Paid Tastings

Wine RouletteChoose your own tasting adventure at one of Westgate Wine Bar’s most popular events. More than fifteen wines will be open, and each guest can select the eight they […]

Rhône Tasting with FerratonExplore the range and character of France’s Rhône Valley at this guided tasting at Westgate Wine Bar. Featuring wines from Ferraton Père & Fils, the lineup will […]

August Crush of the Month: RieslingFresh, expressive, and endlessly misunderstood, Riesling takes center stage at Rocks & Acid Wine Shop for this month’s Crush of the Month tasting. Explore a […]

Kings of France: Burgundy + BordeauxExplore two of France’s most iconic wine regions in one guided tasting at Westgate Wine Bar. Guests will compare the elegance and nuance of Burgundy […]

Vineyard 36 Wine Tasting with Cam WardJoin Taylor’s Wine Shop for a special tasting featuring four wines from Vineyard 36 and an appearance by former Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward. […]

Aperitif, Vermouth & Digestif ClassExplore the flavorful world of aromatized wines with aperitif expert Gaëlle Laforest at The Raleigh Wine Shop. This guided class features five styles of vermouths, aperitifs, […]

Eat the World: La ManchaJourney to the heart of Spain with this immersive food and wine experience at Wedgewood Cheese Bar. Eat the World: La Mancha explores the rustic flavors […]

Falkenstein Cult German Riesling & Pinot Noir Tasting Discover the wines of cult German producer Hofgut Falkenstein at this special tasting featuring some of the estate’s sought-after Rieslings alongside rosé […]

Dave Phinney’s Own WinesExplore the bold, distinctive style of Dave Phinney at this guided tasting at Westgate Wine Bar. Best known for creating The Prisoner and founding Orin Swift Cellars, […]

Wine Wednesday Complimentary TastingMake the midweek a little more enjoyable with a complimentary drop-in tasting at The Wine Feed Durham. Stop by between 5:30 and 7:00 PM to sample a […]

Cabernets That WAY Overdeliver Think great Cabernet has to come with a hefty price tag? Westgate Wine Bar is putting that theory to the test with a tasting of standout […]

Wines with BrianJoin Brian for a relaxed, educational tasting that highlights standout wines from around the world. Each session features a thoughtfully curated lineup, with insights into the grapes, regions, […]

The Art of Wine: A Tasting ExperienceSlow down, sip intentionally, and explore wine through a more sensory lens at The ZincHouse Winery & Brewery. The Art of Wine is a […]

Paella Birthday Rager: A Spanish Fiesta!Celebrate Paula and Laura’s birthdays with a full-on Spanish feast at Rocks & Acid. The evening features two freshly prepared paellas alongside an array of […]

Wine Wednesday Complimentary TastingMake the midweek a little more enjoyable with a complimentary drop-in tasting at The Wine Feed Durham. Stop by between 5:30 and 7:00 PM to sample a […]

Grenache Around the WorldGet to know Grenache on a globe-trotting tasting at Westgate Wine Bar. Often thought of as a fuller, bolder cousin to Pinot Noir, Grenache can deliver beautiful […]

A Taste of Alexander Valley with La Cienega VineyardThe Raleigh chapter of Women for WineSense welcomes Katja Newman, CEO of La Cienega Vineyard, for an evening centered on this family-owned, […]

The Art of Wine: A Tasting ExperienceSlow down, sip intentionally, and explore wine through a more sensory lens at The ZincHouse Winery & Brewery. The Art of Wine is a […]

White After Dark: A White Wine Tasting ExperienceWhite wine takes center stage at this after-dark tasting from Mecca Wine Distributors. Sip through six different styles—including Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, […]

Eat the World: Coastal CroatiaEscape to the eastern Adriatic with this immersive food and wine experience at Wedgewood Cheese Bar. Eat the World: Coastal Croatia explores the flavors and traditions […]

Laurent-Perrier Champagne: Bottles vs. MagnumsDoes Champagne really taste better from a magnum? Here’s your chance to put the theory to the test. Master Sommelier Molly Finnegan of Champagne Laurent-Perrier leads […]

Wine Wednesday Complimentary TastingMake the midweek a little more enjoyable with a complimentary drop-in tasting at The Wine Feed Durham. Stop by between 5:30 and 7:00 PM to sample a […]

September Crush of the Month: ChardonnayThere’s far more to Chardonnay than buttery stereotypes. Join Rocks & Acid Wine Shop for a tasting that explores the incredible range of one of […]

Aperture & Samuel Louis Smith with Brad BeaversTaste through an unusually broad lineup from two of California’s most exciting small producers at Westgate Wine Bar. This guided tasting with Brad […]

A Special Chablis Wine Tasting with Jean-Marc BrocardExplore Chablis through the wines of Jean-Marc Brocard during this seated tasting at Seaboard Wine. Guillaume Hoog, Export Manager for the estate, will […]

The Art of Wine: A Tasting ExperienceSlow down, sip intentionally, and explore wine through a more sensory lens at The ZincHouse Winery & Brewery. The Art of Wine is a […]

Gourmet Popcorn & Wine TastingWine and popcorn might not be the first pairing that comes to mind, but this tasting from Mecca Wine Distributors is all about proving how well […]

Eat the World: IstanbulTravel to the crossroads of Europe and Asia with this immersive food and wine experience at Wedgewood Cheese Bar. Eat the World: Istanbul explores the vibrant culinary […]

California & Charcuterie with Bricoleur VineyardsSpend an evening in California wine country without leaving Raleigh as Bricoleur Vineyards takes over DRINK for a tasting with owner Mark Hanson. Sip wines […]

