Howard Street Wine Merchant Monthly Wine Class Theme: The wines of importer Nicola Biscardo Nicola will join us to discuss his mission to provide family owned, sustainably farmed, low intervention, indigenous Italian wines to the world. Nicola Biscardo Selections only associates with producers who have earned the highest respect among their peers and who consistently […]

February 27th (Friday): The Cheese and Wine Shop of Hastings Taste and learn with Italian wine maker Nicola Biscardo Theme: What is organic wine making and what’s the big deal? Tonight, you can meet the legendary Nicola Biscardo from Verona, Italy. Nicola works with dozens of Italy’s greatest wine makers including some who are at […]

Theme: Tuscany Beyond Chianti Sangiovese is king in Tuscany and Chianti is the most well-known Sangiovese based wine. Tonight, we will examine wines beyond Chianti. You will can learn about the many other varieties that are so well produced in this region. World class wines that you may have never tried before. Note: Please book […]

Theme: Seafood Wines This is the time of year when many people seek seafood options for dining. At Carmela’s we will share some wines that are most notably suited as wines to enhance seafood dishes. These wines include red, white, and rose. The impact of a well paired wine with seafood is remarkable. Cost: 5 […]

Theme: March Matchups Bracket Elimination Blind Wine Tasting – Old World V New World Ready to have some fun? Try 8 wines paired head-to-head and sampled blind. You pick the winner then we reveal the wine. You will enjoy 4 wine varieties one made with old world style and the other with a new world production style. See […]

Theme: Italian Women of wine “Le belle signore del vino Italiano” The importance of women in the Italian wine world is increasing at a dramatic level. We’ve had the pleasure to work with some the best, brightest, and most innovative women in the wine world since our beginning. Tonight, you will try 5 wines from […]

An evening with wine maker Danillo Trabucco Theme: The magical wine of Falerno del Massico in Campania Campania is one of the most underrated wine regions in the world. Often overshadowed by Tuscany, Piedmont, and others in Italy, Campania offers some of the most exciting wines produced and at prices we can all afford. Florio’s […]

Theme: Spring in Italy Spring has special meaning. In wine a shift to fresh and expressive wines that dance on the palate. Jon will introduce you to 5 fun new wines to help you enjoy spring afternoon and evenings. Cost: 5 wines and Bruschetta for $10 Open House: 5:30–8:00 p.m. Reservations Recommended: 402.476.5300

Theme: Wine Dinner with Danilo Trabucco Campania is one of Italy’s most exciting regions right now—volcanic soils, coastal energy, and a lineup of indigenous grapes that produce whites with serious lift (think Fiano, Greco, Falanghina) and reds with depth and structure (hello, Aglianico).For this dinner, we’re pouring wines from Cantina Trabucco, a boutique producer in […]

Theme: A Spring Preview Jon will serve you three wines that will dance on your palate. Tonight’s list includes Santa Giustina Ortrugo a delicate and sassy white crowd pleaser that is unique and limited in production from the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. Cost: 3 wines for $15, perfect with optional charcuterie boards Open House: 5:30–8:00 p.m. […]

Cantina Trabucco Wine Maker Dinner - Thursday, March 19th, 6:30pm - 9:00pm $65 Per Guest for 4 courses with wine pairings COURSE ONE Beet & Burrata Salad Pear Balsamic Blistered Cherry Tomato Basil Wine Pairing Falanghina COURSE TWO Rigatoni Bolognese Kale Parmesan Pistachio Wine Pairing Erre Aglianico COURSE THREE Grilled Bistro Filet Argentinian Chimichurri Blackberry […]

Theme: The Wines of Grosgrain Winery Wine tasting led by Grosgrain Vineyard owner and winemaker Matt Austin paired with bites from the Fariner kitchen. Grosgrain Vineyard owner and winemaker Matt Austin is becoming a bit of an icon. He’s a young winemaker with great energy and enthusiasm. Tonight you have access to two of Matt’s […]