Up first is Dan Norton of Norton’s Brewing. Dan and the gang at Norton’s Brewing is celebrating 4 years since he opened one of Wichita’s most popular craft breweries. Dan, former head brewmaster at River City Brewing struck out on his own 4 years ago and has enjoyed great success. The hallmark is still producing an ever expanding array of creative brews. This celebration includes not only the new menu but several new beer and beverage options as well as live music. Now that’s GREAT food, beer and FUN. www.nortonsbrewing.com The BIG event is all day SATURDAY AT 11:00 AM – 11:59 PM, 125 N. St. Francis
More info on Facebook @nortonsbrewingcompany
Later in the show I’ll be talking to Danielle Harmon, co-founder with husband Ken, of Alzavino Wine Tavern in Delano. We just had a great AIWF event this past Sunday and brought 45 wine enthusiasts to sample some fine wines from the serve-yourself wine taps where you can plug in your pre-charged wine card and select 1, 3 or 6 ounce pours of the wines being offered. They have a creative shareable plates, warm flatbread pizzas and interesting desert boards to accompany wines by the glass or bottle from their extensive wine list. www.alzavinowinetavern.com
Danielle says:
“OUR VISION FOR ALZAVINO is for this to be that immersive experience. A cozy home away from home. Warm and inviting. We want to create something special for both the “newbies” and the nearly Somm level. Never tried wine? We’ll have sixteen different wines ready for you to discover your preference. Already know what you like? We’ll have something that caters to your tastes as well.
But no matter who you are, we hope that this is the place where the ambiance, the experience, the hospitality, and that single glass of wine will be the perfect combination that results in “amazing.”
ENJOYING A GLASS OF WINE is about much more than just the taste. It’s the sights, sounds, smells—the entire experience—that plays into that single glass of wine.”
Alzavinno Wine Tavern – 1001 W. Douglas Ave in Wichita’s Delano District
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Grace Hill Wineries just released ICON red wine
On April 9th, Grace Hill released their newest wine Kansas Icon. It’s called Icon because it’s made from Chambourcin, the state grape of Kansas, the picture on the label is of the iconic grain elevator in Burns, Kansas, and was painted by Phil Epp, an icon of painting Kansas landscapes. 100% Chambourcin, aged in second use barrels for a hint of oak to accompany bright cherry flavors from the state of Kansas! Alcohol 13.00%
Only available at the winery!