Cabernet Franc Wine and Food Pairing
The Gourmet Food and Cabernet Franc Wine Pairing at Air Museum in Mesa, Arizona
We are happy to announce that on April 3rd, 2027, the Gourmet Food and Cabernet Franc Food & Wine pairing dinner. We are especially fortunate to confirm we have chef Adam Allison preparing a scrumptious meal for the attendees.
Chef Adam Allison has been in the restaurant business for over 20 years and is currently owner of Brightside Catering. He is also a Food Network Chopped Champion, has cooked at The Masters, multiple Super Bowls with Guy Fieri and Aaron May, and is a private Chef to Celebrities and Professional Athletes.
Chef Adam’s passion for all culinary things is rivaled only by his focus on enriching his community. His charity work providing lunches for local children during the pandemic was recognized by Phoenix Magazine. He continues his work to feed underprivileged children and at-risk youth, and he is currently spearheading several philanthropic fundraising events in the fight against cancer.
Chef Allison focuses on locally sourced ingredients prepared with his signature fusion of traditional southern and southwestern flavors but has a comprehensive culinary skill set allowing him to create a wide range of custom menus. He is currently working on a delicious menu for guests for this event.
The Cabernet Franc wines are being selected by Michael Kelly wine judge and wine writer (https://californiawinesandwineries.com and https://arizonawinesandwineries.com). Michael tastes up to 2,000 wines a year and is the creator and host of the Annual International Cabernet Franc Wine Competition. He has published over 1,500 stories on wines and wineries and many have been published nationally. The theme for this dinner on April 3, 2027, will be centered around Cabernet Franc wines from Livermore Valley. Livermore Valley was just named American Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast for their rich 180-year winemaking history.
The dinner will be held at the museum hangar at the Commemorative Air Museum, the only combat aviation museum in Phoenix. Besides tours and booking flights on authentic WWII aircraft, education videos and memorabilia on the Tuskegee Airmen, Doolittle Raiders, Women in Aviation Pilots (WASPs) and much more to visit at the museum. A few airplanes will be moved about to have dinner at the museum amongst the vintage and historical airplanes.
All profits will benefit the Museum to continue their great work. Tickets for the dinner will be available February 15th, 2027.
8th Annual International Cabernet Franc Competition and Gourmet Food & Cab Franc Dinner Co-sponsors:
Gold Sponsor – Commemorative Air Museum, Mesa, AZ https://www.azcaf.org
Gold Sponsor – John Lily, Premier Real Estate Advisor, www.JohnLillyProperties.com
Gold Sponsor – Livermore Valley Vintners & Growers, www.lvwine.com
Silver Sponsor – D’Vine Bistro & Wine Bar, Mesa, AZ https://www.divinebistromesa101.com
Silver Sponsor – VINUM55, Scottsdale, AZ https://www.vinum55.com
