Events

BALLOON GLOW DINNER
Friday, February 24, 2012
5:30PM – 9:30PM

Herschberger Ranch
13010 Fruitville Road
Sarasota

cost $150 per person
SOLD OUT »
Hot Air Balloons, Champagnes, and Sparkling Wines. Delectable Dinner by Chef Paul Mattison. Under the Stars with Accompanying Wines by Stacole Fine Wines and Music by John Rinell.
WINEMAKER DINNERS
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Begins 6:30PM
cost $95-$175 per person
Tickets available for purchase soon
Unique food and wine pairings offered in perfectly planned settings in and around Sarasota – both private venues and restaurants. More information will be provided in the Primary Invitation and online once the Primary Invitation is posted.

BEACH FEAST
Friday, April 13, 2012
Begins 6:30PM

Longboat Key Club & Resort

cost $200 per person
Tickets available for purchase soon
Taste great wine, meet the winemakers, marvel at the sunset, educate your palate and infuse your soul! Festivities begin at the water’s edge of the Gulf of Mexico at the Longboat Key Club & Resort. This beach party takes place on the beach as you soak in one of Longboat Key’s sunsets and allow your toes to dance on the powdery white sands.

SIP & SHOP
Saturday, April 14, 2012
1:00PM – 4:00PM

St. Armands Circle

$20.00 advance purchase
$25.00 at event
Tickets available for purchase soon
We’re excited to be returning to St. Armands Circle! Spend a leisurely afternoon of sunshine, wine tasting and entertainment. Participating wineries will be in attendance and music will be provided by Alan Brunton, Opera and Showtunes expert! What a perfect way to spend a Florida afternoon. Pay close attention, this event will take place on SATURDAY, not Sunday as it has in the past.
TITANIC DINNER
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Private Home
Limited Seating
Sarasota
cost $250 per person
Tickets available for purchase soon
100 year anniversary. Join us for history and for your infamous dinner with First Class accommodations just as it was on the notorious Titanic. Chef Christopher Covelli will use his talent and recreate the seven-course dinner with superbly matched wines.

GRAND TASTING, BRUNCH & CHARITY AUCTION
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Grand Tasting and Brunch from
11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Charity Auction starts 2:00 pm

Polo Grill, Lakewood Ranch

cost $150 per person
Tickets available for purchase soon
A grand tasting of wines from our participating wineries complements luscious creations prepared by Tommy Klauber and his culinary staff. David Elswood of Christies, London is back to lead the spirited bidding and Michael Green, former Gourmet Magazine Wine & Spirits Expert will be on board to assist in any way possible – two celebrities in one place – something you won’t want to miss!