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An Evening of Rare and Refined Tastes 

Thank you for joining us at our Grand Vine Tasting, an intimate, high-end tasting that set the tone for an unforgettable 31st annual Food & Wine Experience weekend. Guests sipped a curated selection of exceptional wines—including high-end and limited-release pours—paired with a thoughtfully crafted menu from Official Food Sponsor, Fogo de Chão.  

From local favorites to standout international vintages, each pour was experienced in a commemorative Riedel wine glass, courtesy of Cafe Latte, all while enjoying live jazz from Sonic Dream in an elevated, relaxed setting. 

Check back here for updates on next year’s Grand Vine! 

Banfi Wines

Bronco Wine Co.

Chateau St. Croix Winery

Dancing Dragonfly Winery

DAOU Vineyards

Everly Farms Winery

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines

JUSTIN Winery

Mousse Sparkling Wine Co.

Parley Lake Winery

Riboli Family Wines

Rustic Roots Winery

Scheid Family Wines

Wooden Link Vineyard

Villa Bellezza Winery

2026 Official Food Sponsor

Fogo de Chão is proud to bring our signature art Churrasco to the Grand Vine Experience. Fogo delivers and extraordinary experience developed and nurtured from our roots in Southern Brazil.

Fogo will be showcasing select cuts of our most popular fire-roasted meats. Along with an array of Brazilian inspired hors d’oeuvres and Canapés will be bringing the flavors and inspiration that derives from our deep heritage.  Some of these items to include:

Picanha (top sirloin) and house specialty

Chimichurri Marinated Chicken Breast

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken

Crispy Chickpea and Kales Salad with Parmesan Ranch Dressing

Brazilian Street Corn

Beef Rib Crostini with Caramelized Onion

Prosciutto and Fig Crostini

Olive Tapenade Crostini

Salmon Cucumber Cups

Bell Peppers with Citrus Chicken

Spicy Candied Bacon