The stress of the upcoming holidays and the extra family time could make you feel like you need a drink. So maybe it’s no coincidence that most of the events on our December list include some alcohol. Don’t worry, good food is also planned, such as a chocolate course, a dinner from the grain to the farm to the table and a three-course menu with accompanying wines under the stars. All of this makes the final month of 2021 fun. Have fun! An Evening of Wine and Fine Food Thursday December 2 Wrigley Mansion 2501 East Telawa TrailWrigley Mansion is home to over 12,000 bottles of wine, so it is only fitting that guests can enjoy monthly wine dinners curated by Wine Director Paola Embry. The December dinner is hosted by the Hartford Family Winery and includes a five-course meal with selected wines. Master sommelier Michael Jordan will be the guest speaker of the evening from 6 p.m. Tickets are available for $ 125 per person. click to enlarge Merkin Vineyards wines are offered with every course at Dinner Under the Stars in Scottsdale. Travis Matreyek Holiday Winemaker Dinner Under the Stars Thursday, December 2nd Scottsdale Waterfront Plaza 7135 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale Wine and culinary enthusiasts are invited to a three-course dinner under the stars presented by LDV Winery and Merkin Vineyards. It takes place in the Scottsdale Waterfront Plaza on Stetson Drive next to the LDV Winery Tasting Room from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ribs braised in wine with ricotta gnocchi; and flourless chocolate cake with ganache and raspberry coulis and wine accompaniment. The event costs $ 155 per person. Making Chocolate For Home Cooking ClassSaturday, December 4thDesert Sage Herbs1728 North Alma School Road, ChandlerDid You Know Chocolate Is Really Good For You? Learn how to make homemade chocolate for you and your family on this class presented by Flavor Specialist Vicki Greener at Desert Sage Herbs. The cost of the course is $ 50 and includes materials, lots of samples, and handouts. All recipes are dairy, gluten and egg free. Similar Stories I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Phoenix and help keep the future of the New Times clear. Jingle Bell Rockin ‘Holiday Block Party Sunday December 5th Tarbell’s 3213 East Camelback Road Tarbell’s Hospitality, led by Chef Mark Tarbell, is hosting a Christmas block party and wine sale in the Tarbell parking lot from 1pm to 4pm Wine tastings, competitions, live music by Tarbells Band Cha Cha Mouche and more. The wine shop will be open selling a variety of select wines, including those used for tasting. General admission is $ 49 and includes a 10-portion wine and food tasting. A part of the wine proceeds will be donated to the Joy Bus Diner. Learn all about whiskey (and taste a few) at the Second Story Liquor Bar and Restaurant. Lauren Saria Wonderland Whiskey Tasting Tuesday December 7th and 14th Second Story Liquor Bar and Restaurant 4166 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Whiskey lovers are invited to choose from two seasonal tasting events with a brand ambassador at the Second Story Liquor Bar and Restaurant. Get four flavors on December 7th and five on December 14th. This includes a welcome cocktail at Fassalter, Makers Mark Barrel Select and much more. It costs $ 75 to $ 125 per person, depending on the event, plus taxes and tips. Match Guide to Wine Class and Tasting Wednesday, December 8thMatch Market and Bar at Found: RE Phoenix1100 North Central Avenue This monthly course at Match Market and Bar features a discussion of a specific wine variety with tasting samples and light bites. The focus in December is on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with guest speaker John Martindale from the Stem Wine Company. Tickets are $ 25 and the event will run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Spirited Sipping SeminarSaturday, December 11th Hearth ’61 at Mountain Shadows 5445 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale Learn all about bubble drinks during this class at Hearth ’61 at Mountain Shadows. During this 30- to 45-minute course, you will receive a history lesson and a taste test at the same time. Space is limited to 20 guests, the maximum party size is eight, and it costs $ 39 to attend. The cocktail paired with New York Strip Steak is prepared with Sacred Stave. SanTan Brewery, Distillery + Eatery Grain to Farm to Table Wednesday, December 15SanTan Gardens 495 East Warner Road, Chandler This event is a partnership between the SanTan Brewing Company and Moon River Beef at SanTan Gardens. Try beef made from grains drunk from SanTan beer, paired with a SanTan beer or cocktail. The menu features a ground beef slider paired with Devil’s Ale; Brisket rubbed with coffee with an old-fashioned espresso; an Adobo short rib paired with Sex Panther; and New York Strip Steak paired with Sacred Stave RyeBall. Tickets are $ 55 per person. Champagne DinnerThursday, December 16, ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho 6850 East Main Street, Scottsdale, Start with Zuzu at Hotel Valley Ho’s annual champagne dinner in 2022. Food includes entrees such as Wagyu beef empanadas and steak tartar with caviar, followed by Nantucket Bay scallops; Argentinian New York strip steak “Oscar”; and strawberry cheesecake paired with Veuve Clicquot champagne. Dinner is $ 149 per person plus tip and tax. 2022 New Years Eve Great Gatsby Ball Friday, December 31st Queen Creek Botanical Gardens 25002 South 206th Street, Queen Creek Relive the 1920s with this Great Gatsby New Years Eve party at Queen Creek Botanical Garden just off Pecan Lake. Dinner is included and there is live music, fireworks, a tournament, a best-dressed couple prize, and a champagne toast. Tickets are $ 150 per person.
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