Magic or Myth: What Works and What Doesn’t 

Wine and chocolate can be a beautiful pairing when it’s done right, and a heartbreak when it’s not. In this guided tasting, Amie will break down what actually works, what doesn’t, and why. You’ll learn how sweetness, texture, and cocoa content affect pairing, and how to choose combinations that work and how to avoid what doesn’t.  

Led By: Amie Nemec, sommelier

Location: VIP Room

12pm-1pm  $45pp includes a flight of wine and chocolate (wine club discounts apply)

 Throwing a Summer Dinner Party

Be inspired to throw a dinner party this summer with no occasion other than friendship. Let Covington Cellars share tips for preparing in advance and wowing your guests with a stress-free summer party. Enjoy a lively discussion and leave with tips, recipes, and simple party ideas that will leave you itching to invite friends over tonight!

Led by: Amie Nemec, sommelier

11am-12pm $25pp includes a glass of wine (wine club discounts apply)Save Changes

Preserving Herbs from Your Garden

Maybe you’ve planted an herb garden this spring and your basil is abundant and your rosemary is overwhelming. Learn the best ways to preserve your herbs for future use. And if you don’t have your own garden, you may want to pick some up from your local farmers market while they are plentiful and save them for deliscious dishes later. 

Led By: Chef Briana Fuchs

Location: VIP room

11am-12pm $35pp includes demonstration, recipes, and a glass of wine (wine club discounts apply)

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Wine and Music

If wine can be enhanced by food, and if a beautiful tasting room setting allows you to enjoy a glass of wine just a little bit more, it stands to reason that music could amplify the enjoyment of your wine as well. Join us for a thoughtful tasting of 4 wines paired with music. We’ll discuss how music and ambiance affect what’s in your glass.

Led by: Michael Kahl, Untamed Wines wine steward 

Location: VIP Room

11am-12pm $35pp includes 4 wines paired with different types of music (wine club discounts apply)

Olive Oil Tasting

Learn about the differences in olive oils while tasting examples from different parts of the world. Identify which types of oils are best for cooking, dipping, or dressings. 

Led by: Amie Nemec, sommelier

Location: VIP Room

11am-12pm $35pp includes a glass of wine and samples of olive oils (wine club discounts apply)

Flowers from Your Garden

Learn to use fresh flowers, herbs, and plants from your yard to make simple yet beautiful flower arrangements. 

Led by: Amie Nemec, Covington’s Sommelier

Location: VIP Room

11am-12pm $25pp includes a glass of wine (wine club discounts apply)