Summer Sauces

Learn easy techniques for creating flavorful sauces for your summer dishes.

This will be a demonstration cooking class, with practical tips you can take home and use right away. 

Led By: Chef Briana Fuchs

Location: VIP room

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

Less Guessing.  Better Pairings.
Wine and food pairing doesn’t have to be complicated to be good. In this class, Amie will break down the fundamentals of wine and food pairing in a clear, practical way you can actually use. You’ll learn how acidity, weight, and flavor play together, how to avoid common pairing mistakes, and how to make confident choices at the table. This session is designed to take the mystery out of pairing and make everyday meals more enjoyable.

Leb by: Amie Nemec, sommelier

Location: VIP

11am-12pm $35pp includes wine and small flavor examples (wine club discounts apply)

Wine & Cheese Pairing

Less Guessing. Better Pairings.
Pairing wine with your cheese is a delicious way to elevate a simple snack. Learn the fundamentals of wine and cheese pairing while tasting the combinations for yourself. You’ll learn how acidity, weight, and flavor play together, how to avoid common pairing mistakes, and how to make confident choices for yourself. 

Led by: Amie Nemec, sommelier

Location: VIP Room

11am-12pm $45pp includes 4 wines paired with 4 cheeses (wine club discounts apply)

Fire it Up! Grilling with Chef

Autumn in the Hill Country is pure heaven! Elevate your grilling skills and spend more time outdoors this fall. This will be a demonstration cooking class by Chef Briana with delicious samples for tasting.Utilizing a grill can be a quick and simple way to pull together a dinner without heating up your kitchen. And these skills translate well into the whole year.

Led By: Chef Briana Fuchs

Location: Patio

11am-12pm $45pp includes cooking demonstration, recipes, and a glass of wine (wine club discounts apply)

Setting a Fall Table

Use What You Have, Beautifully

A great table sets the mood before anyone even sits down. In this workshop, see how a simple tablescape creates a feeling that is inviting, personal, and thoughtful - but without overthinking! And you can use items you probably already have around the house. This workshop is about being creative, thinking beyond the typical store bought fall decorations, and hosting in a way that feels genuine and you!

Led By: Amie

 Location: VIP Room

12pm-1pm  $25pp includes a glass of wine (wine club discounts apply)

Less Guessing.  Better Pairings.

Wine and food pairing doesn’t have to be complicated to be good. In this class, Amie will share four wines with four perfectly paired small bites and discuss the fundamentals of what makes the pairings work. Learn how acidity, weight, and flavor play together, how to avoid common pairing mistakes, and how to make confident choices at the table. This session is designed to take the mystery out of pairing and make everyday meals more enjoyable.

Leb by: Amie Nemec, sommelier 

Location: VIP

11am-12pm $45pp includes 4 wines and small bites expertly paired (wine club discounts apply)

Restaurant Meals at Home

We all love eating out but what if you could make meals at home that are just as good as your average restaurant around town? Chef Briana will guide us through simple meals that make you feel like you're dining out, but at a fraction of the cost.

Led By: Chef Briana Fuchs

Location: VIP room

11am-12pm $55pp includes cooking demonstration, samples of prepared foods, recipes, and a glass of wine (wine club discounts apply)

October 24: Music & Wine Pairing

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: Amie Nemec, sommelier 

Location: VIP Room

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

October 31: Merlot Wine Perspective

Join us for a deep dive into Merlot wines. Whether Merlot is your favorite or you’ve not yet found a bottle you love, this workshop will help you understand the grape, teach you what to look for, and let you sample four examples from different regions. The lineup includes Amiable Wines Napa. This comparative tasting will give you a perspective on the terroir that makes each wine region unique.

Led By: Amie Nemec, Covington’s Sommelier

Location: VIP Room

11am-12pm $35 includes a tasting of 4 Merlot wines (wine club discounts apply)