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🍷 Cork Dork Monthly Wine Club Release Party 🍇

Date: Mon June 2, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Bottles & Taps at the Old Pharmacy

106 Wagner St, Troutman, NC 28166

 

Cork Dork Wine Club Release Party
📅 Monday, June 2nd
🎉 Join us for an evening celebrating the Cork Dork Wine Club!

Come learn more about our wine club and sample this month’s expertly curated wine release (bottles valued at $80-$120), handpicked by Level 3 Sommelier Anne Kjellgren.

Members receive a monthly wine release with Tasting Notes and Pairing suggestions from Anne. Members also receive discounts on Anne’s wine education classes and events, as well as email notices of flash sales from Bottles & Taps.

Stick around for wine, charcuterie, and great company!

🍷 Expand your palate, savor unique wines, and elevate your wine journey with us!

Shows bar at Bottles and Taps during wine release with members at the bar enjoying wine and charcuterie
No Ticket or Registration Required

🎶🍷 Wine Down + Press Play: A Sensory Summer Pairing

 

Date:  Tuesday, June 17th  @ 6:30 pm

Location: Bottles and Taps at the Old Pharmacy

106 Wagner St, Troutman, NC 28166

 

Let’s toast to sunshine, slow evenings, and songs that make you feel something. ☀️🎧🍷

Join Level 3 Sommelier Anne Kjellgren for Wine Down + Press Play, a wine tasting class where each pour is paired with a perfectly matched bite and a summer-ready song. It’s a one-of-a-kind sensory experience that brings together the flavors of wine and the emotion of music.

🍇 What You’ll Sip:

  1. A crisp, zesty white – Bright and refreshing with citrus and mineral notes 🍋🌿
  2. A dry, summery rosé – Elegant and fruity with major picnic vibes 🍓🌸
  3. A juicy, chillable red – Light-bodied with red berry flavors and a playful spirit 🍒🧺
  4. A bold, fruit-forward red – Rich and smooth with smoky undertones and sunset energy 🌅🔥

🎶 What You’ll Learn:

  • How music affects the way we taste and perceive wine 🎼👅
  • Which wines to serve chilled this summer (yes, even reds!) ❄️🍷
  • Simple pairing tips for BBQs, boat days, and breezy backyard hangs 🍗🧀
  • Fun facts about each wine’s style, region, and vibe 🌍🍇
  • How to build your own “wine & music” pairing playlist 📝🎧

Get Your Tickets Now 👉

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7-Night Essence of Burgundy and Provence (Dijon to Arles)

River Cruise November 13-20, 2025

 

Wine Enthusiasts get Ready to Embrace Numerous (at least FOUR major) French WIne Regions in One Single Trip – and You Only Unpack Once!
This luxury cruise is designed for the utmost experience from fine dining, high staff ratio, wine & beer INCLUDED, All on-shore excursions INCLUDED (several options daily), tailored explanations from the captain during the cruise, well-kept balconies, bars & common areas.
Embark from Dijon
Travel through the Beaune Wine Region (Burgundy)
Maconnaise wine region (Burgundy)
Beaujolais wine region
Lyon – culinary capital
Viviers – truffle hunting
Chateauneuf-du-Pape and The Rhone wine region
Arles – Van Gogh and the Provence wine region
Couple sitting at a round white table on the back of their ski boat clinking glasses with another woman.
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What Past Participants Have to Say…

 

We thoroughly enjoyed our class on French Wines with Anne and Food, Wine and Flavor! Anne blends her knowledge and love of wine with her engaging personality to put guests quickly at ease. She imparted a lot of information in a short amount of time, answering questions, sharing historic tidbits, and keeping everyone interested. Looking forward to the next one.
Jan H., All About French Wines

We enjoyed last night. You did a great job! I loved the story about the grapes growing on a pergola. Your wine selection was inspirational and affordable.
Mary M., Patio Sippers and Boat Wines