ABQ WINE CLASSIC
June 2 – June 5, 2022
Benefitting Keshet’s Youth Arts Initiatives
Dinner & Auction at the Hotel Andaluz
Saturday, June 4, 2022
6:00 – 10:00 pm
125 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
6:00 – 7:00 pm reception and silent auction
7:00 – 10:00 pm dinner, live auction, libations!
Preview the AMAZING Auction Book here!
Celebrating the optimism of creativity, the promise of Albuquerque’s youth, and the yield of generosity.
Join us for the inaugural ABQ Wine Classic, a signature annual fundraising event benefiting Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts’ Youth Initiatives as well as arts education for Keshet’s partner organizations in the Greater Albuquerque Metro area.
Tickets: $175 each SOLD OUT!
The evening’s extraordinary Italian wines will be paired with an equally spectacular five-course Italian meal, prepared by one of the Southwest’s most popular culinary talents, Marc Quinones, Executive Chef of MÁS.
Menu & Featured Wines:
Chef Marc Quinones will be preparing a fantastic 5-course meal for us, created and designed to pair beautifully with the evening’s wines; take a peek below!
Canapes:
Compressed Pineapple-Watermelon & Honeydew, Pecorino Crisp, and Speck on Foccacia paired with Vara Sparkling Wine
First:
South African Tristan Lobster Salad paired with Inama “Carnonare” Soave Classico DOC 2018
Second:
Hand Rolled Cavatelli Rigate paired with Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco, Martinenga 2017
Third:
Whole Roasted Gremolata Crusted Prime Strip Loin paired with Capezzana Villa di Capezzana Carmignano 2017
Dessert:
Blackberry Panna Cotta paired with Cleto Chiarli Centenario Lambrusco Amabile, NV
To make a personal contribution to support this event, click HERE
For any questions, contact wine@KeshetArts.org
Additional Special Events
Additional Special Events for ABQ Wine Classic will take place June 2, 3, and 5.
Thursday, June 2 - Los Poblanos Dinner with Brian Larky (SOLD OUT)
$500 per person
6:00 – 9:00 pm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM 87107
An Italian Wine Dinner Featuring the Piemonte wines of Vietti hosted by Honorary Wine Chair Brian Larry, owner of Dalla Terra, at La Quinta at Los Poblanos.
Featured Wines
- Adami Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, “Vigneto Giardino”
- Vietti Timorraso
- Vietti Barolo DOCG, Castiglione, 2017
- Vietti Moscato DOCG, 2021
Friday, June 3 - Dalla Terra Seminar with Brian Larky at VARA
$150 Per Person
3:30 – 4:30 pm
315 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
A tasting of 8 Italian wines from Sicily and Sardegna hosted by Brian Larky of Dalla Terra.
Featured Wines:
- Surrau Limizzani Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
- Tascante Buonora Carricante Sicilia DOC
- LiVeli Askos Verdeca Salento IGT
- LiVeli TorreRose Negroamaro Rosato Salento IGT
- Surrau Naracu Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
- Tascante Ghiaia Nera Nerello Mascalese Etan DOC
- Tascante Contrade PianoDario Nerello Mascalese Etan DOC
- LiVeli Askox Susumaniello Salento IGT
Only a handful of tickets remaining! – PURCHASE HERE
Friday, June 3 - Champagne Dinner with Tom Wolinski (SOLD OUT)
6:00 – 9:00 pm
13412 Osage Orange Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87111
An intimate Champagne Dinner with Guest Chef Renee Fox hosted by Tom Wolinski and Brian Larky, with a special performance by Keshet.
Sunday, June 5 - Al Fresco BBQ & Wine
$500 Per Person
2:00 – 4:30 pm
12401 Elena Drive NE
Al Fresco Backyard BBQ and Wine with Guest Chef Josh Gerwin of Dr. Field Goods serving BBQ, at the home of Dusti Harvey, featuring stunning Italian wines by Dalla Terra
Featured wines:
Chiarli, Lambrusco del Fondatore, 2020
Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio, Porer 2019
Scaia Rosato, 2021
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva, 2017
Only a handful of tickets remaining! – PURCHASE HERE
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Steering Committee
Greg O’Byrne – Event Director
Dovya Friedman
Jessie McKeon
Steve Padilla
Cate Stetson
Wine Committee
Mark Bieniarz
John Emerson
Karen Lynch
Greg O’Byrne
Steve Padilla
Byron Rudolph
Cate Stetson
Dylan Storment
Peter Tannen
Byron Wall
Tom Wolinski
Steve Wray
Sponsorship and Marketing Committee
Lora Lee Ortiz – Chair
Dovya Friedman
Colleen Grathwol
Joanie Griffin
Ana Lopes Arechiga
Greg O’Byrne
Adrian Moore Trask
Non-Wine Auction Committee
Jessie McKeon
Lora Lee Ortiz
Ana Lopes Arechiga
Cate Stetson
