-Noël Fourmeaux. Born into a family of generations of wine makers in the Bordeaux region of France, Fourmeaux now owns wineries in Napa Valley, Argentina, and Spain. He holds the title of “The Official Wine Taster” in France, one of the most prestigious political appointments in the country. While his wines are consistently top rated picks by the Wine Spectator, he is adamant that wine, like furniture is not about a technical score. “They are about pleasure,” said Fourmeaux. “At their best, fine wine and fine furniture appeal to your soul and your senses.” Fourmeaux is committed to helping people see beyond labels, awards, and price and helping them embrace wine as a sensual experience. He focused the evening on the pleasure of enjoying wine, and enumerated the characteristics fine wine and fine furniture have in common. “The best wine and finest furniture are hand crafted,” said Fourmeaux. “With wine and furniture, we start with the very best ingredients and no two are exactly alike,” he continued. Rebecca Miller, general manager of Gabberts was delighted with Fourmeaux and the response from her guests. “We will continue to offer more educational and delightful evenings,” said Miller. “This is a wonderful experience to broaden our appreciation about quality products – be it exquisite wine or beautiful furniture.” “Our goal with the ‘Wine is Pleasure’ event is to bring pleasure and passion back into the experience of furniture buying,” said Ed Tashjian, vice president of marketing for Century Furniture. “Fourmeaux artistically weaves his lecture around good taste, fine quality materials, and excellent craftsmanship through the metaphor of wine. Our guests respond very positively because the atmosphere is relaxed, fun and entertaining. They are learning something very valuable while enjoying themselves.” About Gabberts: Gabberts is a privately-held, fine furnishings retailer that was founded in Minneapolis in 1946. The company has been named the "Best Home Furnishings Retailer in America" by House Beautiful magazine, and "Best Furniture and Antique Retailer in Edina" by Metropolitan Media Group. For more information, visit www.gabberts.com or call (952)927.1500.