What may prove to be among the most popular programs we offer is the chocolate and Wine pairing Program. In this Chocolate Pairing Program, we will Partner with a chocolatier out of Charlotte and pair their chocolate truffles against red and white wines as well as cheeses.
The entire principle of this program is to start thinking of all the accompaniments as more than just an isolated flavor palate and branching out in new and exciting ways to try things we’ve never thought about before and how they may work together in a comprehensive meal plan.
There will be limited seating for this program so we will need you to let us know you’re coming for the program well in advance. Advanced reservations are always suggested – $15 advance purchase or $20 at the door on a space available basis. Please call 828-414-9111 (toll free at 866-713-9437 for our out of town guests)
Port Wines…
Of all the wine classifications that we have and love, Ports are by far the most misunderstood. We will take a look at port styles of wine around the world, but will focus on the real thing- those Ports from Portugal!
Ruby Port, Vintage Port, Tawny Port, and a few other branches of the port family that are unheard of, or often forgotten about. We will explore the effects of spice and food with ports and make this Carolina Wine Academy program one that will live in memory of all who attend, or hear about it for years to come!
Because of the nature of this program, the cost will be $20 with reservations, and $30 at the door. Click here to make your reservations.
Donati Family Vineyards
Through the millennia Italian Families have earned reputation of pride and integrity for their wine production. Many of the subtle unheard of niches in California were settled by Italians that brought their affinity for vineyards and grapes with them. These families of Italian Heritage are the very people who put California on the map in regards to wine.
Christopher’s is proud to present a new Family Owned Winery to our region with Italian heritage; Donati Family Vineyards. DFV is owned by Ron and Matt Donati, father and son, with Matt taking the lead in their viticulture producing enticing fruits in their vineyards where their esteemed winemaker, Dan Klek converts the highest quality fruits into the highest quality wines imaginable. The Donati Family with the assistance of Dan Klek is putting the Paicines Region of California on the map as one of the newest AVAs, with some of the most delightful wines of all California.
This evening, come and enjoy as we explore the succulent offerings of the Donati Family and discover the joys of a new find that is soon to be among our old friends on the shelves of Christopher’s Wine & Cheese.
Advanced reservations are always suggested – $15 advance purchase or $20 at the door on a space available basis. Please call 828-414-9111 (toll free at 866-713-9437 for our out of town guests)
With the advent of October here in the mountains we revel in anticipation of watching the hills explode in vibrant colors. As the hues of green transform into a cascade of yellow, orange, and red my mind shifts into brighter flavors and heavier hues as well.
There are a ton of great wines for the fall with cooler temperatures and extravagant colors exploding around us, but those flavors that resonate the most soundly are those of the pinots. Pinot Noir is first and foremost on my mind, but with the season’s feasts of harvest… there are other crisp, bright exciting pinots to be had and experienced as well.
We will take a hike through the Pinots this week with Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and of course Pinot Noir accompanied by a few tantalizing items the tantalizing items the help the true colors of the great pinots pop and explode.
We’re very proud to be offering Wine To Water’s newly released wines – an Old Vin Zinfandel and Chardonnay from Lodi. Wine To Water started as an idea, a simple passion to help people in need. Doc Hendley, President/Founder, first learned about the global water crisis in 2003 while bartending in Raleigh, NC.
“When the idea came to me to start Wine To Water the only real world experience I had was tending
bar. I dreamed of building an organization that fought water related death and disease using completely different methods than anyone else. So I started raising money to fight this water epidemic the best way I knew how, by pouring wine and playing music.”
Doc held the first fundraiser in January 2004. Since then, Wine To Water has grown into an established 501(c)(3) aid organization. Fundraising efforts have expanded to include foundations, clubs, organizations, homes, churches and schools. However, wine tastings continue to be a huge part of the organization. Communities unite for a good cause allowing the age old miracle to be reversed; the fortunate people of today’s society are able to give back to those in need, turning “Wine To Water.”
You can support this cause by your purchase of Wine to Water wines simply to enjoy on your own or even to host a benefit wine tasting in your own community. Click HERE for more info.
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(Back by popular request – the last one sold out early, advance tickets are strongly suggested)
One of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted of all the wines, Sake is a delicate treat. We’ll only be show casing high quality sakes served chilled. The lower quality products with fortifications ao many people associate with sake will be totally ignored that we can concentrate on products with actually flavors that will explode upon your tongue.
We’ll be sampling sakes that are sparkling, those that are deep and robust in character, and sweet and delicate as well. Come and catch the romance of the orient as we endeavor to uncover the mysteries of Japan’s drink with the highest acclaim.
$15 with advanced reservations, $20 at door
With nearly eleven thousand varietals of grapes throughout the globe, the average consumer is aware of only a few dozen typically.
here One of our most treasured projects here at Christopher’s Wine and Cheese is our efforts to find as many of those grapes as possible and expose you to them. This evening, we are presenting a bounty of straight up varietals which most have never tried, and may not even have heard of.
They may include the Godello Wine of Spain, Prieto Picudo Wine of Spain, the petite Mansing ,and a little Swiss Chasselas…. but of course this is all dependant upon our being able to get these wines in in sufficient time to have them ready to present to you. In any case, we will have some very interesting wines from very interesting places to share with you, our very interesting friends.
And if you’re working on your Wine Century certification, these will certainly move you closer to that goal. Advanced reservations are always suggested – $15 advance purchase ($9 w/ Student ID) or $20 at the door on a space available basis. Please call 828-414-9111 (toll free at 866-713-9437 for our out of town guests)
Click here to purchase your tickets.
Bonnie Jessup, Author of the W.I.N.O.S. (Women In Need Of Sanity) cookbook series and founder of the WINOS Buddies Club will be joining us on Friday night, Sept 11 for a book signing during the Gallery Stroll on Sunset.
WINOS is all about cooking, eating, laughing, enjoying wine, friends, family and having fun, according to its Blowing Rock, N.C.-based author who spends much of her time in research and development of new recipes and cocktails. “It’s kind of like chemistry but a whole lot more fun,” she said. (One thing she mentioned was bringing a chocolate fondue!)
The Gallery stroll runs from 5:30-8:00 and includes several galleries and local artists along with wine and snacks. It’s open to the public and there is no charge.
To help celebrate Labor Day, we’re hosting a “Made in America” wine tasting.
When you add up the number of people in the US involved in the wine industry – the winemakers and cellar rats, vineyard workers, folks who run the tasting rooms – along with the local shops, restaurants, wait staff who serve it and distributors & truck drivers who get it from point A to B – that’s an huge amount of jobs that are done right here in the States. And we think that’s something to celebrate.
Obviously, the California wines are the best known – but we want to explore a little bit more of the countryside than that. Of course we’ll also sample from Oregon and Washington state, along with something grown and produced right here in North Carolina. Plus Virginia and any other states that we can put our hands on (given all the strange laws involved, it’s not always as easy as it should be)
As always, it’ll be a fun way to explore some new wines and enjoy some time with friends
$15 advance purchase ($9 with Student ID) or $20 at the door on a space available basis. Click here for tickets
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