The Best of Bordeaux: Explore and Get it All Explained!

 

Date:  Wednesday, March 6th  @ 6:30 pm

Location: 202 North Main Fine Wines Spirits and Music Room

202 North Main, Mooresville, NC 28117

 

Join 202 North Main and Anne Kjellgren, Food Wine and Flavor, for a tour of the Bordeaux wine region. 

We will sample six wines and learn their context, history and relevance. Get all of your questions answered!🍷❤️

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Scenic image of the Bordeaux countryside.

A Night of Wine and Romance

 

Date:  Wednesday, February 14th @ 6:30pm

Location: 202 North Main Fine Wines Spirits and Music Room

202 North Main, Mooresville, NC 28117

 

Join 202 North Main and Anne Kjellgren, Food Wine and Flavor, to Embark on a Romantic Odyssey: Wine Tasting and Aphrodisiac Pairings on Valentine’s Day! 🍷❤️

Indulge your senses in our ‘Wine and Romance’ class, where every sip and bite tells a story of love. Join us on Valentine’s Day for an unforgettable evening of discovery, passion, and delightful pairings.

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Image of wine glass and grapes with Amore in a Glass October 25,2023

All About French Wines

 

Date:  Wednesday, January 24th @ 6:30pm

Location: 202 North Main Fine Wines Spirits and Music Room

202 North Main, Mooresville, NC 28117

 

Join 202 North Main and Anne Kjellgren, Food Wine and Flavor, for a journey through the world of wines in the heart of Mooresville.

Embark on a sensory adventure with our inaugural class featuring the exquisite world of French Wines! ✨ Unlock the secrets, savor the flavors, and become a connoisseur in the heart of France’s renowned wine regions. 

All About French Wines - January 31st, 2024 with a glass of red wine being poured.

Join Food & Beverage Social Club and Anne Kjellgren for Amore in a Glass: A Taste of Italy’s Most Important Wines. Welcome to the New F&B Wine School, where we will embark on a journey to unravel the intricate world of wines. This course is designed to equip you with essential knowledge about some of the most important wines and styles of Italy.

This event will take place on Wednesday, October 25th at The Collective Room.

Address: 10823 John Price Road Charlotte, NC 28273

Italian Wine Regions: Take a virtual tour of Italy’s renowned wine regions. From the Veneto in the Northeast to wines of the Piedmont – home of the great red wines, to Tuscany, Italy’s most famous wine region – and even onto Puglia, the “heel” of the boot. Discover the wines of these regions that have shaped the world of Italian wine.

Three whites and five reds will be tasted – many more will be discussed:

  • Prosecco – welcome beverage
  • Soave
  • Vernaccia Gimignano
  • Brunello di Montalcino
  • Barolo
  • Barbaresco
  • Super Tuscan
  • Salice Salentino
Image of wine glass and grapes with Amore in a Glass October 25,2023

Join Food & Beverage Social Club and Anne Kjellgren for The Noble Grapes of France (and Beyond). Welcome to the New F&B Wine School, where we will embark on a journey to unravel the intricate world of wines. This initial course is designed to equip you with essential knowledge about the 8 principal grape varietals.This event will take place on Wednesday, September 20th at The Collective Room. Guests will enjoy charcuterie and light snacks alongside the wine tasting. 

Old World vs. New World Wine: Delve into the intriguing distinction between Old World and New World wines. Understand the historical, geographical, and stylistic differences that shape these two broad categories, and how they contribute to the unique characteristics of wines. For example, how a Red Burgundy (Pinot Noir) compares/contrasts with an Oregon Pinot Noir, etc.

French Wine Regions: Take a virtual tour of France’s renowned wine regions, from the elegance of Bordeaux to the charm of Burgundy and the allure of The Loire. Discover the regions that have shaped the world of wine for centuries.

Noble Grapes: Taste and Experience the Eight Principal Grape Varietals that have established a global reputation. Four whites and four reds are included that will provide a broad range of flavors and structural characteristics. 

F&B Wine School

Underground Dinner Party With a Secret Summer Menu

Join Food & Beverage Social Club, Chef Alex Wnorowski, and F&B Member Sommelier Anne Kjellgren for ten-courses of pure perfection alongside wine pairings.

Chef Alex runs Reunion Park Pop-Up, underground dining experiences without a permanent address and the ability to wander. This project is meant to challenge thoughts on what dinner could be and where it should be. This experience will be a tasting menu inspired by the natural world. The menu is kept a secret and will be a surprise to all attendees.

This is a very special experience and an exclusive event for only 12 members!

LOCATIONThe Underground Truffle in Plaza Midwood

Image featuring friends clinking wine glasses. Describes Underground Dinner Party for F&B Social's June Chef's Table

Wine Pairing Wednesday with F&B Social Club

 

Join Food & Beverage Social Club and Flour Shop for Wine Pairing Wednesday! Guests will be guided through a tasting of five wines while enjoying seasonal summer plates from Flour Shop.

DATE: Wednesday, June 7th 6:00-8:00PM

LOCATIONFlour Shop near Park Road Shopping Center in Charlotte, North Carolina

F&B Social Club’s Member Sommelier, Anne Kjellgren, will lead the group in exploring wine flavors, aromas, appearance and pairing tips. Anne is a highly respected wine professional as a WSET level 3, a Certified Specialist of Wine and she is currently working towards her French Wine Scholar certification.

This event will take place on Wednesday, June 7th at Flour Shop near the Park Road Shopping Center.

Your ticket includes:

  • Guided wine tasting with Advintage leadership and a Level 3 Sommelier
  • Five tasting pours of wine
  • Five seasonal and fresh small plates perfectly paired with the wine
  • Gratuity for the Flour Shop team built into the ticket price

Wine Pairing Wednesday Tasting Menu

ONE

Manchego,quince & marcona almonds

2020 Raventós Blanc de Blanc, Penedés

TWO

Siano burrata & pistachio pesto

2022 Huia Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

THREE

B&G arugula, strawberry, feta, marcona almonds & champagne vinaigrette

2022 Txomin Txakolina Rosé, Basque

FOUR

Beef carpaccio, radish, pecorino, apple & aioli

2019 Time And Place Grenache, Lodi

FIVE

Dates, bacon, honey, almonds & buttermilk blue cheese

2021 Bedrock Syrah, California

Dark background with red win being poured into a wine cglass. Features F&B Social Club event at the Flour Shop in Charlotte on June 7, 2023.