Local First Arizona Localist Event Pairs Flying Leap Vineyards With Veg-In-A-Box

Local First Arizona Localist Event Pairs Flying Leap Vineyards With Veg-In-A-Box

Apr 20, 20161 min read
What
Leap and Learn – Local First AZ Wine Tasting

When
Thursday, April 28 at  6 p.m.

Where
Flying Leap Vineyards Tasting Room

More Info
Event page on Facebook

If you love eating and drinking local, you might want to check out this next Local First Arizona Localist event.

LFA is partnering with Flying Leap Vineyards and Veg-in-a-Box for a pairing at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28 at Flying Leap Vineyards Tasting Room.

Flying Leap owner Mark Beres will guide guests through seven of their wines while they snack on paired vegan hors d’oeuvres from Veg-in-a-Box, some of which feature rubs and sauces available for purchase through Flying Leap Vineyards. You’ll learn about the southern Arizona wine scene and leave with a commemorative Flying Leap Vineyards wine glass.

To register, click here. Mention promo code 0428 for the Localist price of $15.

Leap and Learn Menu

Hors d’oeuvres

  • Sweet chili fries with Flying Leap Vineyard’s Arizona Rub in Mild, Original or Rattlesnake flavors
  • Butternut hummus
  • A selection of “Veg-Balls” based on eggplant, mushroom, and beet with Arizona Rub Sauces for dipping
  • Mini grilled ‘ham and cheese’ sliders
  • Black bean brownies

Wine

  • 2013 Escape White
  • 2014 Sangiovese Classico
  • 2014 Sangiovese Reserva
  • 2014 Canelo Hills Red
  • 2014 Habanero Chili Wine
  • 2014 Solo Dessert Wine
  • Bonus mystery offerings

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. Best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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