Food & Wine Pairings
Hosting a dinner party or corporate event where you want to wow your guests with the perfect wine pairing, but not sure what that perfect pairing might be? Let us help! Understanding how the different flavors and nuances in food interact with the wine can take a lot of time, trial, and error. When you have a dish with big, bold, spicy flavors, do you need help figuring out a wine that stands up to match? When you have delicate flavors, how do you choose a wine that won't overpower? We can help you curate a wine list for your guests that will make the food AND the wine sing!
Wine Tasting Parties and Classes
Need a unique idea for a bachelor/bachelorette party? A bridal shower? A fun way to celebrate retirement or just the every day life? Throw a wine tasting! We can compare wine styles from around the world, or just focus on one region. We can do a whole class on all the main white varietals, or do a few reds, whites, and roses. Wanting to dip your toe into Bordeaux, but you're too overwhelmed with all the options? If you are wanting to get to know new wines, learn a bit about them, and have a lot of fun in the process, then let's talk! I love to tailor a tasting to you and your guests, whether you're looking for deeper wine knowledge, finding new favorites, or just having fun comparing your own curated lists.
Visit Local Wineries
Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, places certainly not at the top of ones mind when considering wine regions of the world, have some truly wonderful spots to discover if you are itching for a little wine tourism in a unique location. I will work with you to plan your ideal daytime tour of some of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's hidden gems while soaking in the beauty of the driftless region.
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Tour options start in the Twin Cities metro area, and will include a planned meal stop in cases where the winery does not provide a food menu.
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*Weekdays and seasonal availability may limit options due to operating hours of the wineries.
Image by Laura Connell, Rustic Roots Winery, Scandia, MN - October 2024