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!

 THIS IS A BLACK-TIE OPTIONAL EVENT.  FORMAL ATTIRE IS APPRECIATED.

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.