Join a virtual wine tasting
It is online, so you can easily join from anywhere. Sign up and we will help you buy wine to taste alongside our world-class experts. Learn, sip and have fun! Even if you can't make the date, sign up and we will send you the replay!
Nov 11 @ 8pm ET
Learn Italian Wines
Did you know there are over 700 types of wine grapes in Italy?!This is just one of the reasons why Italian wines stump us all - even the experts.
But it doesn't have to be so confusing.
If you've ever wanted to feel more comfortable buying Italian wines, exploring the wine regions and reading a label, this is the tasting for you.
Let Dini's clear way of breaking down information lead you to more confidence and enjoyment for Italian wine.
Dini spent over 20 years leading wine tastings and studied wine in Italy to put together this 60 minute delicious and informative event.
$20
Sept 24 @ 8pm ET
Celebrate Cabernet with a guided tasting of 2 tasty Cabernets - one from Washington state and one from France.
If you've ever wanted to get the nuances of Cabs, this tasting will give you confidence to find more you'll love.
You'll be led by Wine Expert, Dini Rao with over 20 years experience in leading tastings for a 60- minute masterful event.
$20
Aug 27 @ 8pm ET
In this tasting, we'll get a little zen while sipping wine. Join me with a chiropractor/acupuncturist friend who will guide us through relaxation in between sips of wine knowledge.
Take care of yourself, while helping to care for someone who hasn't been able to work during COVID. All proceeds will go to our health care professional for providing this lovely service.
$10
Tuesday, July 21st
SUMMER WINE RECS: Albariño
TIME: 8PM ET
free mini-tasting
Looking for some great summer wines to cool you down and break out of your normal routine?
Come taste alongside an expert and learn how to find and describe more wines you'll love. In this tasting, we will taste the Spanish wine Albariño.
HOW, WHEN & WHY TO AGE WINE
TIME: 8PM ET
PLACE: ONLINE
Have you ever thought of keeping wine for the future? Wonder if it tastes better?
My next mini-tasting will give you the inside scoop on which bottles to save, why to do it and how. I'll share my tips from working at Christie's Wine Auctions.
MOTHER'S DAY WINE TASTINGS
TIME: an agreed upon time
PLACE: private Zoom
Don't let social distancing stop you from treating the mothers in your life.
Contact Dini to schedule a private wine tasting for your mother/daughter gathering or your wife's group of friends.
We can do a brunch tasting, afternoon or evening wine tasting for up to 20 people at a time.
SALAMI & WINE TASTING
WITH CORO BY SALUMI
TIME: 8PM ET/5PM PT
PLACE: INSTAGRAM
Taste artisanal salami alongside delicious Italian wines with Coro foods co-owner Martinique Grigg.
Once you RSVP, below I'll send you the link to buy the salami online and wine pairings.
**Sign up by April 22 to ensure shipping.**
A TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDMOTHER
INDIAN COOKING & WINE PAIRING
TIME: 10AM ET
PLACE: ONLINE
My late grandmother was an incredible cook, gathering inspiration from the many places she lived and traveled around the world, especially her home in South India.
I'll be cooking one of her signature dishes, a Ceylonese curry with her lemon rice and pairing it with wines, loved ones and stories of her life. Once you RSVP below, I'll send you the recipe if you'd like to cook along!
TASTE THE GRAPE GRENACHE:
A WINE FOR RESILIENCE
TIME: 8PM ET
PLACE: ONLINE
Not only is Grenache grown all over the world from Rioja to Sardinia, but it also happens to be an incredibly resilient and delicious grape variety.
I thought it would be a great exploration for these trying times to toast Grenache! Once you sign up, I'll email you options to taste alongside me.
TASTE WINE LIKE A PRO
AN EXPERIENCE IN WINE TASTING
TIME: 6PM ET
PLACE: ONLINE
Everyone could use this practice in enjoying that glass of wine and getting the maximum experience of smell, taste and savoring.
Come taste with me and have a party from home!
HOLIDAY WINE PAIRINGS:
WHAT TO DRINK FOR THANKSGIVING
TIME: 8PM ET
PLACE: ONLINE
Always scrambling to find a wine to drink over the holidays? I'll share some of my favorite pairings for Thanksgiving meal, leftovers and upcoming holiday parties.
Come taste with me and have a party before the holidays even start!
GET TO KNOW A GRAPE:
CABERNET FRANC
TIME: 8PM ET
PLACE: ONLINE
Did you know there is another Cab out there? Cabernet Franc is one of my favorites wines to drink in the fall and over the holidays.
Come taste with me and learn why you've got to know this tasty wine.
WATCH THE REPLAY HERE
BOOK CLUB + WINE TASTING
TIME: 6:30PM ET
PLACE: ONLINE
TED speaker & Obama White House adviser Bina Venkataraman has written a new book on the tools we can develop to create a better future for humanity.
Bina will join her sister and wine expert Dini Rao for a discussion of the book, how it is relevant to wine and some sipping while answering your questions!
DONE
BODY - learn how to taste
TIME: 8-8:30PM ET
PLACE: ONLINE
The best way to learn what wine experts mean when they talk about BODY in a wine is to come taste alongside an expert!
Taste delicious wines alongside expert Dini Rao.
BUBBLY TASTING - CAVA
TIME: 8-8:30PM ET
PLACE: ONLINE
Open a bottle of bubbles with someone you love, even if that someone is you!
Taste one of our favorites Cavas this summer alongside the perfect cheese pairing.
TASTE WINE IN A CAN
TASTING DONE
Wine in a can? Yes you can!
Learn the benefits of canned wine and get a list of some of the best.
TASTING MINERALITY IN WINE
TASTING DONE
Have you heard people describe wine as tasting "mineral"? Have no idea what that is?
It is a useful term to understand and it is best understood by tasting with an expert!
LA VIE EN ROSE WINE
TIME: 6-6:30PM ET
PLACE: ONLINE
Don't let summer pass you by without tasting one of the best rosés of the season!
Taste with wine expert Dini Rao and learn how to get the most enjoyment out of every sip.
