SALUT! Sommelier Wine Tasting Party

Presented by MIXD Gallery

Laura Williamson, one of 35 women Master Sommeliers in the world and born in Bentonville, AR, will guide us through artisan, micro produced wines from some of her favorite undiscovered growers across the globe. These gems will be paired with Chef Daniel Ernce’s curated small bite menu, one of Conifer’s most celebrated past chefs. Come join us for a fun evening to socialize, relax, and discovernew favorite wines and cusine.

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking for an excellent new experience, this event is for you! Grab your friends and enjoy a night of art, laughter, delicous small bites and of course – amazing wines.

Don’t miss out on this memorable experience! Space is limited, so please reserve your tickets now to secure your spot. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you!

WHAT TO EXPECT

-This interactive wine experience and tasting offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance at coveted Master Sommelier expertise along with the opportunity to expand personal favorites while also discovering new gems.

-Laura will share blind tasting tips, pairing techniques, her favorite global wine destinations and offer story-telling for each artisan selection, happily answering any and all wine questions proffered by guests.

-Swag bag from MIXD Gallery as well as a curator preview of the MINI Drop, ahead of the public opening on August 1.

-Enjoy a special pairing menu from Chef Daniel Ernce.

-A minimum of four (4) personally curated and hand-picked, luxury, artisan wines will be sampled.

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MEET YOUR SOMMELIER — LAURA WILLIAMSON

Laura Williamson is one of 35 women Master Sommeliers in the world. Born in Bentonville, Arkansas, a dry county for decades, she passed the MS exam, noted by Forbes Magazine as “the world’s toughest wine exam,” when barely a dozen women in the world had done so. She has directed Italian and German wine imports across the US and worked as Beverage Director for exclusive Michelin Three-Star, New York Times Four-Star and Forbes Five Star properties in NYC. Currently, she advises and consults private clients, teaching wine lovers to embrace their wine passion by exploring exotic grapes from remote zones to unlock their preference and expand their palate. Laura has shared her esteemed expertise through features on CBS, FOX, NBC, Forbes Magazine and Wine Spectator and is an adjunct faculty member for the New York Institute of Culinary Education (ICE).

MEET YOUR CHEF — DANIEL ERNCE

Former head chef of Conifer, Bentonville and Progress, Springfield, MO. Before moving to Northwest Arkansas, Ernce helmed his own restaurant in Missouri for five years. Ernce has also spent time in many Michelin-starred kitchens across the US and Europe. Ernce’s cooking centers around seasonality and locality, looking for the highest quality local ingredients for thoughtful inspiration and impactful dishes.

See you there!