By WENDY HOSSE
for Brentwood Home Page
The Nashville chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosted “Nashville does Nouveau” Thursday night on the patio of the Overlook building in Brentwood.  French Beaujolais winemaker and longtime arts supporter Georges Duboeuf brought a party of the senses to town at a Nouveau Expression food and wine tasting.

Mary Lamoureux, Sharon and Jim Miller, Rosemarie Haas

Michael Attias, Cindy Drafts, Janice Jones, Michael Gabelman

Melissa Vinson, Brittany McWilliams, Lee Vinson and Allen McWilliams

Event coordinator Andie Sanders, development Manager for NMS, with Board Member Mary Littleton

Monica Sofesser, Lyn Aurelius and Mary Ellen and Bill Aurelius

The event also celebrated the first taste of the 2011 vintage as it coincides with the arrival of the 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, a fresh and fruity red wine made from the Gamay grape that is released after midnight annually on the third Thursday in November. The 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, with a first-ever graffiti-inspired label designed by renowned Brooklyn artist “Kaves,” will be available nationwide at a retail price of $10.

Nouveau is a very popular wine for serving during the holidays; its ripe berry aromas and flavors are food-friendly and versatile with many dishes.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, an organization committed to helping those affected by MS by funding research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education and providing programs and services to help support those with MS and their families.