French Summer Sippers
Time & Location: July 30, 2026, 5:30 - 7 PM
Ledger Balcony Bar: 6th Floor
About the Event
Join us for French Summer Sippers, a relaxed tasting celebrating six refreshing French wines that are perfect for warm-weather sipping. From France's oldest sparkling wine to crisp whites and light, chillable reds, this tasting is designed to transport you to the French countryside, one glass at a time.
We're also thrilled to welcome Brad Norton, owner of Three Henrys and importer of the featured wines. Brad personally selected several of the evening's wines and will guide us through each pour, sharing the stories, regions, and winemaking traditions behind every bottle.
Featured Wines
Three Henrys Blanquette de Limoux (Sparkling)
Très Très Pas Mal Graves Blanc
Très Très Pas Mal White Burgundy
Three Henrys Viognier
Three Henrys Pinot Noir
Copain Comme Gamay (Chillable Red)
Small bites will be served throughout the evening to complement the tasting.
$45 per person | Limited availability
A Taste of South Africa with Artisan Fine Wine Distributors and South to South Wine Importers
Time & Location: August 10, 2026, 5:30 - 7 PM
Ledger Balcony Bar: 6th Floor
About the Event:
Join Master Sommelier and Certified Wine Educator Laura Williamson, MS, CWE, alongside Suzaan Laing, owner of South To South Wine Importers, on August 10 for an evening exploring the bold, sun-kissed wines of South Africa, all new to Arkansas.
Taste your way through a curated lineup of reds and whites from one of the world's most exciting and undiscovered wine regions, guided by two of the industry's most respected voices.
Laura Williamson, MS, CWE is one of only 36 women in the world to hold the Master Sommelier title. A Northwest Arkansas native, she built her career directing wine import portfolios and leading beverage programs at Michelin, NYT, and Forbes-rated properties in New York before returning home as Partner of Artisan Fine Wine Distributors. She's been featured by CBS, Forbes, and Wine Spectator, and teaches as adjunct faculty at the Institute of Culinary Education, NYC.
Suzaan Laing is the owner of South To South Wine Importers, bringing a curated portfolio of top South African wines to the Southern U.S. A former IP attorney in her native Stellenbosch, she founded the company in 2020 to share the iconic wines of her home country with her adopted South.
$45 per person | Limited availability