Wine
Guests can sample 40 different wines each day. Purchase a bottle or case (or two) and stock your wine cellar at the Wine Retail Store.
Download Wine List.
Did you purchase wine at Corks & Cactus 2012? If so, bring back your Desert Botanical Garden reusable wine tote and receive 10% off your purchase of six or more bottles!
Wine Retail Store
- All 80 wines will be available to purchase.
- Retail store features wines that are priced at $35 or less, with no sales tax on any wine purchased
- Guests are able to mix & match 12 or more bottles and receive 10% off the total purchase price
- All wine purchased benefits the Garden’s education, research, exhibition and conservation programs
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Entertainment
Music
- Mr. Trio featuring Adam Roberts, Jeff Libman, and Ben Hedquist
Cooking Demonstrations
- Fabulous Food / 2:00 p.m. each day / Kitchell Patio
- Chef Greg Reynolds, Executive Chef of Fabulous Food, will be leading demonstrations featuring recipes from the Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events kitchen.
- Gertrude's / 3:30 p.m. each day / Kitchell Patio
- Chef Stephen Eldridge, Executive Chef of Gertrude’s Restaurant, will be leading demonstrations featuring recipes from the Garden’s new restaurant.
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Dining
All items are plus tax.
Filet Mignon Panini
Sliced Filet Mignon, Caramelized Onions, Reggiano Parmesan, Arugula, Garlic Aioli, Ciabatta Bread Truffled Fingerling Potato Salad, Grain Mustard Vinaigrette - $14
Turkey Panini
Smoked Turkey, Sage Cheddar and Cranberry Relish, Wildflower Cranberry Walnut Bread Truffle Fingerling Potato Salad, Grain Mustard Vinaigrette - $13
Cheese Platters
A selection of imported and domestic cheeses accented with grilled apples, grapes dried fruits, savory nuts, and crackers - $12
Crudités
Seasonal vegetables crudités accompanied served with sun dried tomato ranch dip - $6
Antipasto
Salami, Sausage, Olives, Roasted Peppers, House Cured Tomatoes - $10
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Topped with Fresh Parmesan Cheese and Served with Tri Colored Tortilla Chips - $9
Chocolate Fondue
Rich Chocolate Fondue Surrounded by Strawberries, Fresh Pineapple Chunks, Soft Marshmallows and Cream Puffs for Dipping - $7
Beverages
- Prickly Pear Iced Tea - $2.50
- Canned Soda (Sprite, Diet Coke, Coke) - $2.00
- Bottled Water - $2.50
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The Fine Print
- Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification.
- Children will not be admitted, even if a parent or guardian is present.
- This is an outdoor event. Business casual attire and comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Wines are subject to change, substitutions may occur.
- Event programming is subject to change.
- No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the vent.
- No refund, exchanges or rain dates.
- Corks & Cactus ticket price includes Garden/Event admission, wine tasting and entertainment.
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