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SEMINARS
A new element for this year are Franklin Wine Festival pre-event topical seminars that are fun opportunities to take in an educational and enlightening experience related to food, wine, and other great surprises.
You may elect to purchase seminars individually based on your interests, or enjoy the full festival experience by purchasing a combo ticket that will include all five seminars and admission to the Grand Tasting on October 21 – a full week’s worth of entertainment – all for$125. Contact Sarah Beatty for details.
Please note our capacities for each of these seminars are quite limited, so contact Sarah Beatty for ticketing information today at 615.522.5659.
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Wine Tasting 101
Cool Springs Wines & Spirits Tasting Room
1935 Mallory Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
www.coolspringswine.com
Date: Saturday - October 15, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m.
$15 per person
Sweet beginnings… lead to lifelong loves. If the idea of the Franklin Wine Festival Grand Tasting featuring more than 300 wines seems a little daunting to you as a novice wine taster, then this is the seminar for you. Learn the intricacies and nuances of several different wine and red wines, and develop a palate for what will be sure to become a long-standing passion. Experienced wine tasters will also enjoy being introduced to some new vintages and touring the newly expanded Tasting Room of Cool Springs Wines & Spirits for a relaxing evening with friends. Lead by Cool Springs Wines & Spirits’ own Mark Luna and Horizon Wine & Spirits Loren Murphy, this is the perfect seminar to kick off your Franklin Wine Festival experience.
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The Ultimate Grilled Cheese & Wine Pairing
Whole Foods Market – Franklin Community Room
1566 West McEwen Drive
Franklin, TN 37076
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
$20 per person
Talk about the perfect date night! The Kindergarten Classic Grows-up – Grilled cheese in all its melted, oozing glory finally gets its rightful place. Munching on this American favorite while sharing a glass of fine wine might sound like a brave idea gone bad. The Whole Foods Market Specialty Team, however, elevates the humble lunchtime staple to a whole new level by featuring hand selected artisanal cheeses with plenty of unique toppings. |
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A Viking Seminar of the Savory & Sweet: An Intoxicating Theme
Viking Demonstration Kitchen
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Road
Franklin, TN 37064
www.vikingcookingschool.com
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m.
$20 per person
Taste for yourself the culinary expertise of our Viking Chefs - sample creations inspired by wines & spirits. Oven-roasted pork tenderloin marinated then glazed in Grand Marnier Berry Sauce, fresh greens tossed in champagne pear vinaigrette, goat cheese and Maker's Mark candied walnuts, drop buttermilk biscuits with Red Zinfandel Jam, Blanc de blanc pommes (white wine potatoes) and Four Roses Whiskey Bread Pudding with Daron Calvados infused Caramel Sauce. |
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Cigars and Scotch Seminar
Woody’s Smokes & Brews Patio
1935 Mallory Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
www.smokesandbrews.com
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
$15 per person
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Chocolate Wine Pairing with Nashville Chocolate Company
Whole Foods Market – Franklin Community Room
1566 West McEwen Drive
Franklin, TN 37076
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Join Miley Barcus, owner of Nashville Chocolate Kitchen, and chef Michael Martin of Whole Foods Market for a spectacular evening of artisan chocolate creations paired with local wine from Chateau Ross Vineyard and Winery. Original recipes and tastings to include Nashville Little Cakes, Hot Chocolate Fried Chicken, and Chocolate Sushi.
$15 per person
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