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Thank you to everyone who joined us for
Athens Wine Weekend 2023!
Athens Wine Weekend benefits The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, which awards over $60,000 in grants and annual hospitality education, performing, and visual arts scholarships. The Cultural Foundation hosted it's 2023 Athens Wine Weekend event this February at The Classic Center. Check back this fall for details about Athens Wine Weekend 2024.
*Patrons must be 21+ years of age to attend Athens Wine Weekend
Athens Wine Weekend 2023 Event Details
Amuse-Bouche
Kicking off Athens Wine Weekend, Amuse-Bouche is a Friday evening wine-tasting affair. Featuring several of the most talented chefs from favorite local restaurants, this event provides a sampling of their cooking artistry, all paired with the perfect wine to arouse the palate. Amuse-Bouche is presented by Athens Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Carson Advisory Group, On-Site, OVG360, and Cox Media, Inc.
Confirmed Participants:
Home.made
George's Lowcountry Table
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Paloma Park
Levy
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Brett's Casual American
Joe and Sam's
Grand Tasting
Sip and sample wines from around the world. Interested in more than just the tasting? Dive into one of the many seminars such as "Balancing Food and Wine", to expand on your knowledge of the grape and learn from the best local wine educators. Grand Tasting is presented by Akins Ford.
"The Bridge Between Mead and Wine"
Presented by Viking Alchemist
Discover how the history and production of these fermented beverages are connected. This seminar is presented by Carter Concrete Structures.
"Wine vs. Wine Product"
Presented by Jean Arnold, Kate Arnold Wines
Learn about small production vs. larger production wines, and how scale changes wine production, and the wines you consume.
"Balancing Food and Wine"
Presented by Levy
Food and wine pairing is an art, and in this special premier seminar, you will learn from one of Levy’s great chefs just how magical this culinary art form can be. "Balancing Food and Wine" is presented by Boswell Insurance Group and Impact.
"Demystifying Old World and New World Wines"
Presented by Tapped Athens Wine Tasting Market
Journey around the world of wines without ever leaving your seat as you take a look at the characteristics of these geographically based wine classifications. "Demystifying Old World and New World Wines" is presented by DePalma's Italian Café and Tapped Athens.
"Crafting California Estate Wines: The Peirano Legacy"
Presented by Brian Moore
Taste through award-winning wines with Brian Moore, the national sales representative and personal friend of the Peirano family. Take a trip to the Golden state to learn what it means to be an estate winery and why you get more "bang for your buck" from a high-quality estate wine producer. "Crafting California Estate Wines: The Peirano Legacy" is presented by R. Emory Sawyer Acquirements.
"Jewels of the Pacific Northwest"
Presented by Keith Herndon, co-host of the podcast "Wines We Drink."
Travel to America’s Northwest corner to uncover some of the industry’s hidden gems. "Jewels of the Pacific Northwest" is presented by Smallwood Reynolds.
Riesling - The Varietal Everyone Knows, Yet Not Really"
Presented by Daniel Hubbard, M. S. Walker
Learn what this often misunderstood grape offers as we refute the common stereotypes associated with the varietal.
Gourmet Dinner
A highlight of Athens Wine Weekend, this incredible multi-course meal features the cuisine of Austria expertly prepared by The Classic Center's Executive Chef with Levy, while the Austrian wines are hand selected by Frank Sinkwich, President of Northeast Sales Distributing. From start to finish, this event is guaranteed to deliver a culinary experience like no other. Gourmet Dinner is presented by JE Dunn, Mallory & Evans, Orkin Pest Control, and Perkins & Will.
Course 1: Brandl Zobing Gruner Veltliner – Endive topped with arugula, lardons, hazelnuts, and shaved gruyere cheese. Served with a citrus vinaigrette and an herb oil drizzle.
Course 2: Lackner Tinnacher Ried Eckberg Morillon– Homemade bread dumpling served with Gruyere cheese sauce.
Course 3: Weingut Mayer Pinot Noir - Salmon with a citrus tarragon glaze and house-made Spaetzle.
Course 4: IBY Ried Hochacker Blauerfranisch - Osso Bucco shank braised in red wine with wine-braised red cabbage.
Course 5: Lagler Gruner Veltliner Beerenauslese– Traditional Austrian cream slice topped with sauteed pears and cinnamon.
Sparkling Wine Brunch
Close out the weekend with an incredible brunch featuring specialty mimosas and a delicious buffet. So, grab your significant other or a few friends, and let us show you what the perfect wine brunch is all about. Sparkling Wine Brunch is presented by Raymond James Public Finance, Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty, and MGS Contracting, Inc.
Make the Most of the Weekend with a Package!
Full Bottle Package
$1,050 includes:
- Hotel accommodations for Friday and Saturday
- Two tickets to Amuse-Bouche
- Two tickets to Grand Tasting
- Two tickets to the Premier Seminar "Balancing Food and Wine."
- Two tickets to Gourmet Dinner
- Two tickets to the Sparking Wine Brunch
Half Carafe Package
$450 includes:
- Hotel accommodations for Friday
- Two tickets to Amuse-Bouche
- Two tickets to Grand Tasting
- Two tickets to the Premier Seminar "Balancing Food and Wine."