November 14: Planning a Simple Holiday Party

The holidays are a great season for gathering and you don’t have to stress out about it. Learn tips and tricks for easy entertaining, see how a simple tablescape creates an inviting feel, and hear how music and a simple menu can provide a personal, pulled-together dinner. This class is about having fun, trusting your instincts, and hosting in a way that feels relaxed, creative, and joyful.

Led By: Amie Nemec, Sommelier

Location: VIP Room

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

April 4: Syrah Wine Perspective

Washington wines present a great value and you can taste an example next to the same grape from other regions. 

Discover the history of Washington wine while tasting a Syrah from the region alongside the same wine from Texas and Europe. 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 Syrah wines (wine club discounts apply) 

December 19: Air Fryer Magic

Did you know you can cook everything from a turkey breast to chocolate chip cookies in an air fryer and never turn on the oven and heat up your kitchen? Watch demonstrations with different styles of air fryers and discuss the pros and cons of each. Sample dishes such as roasted pork loin, brussel sprouts, and cake. 

Led By: Amie Nemec, Covington’s Sommelier

Location: VIP Room

11am-12pm $45 includes cooking demonstration, recipes, samples of 3 dishes, and a glass of wine (wine club discounts apply) 

November 21: What Happens When Wine Ages

Learn what happens when wine ages, how to properly store wine for aging, and how to know if you should age a wine. Includes aged wines alongside their younger counterparts.

Led By: Amie Nemec, Covington’s Sommelier

Location: VIP Room

11am-12pm $35pp includes a tasting of three library wines alongside their current vintages (wine club discounts apply)

December 5: Simple Holiday Dishes with Chef

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 $45pp includes cooking demonstration, recipes, and a glass of wine (wine club discounts apply)

October 3: Planning a Fall Dinner Party
Use What You Have, Beautifully

A great table sets the mood before anyone even sits down. And fall in the hill country is an ideal time for dining outdoors. In this workshop, you’ll learn tips and tricks for easy entertaining, see how a simple tablescape creates an inviting feel, and hear how music and a simple menu can provide a personal, pulled-together dinner. This class is about having fun, trusting your instincts, and hosting in a way that feels relaxed, creative, and joyful.

Led By: Amie Nemec, Sommelier

Location: VIP Room

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

Because the best yard just takes a little planning. Learn from our resident gardener, Lisa, which trees grow well in the Texas hill country and should be planted in the fall. Many trees can be planted year round, but some really thrive when put in the ground in October or November. Learn helpful planting strategies to boost your likelihood of a successful tree.

Led By: Lisa Burnie, Covington’s Resident Gardener

Location: Patio discussion

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

October 17: 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 steps, ingredients, and presentation techniques so you can make meals that feel like dining out, but at a fraction of the cost.

Led By: Chef Briana Fuchs

Location: VIP room

11am-12pm $45pp 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) 

November 7: Planting your Fall Garden

Because the best yard just takes a little planning. Learn from our resident gardener, Lisa, which trees grow well in the Texas hill country and should be planted in the fall. Many trees can be planted year round, but some really thrive when put in the ground in October or November. Learn helpful planting strategies to boost your likelihood of a successful tree.

Led By: Lisa Burnie, Covington’s Resident Gardener

Location: Patio discussion

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