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Somm Series: Uncorked at the Garden With Cecilia Barretto

The Garden Welcomes Sommelier Cecilia Barretto of Vinously Speaking for "A Toast to Texas: Four Nations, Four Wines".
Date Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time 6 - 8 p.m.
Cost $75 ($65 members)
About the Chef

Join Cecilia Barretto and the Garden Culinary Team in the outdoor teaching kitchen at the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a lively wine journey in celebration of Fiesta San Antonio. Cecilia has worn many hats in her journey as a wine expert: sommelier, wine shop owner, winery professional, and wine retail manager. She spent three years in Burgundy obtaining her MSc in Wine Business and holds the prestigious WSET Level 4 Certification. An adjunct professor in viticulture at Palo Alto College and founder of Vinously Speaking Private Wine Events, she brings expertise and energy to every tasting.

Sip wines from France, Spain, Mexico, and Texas while discovering how culture, climate, and terroir shape each glass — paired with generous bites for a festive, educational experience. A salute to history, viticulture, exceptional wine and how it is all tied together! ¡Viva Fiesta!

Instructors: Sommelier Cecilia Barretto and the Garden Culinary Team

What's on the Menu

Social Bird Rose – Provence, France

  • Watermelon Salad with Mint, Cotija and Chile Crushed Peanuts

Lagrimas Verdejo – Baja, California

  • Quesadillas con Rajas Poblanos with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

Ondarre Rioja – Spain

  • Smashed Marble Potato Patatas Bravas with Roasted Garlic Aioli

Llano Estacado “Rolling Smoke” Red Blend – Texas High Plains

  • Smoked Beef Nachos with Refried Borracho Beans and Chipotle Salsa