Theme: “What the heck is Vinitaly?” In April we attended Vinitaly in Verona, Italy. Vinitaly is the world’s largest wine trade show and almost every Italian winery attends this show. While there, we met with many of our producers and tasted all of the gems we will share with you tonight. This is a compelling […]
Theme: Palate vs. Perspective Join us for an interactive blind wine tasting! Sip wines side-by-side, discover what you love (or don’t), and then find out what’s really in your glass. With each reveal, revisit each pour and see how your perspective shifts. Cost: 8 wines from around the world for $39.00. Seated Tasting 5:30 to […]
Theme: The Greatest Expression of Barbera Tenuta La Meridiana is located in an area of Piedmont where Barbera is the primary grape. Similar to Nebbiolo in the nearby Barolo territory, Barbera is planted in the best vineyard locations to create Barbera D’ Asti and the wines are spectacular. Federico Primo the owner of Tenuta La […]
Wine Tasting with Winemaker Federico Primo of Tenuta La Meridiana Theme: The Greatest Expression of Barbera La Meridiana is located in the Piedmont region of Italy. Piedmont is known for its Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes, and Federico is a Barbera specialist. We will taste 5 of his wines, each perfectly paired to a cheese, while […]
Theme: Wines for Grilling Season Steak, chicken, brats or something else. What’s your favorite on the grill. Tonight, you can taste five wines that will make your grilled food taste even better. Each of these wines are from small estates making boutique wines. You will find something to enjoy for the rest of the summer. Cost: […]
Federico returns to Dante for a dinner focused entirely on Barbera from Monferrato, Piedmont. We'll be pouring four different expressions from the estate, one rosé and three reds, paired alongside a four-course menu from the kitchen. It's not often you get to sit across the table from the owner of a winery and hear the stories […]
Theme: Grillin' & Chillin' What’s better than grilling in the summer? Grilling well prepared with great wine of course. Tonight you will try three wines perfectly suited for grilled food. Join Jon as he walks you through these tasty sensations. Cost: 3 wines for $15, perfect with optional grilled themed charcuterie board Open House 5:30 […]
Theme: Southern Italy Power This month, we're heading south to discover the bold, expressive wines that have made Southern Italy one of the country's most exciting wine regions. From the vineyards of Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, and Sicily, this guided tasting showcases wines shaped by warm Mediterranean sunshine, volcanic soils, and centuries of Italian winemaking tradition. […]
Theme: Summer Sparklers, Bubbles & Bliss This is a rare but exciting event. You can try 5 sparkling wines in one sitting including a Champagne! We’re also including a unique wine with grapes produced by training the vines to Popular trees. This is an ancient method all but lost except in this little area near […]
Theme: From the Mountains to the Hills Volcanoes, mountains, and the coast. Can you imagine the impact the geography and geology have on the wines produced in Italy’s various wine regions? Italy is like 20 miniature counties all with unique soil, sun exposure, and culture. Tonight, join Mark who will describe 5 wines of which […]
Theme: Island Adventures Sicily and Sardegna are Island paradise locations that could be on your bucket list but if you’re not ready to buy a plane ticket yet, head over to Villa Amore and taste some the wines produced in these fascinating places. Did you know that Sardegna is home to one of our planet’s “Blue Zones” with more people reaching […]
Theme: Coastal Crush There’s something special about wines made close to the coast. There are so many great wine regions within a stone’s throw from the sea. Tonight, Jon will help you explore three coastal areas producing great wines. Three countries with great wine tradition and lots of shoreline. Cost: 3 wines for $15, perfect with […]
