The Grand Tasting event will feature wine distributers from across North Carolina with more than thirty wines not offered in the traditional shopping locations. You can choose one of two ticket types: VIP or General Admission.

A VIP Ticket allows you to enter at 1 pm., which provides an extra hour with the distributers in a more intimate setting. This ticket will allow you to sample all of the wines from our distributers and wineries, includes a VIP gift, crystal wine glass, charcuterie, and complementary water to cleanse your palate.

A General Admission Ticket allows you to sample 15 wines from the distributors and wineries, with the option to purchase additional tastings. You will also receive the crystal wine glass, charcuterie, and complementary water to cleanse your palate.

A limited amount of wines will be onsite for you to purchase your favorites to take home with you that day. Don’t worry, we can always order more if we run out of your favorite onsite.

This year, the Wine Academy will offer two classes from you to choose from. The first class is Pinot Noir Perfection taught by Jason Eure, WSET Level II (Level 2 WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirts). The second class is Four Hip Wines You need to Be Drinking Now taught by Brett Chappell CS, CWE, FWS, along with his wife an co-owner of MF Chappell Wine Merchants on the Causeway in Atlantic Beach.

The Grand Tasting & Wine Academy will take place at the Carteret Community College Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center on November 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Carteret Community College students and programs.