The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix welcomes everyone 21 and over to sample, sip and savor their way through the splendor of the gardens at “Corks & Cactus” on February 10th & 11th! Boutique wines will blend with the desert beauty at this enjoyable afternoon event. Guests are invited to sample from 40 different wines each day. There will also be talented musical entertainment, as well as delicious food from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events. Representatives from a variety of wineries will be available for all your wine-related questions. All 80 wines will be available to purchase in the Desert Botanical Garden retail store. Guests are able to mix & match 12 or more bottles and receive 10% off the total purchase price and all wine purchased benefits the Garden’s education, research, exhibition and conservation programs.
A sampling of the menu provided by Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events:
Prosciutto and Fig Pizza-$14
Imported Prosciutto, Fig, Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Fontina, Mascarpone, Topped with Baby Arugula
Bacon and Fingerling Potato Pizza-$14
Applewood Bacon, Red Wine Shallots, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Thyme, Crème Fraiche and Brie Cheese
Cheese Platters-$15
A selection of imported and domestic cheeses accented with grilled apples, grapes dried fruits, savory nuts, and crackers
Antipasto-$13
Salami, Sopressata, Capicola, Cheese, Olives, Roasted Peppers, House Cured Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Baguette
Members- $35
General Public- $40
Saturday, February 10th & Sunday, February 11th from 1-4:30pm
For more information, visit: www.dbg.org