Wine, Beer Tasting events on tap at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, Arroyo Grille

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Dinner, Wine Tasting and Beer events on tap at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, Arroyo Grille

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club offers beer and wine sampling events in January that are sure to please. Try some different libations and tempting food and have a great time!

A tasting hosted by Firestone Walker Brewing Company happens Thursday, January 16, for guests age 21 and older. Based in Paso Robles, California, Firestone Walker Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in 1996 by Adam Firestone and brother-in-law David Walker, joined by Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. With multiple locations in California, their beer selections include pale ales, vintage barrel-aged beers, wild ales, and R&D beers. Enjoy some different tastes and learn more about this brewery! The beer tasting starts at 5 p.m. on the patio, and five tastings will be offered for $5.

Then on Saturday, January 18, The Prisoner Wine Company hosts a wine dinner starting at 6 p.m. at Arroyo Grille. Feast on a five-course meal paired with five wine tastings, all for $89 per person.

Based in St. Helena, California, Prisoner Wine company is run by Chrissy Whittmann, with a background in ecology and biology, and Niki Williams, who grew up in an Illinois farming community and worked for a European travel company. Their team offers selections from vineyards across California. Don’t miss the chance to taste their different varietals, paired with delicious food from Chef Neil Magbanua at the Arroyo Grille! Reservations are recommended for both events; call 520-365-1748 to reserve your spot.

It’s a wonderful time to celebrate a special occasion at one or both events — make it a date night or enjoy a night out with friends or coworkers, either way you are sure to experience a favorable time!

Don’t miss the chance to sample the Arroyo Grille menu on other nights too. The restaurant offers different weekly specials, including a Fish Fry on Wednesdays for $14 or a Kansas City Strip with fries on Thursdays for $15. If you like prime rib, try the $24 prime rib special on Friday or Saturday evenings. Short on time? A to-go menu is available too.

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.