explore Red wines, how they are made, and the difference between Varietal and Blended Wines, must be 21 YO

@ The Belmont Inn, Abbeville, SC

$20 per person, 864-459-9625 for reservations

Explore and taste the most famous of all American Grape Variety, Zinfandel.

@ Divine Your Space, Abbeville, SC

$20 per person, must be 21 YO, incl. tasting

864-366-8463 for reservation

Emerald City Chapter of the American Wine Society monthly wine tasting

location and Theme TBA

From Lambrusco to Champagne, learn the difference and taste Cava, Prosecco, Sparkling wine, Cremant, and Champagne. must be 21 YO

Divine your Space, Abbeville, SC

864-366-8463 for reservations

$25 per person, includes tasting

Basic Wine 101 class, covering grape varieties, tasting, selection, storage, and more

The Belmont Inn, Abbeville, SC

$20 per person, includes wines

no passport required, travel the world and taste its many different wines, cost is $20 per person, call 864-223-3222 for reservations

this class answers all your simple questions from selecting, to serving, and storing wines, it covers glass ware, food pairing, and more. perfect class to take when you like wine but know hardly anything about it, cost is $15 per person, call 704-236-8759 for reservations

Taste the superb wines crafted by the Award winning Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards Family Wine Estate. The wines are paired with selected foods so you may enjoy the Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Syrah - among others- to enhance your experience. Las Cascadas Restaurant is proud to host this excellent wine estate and to showcase their non-Mexican food pairings at this private tasting to the first 60 guests registering. cost is $30 per person/50 per couple and must be prepaid. seating is limited, so call early to not miss this fun and delicious event call 864-543-3222 after February 28 to reserve your seat. www.reustlevineyards.com

part 2 of series, focus on red and rose wines, learn about wine from growing grapes to selling, wine and snack included, certificate after completion

Wine Boot Camp - first of 2 classes, explore wine from growing the grapes to selling; focus on white and sparkling wines , tasting and snack incl. second class is on March 20, same time, cost $ 50 per person for both classes, call 704-236-8759 to register

test and taste for yourself and find out if there is a difference between low budget and higher priced wines. experience the difference, cost is $25 per person, wine & snack incl. class held @ Uptown Shoppers Market, call 864-223-3222 to register

monthly meeting and wine tasting open to guests of 21 + years, must RSVP to participate, cost is $30 per person/$50 per couple and includes all wines and heavy hors d’oeuvrs, tastings are usually held on the 3rd Thursday of the month - location changes and will be updated 1 week prior to event,

held @ Vines to Wine Academy LLC, cost is $25 per person, wine and snack incl. call 704-236-8759 to register

Meet at 6:30 at Montague's Restaurant.

join the monthly meeting of our local American Wine Society chapter at 7:00 pm at T.W.Boons in Uptown Greenwood. Taste and learn about wines while mingling with local wine enthusiasts, social time starts at 7, seated tasting starts at 7:30 pm; non-members may attend 3 events as visitors, cost estimated between $10-20, depending on wines and hors d'ouvres served, RSVP to "Emerald City Chapter of the AWS" face book page -  or call 864-229-9052.

Emerald City Chapter of the AWS meeting at 7:00 pm at T.W.Boones, uptown Greenwood, SC.

social time at 7:00pm, guided tasting at 7:30pm. hors d'oeuvres and wine cost $15-20 depending on number of participants; meeting and tasting is open to anyone 21 years and older, bring a friend and your own wine glass, a pencil and join in the fun of discovering a vertical wine tasting.

Local wine enthusiasts getting together to learn, chat about, and taste wine in a casual atmosphere. The American Wine Society is a national, non-profit consumer organization, which is dedicated to wine education and wine appreciation. Come and see what we are all about, learn more at www.americanwinesociety.org.

Cost $15 (includes wine & snack)
Open to everyone over 21

Join us Thursday January 15 at T.W Boons for a comprehensive introduction to wine tasting, wine serving, wine ordering, wine storing and even understanding and speaking wine lingo. This will be a fun class for anyone mystified by wine.