Athens Wine Weekend
- 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA 30601
- 706-357-4444
- Presented By: The Classic Center Theatre
- Dates: February 3, 2023 - February 5, 2023
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Location: The Classic Center
- Time: Varies
- Price: $10.00 to $525.00 for individual events; overnight packages also available.
Athens' premier wine event, Athens Wine Weekend, is coming back to The Classic Center. The weekend will kick off with Amuse-Bouche on Friday where guests can sample local fare paired with the perfect wine. Saturday will kick off with Grand Tasting, and several seminars will be available for guests to deepen their knowledge of the grape. Saturday will conclude with a multi-course Gourmet Dinner. The event will come to a close Sunday with a delicious buffet and mimosas at Sparkling Wine Brunch.
Wine Weekend Events:
Amuse-Bouche
Friday, February 3 | 5:30 p.m
The Classic Center Grand Hall
Kicking off Athens Wine Weekend, Amuse-Bouche is a Friday evening wine tasting affair. Featuring several of the most talented chefs from favorite local restaurants, this event provides a sampling of their cooking artistry, all paired with the perfect wine to arouse the palate.
Grand Tasting
Saturday, February 4 | 12:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Grand Hall
Sip and sample wines from around the world. Interested in more than just the tasting? Dive into one of the many seminars such as "Balancing Food and Wine", to expand on your knowledge of the grape and learn from the best local wine educators.
Gourmet Dinner
Saturday, February 4 | 6:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Athena Ballroom
A highlight of the Athens Wine Weekend, this incredible multi-course meal is expertly prepared by The Classic Center's Executive Chef with Levy, while the wines of the courses are hand selected by Frank Sinkwich, President of Northeast Sales Distributing. From start to finish this event is guaranteed to deliver a culinary experience like no other. Gourmet Dinner is sponsored by Orkin Pest Control.
Sparkling Wine Brunch
Sunday, February 5 | 11:30 a.m.
The Classic Center Atrium
Close out the weekend with an incredible brunch featuring specialty mimosas and a delicious brunch buffet. Grab your significant other or a few friends and let us show you what the perfect wine brunch is all about.
Make the Most of the Weekend with a Package!
Full Bottle Package: $1,050
Includes:
- Hotel Accommodations for Friday and Saturday
- 2 Tickets to Amuse-Bouche
- 2 Tickets to Grand Tasting
- 2 Tickets to Premier Seminar "Balancing Food and Wine"
- 2 Tickets to the Gourmet Dinner
- 2 Tickets to the Sparkling Wine Brunch
Half Carafe Package: $450
Includes:
- Hotel Accommodations for Friday
- 2 Tickets to Amuse-Bouche
- 2 Tickets to Grand Tasting
- 2 Tickets to Premier Seminar "Balancing Food and Wine"
The proceeds from Athens Wine Weekend support the Classic Center Cultural Foundation’s mission of providing over $60,000 in grants and annual performing, visual, culinary arts, and workforce development scholarships. Patrons must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
Athens' premier wine event, Athens Wine Weekend, is coming back to The Classic Center. The weekend will kick off with Amuse-Bouche on Friday where guests can sample local fare paired with the perfect wine. Saturday will kick off with Grand Tasting, and several seminars will be available for guests to deepen their knowledge of the grape. Saturday will conclude with a multi-course Gourmet Dinner. The event will come to a close Sunday with a delicious buffet and mimosas at Sparkling Wine Brunch.
Wine Weekend Events:
Amuse-Bouche
Friday, February 3 | 5:30 p.m
The Classic Center Grand Hall
Kicking off Athens Wine Weekend, Amuse-Bouche is a Friday evening wine tasting affair. Featuring several of the most talented chefs from favorite local restaurants, this event provides a sampling of their cooking artistry, all paired with the perfect wine to arouse the palate.
Grand Tasting
Saturday, February 4 | 12:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Grand Hall
Sip and sample wines from around the world. Interested in more than just the tasting? Dive into one of the many seminars such as "Balancing Food and Wine", to expand on your knowledge of the grape and learn from the best local wine educators.
Gourmet Dinner
Saturday, February 4 | 6:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Athena Ballroom
A highlight of the Athens Wine Weekend, this incredible multi-course meal is expertly prepared by The Classic Center's Executive Chef with Levy, while the wines of the courses are hand selected by Frank Sinkwich, President of Northeast Sales Distributing. From start to finish this event is guaranteed to deliver a culinary experience like no other. Gourmet Dinner is sponsored by Orkin Pest Control.
Sparkling Wine Brunch
Sunday, February 5 | 11:30 a.m.
The Classic Center Atrium
Close out the weekend with an incredible brunch featuring specialty mimosas and a delicious brunch buffet. Grab your significant other or a few friends and let us show you what the perfect wine brunch is all about.
Make the Most of the Weekend with a Package!
Full Bottle Package: $1,050
Includes:
- Hotel Accommodations for Friday and Saturday
- 2 Tickets to Amuse-Bouche
- 2 Tickets to Grand Tasting
- 2 Tickets to Premier Seminar "Balancing Food and Wine"
- 2 Tickets to the Gourmet Dinner
- 2 Tickets to the Sparkling Wine Brunch
Half Carafe Package: $450
Includes:
- Hotel Accommodations for Friday
- 2 Tickets to Amuse-Bouche
- 2 Tickets to Grand Tasting
- 2 Tickets to Premier Seminar "Balancing Food and Wine"
The proceeds from Athens Wine Weekend support the Classic Center Cultural Foundation’s mission of providing over $60,000 in grants and annual performing, visual, culinary arts, and workforce development scholarships. Patrons must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
