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Last updated:
October 2026
Tripletail Seafood & Spirits — Chilean Wine Dinner
6 – 10 PM · $133.75 per person
Explore the wines of Chile during a multi-course wine dinner at Tripletail Seafood & Spirits. Marcelo Papa, head winemaker at Viña Amelia, will join guests for the evening and guide them through the featured wines and…
Reserve / TicketsChardonnay & Pinot Noir Wine Dinner
6:30–9 PM · $99 per person
Enjoy a four-course French wine dinner featuring Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with four paired wines and an aperitif. Owner Jean Dandonneau will guide guests through the wines, accompanied by live accordion music and a touch of French…
Reserve / TicketsItalian Wine Dinner
6 PM · $152.40 per person
Join Fins for an elegant five course Italian wine dinner. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with a selection of Italian…
Reserve / TicketsWine Mixer at Venice Fine Wine and Spirits
5:30 – 7:30 PM · $40 per person
Walk around tasting of over 30 wines, as well as charcuterie and appetizers. Get your $40 back when you spend over $100 that night. Purchase your ticket at the event; no reservations…
Learn MoreChampagne Day: An Exclusive Frèrejean Frères Masterclass
5–6:30 PM · $150 per person
Join Champagne Frèrejean Frères owner Rodolphe Frèrejean-Taittinger for an intimate seated masterclass exploring five cuvées, from Grande Réserve Blanc de Blancs and Brut Nature 2019 to Cuvée des Hussards 2013 and VV26.
Reserve / TicketsChampagne Day Aperitivo: Frèrejean Frères and Live Jazz
7–9 PM · $150 per person
Celebrate Champagne Day with Frèrejean Frères Champagne and live jazz at Sarasota Wine Co. This evening aperitivo experience is $150 per person.
Call to ReserveChardonnay & Pinot Noir Wine Dinner
6:30 – 9 PM · $99 per person + tax & gratuity
Enjoy a four-course French wine dinner featuring Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with four paired wines and an aperitif. Owner Jean Dandonneau will guide guests through the wines, accompanied by live accordion music and a touch of French…
Reserve / TicketsSaturday Wine Tasting
1–3 PM · $35 per person
Spend a Saturday afternoon exploring four curated wines with tasting notes and guidance from the Sarasota Wine Co.…
Event DetailsPecorari Wine Tasting
4 – 6 PM · $25 per person or $40 for two people
Discover the wines of Italian producer Pecorari during an afternoon tasting at cYou Boutique, Coffee & Wine Bar in Lakewood Ranch. Explore the producer’s wines and their distinctive flavors in a relaxed…
Event DetailsBanfi Truffle Wine Dinner
6:30–9:30 PM · $300 per person
Enjoy an evening of truffle-inspired cuisine paired with Banfi wines from Tuscany. Executive Chef Christopher Covelli presents a special wine dinner benefiting Caring for Children…
Reserve / TicketsSan Marco Venice Five Course Wine Dinner
6:30 PM · $99 per person
Join San Marco and your local wine friends at the final wine dinner of the year! Five beautiful courses paired with…
Reserve by phoneItalian Wine Tasting
6 PM · $35 per person
Explore Italian wines with special guest Franz Schoepfner. The tasting features four wines from Ca’ Montebello — Pinot Nero Blanc, Barbera, Bonarda and Custio Rosso — each paired with…
Reserve by emailFine Wine & Tastings on Main HalloWine Walk 2026
5 – 7:30 PM · $55 per person
Presented by Fine Wine & Tastings on Main, Wine Walk Wednesday returns to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for a Halloween-inspired evening of wine tasting. Sample 20+ wines from around the world at seven tasting stations inside Main Street shops, with small bites and other…
Reserve / TicketsRound Pond Estate Wine Dinner
6 PM · $135 per person
Join Pop’s Sunset Grill for a five-course Napa Valley-inspired dinner featuring five wines from Round Pond Estate. Executive Chef Marcos Vasquez and his culinary team will prepare seasonal dishes inspired by the estate’s farm-to-table philosophy, including ingredients…
Reserve / TicketsA Deep Dive into Argentina
5 – 7 PM · $60 per person
An immersive Argentine Wine Masterclass with Julie Martel from Graziano Imports with a deeper look at the wines, regions, terroir, and winemaking traditions that make Argentina so…
Reserve / TicketsVino d’Italia – An Italian Wine Dinner Experience
6–8 PM · $89 per person (ticketing fees may apply)
