DATE: Sunday, January 25, 2026
TIME: 5:00 – 7:00pm
LOCATION: Michael’s Wine Cellar, 1283 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
REGISTRATION: https://cornellclubsarasotamanatee.org/event-6446545

Join us for a gala wine tasting of Cornell connected wines accompanied by a selection of hors d’oeuvres. This wine tasting will feature senior lecturer Cheryl Stanley form the Cornell Nolan Hotel School.

We will be greeted with a flute of champagne accompanied by, prosciutto, burrata & fig jam crostini and truffled deviled eggs with black caviar.

Next, a tasting of two white wines complimented by assorted cheeses with dried fruit chutney and grilled raisin bread, cheddar, gruyere & cranberry fig grilled cheese and empanadas with guava, and almond crisp.

Concluding our tasting will be two red wines served with mini andouille sausage & ground beef sliders, pickled okra & alfalfa sprouts on crispy potato chips, and Greek style stuffed mushrooms with broccoli and feta.

Don’t miss what is sure to be a very festive and informative event.

Cocktail attire is suggested.

The price is $90 for Members and $100 for Non-Members. Profits will be donated to the scholarship fund.

Member Registration opens December 17, 2025.

To register go to https://cornellclubsarasotamanatee.org/event-6446545