Ladies Of The Vine

Join us for Ladies of the Vine Tasting, Luncheon & Panel Discussion—an elegant luncheon at The Club at Carlton Woods featuring a stellar panel of women shaping the world of wine. Sip, learn, and celebrate the stories behind every pour. The perfect gift for moms, daughters, and friends who deserve something extraordinary.  

Stephanie L. Franklin, founder of Franklin Vines, is cultivating legacy on her ancestral land in historic Shankleville, producing award-winning Texas wines rooted in heritage and purpose. Violet Grgich, President and CEO, Grgich Hills Estate, brings global perspective and a commitment to sustainability, leading her family’s iconic Napa Valley winery with a focus on regenerative farming. 

From the heart of Texas, Janet Miertschin of Portree Cellars crafts 100% Texas wines and champions local viticulture as Vice-President of the Texas Wine Growers Association. Kim Stare Wallace, President of Dry Creek Vineyard, blends tradition with innovation, guiding her family’s Sonoma winery with a focus on excellence and environmental stewardship.

Founded by Constance McDerby, Founder & Co-Producer of Food & Vine Time Productions, Wine & Food Week and Ladies of the Vine, this signature event brings together influential women in wine for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating passion, leadership and craftsmanship. 

Join us for an inspiring conversation celebrating leadership, legacy, and the power of women in wine. The gourmet four-course luncheon is paired with wines selected by each of the speakersand moderated by the effervescent Monique Studak, Principle at Thirst for Knowledge.

2026 Lucheon Menu

Reception Passed Hors d'oeuvres

Caviar & Crème Fraîche Tartelette

Confit Tomato & Garlic Canape

Smoked Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio 

Bread Service with Whipped Butter 

Course One 

Boucheron Goat Cheese Salad

Seasonal spring greens, fresh citrus, and citrus vinaigrette

Paired with Dry Creek Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2024 

Course Two 

Lobster Escargot

Herb & Garlic Maitre D’ Butter, Shaved Black Truffles, 
Pea Tendrils, Sourdough Breadcrumbs

Paired with Grgich Hills Estate Paris ‘76 Chardonnay 2023 

Main Course 

Tournedos Rachel

Prime Beef Tenderloin Medallions, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, 
Dauphinoise Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Marrow Butter, Bordelaise

Paired with Portree Cellars 2020 Aglianico,Texas High Plains AVA 

Dessert

Fondant Au Chocolat

Dark Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Cremeux, Sugar Spiced Hazelnuts

Paired with Franklin Vines 2022 Texas Tannat, Texas High Plains AVA

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