CUSTOMSHOP fEATURINg CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL &
FAMILLE PERRIN
You down with C-D-P? Yeah, you know me!!! Rhône lovers rejoice - Join us at Customshop for a multi-course dinner prepared by the wildly talented Chef Andres Kaifer featuring wines from one of the Rhône Valley’s most iconic producers - Famille Perrin - including selections from the renowned and historic Château de Beaucastel. Leading the dinner will be Jennafer Tuffner, Sales Manager for Vineyard Brands, an importer founded in 1973 by Robert Haas. This dinner has been curated in partnership with Tim Wallace of the Wine Vault.
Famille Perrin is the leading organic wine grower of the Southern Rhône Valley where they occupy the region’s best terroirs. Their values have given them a worldwide reputation for excellence: absolute respect for the soil, a commitment to manual methods, and a deep belief that organic viticulture is the only way to express the true essence of the terroir. Moreover, the combination of talents within the family ensures the continuation of their unique expertise. Nature and tradition are key to the Famille Perrin way and this approach has continued seamlessly over five generations.
An estate with worldwide recognition, Château de Beaucastel’s history dates back to 1549, when Pierre de Beaucastel purchased the land and built a manor house. In 1909, another Pierre -- Pierre Traminer-- purchased the estate, which he later transferred to his son-in-law Pierre Perrin. Today, the fourth and fifth generation of Perrins run the famed wine estate. The vineyards of Château de Beaucastel are located on historic land where each of the 13 approved grapes varietals of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation are planted. Château de Beaucastel covers 315 acres. 250 acres are planted with vines, three-quarters in the AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the remaining one-quarter in the AOC Côtes du Rhône. The art of blending is key at Château de Beaucastel, both the blending of talents of each family member and blending the 13 grapes to produce these exceptional Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 6:30 PM Arrival | 6:45 PM Dinner
Location: 1601 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204
Special Guests: Jennafer Tuffner | Sales Manager NC & SC - Vineyard Brands
Andres Kaifer | Executive Chef - Customshop Handcrafted Food
Tickets: $195/person plus tax
Gratuity is included in the ticket price, and $50 of each ticket is tax-deductible.
Must be 21+
Hosted by Charlotte Wine & Food Board Members Max Krumdieck and Bonnie Kelly
WINES
WELCOME RECEPTION
2023 Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Reserve Rosé
FIRST COURSE
2023 Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Reserve Blanc
SECOND COURSE
2020 Famille Perrin Vinsobres Les Cornuds
THIRD COURSE
2021 Famille Perrin Gigondas La Gille
FOURTH COURSE
2021 Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Rouge Coudoulet
FIFTH COURSE
2021 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Menu coming soon…
Dietary restrictions may be accommodated with advance notice. Please indicate any restrictions the event organizers should be aware of at time of your registration/ticket purchase. Alternatively, please email info@charlottewineandfood.org to notify us at minimum 5 days prior to the event.
CULINARY & BEVERAGE TALENT
ANDRES KAIFER | EXECUTIVE CHEF - CUSTOMSHOP HANDCRAFTED FOOD
Andres Kaifer was born and raised into the Spanish culture of food which has remained a key aspect and driving force in his life. From learning about food from his mother to his first restaurant job at age 15 to graduating from the Culinary Institute of America and cheffing across many fantastic restaurants, Andres has committed his life to make every food experience an incredible one.
Andres started in Miami, working in esteemed restaurants including Wish, Wynwood Kitchen and Bar, Area 31, then partnering on Beaker & Gray and Mason before being called to the rich ingredients that make NC food so unique. First landing in Durham, Andres brought life to the menus at The Durham Hotel, Crawford & Son (his most influential experience) and Vidrio before finding his way to Charlotte where he has worked diligently as the culinary director at Mac’s Hospitality Group, overseeing the vision and operations of all brands and locations.
In 2022, the opportunity arose to take over as Executive Chef and Owner of Charlotte's mainstay, Customshop, where he brought his culinary expertise, menu development, and all areas of restaurant operations and management. Since then, he has collaborated with Michelin Star Chef Michael Beltran, increased sales by 75%, and invested nearly $75,000 into renovations and rebuilding the brand into the fine dining, community-loved staple it is today.
JENNAFER TUFFNER | SALES MANAGER SC & NC - VINEYARD BRANDS
Jennafer Tuffner is the North and South Carolina Sales Manager for Vineyard Brands, an importer founded in 1973 by Robert Haas. After attending the University of Georgia, she moved to Charleston, SC and fell in love with wine and incredible cuisine. While working for Ben Arnold, now Breakthru Beverage Jennafer fell in love with the Vineyard Brands diverse portfolio and has been working as their Sales Manager in the Carolinas since 2015. Professionally, she holds the Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) from The Society of Wine Educators (SWE). Jennafer currently resides in Charleston, SC with her husband Michael and their dog, Callie. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time on the beach with friends andcheering on the Dawgs in Athens.
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR!
