Glen Foerd welcomes you to an elegant evening of curated wine and cheese pairings on the waterfront, featuring selections from Mad Wild Wines and Perrystead Dairy.
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy thoughtfully curated pairings by award-winning sommelier Steve Wildy and master cheesemaker Yoav Perry, whose expertise and creativity guide the tasting experience. Stroll between four tasting stations, each featuring two expertly paired wines and artisanal cheeses. As the sun sets over the river, settle into a relaxed yet refined atmosphere with live music, open-air seating, and the estate’s timeless beauty.
This event supports Glen Foerd’s programs and the preservation of its historic estate, helping ensure this special place continues to offer free events, educational programming, and community experiences for years to come.
Mad Wild Wine is an online retail, events, and consulting wine venture founded by former sommeliers Steve Wildy & Mike Madrigale, as well as an importer/distributor under the moniker “Cloche Wine Co.” Steve was recognized as one of Food & Wine’s 2015 “Sommeliers of the Year” and nominated by the James Beard Foundation as a semi-finalist in the category of “Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional” in the same year. His writing has appeared in numerous culinary and beverage publications, and he has guested on various podcasts about the beverage industry.
Perrystead Dairy, founded by Yoav Perry, is an urban Philadelphia creamery that just won its 23rd international award. Yoav has been dedicated to mastering cheesemaking for the last 18 years and was inducted into the Guilde Internationale Des Fromagers in 2025. Dubbed the "Renegade Cheesemaker" by Culture Magazine and the "Cheese Savant" by The Inquirer, Yoav’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Food & Wine, the Wall Street Journal, Wine Spectator, and The Oxford Companion to Cheese.