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'CHARACTER BEFORE COLOR' WINE TASTING EVENT AT FINNSTYLE

WHAT Modern Finnish design is centered around simplicity, function, innovation and quality. In an effort to spread appreciation for the Finnish aesthetic, locally-based FinnStyle is partnering with other local businesses to host a free wine tasting event Tuesday, July 16 from 5 7 p.m.

The event will highlight iittala Essence Plus wine glasses, which were designed with the notion of "character before color" in mind. In contrast to traditional red and white wine glasses, the design of the glasses in the Essence Plus collection focuses on boosting the characteristics of light-bodied and full-bodied wines regardless of whether it is red or white. Experts have fine-tuned the design and top Finnish sommeliers have tested the shape of these wine glasses.

South Lyndale Liquors will provide and present several different wines, and an iittala representative will discuss how to reap the benefits of the wines using the Essence Plus wine glasses. Taste of Scandinavia will provide appetizers.

The first 50 guests to attend the event will receive a free iittala Essence Plus wine glass ($20 value). There will also be special in-store promotions including 20 percent off all iittala merchandise and a free iittala Citterio decanter ($75 value) with an iittala purchase of $200 or more.

WHEN Tuesday, July 16

5 7 p.m.

WHERE FinnStyle

160 Glenwood Ave.

Minneapolis, Minn. 55405

About FinnStyle

Nestled at the edge of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, FinnStyle specializes in offering the widest selection of high-quality, Finnish-designed merchandise in the United States. FinnStyle's one-of-kind shopping experience is aimed at widening perspectives, inspiring lifestyles and promoting creativity. Founded in 2002 by Ben Horn, FinnStyle began as a brick and mortar retailer, with the addition of the website following shortly after. Since FinnStyle's inception, the independently owned company has grown significantly year after year. Carrying 2,000 products from more than 20 Finnish brands, FinnStyle has served over 40,000 satisfied customers from nearly 100 different countries. Follow FinnStyle on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

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