Los Angeles, CA — Grande Marque Champagne Tasting

Wine retailer Wally’s Wine & Spirits will host the 20th annual Grande Marque Champagne Tasting at Santa Monica’s Le Merigot Hotel, where attendees will be able to choose from 50 signature Champagnes to imbibe such as Dom Perignon and Cristal, in addition to being able to nosh on Petrossian Caviar, oysters from Café del Rey and tasty food items from about 20 leading restaurants — many are veteran participants and a few are newcomers. The David Arana Quartet will once again accompany the delightful tastes of the fundraiser, which since its inception has generated more than half a million dollars to benefit the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center and Vista del Mar Child & Family Services. The event will take place from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Tickets cost $150 per person and can be purchased online. For more information, call 310-475-0606 or visit www.wallywine.com