Denver Wine Tasting and Dinners from LocalWineEvents.com

International Wine Guild: Southern Italy and the Islands

Dec 04, 2008 (Thu): Wines to go with tomato sauce! Undiscovered treasures from the south of Italy including the islands of Sicily and Sardenia. Taste between 6 and 10 wines per class, receive handout materials to keep for reference and enjoy regional bread and cheese during the tasting.[...]

Wine 101: Great Wine From Around the World

Dec 04, 2008 (Thu): Wine appreciation is not just about knowing what you like. There is a difference between objective quality and subjective enjoyment. Much of the magic of wine lies in being able to properly evaluate bottles, which in turn can lead to an understanding of wine's history and origins[...]

Colorado Wine Tasting with Augustina's Winery

Dec 04, 2008 (Thu): Colorado Wine Tasting with Augustina's Winery As you know, at Bonacquisti Wine Company, we love a great label especially when the wine inside the bottle is just as good. And the Wine Chick from Boulder is on our list of great label, great wine! Join us at our Larimer Square tasti[...]

International Wine Guild: Intro to Wine & Food 101

Dec 05, 2008 (Fri): This is a great introductory class to learn about wine and food pairing and tasting. This class will focus on how to design a wine dinner and main dishes.[...]

International Wine Guild: South American Wines

Dec 05, 2008 (Fri): South America is just beginning to export to the US some of their best wines. Come try a few and find out why Brazil is the "sleeping giant. Learn basic wine information and regional culture, history and wine and food pairing. Sample between 8-12 wines per class and learn to dist[...]

Sparkling Wine Tasting

Dec 05, 2008 (Fri): Ring in the holidays with sparkling wine! Highlands WineSeller hosts this social hour in which you can sample a variety of sparkling wines and find your new favorite. Enjoy appetizers from Whole Foods Market as you browse the Tattered Cover Bookstore. Afterwards, enjoy the commun[...]

International Wine Guild: Regional Italian Cooking Classes

Dec 06, 2008 (Sat): Join our Italian Chef Angelo Camillo and the Guilds Executive Chef Sherrie Robbins for instruction on preparing delicious Italian cuisine from different regions of Italy to be paired with 4 Italian wines. This is a hands on cooking class. Each class costs $150 to attend and incl[...]

Georgetown Christmas Market and Wine Tasting Tour

Dec 06, 2008 (Sat): Join us for a fun afternoon as we travel to Georgetown, CO for its 49th Annual Christmas Market. Well depart from the Warwick Hotel (1776 Grant Street, Denver), where parking is complimentary. Admission to the beautifully Victorian decorated Hamill House Museum is include[...]

Taste Great Wine: Help save the Giant Pandas

Dec 06, 2008 (Sat): The event is a open house, please stop by any time betweem 12-4pm. We will be tasting a WineStyles exclusive white wine from our Crisp section which is the Collaboration from the Central Coast of California. A short description of this wine is Flavors of summertime abound in th[...]

The Opus American Artisinal Cheese Dinner

Dec 07, 2008 (Sun): The Opus American Artisinal Cheese Dinner in concert with "Fromage to Yours" Cheese Shop and Owen Roe Wines December 7th, 2008 6:30pm Come join us for a celebration of fine cheese and wine! We will be serving a 6 course meal with 5 wines. Each course will be "cheese-centric" and [...]

International Wine Guild: Grenache and Mourvedre

Dec 09, 2008 (Tue): Probably the world's best grapes to make wines in warm or hot climates. Big red wines that don't have the tannin edge! Tuition includes wine (6-10 different wines), bread and cheese, and handouts.[...]

International Wine Guild: Wines of the Pacific Northwest

Dec 10, 2008 (Wed): The Pacific NW (Washington, Oregon and Idaho) has become a major wine producing area. We will try some of the best reds, whites and sparkling wines of the region. Tuition includes wine (6-10 different wines), bread and cheese, and handouts.[...]

International Wine Guild: American Wine & Food: The West Coast and Pacific Northwest Cuisine

Dec 11, 2008 (Thu): For the serious wine lover who desires a better understanding of how wine and food work together. Class includes a two-course dinner and five wines. The focus is on pairing cuisine of the west coast and the Pacific northwest region with wines of the world.[...]

