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Carmela's Annual Sweetheart Wine Dinner
2025-02-06 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Carmela’s Bistro, 4141 Pioneer Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68506, United States
Five Course Valentine’s themed Wine Dinner
Theme: “Eat Your Heart Out”
Elevate your Valentine’s celebration with Carmela’s Bistro’s annual Five Course Valentine’s themed wine dinner. Don’t miss out – reservations for our Holiday Dinners are in high demand, so make yours today!
Cost: 5 course wine dinner $80 per person
Thursday, February 6th: seated dinner at 6:30 pm
Reservations required – call 402.489.0005

Florio's First Wednesday Wine Tasting
2025-02-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Florio’s Italian Restaurant & Grille, 7300 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68512, United States
Theme: Ancient Varietals
Italy is home to over 1,000 distinct, indigenous grape varieties. Tonight, you can try five compelling varieties, some that you may have tried before and some others that you may have never heard of. Either way they are delicious, and you will be better for trying them!
Cost: 5 wines and Bruschetta For $10.00.
Seated Tasting at Either 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations are required, call 402.423.5576. Please make a reservation.

Beaver Lake Valentines Wine Tasting
2025-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Beaver Lake Beer, Wine & Spirits, 9661 Renee Ave, Suite 4, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, 68048
Theme: Valentines Day Wines
Join us and taste 6 wines that are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any other day for that matter!
Cost: 6 wines for $10.00.
Wednesday, February 5th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Reservations are not needed

Groundhog Day Unlimited Wine Tasting at Dante
2025-02-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
The groundhog popped up, saw his shadow, and declared: “Let there be an unlimited wine event for only $25!” Because if we’re going to do this day over and over, we might as well fill it with wine! Join us on Sunday, February 2nd, from 12–3pm, for an afternoon of endless pours of incredible wines and unlimited Margherita pizza, all for just $25 per person. All wines presented will also be available for purchase at $25 a bottle or less. No matter what the rest of winter holds, the groundhog promises there’s plenty of wine to go around—so come share in the fun and find new favorites you’ll want to repeat all season long!
Sunday, February 2nd, from 12–3pm,
Just $25 per person – Reserve your spot today

SOLD OUT - Dante's 15th Anniversary Wine Dinner with Piero Rossi Cairo of La Raia
2025-01-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
Join us on Wednesday, January 29th for an unforgettable evening marking a major milestone—15 incredible years of Dante.
This exclusive dinner will bring you face-to-face with Piero Rossi Cairo, winemaker of our signature Dante Wine and owner of the renowned La Raia estate. Indulge in a three-course feast specially curated by Chef Nick, with each dish meticulously paired with Dante Wine for a truly elevated experience.
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Price: $90 per person (includes all wine pairings)
Reservations: 6–8 PM (limited seating—this event will sell out!)
Secure your seat now and celebrate our 15-year legacy with an evening like no other!

SOLD OUT - Dante’s 15th Anniversary Wine Dinner with Piero Rossi Cairo of La Raia - SECOND NIGHT ADDED
2025-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
We’re thrilled to announce that our Wednesday dinner sold out in just 24 hours! Due to overwhelming demand, we’re excited to now offer an additional dinner on Tuesday night! Join us on Tuesday, January 28th for an unforgettable evening marking a major milestone—15 incredible years of Dante.
This exclusive dinner will bring you face-to-face with Piero Rossi Cairo, winemaker of our signature Dante Wine and owner of the renowned La Raia estate. Indulge in a three-course feast specially curated by Chef Nick, with each dish meticulously paired with Dante Wine for a truly elevated experience.
Date: Tuesday, January 28th
Price: $90 per person (includes all wine pairings)
Reservations: 6–8 PM (limited seating—this event will sell out!)
Secure your seat now and celebrate our 15-year legacy with an evening like no other!

SOLD OUT - Fariner Mediterranean Wine Dinner
2025-01-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Fariner, 120 N. 14th Street, Ashland, Nebraska, 68003
Theme: Mediterranean Wine Dinner
Join us for a night of Mediterranean inspired foods, each course paired with unique wines and cocktails. Come in out of the cold for a night of rest and rejuvenation, for the body and soul.
Date: Sunday, January 19th at 6pm
Cost: $110/person – 4 courses
Seating for this dinner is very limited. We’ll begin at 6 pm and probably wrap up around 9 pm. There will be one seating at the communal table.
Tickets are required and can be purchased on the Fariner website – farinerbakery.com/events.

