Events

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, producers, and stories behind every bottle. Whether you're discovering new styles or deepening your wine knowledge, Wines with Brian offers an approachable way to taste, […]

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 guided tasting experience designed to help guests better understand aroma, flavor, structure, and personal preference through thoughtfully selected pours and approachable education. Set in ZincHouse’s […]

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 Spanish wines, plus additional pintxos and treats throughout the night. It’s a lively, food-forward celebration built around classic Spanish flavors and plenty of wine, running […]

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 rotating selection of the shop’s latest favorites in a relaxed, casual setting. No tickets or reservations are required, making it an easy way to discover […]

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 fruit, spice, complexity, and surprising elegance. This tasting explores how the grape changes from place to place, with classic French examples from Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape […]

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, woman-led estate in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley. Guests will taste four La Cienega wines—including Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, a limited-production red blend, and reserve […]

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 guided tasting experience designed to help guests better understand aroma, flavor, structure, and personal preference through thoughtfully selected pours and approachable education. Set in ZincHouse’s […]

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, a Spanish white, and sparkling wines—while exploring just how diverse white wine can be, from crisp and refreshing to aromatic, bubbly, and sweet. Each pour […]

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 of Istria and Croatia’s sun-drenched coastline through a guided wine flight and four paired bites inspired by seaside taverns and hill town kitchens. Fresh herbs, […]

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 a side-by-side tasting of three of the house’s top Champagnes—Brut, Blanc de Blancs, and Rosé—each poured from both standard bottles and magnums. Compare the wines […]

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 rotating selection of the shop’s latest favorites in a relaxed, casual setting. No tickets or reservations are required, making it an easy way to discover […]

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 the world’s most versatile grapes. From crisp, mineral-driven expressions to richer, textured styles, Crush of the Month: Chardonnay highlights how climate, terroir, and winemaking choices […]

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 Beavers will feature wines from Aperture and Samuel Louis Smith across an impressive range of styles, including Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, […]

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 guide guests through six wines, including Aligoté, Saint-Bris, Chablis, and a Premier Cru, while sharing the history of the winery and its organic and biodynamic […]

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 guided tasting experience designed to help guests better understand aroma, flavor, structure, and personal preference through thoughtfully selected pours and approachable education. Set in ZincHouse’s […]

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 the two can work together. Guests will taste seven different wines alongside seven gourmet popcorn flavors, exploring how sweetness, salt, texture, and seasoning can change […]

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 traditions of the Bosphorus through a guided wine flight and four paired bites inspired by bustling markets, waterfront taverns, and the city's rich history of […]

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 from the Russian River Valley and Fountaingrove District while hearing the stories behind the bottles, vineyards, and family-run winery. A curated charcuterie spread is included, […]

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 span several of France’s most celebrated regions and styles, including red and white Burgundy, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côte-Rôtie, and more. With Weygandt known for uncovering distinctive producers […]

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 rotating selection of the shop’s latest favorites in a relaxed, casual setting. No tickets or reservations are required, making it an easy way to discover […]

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 to prove it with a tasting of value-driven wines from across the region, including the Haut-Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol. Taste your way through several expressions […]

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 family grows its own fruit and oversees every step from vineyard to bottle, crafting wines that reflect the individual parcels and character of their estate. […]

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 guided tasting experience designed to help guests better understand aroma, flavor, structure, and personal preference through thoughtfully selected pours and approachable education. Set in ZincHouse’s […]

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 well. Guests will taste seven wines, ranging from crisp sparkling selections to bold reds and a sweet finish, each matched with a mystery chip flavor. […]

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 that define one of Mexico’s most celebrated food cultures through a guided wine flight and four thoughtfully paired bites. Inspired by vibrant markets and home […]

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 rotating selection of the shop’s latest favorites in a relaxed, casual setting. No tickets or reservations are required, making it an easy way to discover […]

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, producers, and stories behind every bottle. Whether you're discovering new styles or deepening your wine knowledge, Wines with Brian offers an approachable way to taste, […]

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 rosé, elegant Etna Rosso, a Riserva, and traditional-method sparkling wine. Along the way, discover how Etna’s volcanic soils, high-altitude vineyards, and native grapes give these […]

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 evening begins with Champagne before moving through six wines selected for the season, featuring E. Guigal and celebrated Rhône appellations including Condrieu, Crozes-Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, […]

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 through a guided wine flight and four thoughtfully paired bites inspired by the region’s iconic flavors. Guests will explore the world of Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, […]