The Wichita Chapter of The American Institute of Wine & Food

 Presents 

A Trip to South America
with special guest Bill Whiting, National Banfi Educator 
July 16 • 7 p.m.
Sabor Waterfront, 1720 N. Webb Road 
Members $60/Nonmembers $65

 

Join us for a trip to South America through the exotic and delicious food prepared at Sabor Waterfront by Executive Chef Damon Stephans and a tasting of some outstanding wines from Chile and Argentina. Banfi Educator Bill Whiting will lead us in this trip.

William J. Whiting is Wine Education Director of Banfi Vintners of Old Brookville, NY, the U.S.’ leading wine importer and a major producer of premium offerings in Italy.  In his role, Mr. Whiting tailors and implements educational programs for the staffs of Banfi wholesalers as well as the sales personnel of key on-premise and off-premise accounts throughout the United States and Europe. His presentations focus on the wines of Italy, Chile, Argentina and Australia, while his classroom venues vary from Banfi’s corporate headquarters in Old Brookville to the premises of local distributors, restaurants and wine shops.

He also helps to create tools to educate industry professionals, students in the hospitality field and the general public about wine. He keeps abreast of developments in the field through active involvement with such professional organizations as the Society of Wine Educators, American Wine Society and the Dioneysian Society International.

Mr. Whiting is a grandson of John F. Mariani, Sr. who founded Banfi in 1919. The firm today enjoys the unique claim of representing three brands among the nation’s 10 top-selling imports, and its Italian vineyard estate, Castello Banfi of Montalcino, Tuscany, has won Italy’s highest wine honor four times – the Premio Gran VinItaly as International Winery of the Year.

 

Reception

Trivento Select Torrontes 

Appetizer

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail served with a Papaya and Mango Fruit Sauce
Trivento Select Torrontes

Second Course

Grilled Rack of Lamb with a Plum Cherry demi-glace on a bed of Smoked Exotic Mushroom Risotto
Trivento Amado Sur

Third Course

Hazelnut encrusted Airline Chicken Breast with a Raspberry Puree and Bitter Greens
Emiliana Coyam

Fourth Course

Trio of Tarts: Pear, Papaya and Peach
Concha y Toro Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

 

As with all AIWF events, you need not be a member to attend!
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Upcoming events

August -- Pali Wine Dinner

September -- Wines at Cowtown

October -- Riedel Glass Tasting, Midwest Beerfest and Beer dinners

November -- TBD

December -- Holiday Dinner