Being an avid wine drinker in a town where local beer is as popular as locally grown food can be very difficult, especially when you’re new to wine drinking. So, what is a wine enthusiast to do? Well look no further than the annual Athens Wine Weekend at The Classic Center.
Visit Athens GA on Twitter: “Calling all wine lovers! Join us at @ClassicCenter Feb. 3-5 for Athens Wine Weekend https://t.co/cIz5nWi6va #visitathensga pic.twitter.com/S36RfQlYSF / Twitter”
Calling all wine lovers! Join us at @ClassicCenter Feb. 3-5 for Athens Wine Weekend https://t.co/cIz5nWi6va #visitathensga pic.twitter.com/S36RfQlYSF
Visit Athens GA took to Twitter saying, “Calling all wine lovers!”reminding their followers of the benefit that will take place on Feb. 3.
This $30 fundraising event gives individuals the opportunity to taste a variety of high quality wines from around the world. According to Athens Georgia Convention & Visitors Bureau post on Athens Life Unleashed, this three-day event is for wine connoisseurs and those who wish to learn more about wine.
On the first day of the gathering those in attendance will participate in a presentation of few amuse-bouches. In addition, to tasting wine, attendees can also sample what the Athens Banner-Herald described as, “ specially crafted bites to be paired with specific wine,” which will be prepared by Northeast Georgia chefs.
The following Saturday will begin with the Grand Tasting event, which had 1,000 attendees last year. This event will debut a variety of wines not presented the previous day. Meanwhile, seminars taught by wine experts will commence at the same time.
Those uninterested in the wine tasting may attend the silent auction, which will occur on both Friday and Saturday.
As it gets later into the night a gourmet dinner with multiple dishes will be served with different selections of wines. The event will conclude with a Sunday brunch — of course paired with a sparkling wine.
If you are still not convinced that wine tasting is for you then let the purpose of this event be your drive. All proceeds will be used as scholarship money to help local Athens high school and college students who hope to pursue careers in the performing or culinary arts.