In Spain, having a glass of wine with friends is ancient tradition.
You can also play along in Arizona at Flying Leap Vineyards & Distillery’s second annual Spanish Summer Night wine dinner from 5 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 21.
Experience wine country the way it was supposed to be seen with authentic paella, Spanish hors d’oeuvres, samples of new wine releases, and live music.
Tickets are $79 per person if purchased before June 30, and $89 a piece afterwards until the day of.
Your ticket includes food, up to eight tasting pours of Flying Leap premium white and red wines, and a souvenir 22-ounce Bordeaux-style wine glass, and entertainment.
Spanish Summer Night Dinner Menu
- Paella – cooked over a citrus-wood and pine cone fire with a French baguette.
- Tossed Salad
- Spanish Hors D’oeuvres – fresh Manchego cheese, rustic hearth-baked breads, olive tapenade, jamón de Serrano, with Romesco sauce
- Spanish Almond Cookies
Flying Leap grows four wine grape varieties that are indigenous to Spain, including Grenache, Graciano, Mourvèdre, and Tempranillo – all of which you can try at the vineyard.
TRUST Art & Design will be presenting a fine art show with colorful creations from Arizona artists, along with the enchanting music of DeGrazia will be performing Spanish string music and flamenco all through the night.
Flying Leap Vineyards is located at 342 Elgin Rd., Elgin, Arizona. For more information, call (520) 954-3245 or flyingleapvineyards.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
