An Evening of German Wine & Cuisine

Pack your bags and bring your palate—the fourth chapter of our Pour + Explore series is taking us on a deep dive into the heart of Germany. Wunderlust is an evening dedicated to uncovering the incredible wonder, history, and flavor of authentic German winemaking and culinary traditions.

Forget everything you think you know about German wine. We are moving way beyond the basic sweet Rieslings to explore the crisp, complex whites and stunning, elegant reds that make this region a sommelier’s dream. From a lively social hour to a curated multi-course dinner, this evening is an immersive celebration of our field-to-fork mission.

All proceeds from this event directly support agricultural education and STEM programming at Food + Farm Exploration Center.

EVENT DETAILS

• Cost: $125 per person

• Audience: 21+ Only

• Capacity: 72 Guests

• Registration Deadline: Saturday, September 12th, 2026

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Sip & Social: Kick off the evening on our balcony (weather permitting) with a welcome pour, live music, passed hors d'oeuvres, and opportunities to mingle with fellow guests.

• Curated Pairings: Dive into the main event—an educational tasting featuring five exceptional German wines paired with intentional small bites and a three-course dinner.

• Support the Mission: Participate in our $25 Wine Pull for a chance to take home a premium bottle while supporting agricultural literacy.

• Cashless Bar: Beyond the featured pairings, our bar will be open, offering a selection of local and imported beverages, plus our signature cocktail: frozen Gluhwein. Please bring a credit or debit card for payment.

• Dietary Accommodations: We are happy to accommodate vegetarian and gluten-free requests. Please indicate your needs during registration.

Please make sure to complete the form included with your confirmation email to provide seating and dietary information.

EVENING AGENDA

• 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM: Sip & Social on the Balcony with Live Music

• 6:15 PM – 8:45 PM: Pour + Explore Wine Tasting & Dinner

THE MENU

• Welcome Toast: Von Winning NV Riesling Sekt Extra Brut

• Amuse-Bouche: Scratch-Made Bavarian Pretzel with Brown Butter Mustard | Selbach-Oster 2022 Pinot Blanc

• First Course: Zwiebelkuchen & Apple White Asparagus Salad | Kruger-Rumpf 2023 Abtei "1937" Erstes Gewächs Riesling Trocken

• Second Course: Sauerbraten with Spätzle & Rotkohl | Haidle, Karl 2023 Lemberger "Kalk & Ton"

• Third Course: Black Forest Cake | Weinhaus Heger 2020 Spätburgunder "Tuniberg"

• Lagniappe: Caed Confection's Apple Strudel Bonbon | Villa Wolf 2024 Dornfelder Semi-Dry

Please note: menu is subject to change based on availability. Feel free reach out to our team with any urgent dietary questions.

Special thanks to Left Bank Wine for their assistance with this event.

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