Explore the wines and flavors of Italy during a four-course wine dinner featuring Pazzione Wine Imports. Begin with a welcome glass of Valdobbiadene Prosecco, followed by four Italian wines paired with Caprese, three-cheese ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, and…
Reserve / TicketsSaturday Wine Tasting
1–3 PM · $35 per person
Spend a Saturday afternoon exploring four curated wines with tasting notes and guidance from the Sarasota Wine Co.…
Event DetailsNovember 2026
Lodali Italian Wines Dinner
6:30 – 9 PM · Tickets from $149.80
A four-course Italian wine dinner featuring wines from Lodali in Piedmont. Pairings include Chardonnay with apple tart and cheese, Barbaresco with salmon, Barolo with burrata, and Moscato d’Asti with braised…
Reserve / TicketsDiadema Winemaker Dinner
7:30 PM · $160 per person
Experience a thoughtfully curated four-course dinner, each course expertly paired with exceptional wines and featuring the…
Reserve / TicketsChart House — Caymus Vineyards Wine Dinner
7 PM · $150 per person
Enjoy a five-course wine dinner at Chart House on Longboat Key featuring wines from the Wagner family portfolio. The evening includes selections from Emmolo, Mer Soleil and Sea Sun before finishing with Caymus Cabernet…
Reserve / TicketsPop Open a Party – Great Sparkling Wines
6:30–8 PM · $20 per person
Get ready for holiday entertaining with a guided tasting of sparkling wines from Spain, Italy, Burgundy and Champagne. Explore different styles of bubbly and learn how to select and pair sparkling wines for your…
Reserve / TicketsMichael’s Wine Cellar Open House Wine Tasting
1-3 PM · $25
Sip your way through more than 50 wines representing wines from around the world. Light snacks will be…
Reserve / Tickets100-Point Bordeaux Wine Dinner
6 PM · $400 per person
An intimate five-course dinner by Chef Bruno Wu paired with six exceptional Bordeaux wines, including Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Château Montrose and Château Lafite Rothschild.
Reserve / TicketsMasō Sassicaia Dinner
6 PM · $316.23 per person
Experience an evening celebrating the wines of Tenuta San Guido, featuring Le Difese 2024, Guidalberto 2024 and Sassicaia 2023, alongside Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta, Campo Mare Vermentino and Sassicaia Grappa. A special opportunity to taste across the estate’s…
Reserve / TicketsLodali Wine Tasting
4 – 7 PM · $25 per person
Join this open house style tasting event with special guest Roberto Tondo, Italian Wine Ambassador from the prestigious area of Langhe in Piemonte. Hear about the Lodali winery, the wine-making process and culture of the Barolo wine…
Reserve / TicketsMichael’s Wine Cellar Social Club
5 – 7 PM · $56 per person
Join Michael’s Wine Cellar for a casual seated tasting featuring six wines and one Champagne, paired with three tapas-style appetizer plates. The $56++ admission also includes a $20 voucher toward a wine purchase of $50 or more that…
Reserve / TicketsEmma's Wine Journey: The Art of Spanish Wines
6–8 PM · $48 plus tax
Emma leads a guided tasting of four Rioja wines from Hacienda López de Haro, with paired small bites and stories from her travels in Spain.
Tickets & More InfoRUMOURS WINE BAR gals Night Out Fall wine Pairing Dinner & Fashion Show
5:30 PM · $105 per person
Enjoy a night out with your closest gal friends enjoying a 4-course wine pairing dinner with a holiday infused fashion show by Aura Boutique! Tickets are $105/person which include tax and gratuity. Plus–special discounts from…
Reserve by phoneRooted in Sonoma Wine Dinner
7 PM · $159 per person
A five-course dinner exploring four Sonoma wine regions through guided pairings of wines from Matanzas Creek, Davis Bynum, Summer Dreams and Silver…
Reserve / TicketsWellen Park Wine Festival: ZD Wines Dinner
6 PM · See ticket page for pricing
Kick off the festival with a five-course dinner featuring ZD Wines and curated food pairings. A separate ticket is required for Saturday’s Grand Tasting.
Tickets & More InfoWellen Park Wine Festival: Wine Class 101
11 AM–noon · $25 per person
An introductory wine class exploring wine varieties, tasting notes and how to approach tasting.
Tickets & More InfoWellen Park Wine Festival: Grand Tasting
VIP entry noon; general admission 1 PM · General admission $95
Taste wines from nearly 40 vintners and enjoy four food tastings from Wellen Park restaurants. VIP tickets include early entry and additional amenities.
