Seated Wine Dinner Theme: The Wines of Veritable Imports with Jesse Becker We are honored to welcome Master Sommelier Jesse Becker, whose wine journey began right here in Lincoln, Nebraska. Jesse brings unmatched expertise in German and Austrian wines—he’s a VDP ambassador, the first American to pass the German Wine Professional exam, an Austrian Wine Marketing […]

Dive deeper into this French region. In this two-hour class you will taste five wines, learn about where they come from and how they are made. Wine classes are designed to take budding wine enthusiasts on a journey of discovery to learn more about this special drink and all that goes into producing it. Participants […]

August 6th (Wednesday): Florio's First Wednesday Wine Tasting Theme: Producer Spotlight: Agricola Cirelli There is a trend in wine consumption leaning towards natural wine making, biodynamic farming, and sustainable practices in both the vineyard and the cellar. The folks at Cirelli are well-ahead of the trend. Tonight, you will try five delicious wines from this […]

First Thursday Wine Tasting Theme: The Wines of Beaujolais Don’t be confused by the fizzy red wine released around Thanksgiving. Beaujolais is a serious wine region. Located in the southern part of Burgundy we see great expressions of the Gamay grape variety produced here. Wines of ethereal depth and beauty that are approachable and fun. […]

Theme: Piedmontese Wines Come taste the five new Featured Wines in the shop. Includes 10% off any full bottle purchases. There will also be a paired a la carte menu offered during the tasting. Come for a snack or come for dinner. We've got you! Cost: $25 per person, free to Wine Club Members  Featured […]

Wine Education Masterclass Theme: Old World Versus New World Varietal Comparison Here’s your chance to compare varietals from around the world. We have hand-selected three Italian wines along with their counterparts in Germany, South Africa, and California. This masterclass will guide you through each varietal’s history, along with the differences in terroir and viticulture in […]

Join us for a casual, drop-in-style Walk-Around Wine Tasting from 12–3pm at Dante. For just $30 per person, enjoy unlimited wine tasting and fresh Margherita pizza while exploring over two dozen wines from across Italy and beyond. Bottles will be available for purchase at below retail pricing, so it’s the perfect chance to sip, discover […]

A late addition to the August calendar of events, but an incredible Chilean Wine Dinner you won’t want to miss with this amazing menu Chef Wilson has planned!                               Cost: 6 courses $100 per person + tax & gratuity with optional […]

Third Wednesday Wine Tasting Theme: East Coast Wines Almost every region in Italy has a shoreline. Tonight, we will try 5 wines within sight of the Adriatic Sea on the East Coast of Italy. Coastal influences, cool climates, and rocky soils are a terrific recipe for great wines. You won’t be disappointed by tonight’s selections. Cost: […]

Biodynamic Wine Dinner One of our favorite wine dinners of the year is back! Semo Pasta + Wine had long had an interest in how far a person could push organic farming when they discovered Biodynamic farm practices. Combining astrology and gastronomy with wines picked around a planetary alignment was something too fun not to […]

Third Thursday Wine Tasting Theme: Hot Spot Wine Regions Climate is a key element of terroir for wine with significant impact of the grapes produced for wine. Tonight, you can taste wine from three warm climate regions that each make spectacular wines. Cost: 3 wines for $15, perfect with optional charcuterie boards Open House 5:30 […]

Theme: "Back to Basics" As the children head back to school, we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit classic wines. We'll taste some 'textbook' examples of well-known regions and varietals. Cost: $40 per person Seated classroom style tasting from 3 - 5 pm. Reservations are required. Please call 402.620.4731 to make yours.