An Evening of Wine & Food Pairings at Corktown Taphouse Five wines. Five chef-crafted bites. One unforgettable progression from bright to bold. This isn't a standard tasting — it's a curated journey designed to show you exactly what wine and food can do to each other when the pairing is intentional. Illumination Sauvignon Blanc opens the night with electric citrus and herbal lift, matched with a grilled citrus-herb shrimp skewer and fresh grapefruit. Snappy, clean, and electric. Benton Lane Chardonnay follows — toasted almond richness meeting a brown-butter chicken bite with lemon. A perfect bridge from brightness into depth. Benton Lane Pinot Noir brings unmistakable Oregon elegance — earthy, savory, and soft — paired with wild mushroom & thyme risotto finished with shaved pecorino. Complex and deeply satisfying. Faust Cabernet Sauvignon arrives with authority. Dark fruit, structure, and chocolate-tinged power meet a seared short rib glazed with blackberry-Cabernet reduction and a whisper of cocoa. Bold, luxurious, and built for Cab lovers. Leviathan Red Blend closes the night at full throttle — paired with an espresso-cocoa tiramisu bite topped with blackberry compote. A decadent final note that you'll be talking about on the way home. Five pours. Five perfect bites. One night that earns its ticket price.