events

The Science of Wine @ Museum of Life and Science (2/11)

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Join the Wine Authorities from 7-9pm tonight, Thursday, February 11, for an enchanting evening learning about enology, or the science of wine.
Stimulate both your brain and your taste buds with wine sampling and education. Try your hand at our wine experiments and activities, speak with local wine experts and explore the museum after hours. Guests [...]

Valentine Wine Tasting @ BrandyWine Cellars (2/10)

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

BrandyWine Cellars in Durham is offering a free wine tasting featuring Valentine’s Day wine selections from 6-8pm on Wednesday, February 10th (tomorrow). A BrandyWine regular, Rich Haynes, from Dionysus, will be on hand for this event.
The Wines
NV Tiamo Prosecco, Italy
2008 Sensi Pinot Grigio, Italy
2008 Sensi Pinot Noir, Italy
2007 GR-174, Priorat Spain
2006 Barnett Spring Mountain Cabernet [...]

Pork & Pinot @ Wine Authorities (2/13)

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Pinot and whole hog sandwiches from Coon Rock Farm, a local, sustainable, family owned farm, will be available this Saturday, February 13th from 12-4pm at Wine Authorities in Durham. Donation request is $5 cash per sandwich with wine and 100% of the money raised goes to the Food Bank of Durham. Canned and non-perishable [...]

Triangle Wine Experience 2010

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Coming up on the weekend of February 4-6th is the Triangle Wine Experience which is made up of a bunch of wine-related fundraising events for the Frankie Lemmon Foundation. Registration for the weekend’s events is currently available through the Triangle Wine Experience website and also by phone at (919) 845-8880.
Thursday, February 4
Wine Maker Dinners, [...]

Cooking Demo with Wine and Beer Pairing @ East Wake Wines (1/25)

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

East Wake Wines is hosting an in-store cooking demo with wine and beer pairings on Monday, January 25 from 6-8pm featuring Wine Guy Ken Eshenbaugh and Personal Chef Extraordinaire Wendy Perry for $30 a person.
Pre-registration is required either in person at the store or over the phone by calling (919) 518-5025. Be sure you can [...]

Brandy’s Annual Birthday Bash @ Brandywine Cellars (1/15)

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

It’s time for Brandy’s Annual Birthday Bash at Brandywine Cellars this Friday, January 15th from 6-8pm. The tasting of eight wines along with cake and a few nibbles is completely free.
From the e-newsletter:
So far, I have decided on pouring a Chenin Blanc from South Africa, a Merlot from California, a Shriaz from Australia, Argentinian Frizzante, [...]

4th Annual Have A Heart wine tasting/fundraiser (1/31)

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

The 4th Annual Have a Heart Valentine Wine Tasting and Silent Auction will be held from 3-7pm on Sunday, January 31st at Rigsbee Hall in Durham. 100% of the profits will aid in the rescue and care of homeless, abandoned, and abused animals. Tax-deductible tickets are $20 each in advance or $25 at the door, [...]

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