Ackland Museum Wine Dinner

Photography: Anagram Photos
Flowers: Jenny Routh

Host: Amir and Anna Barzin and David and Jenny Routh

Chef: Brendan Cox,Oakleaf

Master Sommelier: Maximilian Kast

Cheesemaker: Alex Kast, Uli’s Raclette

Calligraphy: Myra Jester, Well-Addressed Calligraphy

We were honored to design the table décor for this fundraiser wine dinner on a beautiful October evening for the Ackland Museum. Hosts Anna and Amir Barzin and Jenny and David Routh put together a dream team that made for an unforgettable evening. North Carolina's only Master Sommelier, Maximilian Kast (and one of only 262 in the world), chose the perfect wines to complement each of Oakleaf's Chef Brendan Cox's exquisite and delicious dishes. North Carolina bigeye tuna carpaccio, North Carolina sea bass with buttered poached shrimp, and a caramelized duck breast were just a few of the dishes that were served to the guests. And if you have not had Chef Brendan's Red Kuri Squash Agnolotti, you need to run to Oakleaf and try his delicious pasta. From Uli's Raclette, Cheesemaker Alex Kast served his simply delicious Farmstead Hickory Grove Raclette to the guests with Maximilian's champagne of choice, Champagne Blend (Brut Reserve) Gusbourne Estate Kent, England 2013. It was an honor to watch these top-of-their-game professionals work their magic!