Art & Soul Third Thursday Wine Tasting
2025-01-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Theme: The Wines of Baron Philippe de Rothschild
Rothschild is the most famous name in winemaking. Their expertise and influence spans the globe. Tonight, you can try wines from their incredible project in Chile. Every wine you try tonight has a score of 90 points or higher.
Cost: 3 wines for $12, or wines and snack pairing for $20
Open House 5:30 – 8:00
No Reservations required, for questions please call 402.483.1744.

Villa Amore Third Wednesday Wine Tasting
2025-01-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Villa Amore, 5353 North 27th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68521, United States
Theme: New Year, New Wines
We’re always seeking great new wines to bring to market. Tonight, you can try a few of our new discoveries that we have added to our portfolio. Prepare for a new adventure!
Cost: 5 wines and Bruschetta for $10.00
Open House 5:30 – 8:00
Reservations recommended, call 402.476.5300.

Florio's Second Wednesday Wine Tasting
2025-01-08 17:30 - 21:00 | Florio’s Italian Restaurant & Grille, 7300 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68512, United States
Due to the holidays, Florio’s First Wednesday Wine Tasting is moving to the second Wednesday for January!
Theme: Exploring the deep reds to warm you up inside
Italy has a reputation for a wide variety of full-bodied red wines ideal for the cold days of a Nebraska winter. Tonight, you will try 5 wines including some varieties you might find new and compelling
Cost: 5 wines and Bruschetta For $10.00.
Seated Tasting at Either 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations are required, call 402.423.5576.
Please make a reservation as this one regularly fills up.

Carmela's First Thursday Wine Tasting
2025-01-02 17:30 - 21:00 | Carmela’s Bistro, 4141 Pioneer Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68506, United States
Theme: Hearty and flavorful wines from South America
South American wines can be a bit of a challenge. There are a lot of inexpensive, low-quality wines from South America that can tempt the value conscious and leave one disappointed but there are some truly great finds to be made. We will help you sift through the chaff this evening with some interesting high quality wines from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
Cost: 5 wines for $10.00.
Seated Tasting at Either 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations recommended, call 402.489.0005.

Virtual New Years Eve Tasting with The Mill
2024-12-31 19:00 - 20:00 | NE
Join us for a virtual New Years Eve tasting on December 31st, 2024 at 7 pm.
Stay home, stay warm and have fun with us! Everything you need will come to you.

Lincoln: free delivery to your home
Omaha: Pick up at The Mill on Leavenworth

We will start with a sparkling cocktail, then 3 winter reds and a special toast to 2024 at the end. Each will be accompanied by a delicious small plate specially paired by Chef Mary Pedersen. $60 per person.
Tickets available on The Mill’s website.

Nosh New Years Eve Wine Dinner
2024-12-31 17:30 - 20:30 | Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge, 1006 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
Join us for this NYE Wine dinner
Theme: Ringing in 2025!
Toast the end of 2024 with a special wine dinner at Nosh!
Cost: $120/person – 6 courses paired with 6 wines
December 31st (Tuesday) – There will be one seating for this dinner, with reservations available between 5:30 – 6:30. It should take about 2 hours to enjoy all courses and wine pairings.
Reservations are required, call 402.614.2121.

Art & Soul Wine Tasting: A Celebration of Champagne & Bubbles
2024-12-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Let’s raise our glasses and celebrate the holidays with a fun champagne and bubbles tasting event!
Whether you’re a champagne connoisseur or new to the world of bubbles, this tasting promises to be a fun, educational, and festive experience.

What’s Included:-A curated selection of 5 sparkling wines from around the world.-Tasting notes and fun facts to enhance your experience.-The perfect atmosphere to sip, savor, and celebrate with friends or loved ones.-Light, gourmet bites.

