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 […]
Guided Wine Tasting Theme: The Wines of Grosgrain Winery Winemaker Matt Austin from Grosgrain winery in Washington is a bit of a throwback. While young and energetic personally his winemaking harkens to the “Old World” he attacks varieties and styles not often seen on the coast of the U.S. I’ve noticed a surge in cool […]
Theme: Grosgrain Winery Join us as we welcome Grosgrain Winery from Washington to Beacon Hills. Owner Chef John is known for his creative and delicious food, and for his love and knowledge of wine. Join us for what will certainly be an amazing night. Cost: $115 plus tax + 18% gratuity Cocktail hour starting at 5:00 […]
Wine School Theme: Wine Evaluation & Appreciation 101 Wine doesn’t have to feel intimidating — it just needs a framework. Join Advanced Sommelier Matt Brown of V. Mertz for an approachable, confidence-building class on how to evaluate wine: what to look for, what to taste for, and how to describe what you like (and don’t) […]