French Wine Tasting with WeygandtExplore a lineup of top French wines with Warren Leonard of Weygandt, the importing company founded by longtime French wine importer Peter Weygandt. This tasting will […]

Wine Wednesday Complimentary TastingMake the midweek a little more enjoyable with a complimentary drop-in tasting at The Wine Feed Durham. Stop by between 5:30 and 7:00 PM to sample a […]

Can Great Bordeaux Be Affordable?Bordeaux has a reputation for prestigious bottles and equally prestigious price tags—but great Bordeaux doesn’t always have to break the bank. Westgate Wine Bar sets out […]

Champagne Jean Josselin at Boatman Spirits Discover grower Champagne during an intimate evening with Champagne Jean Josselin, a family-owned producer from Gyé-sur-Seine in the southern reaches of Champagne. The Josselin […]

The Art of Wine: A Tasting ExperienceSlow down, sip intentionally, and explore wine through a more sensory lens at The ZincHouse Winery & Brewery. The Art of Wine is a […]

Fall Expo: 4 Vendors, 4 Wines Each

The Unexpected Pairing: Wine & Potato Chips TastingForget the cheese board—Mecca Wine Distributors is pairing wine with potato chips for a playful lesson in why unexpected pairings can work surprisingly […]

Eat the World: Oaxaca Experience the rich culinary traditions of southern Mexico at Wedgewood Cheese Bar with Eat the World: Oaxaca. This immersive tasting explores the flavors, ingredients, and techniques […]

Wine Wednesday Complimentary TastingMake the midweek a little more enjoyable with a complimentary drop-in tasting at The Wine Feed Durham. Stop by between 5:30 and 7:00 PM to sample a […]

Wines with BrianJoin Brian for a relaxed, educational tasting that highlights standout wines from around the world. Each session features a thoughtfully curated lineup, with insights into the grapes, regions, […]

Mt. Etna Wine TastingTake a trip to Sicily’s volcanic slopes with this guided tasting at Seaboard Wine. Guests will explore six wines from Mount Etna, spanning crisp Etna Bianco, vibrant […]

An Evening in the Rhône at Cellar 72 Take a journey through the Rhône Valley during this special fall wine tasting at Cellar 72 benefiting Fall for Five Points. The […]

Eat the World: Bologna Journey to Italy’s culinary capital with this immersive food and wine experience at Wedgewood Cheese Bar. Eat the World: Bologna celebrates the rich traditions of Emilia-Romagna […]

A Taste of Portugal: Walk-Around Wine TastingTake a tasting tour through Portugal at Wine Solutions with more than 20 red and white wines representing some of the country’s most exciting […]

A Taste of Portugal: Walk-Around Wine TastingTake a tasting tour through Portugal at Wine Solutions with more than 20 red and white wines representing some of the country’s most exciting […]

Piemonte Book Launch: On the Road in PiemonteJoin wine importer-turned-writer Jeff Bramwell at Rocks & Acid for the launch of On the Road in Piemonte, a two-volume exploration of Italy’s […]

Wieners & Wine: Austrian Wine Tasting Austria takes center stage for a playful Sunday afternoon pairing of wine and Chicago-style hot dogs. Taste through a selection of Austrian wines while […]

Eat the World: BavariaCelebrate the flavors and traditions of autumn in southern Germany with this immersive food and wine experience at Wedgewood Cheese Bar. Eat the World: Bavaria explores the […]

The Art of Wine: A Private Tasting ExperienceEnjoy an intimate, elevated tasting at Zin House designed for guests who want to explore wine with deeper focus and intention. This private […]

October Crush of the Month: Pinot Noir  If you've ever fallen for Pinot Noir, you already know—it has a way of keeping you coming back. Elegant, expressive, and endlessly fascinating, […]

Eat the World: BurgundyCelebrate harvest season in one of France’s most revered wine regions with this immersive food and wine experience at Wedgewood Cheese Bar. Eat the World: Burgundy explores […]

Eat the World: Lyon Discover the heart and soul of French cuisine with this immersive food and wine experience at Wedgewood Cheese Bar. Eat the World: Lyon celebrates the traditions […]

Eat the World: GruyèresEscape to the Swiss Alps with this cozy, cheese-filled edition of Eat the World at Wedgewood Cheese Bar. Inspired by the villages surrounding Gruyères, this immersive experience […]

Champagne Grand Tasting Just in time for holiday entertaining, Wine Solutions is bringing together more than 40 Champagnes for a walk-around tasting at Lakeside Kitchen in Raleigh. Grab a glass […]

Eat the World: The JuraVenture into one of France’s most fascinating and under-the-radar wine regions with this immersive food and wine experience at Wedgewood Cheese Bar. Eat the World: The […]

Eat the World: PatagoniaJourney to the wild landscapes of southern Argentina and Chile with this immersive food and wine experience at Wedgewood Cheese Bar. Eat the World: Patagonia explores the […]

Campania Italy Wine Tasting & Tour Explore the wines, food, and culture of southern Italy during this special tasting and travel preview at Seaboard Wine. Wine aficionado and world traveler […]

November Crush of the Month: Sangiovese Rustic, expressive, and unmistakably Italian, Sangiovese is the kind of wine that feels most at home around the dinner table. This month’s Crush explores […]

Eat the World: Holiday Tasting Market Celebrate the season with a festive global tasting experience at Wedgewood Cheese Bar. Inspired by the many destinations featured throughout the year in the […]

December Crush of the Month: Cabernet Sauvignon  Bold, powerful, and always ready to make a statement, Cabernet Sauvignon closes out the year as December’s Crush. Explore a curated selection of […]