Saturday, December 28th, 3pm-5pm, doors open at 2:50pm
Tickets $45 per person and available online

Le Voltaire Monthly Walk Around Wine Tasting
2024-12-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Le Voltaire, 569 N 155th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154
Theme: Winter Wonderland Wines
With the Holidays and Snow Days right around the corner, Chef Wilson will be Hosting his final tasting of the year to stock up your cellars. Sample 16 wines, Chef Wilson’s amazing food, and be entered into a free raffle for a special bottle of wine! The first 100 guests a 187mL bottle of Villa Jolanda Prosecco for their NYE toast too!
Cost: 16 Wines with Small Bites for $30
Tasting Sunday, December 22nd from 3pm – 6pm. Raffle drawing at 2:30pm.
Reservations are appreciated but not Required. Call (402) 934-9374

Circo's Stock the Cellar Wine Tasting
2024-12-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Circo, 19102 Q Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68135
Theme: Stock the Cellar
Enjoy a selection of 6 wines and some delicious food, with great deals on wine to stock your cellar for the winter!
Cost: $45
Thursday, December 19th, 6p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Reservations are not required

Art & Soul Third Thursday Wine Tasting
2024-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Theme: Big Reds for Winter Weather
California is known for big, bold, extracted wines. Tonight, you can get all of that and with a little finesse. Also, these are fun varieties not the same old same old. You get try to try wines made by the “new school” of California wine making
Cost: 3 wines for $12, or wines and snack pairing for $20
Open House 6:00pm – 8:00pm
No Reservations required, for questions please call 402.483.1744.

Lola's Monthly Wine Tasting
2024-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Lola’s, 4952 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68132
Theme: Holiday Wines
Toast the holidays and taste some fun & festive wines! We’ll be tasting the two wines included in Lola’s December wine club and a secret ‘bonus’ wine that will be a surprise.
Cost: 3 wines for $15 – free for wine club members
Wine tastings at Lola’s are focused on experience as well as wine. Tastings are done table side so you can relax with friends and enjoy great wine, you can even order some appetizers to go with them.
Reservations are recommended, call 402.850.7585.

Villa Amore Third Wednesday Wine Tasting
2024-12-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Villa Amore, 5353 North 27th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68521, United States
Theme: Best Wines for the Best Pasta Dishes
Italian wine is a “no brainer” to serve with pasta. Tonight, you can try 5 great ones at one of Lincoln’s best pasta joints. You will get to try some wines you may have never even heard of but you will love them!
Cost: 5 wines and Bruschetta for $10.00
Open House 5:30 – 8:00
Reservations recommended, call 402.476.5300.

SOLD OUT - Carmela's Annual Christmas Wine Dinner
2024-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Carmela’s Bistro, 4141 Pioneer Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68506, United States
Ho Ho Ho! The big guy’s coming! We’ve locked in the date, so grab your reindeer-powered reservations for Carmela’s Bistro and Wine Bar’s annual Christmas Wine Dinner! Don’t be a Grinch, act fast – space is limited! (The elves are still tweaking the menu at the North Pole, but trust us, it’ll be merry and bright.)
Date: Wednesday, December 11th at 7pm
Menu, Wine Pairings and Price coming soon but this event usually sells out within 24 hours so make your RSVP today!

Beaver Lake Winter Wines & Bourbon Tasting
2024-12-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Beaver Lake Beer, Wine & Spirits, 9661 Renee Ave, Suite 4, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, 68048
Theme: Winter Wines and Bourbon
Enjoy a selection of wines and a bourbon perfect for the winter season. Whether you’re looking for some bubbly for NYE, or a bottle for that cold weather comfort food, we are sure to have something you’ll love!
Cost: Free, accepting free-will donations to benefit the Cass County CASA Giving Tree
Wednesday, December 11th from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m.
Reservations are not required

SOLD OUT - Fariner Bakery Natural Wine Tasting Class
2024-12-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Fariner, 120 N. 14th Street, Ashland, Nebraska, 68003
Have you ever felt a bit lost when tasting wine? Do you want to wow your friends with your knowledge & palate? Join us for an afternoon of fun education and delicious wine and bites. Consider this a miniature version of our wine dinners.
Cost: $60 per person for a bevy of natural wines including two pet-nats and small bites.
Time: Sunday, December 8th from 4pm to 6pm
This event will sell out so please purchase your tickets online today!

