Italian Wine Dinner, June 13th
$175.00
Teaser Line: Birthdays are for happy memories. This ticket buys you some.
Teaser Blurb: Good times, delicious wine, sumptuous foods, and belly laughs. Our guided 5-course tasting of rare boutique vintages, hand-crafted charcuterie, and relaxed conversation are one of the best birthdays you can get… all led by an official Soffer family-member.
Description
Event Headline: Skip the Small Talk… Come Sip, Savor, And Unwind.
Event Teaser Blurb: Join us under the mood-lighting for a guided 5-course tasting of rare boutique vintages, hand-crafted charcuterie, and relaxed conversation… all led by an official Soffer family-member.
The Experience
Forget stuffy lectures and intimidating wine jargon. Sunset & Syrah is an exclusive, laid-back evening designed for curious sippers, food lovers, and anyone who wants to turn a regular Thursday night into a mini-escape. Set on our candle-lit garden terrace, you’ll be guided by our resident winemaker as we pour five expressive, small-production wines. Each pour is thoughtfully paired with local artisan cheeses, cured meats, and warm hearth-baked breads designed to elevate every sip. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just trying to figure out which reds you actually like, you’ll leave with new favorites, zero pretension, and a full glass.
What’s Included in Your Ticket
- 5 Curated Wine Pours: A welcome sparkling pour followed by four standout white and red boutique flights.
- Artisan Pairing Board: Curated cheeses, fig jam, house-pickled vegetables, and artisanal charcuterie (vegetarian/gluten-free options available upon request).
- Guided Storytelling: Relaxed, conversational insights from our winemaker—learn how to taste like a pro without the snobbery.
Event Details at a Glance
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Location: Sopranos Social Club, 2120 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231
- Capacity: Intimate group of 8 guests total, to keep things cozy
- Price: $175 per person
Wine + Food Menu
Meet & Greet Rose: Tormaresca 2024 Calafuria Rose Puglia Italy The Rose when tasted, presents itself with a coral pink color. Calafuria is a fresh and floral Apulian rosé wine based on Negroamaro, with pleasant and characteristic aromas and aromas. On the nose, this Apulian rose recalls fruit, flowers and aromatic herbs. On the palate it is soft, fresh and very pleasant, elegant and balanced.
1-course: -Aged Parmesan Arancini, Stone Fruit Marmalade, Prosciutto Crumble served with Ferghettina 2018 Franciacorta Milledi Brut Lombardy Italy Wine Enthusiast 90 Rating With flavors reminiscent of apple tart, cinnamon and a touch of cream. The medium-bodied palate offers notes of yellow plum, candied lemon and pressed yellow flowers, finishing with a balance between the creamy texture and vibrant acidity.
2-Course: Blue Crab, Shaved Fennel Orange Insalata served with Capichera Lintori 2024 Vermentino di Sardegna Sardinia Italy James Suckling 95 Rating Bright aromas of white spices, orange blossoms, stone fruit and pears. It’s vibrant and concentrated, with iodine minerality. Full-bodied, precise and pristine, with a silky texture and zesty acidity. Drink now.
3-Course: Wild Florida Boar Ragu, Gnocchi Sardi, Chocolate, Warm Spices served with: Produttori 2017 Barbaresco Montestefano Riserva Piedmont Italy Wine Enthusiast 95 Rating New leather, camphor, cedar and dark spice aromas form the subtle but compelling nose. On the firmly structured palate, tightly knit, noble tannins support fleshy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry star anise and baking spice. Drink through 2029.
A Blind Wine Selection ?
4-Course: Beef Tataki, Balsamic Tare, Dried Cherry Truffle Tapenade served with: I Greppi 2022 Greppicaia Bolgheri Superiore Tuscany Italy Jeb Dunnuck 96 Rating A highly luxurious style, the 2022 Greppicaia pours a dark purple/red color and is very pronounced and saturated with layered oak spice, toasted vanilla, cedar, boysenberry, plum, cigar box, and polished leather. While the oak is quite forward, this is a wine of high quality, with a bright spine of ripe acidity to balance it out and a full-bodied, broad-shouldered and well-defined, ripe texture that doesn’t feel weighted. It has a very long, salty finish with bright redcurrant fruit lasting long on the palate. I can’t help but be impressed here, although it’s going to need several years in a cellar and is built for the long haul.
5-Course: Braised Beef Short Ribs, Oven Dried Grapes, Gorgonzola Risotto served with: Bertani 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto Italy James Suckling 100 Rating A vivid ruby color with a garnet tinge and super-restrained nose of licorice, oak bark, smoke, wood, cigar box, leather, dark chocolate, crushed violets and prunes. Freshness and subtlety. Full-bodied and elegant on the palate due to ripe, filigree tannins with long acidity and a toasty, savory aftertaste. One of the great Amarones. Corvina and Rondinella. Ready to drink now but intended for the long haul.
6-Course: Lemon Olive Oil Cake, Apricot Preserves, Lavander Crema served with: IL Palazzo 2021 Vin Santo Del Chianti Tuscany Italy James Suckling 95 Rating A complex wine with aromas of vanilla, walnuts, raisins, caramel, candied oranges and prosciutto. Sweet, medium-bodied and viscous, yet balanced by zesty acidity. Long, toasty and precise with lifted acidity. Amazing length. Drink now.