Enjoy winter wine seminars at Sunset and Vine

BY ANNA DE LA CRUZ

You don’t need to be a seasoned sommelier to enjoy a good glass of vino. Cozy up with some wonderful winter wines at Sunset and Vine! Two days with four special seminars to choose from as Kimberly Sanford, owner of Fine Wine Trading Company, walks attendees through the aromas and flavors of each wine.

“We haven’t done it since pre-COVID, so we’re excited to have it back!” said employee Suzie Jermaine. “It’s going to be very exciting! Lots of locals are also coming as well as tourists. (There’s) going to be a lot of flow in and out of the shop.”

Make sure to call (828) 414-9111 for reservations as seating is limited.

Friday, Jan. 27:

Winter Wines from Warm Climates. $30 per person. 4 p.m.

In this seminar, we will feature wines from warm climates. We will discuss the differences in taste profiles of wines from these areas versus the cool climate wines, and talk about the reasons behind the flavor differences.

Perfect Pairings: Comfort Food Wines. $30 per person. 6 p.m.

Pairing wine and food is always a tricky task. In this seminar we have chosen wines that pair well with the savory components of the comfort foods we eat during cold winter months. We will discuss why each wine was chosen as a pairing for the comfort dish.

Saturday, Jan. 28:

Winter Whites and Sparkles. $30 per person. 2 p.m.

Winter weather is not just for red wine. There are plenty of colder weather white wines and sparkling wines that can help to cut the chill of the cold weather. In this seminar we will feature several winter whites and several different sparkling wines that can add some warmth to the winter temperatures.

Fireside Favorites: Wines to Enjoy by the Fire. $30 per person. 4 p.m.

When you think of winter weather, you think of warming up by the fire with a glass of wine. In this seminar we will highlight some of the best wines to sip on while hanging out by the fireplace or bonfire. These are heartier wines, meant to really warm you up!

Sunset and Vine is located at 150 Sunset Drive in Blowing Rock.