Total Academy Wine Workshop: Bubblies 101 (or everything you wanted to know about effervescent wines)

Dec 11, 2008 (Thu): NOTE: You must RSVP to sommelier@totalbeverage.net per the instructions below, as this is a pre-paid event. Just RSVPing on localwineevents.com does not guarantee you spots at this popular event. Thanks! ------------------------------------------------------------------------[...]

International Wine Guild: Intro to Wine & Food 102

Dec 12, 2008 (Fri): A perfect pairing with Intro to Wine and Food 101! This introductory class will begin to teach you about how to pair wine to appetizers, cheese and desserts.[...]

International Wine Guild: Fine Spirits - Bourbon

Dec 12, 2008 (Fri): Fine spirits have always been associated with those who enjoy fine wines. These educational classes will present information on the history, styles, production, and tasting etiquette of some of the worlds finest single barrel bourbons.[...]

International Wine Guild: Combined Components

Dec 13, 2008 (Sat): The component class is a great entry level seminar for the enthusiast or professional that wants to develop or improve their evaluation techniques. Each component of the class covers a different aspect of wine descriptive evaluation, focusing on the three key senses: vision, smel[...]

International Wine Guild: Regional Italian Cooking Classes

Dec 13, 2008 (Sat): Join our Italian Chef Angelo Camillo and the Guilds Executive Chef Sherrie Robbins for instruction on preparing delicious Italian cuisine from different regions of Italy to be paired with 4 Italian wines. This is a hands on cooking class. Each class costs $150 to attend and inclu[...]

Downtowner Reel Heads Film Festival

Dec 13, 2008 (Sat): NEXT PREVIOUS Downtowner REEL HEADS Film Festival Provided by: Danial Griggs Downtowner Film Festival is the ONLY Indie Film Event in the South Metro Area. We will feature local and national independent films. Meet local filmmakers and indie buffs and enjoy fantastic short [...]

On the 12th Day of Jax...

Dec 14, 2008 (Sun): ON THE 12TH DAY OF JAX Jax Fish House Denver Celebrates Their 12th Anniversary With 12 Days of Jax WHO: Jax Fish House Denver 1539 17th Street, Denver CO 80202 WHEN: December 14th-23rd WHAT: 12th Anniversary Celebration DETAILS: On the 12th day of Jax 12/14: 12 oysters fo[...]

International Wine Guild: Bartending at Home

Dec 16, 2008 (Tue): Learn the basics of setting up a home bar and preparing mixed drinks for family and friends. This class focuses on developing professional or personal skills that are as applicable in the home (where you may want to plan an event) as they are in a restaurant or hotel.[...]

International Wine Guild: Asian Food and (non-Asian) Wine

Dec 17, 2008 (Wed): Gain a better understanding of how wine and food work together. This class includes a two-course dinner and five wines. We will focus on pairing wines of the world Asian to food.[...]

International Wine Guild: Dessert Wine & Cheese

Dec 18, 2008 (Thu): Gain a better understanding of how to pair dessert wines with cheese. Fee includes wine, food and handout materials.[...]

L'Atelier - An American Christmas Wine Dinner

Dec 18, 2008 (Thu): Come join us for what is sure to be another fun-filled evening at L'Atelier. Our 2008 December tasting will be proof that we did indeed save this year's best for last. Chef Radek has teamed up with Sullivan Wines for what is sure to be a memorable evening. Our guests are encoura[...]

International Wine Guild: Port, Madeira & Sherry

Dec 19, 2008 (Fri): Port, Madeira and Sherry are the three most famous fortified wines. Come learn about their history, different styles, how to decant port and what foods to serve with them. Tuition includes 6-9 different fortified wines, appropriate foods, and handouts. This class is only offered [...]

Wonderful Washington Wines Wine Dinner

Jan 08, 2009 (Thu): Join us on January 8th, 2009 for our toast to the great wines of Washington state. Chef Chad has created 5 delightful courses paired with outstanding wines from the Northwest. Reservations are required due to limited seating. Contact Brandon Heath (303.777.8223) to reserve you[...]

