Wine Pairing Dinner

Presented by

Banfi Wines

Friday, July 24, 2026

2026 Wine Pairing Dinner

Presented by Banfi Wines
Hosted at Sauce on the Maggie

Friday, July 24, 2026
6:30pm - Doors Open
7:00pm - Dinner

We invite you to an extraordinary evening of craft and conversation, an experience reserved exclusively for our All-Access guests. During the dinner check-in, you will also receive your festival credentials for the weekend. With your packet already in hand, you will have fast-track entry on Saturday, allowing you to bypass the lines and head straight into the VIP Lounge.

Dinner Menu

Culinary Artistry by Executive Chef Michael Irwin

Chef Irwin has thoughtfully designed an exceptional multi-course dining experience that offers an exclusive preview of this year’s pairing menu. Each course has been carefully composed to complement the depth, character, and elegance of renowned Banfi Wines, creating a seamless balance between cuisine and wine.

Welcome Cocktail & Hors d’Oeuvre

Banfi Brut Boatyard Italian 75

House Focaccia, Scarpetta
Freshly baked, airy house focaccia served with a traditional scarpetta dipping sauce for a simple yet elegant start.

Amuse-Bouche

Banfi Brut

Kumamoto Oyster, Osetra Caviar
A pristine Kumamoto oyster topped with luxurious Osetra caviar, offering a delicate, briny burst of the ocean.

First Course

Banfi La Pettegola Rosé Toscana IGT

Seared Peppered Tuna
Sushi-grade tuna crusted with cracked black pepper and lightly seared to highlight its buttery texture and bold, spicy edge.

Second Course

Banfi Fontanelle Chardonnay Toscana IGT

Lobster Ravioli, Grilled Corn, Tomato Salsa
Handmade ravioli filled with succulent lobster, balanced by the sweetness of charred corn and a bright, zesty tomato salsa.

Third Course

Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Superior Farms Lamb Meatball, Yogurt Raita
Savory, herb-flecked lamb meatballs paired with a cool, refreshing yogurt raita to complement the rich complexity of the Brunello.

Fourth Course

Castello Banfi Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Spinach Florentine
Tender beef roasted in a fragrant herb crust, served over a bed of creamy, garlic-sauteed spinach Florentine.

Fifth Course

Banfi Rosa Regale (Sparkling Red) Brachetto D'acqui DOCG

Dark Chocolate Mousse, Luxardo Reduction
Velvety dark chocolate mousse finished with a sophisticated Luxardo cherry reduction for a deep, decadent, and fruit-forward finale.

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