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Join us November 13-20, 2025

Only $400 down to Reserve Your Spot!

Balance Due August 2025

🍷 Cork Dork Monthly Wine Club Release Party 🍇

Date: Mon March 3, 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, March 3rd
🎉 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!

image of patrons sitting at the bar sampling wine and enjoying charcuterie boards
No Ticket or Registration Required

Wine Education Weekend ~ Get your Wine PhD in 3 days!​ 

 

Date:  Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 4, 2025

Welcome 5:00 PM

Location: Wrightsville Beach

Wilmington, NC

 

Wine Education Weekend ~ Get your Wine PhD in 3 days!
MAX 7 guests!! Book your spot today!
Join Sommelier Level 3 & Wine Educator Anne Kjellgren and The Sisterhood Tribe founder Jennifer Vandersol for an unforgettable weekend or midweek getaway!
 
After your time together, you will know:
  • The 3 questions to ask yourself when purchasing wine
  • Working knowledge of the 5 sensory wine characteristics and where they come from
  • Old vs New World Styles as well as Cool vs Warm Climates
  • Basic pairing knowledge and food criteria – how it’s cooked, general spices/flavors to consider
  • How to view a wine menu at a restaurant and understand the different restaurant approaches
 
Day 1: Arrive anytime 5pm-6:30pm at your luxurious Wrightsville Beach weekend home. The group will start their “studies” with a wine tasting and learning about the 5 sensory characteristics – Dry, Crisp, Oaky, Tannins & Body – what they are and where they originate, followed by a delectably perfect paired dinner.
 
 
Day 2: Catch the sunrise at the beach or guests can choose to join yoga, walk or run on the beach (or sleep in!). After a light breakfast, class starts again. Anne will review the questions and thought process when purchasing wine. After class, the group will head out for a field trip to a local wine store. Guests will practice their newly found skills, with Anne’s guidance. During lunch, we’ll enjoy our newfound wine picks along with our new knowledge. Free afternoon, then class starts again. By evening, the guests will engage in culinary delights and have a hands-on experience with pairing & culinary shortcuts.
 
 
Day 3: Another morning for an opportunity for guests to yoga, walk or run on the beach. Mid morning brunch will be served and classes start again! Anne will guide us through the 2 different types of wine menus you will get at a restaurant and how to approach the list. Relax in the afternoon, review your studies or take a nap….then the girls are getting dolled up! We will finish our weekend with our last field trip to a local restaurant with an interesting wine menu and put all of our skills to the test!
 
 
Sadly, we will have a light breakfast on the 4th morning, check out by 9:30 am and say our “see you later”s But, we will leave with a journey of laughter, fun and the knowledge that will make you the envy of all of your friends!!What’s Included?
 
 
Includes 3 nights LUXURY accommodations in Wrightsville Beach
Full tuition to all weekend learning courses with Wine Educator ($995 value)
Wine hand picked by Sommelier 3 level – welcome, pairings and wine store field trip
Specially curated meals & pairings prepared on-site: 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners
Lunch & Wine on Friday
*Finale dinner/wine at restaurant not included
 

What’s Included?

  • Includes 3 nights LUXURY accommodations in Wrightsville Beach
  • Full tuition to all weekend learning courses with Wine Educator ($995 value)
  • Wine hand picked by Sommelier 3 level – welcome, pairings and wine store field trip
  • Chef inspired meals & pairings prepared on site, 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Lunch & Wine on Friday
  • *Finale dinner/wine at restaurant not included
 
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
King w/ private bath $2495 (single or two people shared)
*1 room
Queen w/ semi-private bath $1895
*1 room
Double Full Bed $1395/ per person *2 rooms / 4 spots
Minimum 50% Deposit, final payment due 
Couple sitting at a round white table on the back of their ski boat clinking glasses with another woman.
Couple sitting at a round white table on the back of their ski boat clinking glasses with another woman.
Couple sitting at a round white table on the back of their ski boat clinking glasses with another woman.
Couple sitting at a round white table on the back of their ski boat clinking glasses with another woman.
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Alternately, please call Anne at (972) 922-1411 for questions or to get registered

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