The American Institute of Wine & Food, Wichita Chapter Presents:

 2026 RIEDEL Performance Wine Glass Experience

With special guest Susan Durbrow

U.S. Wineries Sales Manager for

RIEDEL Crystal of America

 

Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:00pm – 8:30pm

 Airport DoubleTree by Hilton
2098 S Airport Road

Wichita, KS 67209

 

Members $95 / Non-members $110

All-inclusive pricing - tax and gratuity included.

 Space is limited – Register today!

 Discover What a Difference a Glass Makes!

Experience four exceptional wines in RIEDEL Performance crystal glassware — and take home your own four-glass tasting set, valued at $198!

 Hone your palate and your tasting senses at the AIWF RIEDEL Performance Wine Glass Experience.  RIEDEL Crystal U.S. Wineries Sales Manager Susan Durbrow will introduce you to one of the most popular of RIEDEL glasses — the Performance collection.

 Created by Georg and Maximilian J. Riedel, the Performance collection combines three generations of expertise in designing grape-specific wine glasses. Featuring a unique optic design that enhances aromas and flavors, these elegant crystal glasses are lightweight, durable and dishwasher safe, offering an exceptional wine-tasting experience.

 Each attendee will take home a complete set of the RIEDEL Performance Glass Tasting Set (Riedel Suggested Retail: $198 not including shipping/tax)

  This set contains 4 glasses from the RIEDEL Performance Series:

Cabernet/Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

 The wines paired with these beautiful glasses will be:

 Matua Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough Region, New Zealand

Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay, Carneros Region, California

Etude Pinot Noir, Carneros Region, California

Beringer’s Knights Valley Cabernet, Sonoma County, California

 Susan Durbrow  is the U.S. Wineries Sales Manager for RIEDEL Crystal, bringing more than 20 years of wine industry experience, including work with prestigious California wineries and co-founding Gridley Family Cellars. For over 12 years, she has combined her wine expertise with RIEDEL’s innovative glassware to enhance the wine-tasting experience.

Please note: To preserve your palate and allow you to appreciate the full RIEDEL experience, we kindly ask that no food be consumed during this event.

 As with all AIWF events, you need not be a member to attend.

 BONUS: The first 40 people to register will be entered into a complimentary drawing for an additional RIEDEL Performance Tasting Set!

 To reserve, visit www.aiwfwichita.org by noon, Monday, November 9th

No cancellations, substitutions are permitted.

Call 316-682-5502 for information only.

 

Space is limited for this event, reserve today!

 

Upcoming Events:

December 5th - Red & White Cheers featuring the wines of the Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery withSpecial guest Winemaker Natalie West.  The DoubleTree by Hilton (6:00pm)

Tuesday, January 5th, 2027 - AIWF Members Only Event at House of Schwan

February - TBD

March - TBD

April - ProStart - East High ProStart Dinner at Lotte (6:30 pm)

*AIWF Wichita is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization “dedicated to advancing the understanding, appreciation and quality of wine and food through fun educational experiences in support of our Scholarship programs.”  

Welcome To the Wichita Chapter of AIWF

Our Mission:

"The American Institute of Wine & Food, Wichita Chapter, Inc. is an affiliate of a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, appreciation and quality of wine and food through fun educational experiences in support of its Scholarship programs."

The Wichita chapter, founded in 1992, was the predecessor to our current organization which was organized as a not-for-profit Kansas corporation in 2015. It is one of several chapters located coast-to-coast. Educational programming relative to food, beverage and nutrition is the core of the AIWF and the vehicle for fulfilling our mission. We also have lots of FUN!

Terry Palmer Memorial Continuing Education Culinary Scholarship

Peggy DiStefano "Spirited Gifts" Scholarship Fund
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 AIWF Wichita Chapter is proud to be a Butler Community College Presidential Gold Scholarship donator