FranksWine 40th Anniversary Dinner

This one is especially meaningful to me!

Bouchaine Vineyards was the very first winery I visited on my very first wine industry trip to Napa Valley. And now, 40 years later, we’re celebrating 40 YEARS OF FranksWine with the very winery where my Napa Valley wine journey began. Talk about coming full circle!

And speaking of history… over a decade ago, FranksWine and Moro teamed up to host monthly wine dinners that continued for years. Well, guess what? Chef Michael DiBianca is still around, Frank Pagliaro is still around, Moro Bistro has been recreated … and we’re doing it again!

Some of my favorite memories from those dinners are the friendships we made along the way. We love seeing so many familiar faces who have supported us over the years, and we’re always looking forward to welcoming new neighbors to the table.

We just wrapped up the menu, and let me tell you… IT LOOKS AMAZING! Chef Michael has put together something really special to complement the incredible wines of Bouchaine.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

📅 Tuesday, December 1, 2026

⏰ 6:30 PM

📍 Moro Restaurant, Wilmington

$ 125 / per person

🍷 Featuring Bouchaine Vineyards, with wines presented by Devin Reed

🥂 Plus a special dessert toast celebrating 40 years of FranksWine!

We’ll be sharing the full menu and reservation details shortly, but we wanted you to be among the first to know!

Seriously… what else are you doing on a Tuesday night?!

Forty years of wine, friendships, memories, and community. It’s been one heck of a ride, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU.

We hope you’ll join us for a very special evening!

Cheers!

Frank Pagliaro
FranksWine
Toasting Since 1986 🍷 | #OneCoolWineShop

Welcome Reception
– Bouchaine 2024 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir

Sesame Seared Tuna
Soba noodle cucumber salad-miso vinaigrette-spicy peanuts
– Bouchaine 2025 Alsatian White Blend

Pan Seared Crab Cake
Basil potato-tomato caper relish
– Bouchaine 2023 Estate Chardonnay

Slow Braised Pork Shoulder
Creamy grits-spicy BBQ-pickled onion salad-onion dust
– Bouchaine 2023 Estate Pinot Noir

Grilled Filet Mignon
Caramelized onion potato cake-bacon Brussel sprout salad, Red wine reduction
– Bouchaine 2022 Calera Clone Pinot Noir

Chocolate Cake
Port cherry sauce-vanilla gelato
– a special toast with dessert!

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