After a 5-year hiatus, Franks Wine is bringing back its popular Golden Wine Event for a one-time pop-up on Saturday, February 11, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at Harry’s Savoy Ballroom, located at 2020 Naamans Rd. in Wilmington.
Float from station to station in a stand-up cocktail party atmosphere with 20 vendors pouring 80 different wines that will be paired with regional dishes prepared by six different chefs. For the first time in the 13-year run of Franks Golden Wine Event, a craft beer station will feature four local brewers pouring 16 different beers.
The evening’s menu includes:
France
Pâté maison, fig mostardo, pecan and raisin crostini
Gougères stuffed with chicken liver mousse
Italy
Artisan cavatelli and guanciale pancetta, braised Lacinato kale
South American
Scarlett snapper ceviche, sweet potato chips
Black bean and sultana empanadas, chipotle aioli
Spain
Roasted suckling pig, olive and piquillo salad, onion rolls, Manchego
California
Chinois grilled chicken salad, citrus-sesame dressing
Salmon rillettes, watercress-fresh herb aioli, maitake duxelle
Craft Brews
Duck and sausage cassoulet
Lamb burger sliders, spicy carrot jam and mâche
Dessert
Chef’s selection of mignardises and pastry display
Tickets are $100 per person; $25 from each ticket will be donated to Kids Runway for Research. Additionally, Franks Wine will hold a silent auction, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the charity.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit Franks Wine online.
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