Art & Soul's A Toast to The Holidays: A Celebration of Champagne & Bubbles Tasting Event
2024-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Whether you’re a champagne connoisseur or new to the world of bubbles, this tasting promises to be a fun, educational, and festive experience. ✨

What’s Included:

A curated selection of 5 sparkling wines from around the world.
Tasting notes and fun facts to enhance your experience.
The perfect atmosphere to sip, savor, and celebrate with friends or loved ones.
Light, gourmet bites.

Don’t miss out on this bubbly celebration — reserve your spot today!

Saturday, December 7th, 3 – 5pm. Doors at 2:50pm

Tickets $45 per person and available to purchase online now!

Dante Truffle Wine Lunch
2024-12-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
Mark your calendars for December 7th and join us for a refined 3-course lunch featuring the best of Piedmont. This elegant experience highlights luxurious truffles and Barolo wines, with 3 expertly paired wines to elevate each course. Make your reservations between 12-2pm for a leisurely afternoon meal. This intimate lunch is a perfect way to indulge in Italian culinary mastery and enjoy a taste of Piedmont.
The full experience is available for $125 per person with wine or $75 without wine.
Saturday, December 7th – reservations available between 12pm – 2pm
Seats are limited – reserve yours today!

Carmela’s First Thursday Wine Tasting
2024-12-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Carmela’s Bistro, 4141 Pioneer Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68506, United States
Theme: Giving the Gift of Wine
Tonight, you can try 5 cool wines from California, and they aren’t the same old varieties you see from California. California is one of the world’s greatest wine regions and in recent years more and more great wines are being made from unique international varieties. Come out and see for yourself.
Cost: 5 wines for $10.00.
Seated Tasting at Either 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations recommended, call 402.489.0005.

The Mill Holiday Stock Your Cellar Tasting
2024-12-05 16:00 - 19:00 | The Mill at Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
Theme: 24 wines to prepare you for the holidays
There are over 1,500 grape varieties in Italy. Tonight, you can try the most iconic variety from 4 different regions. Chef Mary tasted with us and came up with a delicious set of pairings for this fun tasting.
Cost: 24 wines for $25.00.
Walk around tasting: 4:00-7:00 p.m. (tickets on The Mill website soon!)

Florio’s First Wednesday Wine Tasting
2024-12-04 17:30 - 21:00 | Florio’s Italian Restaurant & Grille, 7300 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68512, United States
Theme: Regional Spotlight – Puglia
Puglia is one of Italy’s hidden gems. You don’t see a lot of wine in our market from Puglia but the ones we will share with you tonight will open your eyes to this exciting region
Cost: 5 wines and Bruschetta For $10.00.
Seated Tasting at Either 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations are required, call 402.423.5576. Please make a reservation.

Dante Truffle Wine Dinner
2024-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
Join us on December 3rd for an exclusive 5-course dinner celebrating the flavors of Piedmont. This indulgent evening will showcase luxurious truffles and the region’s iconic Barolo wines, featuring 4 savory courses and a dessert that highlight the rich and earthy notes of truffle alongside perfectly paired wines. You can make your reservations between 6-8pm, allowing flexibility for your evening. Choose the full experience for $275 per person with wine or savor the meal without wine for $175. This is more than just a dinner—it’s a celebration of Italian culinary artistry. Whether you’re a truffle enthusiast or a Barolo connoisseur, this event promises to be unforgettable.
Tuesday, December 3rd – reservations available between 6pm – 8pm.
5 expertly paired courses $275 per person with wine, or $175 for meal without wine
Reserve your spot online today!

Art & Soul Third Thursday Wine Tasting
2024-11-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Theme: Fall Food Friendly Wines
The cool climate of the Alpine ring has long been the darling of the Sommeliers from the International Guild of Sommeliers, tonight you can learn why. Fresh, vibrant wines that help bring your dinner table to life are in store for this tasting.
Cost: 3 wines for $12, or wines and snack pairing for $20
Open House 5:30 – 8:00
No Reservations required, for questions please call 402.483.1744.

Lola's November Wine Tasting
2024-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Lola’s, 4952 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68132
Lola’s Wine Tastings are a once a month event that shouldn’t be missed. It is an opportunity to taste their wine club wines before they are released. You don’t have to be a member of wine club to attend. This month we are sharing wine that belongs on a Thanksgiving table there will be bottles available to order for your holiday gathering.

Thursday, November 21st, 5pm-7pm
Tastings are $15 for three pours and free for wine club members.
