Events — Wine

Wines of the Month - November 2019

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Ever had a curiosity about Lebanese wines? This month's selections for our Wine of the Month and Connoisseur Clubs come from some of Lebanon's exceptional wine producers! Join us from 12-5 on Saturday to taste the selections below with Puppie from International Cellars! Chateau Ksara Blanc de Blancs Chateau Kefraya Les Bretches Domaine Wardy Chardonnay Chateau Kefraya Chateau Rouge   About the Vineyards   Château Ksara From its founding in 1857, Château Ksara Estate lives and grows through the core values of Tradition, Nobility, and Modernity. And as the country’s oldest winery, we have made it our mission to not...

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Wine & Paint Night with Lori Eubanks at Deux

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Join us on November the 19th at 6:30pm for a fun evening of painting and wine tasting! Create an original 16x20painting (pictured above and below) with step by step instruction from professional artist, Lori Eubanks, represented by The Little Gallery in Roanoke. Tickets are $65 and go on sale October 22nd at 6pm! Ticket includes your entry, wine for the event, supplies to create your masterpiece, and instruction from Lori for the evening. About the Artist“Lori is inspired by the French impressionists, but is dedicated to her own unique approach to form. Her work is loose, intuitive and richly complex....

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Introducing Scratch Pasta - October 23rd 5-8pm

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One of life's greatest food pairings has to be pasta and wine.🍝🍷 Join us this Wednesday, with chef and owner of Scratch Pasta Co., Stephanie Fees, for a special sampling of their artisan pastas during our regular wine tasting with Paul from Republic National Distributing Company! Stay tuned to see what pasta we'll be pairing with the wines below on Wednesday and RSVP below. No RSVP is required but is greatly appreciated.  https://www.facebook.com/events/2629288727116469/   Paul will be tasting the wines below:  Ava Grace Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Replica Wines Retrofit Chardonnay Ava Grace Vineyards Red Blend Replica Wines Pickpocket Red Tasting NotesAva Grace...

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A Special Tasting with Hammeken Cellars on October 24th

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Join us for a special tasting with Spanish producer, Hammeken Cellars, and Puppie from International Cellars on Thursday, October 24th. Unlike other producers, Hammeken Cellars uses “New World” winemaking techniques with traditional grapes, creating a modern collection of wines that represent a new generation of Spanish wine making. Through focusing on consumer trends, they have created a portfolio of branded wines that deliver affordable luxury in every bottle. At this special tasting, we’ll sample the selections below from several of their lines including some you’ve seen in our store before as well as some more new, highly allocated selections. Read...

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Introducing Entwine Wines on October 19th

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Join us this Saturday with Nathan from Blue Ridge Beverage as we are Introduce Entwine Wines from Wente Family Vineyards! Click here to RSVP!Blended with the belief that wine should be enjoyed by all, entwine is an open invitation for people looking to comfortably explore the world of wine and food pairing. Below you’ll find a brief tasting note on each wine, as well as food pairings that entwine. See you all on Saturday! Pinot GrigioCrisp, refreshing, and citrusy, like a green apple drizzled with lime juice and honey.Entwines with: salty cheese, guacamole, Asian takeout, tropical fruit, white fish, ham,...

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