Members and friends braved Miami’s legendary evening traffic to join EACC Florida and Cozen O’Connor on Thursday, November 20, for our Beaujolais Nouveau Day Business Mixer. The event took place in the elegant lobby of the Southeast Financial Center, graciously hosted by President’s Circle Member Cozen O’Connor.
Guests enjoyed lively conversation and delicious bites while being among the first to taste the Beaujolais Nouveau 2025. Following brief remarks by EACC Florida Executive Director Christina Sleszynska and EACC Florida Vice-President Scott Bettridge, our host for the evening, Sarah McCartan of Wine by Sarah, captivated attendees with a fascinating overview of the history of Beaujolais Nouveau, its cultural and culinary significance in France and across Europe, and how it has grown into a celebrated tradition in the United States—businesswise and beyond. She also guided guests through tasting notes of this year’s vintage.
One particularly striking insight: only a few weeks – typically 6 to 8 – separate the grape harvest and the wine’s release each year on the third Thursday of November. Attendees widely agreed that the 2025 vintage surpasses last year’s and promises to pair beautifully with your Thanksgiving turkey.
And with that—let the holiday season begin!
