Join us for a special Women's Wine Tasting Round Table with Jessica Garcia, Certified Sommelier and Beverage Director of El Meson Restaurant and SPECIAL GUESTS :

JIMENA LOPEZ | WINEMAKER OF BODINI & GRAFFITO “I believe there are three things that make the difference to
great winemaking: Know how, obsession for details, and above all passion.”

ELIZABETH BUTLER | VINE CONNECTIONS DIRECTOR OF WINE
Lizzy has lived and worked with wine on both sides of the Andes and combines her skills of education,
the Spanish language and Argentine & Chilean wine expertise to lead sales, education and marketing in
the US. In her free time, Lizzy loves being outdoors – exploring her passions of trail running, hiking, writing, and photography.

AND

JANIZ FRAGO I VINE CONNECTIONS SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MANAGER
Janiz has been a long-time champion for Vine Connections and joined the team in January 2020. She was awarded top sales rep at Prestige Wine Cellars before moving to Pioneer Wine Company where she received her Professional Sake Certification with John Gauntner at TexSom 2014. A native Texan, Janiz graduated from the University of Houston.

Tasting Kit includes:

1 Bottle of Bodini Rose of Malbec
1 Bottle of Bodini Malbec

BODINI -  showcases fruit grown by a small estate winery in Mendoza, Argentina. Supporting Bodini encourages the tradition of independent, family-run vineyards and helping them express their unique wines. Bodini showcases grapes with the fullest expression of fruit.

1 glass of Graffito Cabernet Franc

GRAFFITO - deeply concentrated wines are named after the color of “graphite” and shows beautiful expression and structure. Winemaker Jimena Lopez handles all aspects of Graffito from vine selection to the final blend with a precise attention to

and 1 surprise :)

If you'd like to add another bottle or glass of anything, please request in the special notes below. Thank you!

Optional Food Pairing Menu

1st Course: Iberico and Jamon
Pair with Rosé

2nd Course: Paella Negra
Pair with Cabernet Franc  

3rd Course: Flourless Chocolate Cake
Pair with Malbec

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Cheers!