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Athens Wine Weekend

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  • 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.
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Athens Wine Weekend benefits The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, which awards over $60,000 in grants and annual hospitality education, performing, and visual arts scholarships. The Cultural Foundation will host it's 2023 Athens Wine Weekend event this February at The Classic Center.  

*Patrons must be 21+ years of age to attend Athens Wine Weekend

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. Amuse-Bouche is sponsored by Athens Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Carson Advisory Group, and Cox Media, Inc.

Confirmed Participants:

Home.made
George's Lowcountry Table
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Paloma Park
Levy
And more!

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. Grand Tasting is presented by Akins Ford. 

"The Bridge Between Mead and Wine"

Presented by Viking Alchemist

Discover how the history and production of these fermented beverages are connected. This seminar is sponsored by Carter Concrete Structures.

"Wine vs. Wine Product"

Presented by Jean Arnold, Kate Arnold Wines

Learn about small production vs. larger production wines, and how scale changes wine production, and the wines you consume.

SOLD OUT Gourmet Dinner

Saturday, February 4 | 6:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Athena Ballroom

A highlight of Athens Wine Weekend, this incredible multi-course meal features cuisine of Austria expertly prepared by The Classic Center's Executive Chef with Levy, while the Austrian wines 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 JE Dunn, Mallory & Evans, Orkin Pest Control, and Perkins & Will.

Course 1: Gruner Veltliner – Salad Course
Course 2: Morillon – Homemade bread dumpling served with Gruyere cheese sauce
Course 3: Pinot Noir - Salmon with a citrus tarragon glaze and house made Spaetzle
Course 4:  IBY red- Osso Bucco style main entrée
Course 5: Gruner Veltliner Beerenauselese - Dessert Course

 

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.  Sparkling Wine Brunch is sponsored by Raymond James Public Finance and MGS Contracting, Inc. 

Make the Most of the Weekend with a Package!

SOLD OUT 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"

 

Athens Wine Weekend benefits The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, which awards over $60,000 in grants and annual hospitality education, performing, and visual arts scholarships. The Cultural Foundation will host it's 2023 Athens Wine Weekend event this February at The Classic Center.  

*Patrons must be 21+ years of age to attend Athens Wine Weekend

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. Amuse-Bouche is sponsored by Athens Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Carson Advisory Group, and Cox Media, Inc.

Confirmed Participants:

Home.made
George's Lowcountry Table
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Paloma Park
Levy
And more!

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. Grand Tasting is presented by Akins Ford. 

"The Bridge Between Mead and Wine"

Presented by Viking Alchemist

Discover how the history and production of these fermented beverages are connected. This seminar is sponsored by Carter Concrete Structures.

"Wine vs. Wine Product"

Presented by Jean Arnold, Kate Arnold Wines

Learn about small production vs. larger production wines, and how scale changes wine production, and the wines you consume.

SOLD OUT Gourmet Dinner

Saturday, February 4 | 6:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Athena Ballroom

A highlight of Athens Wine Weekend, this incredible multi-course meal features cuisine of Austria expertly prepared by The Classic Center's Executive Chef with Levy, while the Austrian wines 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 JE Dunn, Mallory & Evans, Orkin Pest Control, and Perkins & Will.

Course 1: Gruner Veltliner – Salad Course
Course 2: Morillon – Homemade bread dumpling served with Gruyere cheese sauce
Course 3: Pinot Noir - Salmon with a citrus tarragon glaze and house made Spaetzle
Course 4:  IBY red- Osso Bucco style main entrée
Course 5: Gruner Veltliner Beerenauselese - Dessert Course

 

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.  Sparkling Wine Brunch is sponsored by Raymond James Public Finance and MGS Contracting, Inc. 

Make the Most of the Weekend with a Package!

SOLD OUT 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"

 

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