Friday, March 19, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Zoom Class: In the Winemaker’s Kitchen with Mark Beres of Flying Leap Vineyards & Distillery. Cost: $40.00 per household.

The minimalist, farm-to-table philosophy of simple, elegant preparations with an emphasis on flavorful, wine-based dishes with traditional rustic origins define Mark Beres’ culinary philosophy.

By day, as the president and CEO, chief winemaker and master distiller, it’s all about overseeing the company’s agriculture production and cellaring operations. By night, it’s all about family, friends and gatherings at home in the kitchen.

On the menu: You’ll start by mixing The Flying Leap Classic Manhattan cocktail paired with Rustic Roasted Garlic Brie on ciabatta, then savor a hearty Coq au Vin over Couscous – the classic French stew of chicken braised in red wine with root vegetables bursting with flavor from classic mirepoix ingredients, bacon and mushrooms. Plus, lots of wine and spirits conversation, too.

All paid registrants will receive a certificate by mail good for a complimentary wine tasting for your and a guest to any of Flying Leap’s six Arizona wine venues, as well as a coupon code good for 20% off the purchase of any of Flying Leap’s wines and spirits. Restrictions apply (shipping is extra, and Flying Leap is only licensed to ship alcohol to addresses in Arizona, California, Washington DC, Minnesota and Washington state).

CLASS NOTES: This is a cook along class offered live via the Zoom app. You’ll receive an email with recipes and class details 5 days in advance. Some time-consuming steps may need to be prepared before the class.

Please use an email address you frequently check. Our emails can get caught in spam filters or blocked entirely, please contact us if you don’t receive the class information. All classes are nonrefundable. You can request a transfer to a different class up to one week prior to class. The Zoom link is not transferable or shareable.

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