We are excited to announce that Bent Tree Wine will be the featured wine on the Patron Level at this year’s Corks and Canvas. Bent Tree Wine was created by Mark Gifford a former Chemistry and Biology teacher. After Gifford was laid off and needed to find a new career. He was interested in wine making and with his chemistry background he decided to take the leap and become a wine maker.

Gifford’s wines are not your traditional grape based wines and instead feature flavors like jasmine rice, Jonathan apples and blueberry. The wines are making their way into restaurants including, The Drop, Café Trio, Classic Cup and bluestem. At Café Trio they have created a cocktail called “Lotus” using his Jasmine Rice Wine. The wine can be purchased at a few local stores including Gomer’s Midtown and Cellar Rat.

We are thrilled to have him be a part of Corks and Canvas and think our Patrons will love the uniqueness of these wines.