TOUR THE VINES
LITTLE ROCK
A TWO-DAY JOURNEY THROUGH WINE
Saturday October 17, 2026
An immersive day of four unique wine sessions designed to taste, learn, discover and connect.
10:30am - 12pm | Winemaker's Circle | $55
(Free if attended the grand tasting on Friday)
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Taste special Grand Reserve vintages (not featured at the Grand Tasting).
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Meet five exceptional winemakers and hear the stories behind their estates.
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Taste, learn, and connect directly with the people behind the wines.
2 - 3pm | Château Lafite Rothschild First Growth Vertical Tasting | $150
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Taste three exceptional vintages of Château Lafite Rothschild side by side: 1999, 2006, 2019 (100pts Robert Parker and James Suckling).
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Discover how time shapes one of Bordeaux’s legendary First Growths.
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Learn more about Bordeaux region’s dynamics and current trends shaping the wine industry’s capital of wine.
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Guided by David Hesselbein (Co-owner & Sommelier of George’s Restaurant, Little Rock).
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Limited to just 32 guests for an intimate experience.
3:30 - 5pm | Chef & Sommelier Pairing Experience | $75.
Three acclaimed Arkansas chefs take on a unique wine-pairing challenge:
Brad Izzard (chef Capital Hotel, Little Rock), William Mauk (Bienvenue restaurant, Rogers), Chris Tanner (Cheers & Oyster Bar, Little Rock)
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Each chef will create a signature bite and select the wine they believe pairs with it best, while Vino Distribution’s François Guilloux chooses his own pairing for the same dish.
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Taste 3 dishes and 6 wine pairings. Audience will participate in the debate and vote live for the best food and wine pairings for each dish.
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An interactive celebration of Arkansas culinary talent, great wine, and the art of pairing.
6 - 8:30pm | Wine Dinner | $150 or VIP Wine Dinner | $250
The 2 dinners include 5 courses. Each course will be paired with a wine showcasing multiple vintages in order to experience the nuances of wine aging.
Local experts from their country will provide insights into the estates, the winemaking process and the terroirs.
Make the Most of Tour the Vines
All inclusive ticket holders will be allowed to enter the Grand Tasting
on Friday at 6pm, 30 minutes prior to the opening time.
