MANILA, Philippines – The celebration of the 10th Grand Wine Experience of the Philippine Wine Merchants at the New World Hotel Makati was a night of excitement and anticipation. The crowd of around 1,000 select guests from the diplomatic circle, businessmen, hoteliers and celebrities attended the event. They tasted 500 wines and spirits from the wine producing countries.
There was food everywhere prepared by the three hotel chefs. Seen gracing the occasion were Ricky Davao (who came early and was entertained by Melissa de Leon), Rina Reyes, China Cojuangco with husband, Ariel Rivera, Phoemela Barranda, Consul Annette Ablan and Marvin Agustin (photo). The Joseph brothers Bobby, Ralph, Ronnie and Raymond were busy entertaining guests.