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May 2018
Cooking Kindly with Caleb – Second Session
Come observe Chef Caleb Crowell of Kindly Kitchen demonstrate how eating healthy doesn’t mean eating boring. Chef Caleb will be using fresh local vegetables and fruits and spices from The Spice and Tea Exchange to whip up some exciting and delicious dishes. All food is prepared free of gluten, dairy and sugar. Learn how to…
Find out more »Creative Mix-Tea-Ology – Second Session
Join master mixologist Jim Biggs, of New Public House & Hotel, as he creates a variety of cocktail concoctions using teas, spices, sugars and salts from the Spice and Tea Exchange of Blowing Rock. The seminar will not only demonstrate how to make creative crowd pleasing cocktails, but will also include how to set up…
Find out more »Seminar – Campania: Italy’s Best Kept Secret
While Piedmont and Tuscany may be the most famous wine regions in Italy, Campania is only now gaining recognition outside of the region and beyond Italy. The ancient heritage of its vineyards and their respect for tradition are reasons for Campania's success in the world of wine. Campania's winemakers have stayed true to their proud…
Find out more »Class: Sip & Sew
Join us for another great event in the Craft Room at The Mountain Thread Company on Friday, May 4th from 5-7 PM. We will sew reversible wine tote bags. This is a class for confident beginners (who know how to turn on and thread their sewing machines - and have successfully completed some projects) and…
Find out more »Seminar – 90 Point Wines
The 100-point wine rating system has become the benchmark of quality in the wine industry. Popular wine critics like Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and Robert Parker have reviewed thousands of wines and are looked to by many as a guide when they purchase wine. If you are looking for one the best wines, or perhaps…
Find out more »Seminar – Wine in the Andes
With a rich tradition in the grape-growing and wine-making culture, Argentina has always been known for its everyday value wines. In the past 20 years, it has developed a reputation for producing quality, fine wines as well. In comparison, over the past few decades, it would be hard to find a wine region that has…
Find out more »Seminar – ZIN-posium
Explore the flavor profiles and terroir of the Amador County Zinfandels at this unique wine tasting experience. Experience both Terra D’ Oro Single Vineyard Zinfandels and Estate Vineyard Amador County Zinfandels and learn more about the history of Zinfandel, Amador County and the unique terroir of the Sierra Foothills. Kevin Hicks District Manager for Trinchero…
Find out more »Seminar – French Winemakers of California
French winemakers are moving to North America and investing in vineyards located in Napa Valley. A perfect example is Baron Philippe de Rothschild, who partnered with Robert Mondavi to create the acclaimed Opus One. This move has picked up pace in recent years, fortifying Napa's reputation as a global brand that produces fine wine. In…
Find out more »Cocktail Seminar at The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop
Small batch; craft; local; homegrown. These are all key factors found in the resurgence of North Carolina distilleries. Join us and meet the creators of Sutler’s Spirit Company and Outer Banks Distilling as we DRINK and LEARN what makes NC just right for craft spirits. Sample cocktails created by guest bartenders featuring our local spirits…
Find out more »Seminar – Italy: North vs South
Italy is a country so diverse, the wines found in Northern Italy have a completely different profile than the wines from Southern Italy. Each area in Italy boasts its own identity, whether in food, wine, tradition or landscape. In this seminar we will hear and taste the differences in the wines made between the regions,…
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