June 6: Obscure Grapes

Even heard of Xinomavero? How about Blaufrankish? Fiano? Kerner? These are just a few obscure grape varieties that you may not have tasted before and they are delicious AF! Join us in exploring something new. Learn about unusual grapes and taste through six examples.

Led By: Amie Nemec, Covington’s Sommelier

Location: VIP Room

11am-12pm $35pp includes a tasting of 6 unusual wines (wine club discounts apply)

Sunshine, backyard, and the grill. These are icons of summer and we want to help you elevate your outdoor time with a beginners class on grilling skills. This will be a demonstration cooking class by Chef Briana with delicious samples for tasting. Utilizing the grill can be a quick and simple way to pull together a dinner without heating up your kitchen during the sizzling summer months. And these skills translate well into the whole year. Mark your calendar to join us for Grilling 201 on July 11th and you’ll really build your skills.

Led By: Chef Briana Fuchs

Location: VIP room

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

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.

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, Covington’s Sommelier

Location: VIP Room

11am-12pm $35pp includes 4 wines paired with 4 cheeses (wine club discounts apply)