Tickets & More InfoSuncoast Food & Wine Festival
1 – 4 PM · $195 VIP/$100 General Admission
The Suncoast Food & Wine Festival, sponsored by the Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club, is a full day of curated wines, inspired cuisine, and meaningful community…
Tickets & More InfoSaraSota Art Museum Uncorked – Wines from Domaine Henri Bourgeois
5:30 – 7:30 PM · $58 Members/$68 Non-Members
Explore the Loire Valley at Sarasota Art Museum’s Uncorked monthly wine tasting series, featuring six curated wines paired with artisanal cheeses and a guided presentation. This month’s tasting features Domaine Henri Bourgeois and the wines of France’s Loire…
Reserve / TicketsAn Autumn in Burgundy Wine Dinner
6:30 – 9 PM · $99 per person
A four course meal paired with 4 glasses of wine,wonderful detailed presentation of the region and vineyard by Jean the owner, wine connoisseur.live french atmosphere accordion music by…
Reserve / TicketsDecember 2026
Rumours Wine Bar Monthly Wine Tasting with Collefrisio Wines
3 PM · $25 wine club members/$30 non-members
Al with VinaVeritas will be presenting Collesfrisio…
Reserve / TicketsMichael’s Wine Cellar Open House Wine Tasting
1-3 PM · $25
Sip your way through more than 50 wines representing wines from around the world. Light snacks will be…
Reserve / TicketsCollefrisio wine tasting
4 – 7 PM · $25 per person
Join special guests from Collefrisio Winery coming all the way from the Chieti province in Abruzzo to taste five Collefrisio wines! With four generations in wine production, the founders will share their story and expertise. Come taste and see the beautiful red wines…
Reserve / TicketsSaraSota Art Museum Uncorked – Holiday Bubbles
5:30 – 7:30 PM · $58 Members/$68 Non-Members
Celebrate the season at Sarasota Art Museum’s Uncorked monthly wine tasting series, featuring six curated wines paired with artisanal cheeses and a guided presentation. December’s tasting explores holiday bubbles from around the…
Reserve / TicketsNoël à Paris: Champagne & Bordeaux Holiday Wine Dinner
6:30–9 PM · $119 per person
Celebrate the holidays with five courses and five wines highlighting Champagne and Bordeaux, accompanied by a presentation and live…
Reserve / TicketsMichael’s Wine Cellar Social Club
5 – 7 PM · $56 per person
Join Michael’s Wine Cellar for a casual seated tasting featuring six wines and one Champagne, paired with three tapas-style appetizer plates. The $56++ admission also includes a $20 voucher toward a wine purchase of $50 or more that…
Reserve / TicketsNoël à Paris: Champagne & Bordeaux Holiday Wine Dinner
6:30–9 PM · $119 per person
Enjoy a holiday wine dinner highlighting Champagne and Bordeaux, featuring four courses, four paired wines, an aperitif, a presentation and live…
Reserve / TicketsJanuary 2027
SaraSota Art Museum Uncorked – Orin Swift Cellars
5:30 – 7:30 PM · $58 Members/$68 Non-Members
Explore the bold wines of Orin Swift Cellars at Sarasota Art Museum’s Uncorked monthly wine tasting series, featuring six curated wines paired with artisanal cheeses and a guided presentation. This month’s tasting puts the spotlight on this distinctive California…
Reserve / TicketsForks & Corks 2027
VIP/Early Access tickets go on sale November 3 at 9 AM and general admission November 10 at 7 PM
THE area’s wine festival of the year. With wine dinners, wine education sessions, and the grand tasting, this is the wine event to…
Event detailsFrench Riviera Wine Dinner: Provence to the Mediterranean
6:30–9 PM · $99 per person
Explore the wines and cuisine of Provence and Mediterranean France during a five-course dinner with five paired wines, a presentation by owner Jean and live accordion…
Reserve / TicketsFrench Riviera Wine Dinner: Provence to the Mediterranean
6:30–9 PM · $99 per person
Enjoy five courses and five wines inspired by Provence and Mediterranean France, with a presentation and live accordion…
Reserve / TicketsFebruary 2027
SaraSota Art Museum Uncorked – Wines of Piedmont
5:30 – 7:30 PM · $58 Members/$68 Non-Members
Explore the wines of Piedmont at Sarasota Art Museum’s Uncorked monthly wine tasting series, featuring six curated wines paired with artisanal cheeses and a guided presentation. This month’s tasting takes you to one of Italy’s celebrated wine…
Reserve / TicketsMarch 2027
SaraSota Art Museum Uncorked – Rombauer Vineyards
5:30 – 7:30 PM · $58 Members/$68 Non-Members
Explore the wines of Rombauer Vineyards at Sarasota Art Museum’s Uncorked monthly wine tasting series, featuring six curated wines paired with artisanal cheeses and a guided presentation. This month’s tasting puts the spotlight on this well-known California…
Reserve / TicketsApril 2027
SaraSota Art Museum Uncorked – Catena Zapata Wines from Argentina
5:30 – 7:30 PM · $58 Members/$68 Non-Members
Explore the wines of Argentina at Sarasota Art Museum’s Uncorked monthly wine tasting series, featuring six curated wines paired with artisanal cheeses and a guided presentation. This month’s tasting features Catena Zapata and the wines of…
Reserve / TicketsSaraSota Art Museum En Plein Air Wine Dinner
6 PM · $428.67
Dine under the stars with hors d’oeuvres and a lavish four-course dinner featuring wine pairings curated by Michael Klauber from Michael’s On…
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