Thursday, August 17
Conservatory Amphitheatre
Wine in the Garden: Comparing the Left and Right Banks of Bordeaux | 6 pm start
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Tickets are $40 for members and $55 for non-members and includes Garden admission as well as wine tastes.
Learn about French Bordeaux wines in a relaxed summer evening presentation. Taste the distinguishing characteristics of three renowned Bordeaux wines and learn about the geographic locations in which they are produced. You will come to appreciate how climate, soil, and terrain play a role in winemaking and even in plant selection for your home garden. This lively and engaging presentation will take place in the outdoor Amphitheater and features Certified Sommelier Dane Kuta and the Garden’s highly esteemed Director of Gardens, John Clements.
This presentation requires tickets to be purchased in advance and includes open seating in the Amphitheater. This is a 21 + event, no infants. Outside food and drink are not allowed for this presentation.
Pre-Order Food
The Garden offers a selection of sweet and savory treats to enjoy during your Summer Nights visit, regardless of the type of ticket you purchase. Choose from a selection of delicious, high-quality samplers and pre-order for the night of your visit.
Outside food is not permitted for the Amphitheater Concerts or special presentations. Please note that any food that is pre-purchased is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. SDBG is a cash free facility. Deadlines for food pre-orders are the Sunday before the concert date. Pre-ordered food will be available for pick up from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the main entrance check-in table outside of the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. Tax will be added to all food and beverage items upon checkout.
Savory Tastes
Charcuterie for 2 ($30): Includes extra sharp Australian grass fed cheddar, cranberry hazelnut raincoast crisps, triple creme brie, sopressata salami, fresh fruit, aged gouda, a fig spread and a sour cherry spread.
Charcuterie for 4 ($50): Includes extra sharp Australian grass fed cheddar, cranberry hazelnut raincoast crisps, triple creme brie, sopressata salami, fresh and dried fruit, aged gouda, blueberry lemon thyme goat cheese, fig spread and sour cherry spread.
Charcuterie for 2 is available as a Gluten-free option ($30), pre-order only.
There will be limited quantities for walk up orders.
Sweet Treats
Dessert Sampler for 2 ($22): Includes 2 pie bites: Apple Double Crust and Mixed Berry Crumble
Includes 4 bar bites: Caramel and Pecan, Chocolate Cakey Brownie, Magic Bar, Mexican Brownie
Includes 2 mini cupcakes: Churro (Cinnamon Cake with Cream Cheese Icing); and Strawberry Kiss (White Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Icing)
Dessert Sampler for 4 ($44): Includes 4 pie bites: Apple Double Crust, Mixed Berry Crumble, Pecan and Cherry
Includes 8 bar bites: Caramel and Pecan, Chocolate Cakey Brownie, Magic Bar and Mexican Brownie
Includes 4 mini cupcakes: Churro (Cinnamon Cake with Cream Cheese Icing), Sunshine (White Cake with Passionfruit Buttercream Icing), Rosie’s Red Velvet (Red-Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting), and Strawberry Kiss (White Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Icing)
Individual Items:
Chocolate Toffee Cookie ($4.50)
Succulent Sugar Cookie ($6.50)
Double Chocolate Bar ($7) (Gluten Friendly and Vegan)
Cotton Candy Cupcake ($6) (Gluten Friendly).
Sweet Treats are provided by Elizabethan Desserts.
Beverages
Cold drinks will be available for purchase on each night. Selections include Bottled Water ($2), flavored Sparkling Water and Sodas ($3), and various Wines, Spritzes and Craft Beers ($9).
Valid ID required for alcohol. Enjoy a sundowner at the Garden!