CAROLINA WINE CLUB CLASSES Morning classes run from 10-11:30am. Evening classes run from 6:30-8pm. All classes are held at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design. Sessions include: ABC's of Australian Wines - Shiraz, Grenache, and Mourvedre - A Tempting Trio, The "Sleek" Wines of Beaune - The Cote d'Or, Burgundy, French Wines vs. American Wines - A Comparison, and Purchasing Wine in a Grocery Store/Wine Shop - Ordering Wine in a Restaurant. Cost is $100 for all four sessions or $30 per individual session. For more information or to make reservations call 704-344-8027.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Reid's Fine Foods uptown location on 7th Street is transformed into a sea of gourmet treats and great holiday wines to gear up for the season. Event held in conjunction with the Wine Club on November 4 from noon until 3pm. The event is free. For more information or to join the Wine Club call 704-513-7014 or 704-377-1302.
LATORRE'S 118 West 5th St. Offers Wine Tastings every Wednesday at 6:30pm. For more information contact the restaurant at 704-377-4448.
MCNINCH HOUSE RESTAURANT HOLIDAY PORT & DESSERT WINE TASTING 511 N. Church St. on November 11 from 5-8pm. Cheeses, hors d'oeuvres, and sumptuous desserts will be prepared by new chef, Stephen Gazda. Featured wines will be available through the Wine Shop on Park Rd. Cost is $45 per person. Reservations are required. For more information call 704-332-6159.
REIDEL EXTREME TASTING W/ DON RESTIVO at Reid's 7th St. Wine Shop in conjunction with the Wine Club. Event held November 19. Come taste the difference a glass can make. For more information or to join the Wine Club call 704-513-7014 or 704-377-1302.
WINE CLASS # 2 at Southend Beverage, 1443 South Blvd. The class will run November 5 from 6-7:30pm. The class will focus on comparing and contrasting French and California wines including the following grape varieties from each area; Cabernet, Merlot & Cabernet Blends, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The cost of the class is $80 per person for the four week session. For more information or to make reservations call 704-335-0600.
WINE TASTING AT BRAZAS BRAZILLIAN GRILL 4508 E. Independence Boulevard, on November 1 from 5:30-7:30pm, featuring Spanish wines and free hors d'oeuvres. Call 704-566-1009.
WINE TASTINGS AT REID'S 7TH ST. WINE SHOP Every Wednesday night at the Wine Bar from 5:30-7:30pm, very informal. Three wines will be tasted each week. Cost is $10 per person. Call 704-513-7014.