Tour dE France with AUTHENTIQUE VIN - A T. MEUnier Import Selection +
The Speckled pear at LA CAVE AT petit philippe
Leave your cycles at home… this is no ordinary Tour de France. Instead, prepare your palate for a luxurious, sommelier-led journey through France’s most iconic wine regions — from the elegance of Alsace to the picturesque vineyards of the Loire Valley, the prestige of Burgundy, the bold character of the Rhône Valley, and the timeless grandeur of Bordeaux.
Join us for a story-rich, palate-pleasing French wine adventure celebrating the regions that have shaped wine culture for centuries. This Tour de France will be led by Tyler Morgan, Southeast Retail Sales Manager of Authentique Vin - T. Meunier Import Selections at La Cave at Petit Philippe’s flagship store in Myers Park. Longtime Charlotte Wine + Food Week partner, Chef Michael Bader of The Speckled Pear, will delight you with a carefully curated menu to pair with the wines.
By evening’s end, you’ll be swirling with confidence and declaring, “ooh la la,” “très bien,” and “c’est magnifique!” 🇫🇷✨
This special evening of wine, food, fun, and fundraising is held in support of four Charlotte-area children's charities - Beds for Kids, Digi-Bridge, Families Forward Charlotte, and Wayfinders. Collectively, these organizations serve more than 2,500 children, helping ensure access to stability, education, and opportunity - paving the way for brighter, more secure futures for these children and our community. Learn more here.
The dinner will also offer you an opportunity to give back by making a direct donation, purchasing raffle tickets for exciting prizes, and/or bidding in the Week's auctions.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM Reception | 6:45 PM Dinner
Location: Petit Philippe Fine Wine | 4001 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28209
Special Guests: Tyler Morgan | Southeast Retail Sales Manager - Authentique Vin - T. Meunier Import Selections
Michael Bader | Executive Chef and Owner - The Speckled Pear
Tickets: $250/person plus tax
Gratuity is included in the ticket price, and $50 of each ticket is tax-deductible.
Must be 21+
MENU + WINES
- RECEPTION -
Domaine Vincent Stoeffler Cremant d’Alsace
- FIRST COURSE -
Firmin Dezat Sancerre
- SECOND COURSE -
Domaine Sébastien Magnien Hautes Côtes de Beaune Blanc
- THIRD COURSE -
Domaine Galévan Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- FOURTH COURSE -
Château Le Comte Mallet Saint-Émilion
- DESSERT -
Château Saint Vincent Sauternes
menu coming soon!
Dietary restrictions may be accommodated with advance notice. Please indicate any restrictions the event organizers should be aware of at time of your registration/ticket purchase. Alternatively, please email info@charlottewineandfood.org to notify us at minimum 5 days prior to the event.
CULINARY & BEVERAGE TALENT
MICHAEL BADER | OWNER & EXECUTIVE CHEF - THE SPECKLED PEAR
With almost 30 years of culinary and food service management experience, Chef Michael Bader is passionate about supporting local farms and purveyors to deliver the highest quality dining experience.
Chef Bader recently opened The Speckled Pear in Fort Mill, a scratch-prepared foods market, restaurant, and wine shop. Before launching The Speckled Pear with his wife and business partner in December 2024, Chef Bader served as Executive Chef of La-Tea-Da’s Catering and provided consulting services to Universities and Corporations, traveling and supporting their culinary needs. He also offered exclusive private chef and catering services for the greater Charlotte area and Coastal Carolina.
Throughout his well-rounded career, Chef Bader has worked in countless kitchens, catered large 18,000+ person events, and worked as a private chef in the Hamptons. Other career highlights include serving as Executive Chef for Wells Fargo Corporate Dining and having the honor of hosting the Charlotte Wine & Food’s Kickoff dinner for more than 7 years. Chef Bader continues to grow and evolve his style, drawing inspiration from travel, influential experiences, and exciting events. He appreciates the importance of fostering relationships and partnering with local businesses to cultivate a long-needed food service operation within the community.
Chef Bader grew up in the US on both coasts, with his early childhood spent in New York and later years in Southern California. He and his wife Robyn live in the greater Charlotte area and have four children – three sons and one daughter. To connect with him, follow him on Instagram: @chefmichealbader and @thespeckledpear
TYLER MORGAN | SOUTHEAST RETAIL SALES MANAGER - AUTHENTIQUE VIN - T. MEUNIER IMPORT SELECTIONS
Tyler Morgan has spent nearly two decades immersed in the world of specialty food and wine, a journey that began with artisan cheese and naturally evolved into a deep passion for wine. Over the past 18 years, he has worked across many facets of the specialty food industry, from staffing cheese counters to making cheese at the acclaimed Chapel Hill Creamery in North Carolina. In 2013, he earned the prestigious Certified Cheese Professional (CCP) designation from the American Cheese Society, recognizing his expertise and commitment to the craft.
His work with cheese ultimately opened the door to the world of wine, where he built a decade-long career with Empire Distributors, serving as both Sales Representative and District Manager. During that time, Tyler developed a reputation for his thoughtful approach to wine, strong relationships within the industry, and passion for connecting people with exceptional producers.
Today, Tyler serves as Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Authentique Vin – T. Meunier Import Selections, where he works alongside longtime friends and partners Thomas Meunier and Greg Pfaender. In this role, he represents a carefully curated portfolio of artisanal French producers, sharing their wines and stories across six states throughout the Southeast.
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR!