International Wine Guild: Guild Certification Seminar

Jan 10, 2009 (Sat): The first level Guild certification seminar presents old-world and new-world wine, fortified wines, tasting exercises, descriptive and comparative evaluation techniques, as well as wine and food pairing. Successfully complete the written exam to become a member of the Internation[...]

International Wine Guild: Advanced Wine Course

Jan 11, 2009 (Sun): This course is our Level II Certification. It is designed to prepare you for a management level position as a wine buy (or F&B), a head sommelier, event planner, a buyer for a wine shop or restaurant, or to be a sales person with a distributor or importer. We have even had numero[...]

International Wine Guild: Advanced Wine Course

Jan 14, 2009 (Wed): This course is our Level II Certification. It is designed to prepare you for a management level position as a wine buy (or F&B), a head sommelier, event planner, a buyer for a wine shop or restaurant, or to be a sales person with a distributor or importer. We have even had numero[...]

International Wine Guild: Advanced Wine Course

Ladies Who Lunch - VIP Roundtable for ColoradoWomen.org

Jan 16, 2009 (Fri): Ladies Who Lunch Every month ColoradoWomen.org hosts an invitation only lunch event limited to 65 women in prominent positions to discuss critical issues affecting entrepreneurial women in business. Committees are formed and solutions to business needs are presented. This also [...]

Colorado Beer Dinner

Jan 22, 2009 (Thu): We are pleased to annouce that Mel's will be hosting the first in a series of expertly paired Beer Dinners, set for January 13th, 2009. For the first, we thought it only fitting to showcase some of the finest Colorado craft beer selections, including Avery Hog Heaven Barley Wine[...]

Wine 101

Jan 24, 2009 (Sat): Start the new year off right by learning about wine! Highlands WineSeller hosts this casual classroom setting where you will learn the basics of wine making, drinking and enjoying! Savor fine wines and appetizers from Whole Foods Market.This class sells out quickly, so get your[...]

An Afternoon of Specialty Chocolates, Fine Wine and Spanish Guitar

Jan 25, 2009 (Sun): Join us for an afternoon of specially hand-crafted chocolates from Chocolates by Mary Carol of Littleton, CO paired with a carefully chosen selection of fine wines. Julie Pech, Denver's own "Chocolate Therapist" will guide you through this fabulous tasting and talk to you about t[...]

ISG Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 1 & Level 2

Feb 01, 2009 (Sun): Wine & Spirit education certificates leading to entrance into the Sommelier Diploma Program. Fees include textbooks, materials, wines and examinations. Classes meet weekly for 12 weeks in total.[...]

International Wine Guild: Advanced Wine Course

Apr 08, 2009 (Wed): This course is our Level II Certification. It is designed to prepare you for a management level position as a wine buy (or F&B), a head sommelier, event planner, a buyer for a wine shop or restaurant, or to be a sales person with a distributor or importer. We have even had numero[...]

International Wine Guild: Advanced Wine Course

ISG Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 1 & Level 2

May 31, 2009 (Sun): Wine & Spirit education certificates leading to entrance into the Sommelier Diploma Program. Fees include textbooks, materials, wines and examinations. Classes meet weekly for 12 weeks in total.[...]

The Wine Event Wine Crawl

Jun 04, 2009 (Thu): Please join us for our third annual Wine Crawl through the streets of Cherry Creek North. All proceeds benefit The Children's Hospital.[...]

The Wine Event Benefiting The Children's Hospital

Jun 13, 2009 (Sat): Please join us for a wonderful evening of food and wine at our sixth annual Wine Auction and Dinner benefiting The Children's Hospital.[...]

International Wine Guild: Advanced Wine Course

Jul 15, 2009 (Wed): This course is our Level II Certification. It is designed to prepare you for a management level position as a wine buy (or F&B), a head sommelier, event planner, a buyer for a wine shop or restaurant, or to be a sales person with a distributor or importer. We have even had numero[...]

ISG Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 1 & Level 2

Oct 04, 2009 (Sun): Wine & Spirit education certificates leading to entrance into the Sommelier Diploma Program. Fees include textbooks, materials, wines and examinations. Classes meet weekly for 12 weeks in total.[...]