Chocolate and Wine – need we say more? Llano Estacado Winery is excited to host their 20th Annual Chocolate Fantasia event on February 11th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. here at the winery!
Chocolate Fantasia will feature over two dozen competitors that spend weeks designing a chocolate sculpture of their own creativity along with samples of chocolate delights for guests to enjoy. Over 5,000 samples were served at the 19th annual event, including a new savory category in which guests enjoyed shrimp drizzled with a white chocolate sauce and brisket bites smothered in a creamy mole sauce.
Local celebrity judges as well as experts from across the country will be awarding prizes in four categories including; Best of Show, and Judges’ Artistic Merit Award. Guest votes are included in the People’s choice and Champion of Savory Chocolate awards.
This annual event is put on in coordination with Llano Estacado Winery, The ACF Texas Panhandle Chefs de Cuisine and the Southwest Parkinson’s Society. Tickets are available for purchase in person or over the phone at Llano Estacado Winery and are $75 a person with partial proceeds benefiting the Southwest Parkinson’s Society. Tickets include complimentary wine, chocolate samples, light hors d’oeuvres and a commemorative glass.
Call 806-745-2258 for more information and for tickets! Tickets will not be sold at the door.
(News release from Llano Estacado Winery)