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

 Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

An AIWF Holiday Celebration

Warm Hearts • Fine Wines • Holiday Cheer

 with Special Guest Natalie West

Winemaker for

FOLEY FAMILY WINES & SPIRITS

 

Saturday, December 5, 2026

6:00pm

  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport

2098 S. Airport Road

Wichita, Kansas 67209

 

Members $110   / Non-members $160

All-inclusive pricing - tax and gratuity included.

 Space is limited – Register today!

 

Registration Notes:

This event will feature assigned seating.

If you wish to be seated with specific guests, please include their names when registering online.

Dietary restrictions and food allergies can be accommodated.

Please note dietary needs when registering online.

 

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with an unforgettable evening of exceptional wines, exquisite cuisine, and festive cheer! Join us for an elegant, multi-course holiday dinner featuring seven outstanding wines from Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery, thoughtfully paired with a specially crafted menu. It's the perfect occasion to gather with friends, raise a glass, and toast the season in style!

 Raised on a family vineyard in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, our special guest Natalie West brings a lifelong passion for wine and more than 20 years of experience at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery. A graduate of UC Davis, Natalie now oversees the winery’s white wine production. Join us as she shares the stories, insights, and artistry behind these exceptional wines, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of California winemaking.

Founded in 1981, Ferrari-Carano has become one of Sonoma County’s most celebrated wineries, known for its beautiful vineyards and exceptional portfolio of wines, from crisp, elegant whites to rich, beautifully balanced reds.

 RECEPTION

Bruschetta in a Phyllo Cup

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Rondelle on Toasted Crostini

2024 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc

SALAD COURSE

 Radicchio and Butter Lettuce, Dried Cherries, Grape Tomatoes, Bleu Cheese, Pecans, and Roasted Pear with Champagne Vinaigrette

2022 Ferrari-Carano Reserve Chardonnay

SOUP COURSE

Butternut Squash Bisque with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds & Crème Fraiche

2025 Ferrari-Carano Rosé

INTERMEZZO

Blood Orange Sorbet with Mint

MAIN COURSE

Braised Osso Buco on a Polenta Cake

French Carrots and Haricot Verts

2023 Ferrari-Carano Merlot

2022 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon

2023 Ferrari-Carano Trésor

CHEESE COURSE

Parmesan, Bleu Cheese & Aged Cheddar

Accompanied by Mixed Nuts and Crisp Lavash

DESSERT COURSE

Flourless Chocolate Torte

2024 Ferrari-Carano Siena

 

Bringing more than 30 years of culinary experience to our holiday celebration, Executive Chef Jesse Bell will delight guests with an elegant, multi-course dining experience designed to complement the exceptional wines of Ferrari-Carano. A Certified Executive Chef whose career spans prestigious hotels and resorts across North America, Chef Bell brings the expertise and creativity to make each course—and every pairing—a memorable part of the evening.

Make It a Holiday Getaway! Extend your festivities with an overnight stay at the beautiful DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport!   As a special courtesy to AIWF guests, the hotel is offering an exclusive discounted room rate of just $102 per night. To take advantage of this special offer, call the hotel at (316) 945-5272 and ask for the AIWF Holiday Party Special Ratewhen making your reservation by Tuesday, December 1st.

 

We are delighted to partner with Standard Beverage Corporation, a leading Kansas wine and spirits distributor, to bring the exceptional wines of Ferrari-Carano to this special evening.

 

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

Space is limited for this event, reserve today!

 Please bring cash to participate in our raffle*!

 The deadline to reserve is noon on Tuesday, December 1, 2026

No cancellations, substitutions accepted.

Call 316-682-5502 for information only.

 

Upcoming AIWF Events:

January 5, 2027 – Members-Only Event at House of Schwan, 6:30pm

February 4, 2027 – Basque Wine dinner, featuring Kerri Lesh, owner of Basque Wine Imports at Larkspur Bistro & Bar, 6:30pm

March, 2027 – Booze Less Traveled, Details to Follow, 6:30pm

April, 2027 – East High ProStart Dinner at Lotte, 6:30pm

 

*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.”   Raffle proceeds go toward scholarships for those in the greater Wichita area in the culinary, beverage or hospitality industry to pursue training at an approved culinary or beverage school to continue the tradition of food and wine education.

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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!