Rosé Around the World Brunch featuring Edwin’s Organix
and Open Plan Kitchen at Forest Kitchen Design | April 19, 2026

Charlotte Wine + Food Week presented by Truist held a Rosé Brunch at Forest Kitchen Design on Sunday, April 19. Guests indulged in the pink-hued paradise as they enjoyed a one-of-a-kind food pairing amidst the aroma of freshly popped rosé corks. Our multi-course brunch spread was a culinary masterpiece, meticulously crafted this year by Chef Edwin Cruz of Edwin’s Organix and Open Plan Kitchen. Rosé - from sparkling to still, classic Rosés from the south of France and modern iterations made in the New World - were featured. Guests donned pink attire in all shades. 

The Wine Vault in Elizabeth’s Owner, Tim Wallace, alongisde Woody French from 3 Keys Wine Distributing served as our guides on this around-the-world flight of R-O-S-È, YES WAY!

Featured Rosés included: Castellroig Rosé Brut Cava NV | SPAIN, Feudo Solaria Nerello Mascalese Rosato | ITALY, Sophie Bertin Rosé | FRANCE, Arca Nova Vinho Verde Rosé | PORTUGAL, Andis Harvest Widow Rosé | CALIFORNIA, Simon Family Estate 'Tigress' Rosé | CALIFORNIA, Domaine de la Sangliere Juliette Rosé | FRANCE, VieVité Côtes de Provence Rosé | FRANCE, and Duval-Leroy Rosé Prestige Premier Cru | FRANCE.

Thanks to the Charlotte Wine + Food Board Member host for the day, Paul Miller.

All proceeds benefited Beds for Kids, Digi-Bridge, Families Forward Charlotte, and Wayfinders.

Photo Credits: Josh Bannen Photo