A Taste of Forlorn Hope
Explore adventurous organic wines through a guided tasting focused on Forlorn Hope Winery’s curious, distinctive bottles. Discover unconventional wine styles and the character behind each pour.
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Sample booze-free beverages with expert guidance in a relaxed, option-rich tasting, and take home Halloween cocktail recipes. A welcoming stop for sober October and curious drinkers alike.
Sample booze-free beverages with expert guidance in a relaxed, option-rich tasting, and take home Halloween cocktail recipes. A welcoming stop for sober October and curious drinkers alike.
Sample booze-free beverages with expert guidance in a relaxed, option-rich tasting, and take home Halloween cocktail recipes. A welcoming stop for sober October and curious drinkers alike.
Explore uncommon grape varietals from wine regions around the world through a guided tasting led by Rise Over Run’s Chris Thornbury, discovering distinctive flavors and styles.
Explore uncommon grape varietals from wine regions around the world through a guided tasting led by Rise Over Run’s Chris Thornbury, discovering distinctive flavors and styles.
Explore uncommon grape varietals from wine regions around the world through a guided tasting led by Rise Over Run’s Chris Thornbury, discovering distinctive flavors and styles.

A deep-dive Cabernet Sauvignon class with guided tasting flights that highlight tannin structure, oak influence, and regional styles. Expect palate training, aroma identification, and focused discussion for wine lovers and curious beginners.

A deep-dive Cabernet Sauvignon class with guided tasting flights that highlight tannin structure, oak influence, and regional styles. Expect palate training, aroma identification, and focused discussion for wine lovers and curious beginners.
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A focused Pinot Noir deep-dive blending grape education with a guided tasting at a stylish wine bar. Expect aromatic red wine flights, varietal comparisons, and practical tips for identifying terroir-driven flavors.

A focused Pinot Noir deep-dive blending grape education with a guided tasting at a stylish wine bar. Expect aromatic red wine flights, varietal comparisons, and practical tips for identifying terroir-driven flavors.
A focused Pinot Noir deep-dive blending grape education with a guided tasting at a stylish wine bar. Expect aromatic red wine flights, varietal comparisons, and practical tips for identifying terroir-driven flavors.
Sample alcohol-free beverages in a relaxed, low-pressure setting, with zero-proof experts ready to help you discover flavorful alternatives and find new favorites for Sober October.
Sample alcohol-free beverages in a relaxed, low-pressure setting, with zero-proof experts ready to help you discover flavorful alternatives and find new favorites for Sober October.
Sample alcohol-free beverages in a relaxed, low-pressure setting, with zero-proof experts ready to help you discover flavorful alternatives and find new favorites for Sober October.

A hands-on whiskey mixology class explores spirit history, flavor balance, and the craft behind three distinct cocktail builds, paired with a curated snack.

A hands-on whiskey mixology class explores spirit history, flavor balance, and the craft behind three distinct cocktail builds, paired with a curated snack.
A hands-on whiskey mixology class explores spirit history, flavor balance, and the craft behind three distinct cocktail builds, paired with a curated snack.

A guided sparkling-wine flight travels across global regions, comparing bubbles by grape, method, and style. Expect crisp pours, tasting notes, and a polished lounge atmosphere ideal for a festive night out.

A guided sparkling-wine flight travels across global regions, comparing bubbles by grape, method, and style. Expect crisp pours, tasting notes, and a polished lounge atmosphere ideal for a festive night out.
A guided sparkling-wine flight travels across global regions, comparing bubbles by grape, method, and style. Expect crisp pours, tasting notes, and a polished lounge atmosphere ideal for a festive night out.

Sample locally made mead, a honey-fermented drink, in a guided tasting centered on Asheville’s craft beverage scene. Discover mead’s distinctive flavors and traditional brewing character.

Sample locally made mead, a honey-fermented drink, in a guided tasting centered on Asheville’s craft beverage scene. Discover mead’s distinctive flavors and traditional brewing character.
Sample locally made mead, a honey-fermented drink, in a guided tasting centered on Asheville’s craft beverage scene. Discover mead’s distinctive flavors and traditional brewing character.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.
Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.
Hands-on mocktail workshop focused on building balanced zero proof drinks with approachable techniques and simple tools. Learn core flavor structure and easy methods for crafting cocktail style beverages without advanced skills or equipment.
Hands-on mocktail workshop focused on building balanced zero proof drinks with approachable techniques and simple tools. Learn core flavor structure and easy methods for crafting cocktail style beverages without advanced skills or equipment.
Hands-on mocktail workshop focused on building balanced zero proof drinks with approachable techniques and simple tools. Learn core flavor structure and easy methods for crafting cocktail style beverages without advanced skills or equipment.

Explore the flavors and role of aperitifs and liqueurs in a cocktail class, learning how these spirits shape balanced drinks and broaden home bartending skills.

Explore the flavors and role of aperitifs and liqueurs in a cocktail class, learning how these spirits shape balanced drinks and broaden home bartending skills.
Explore the flavors and role of aperitifs and liqueurs in a cocktail class, learning how these spirits shape balanced drinks and broaden home bartending skills.

Hot jazz and swing-era grooves spill through a cozy wine bar for a lively late-night set. Expect toe-tapping rhythms, brassy melodies, and an intimate room that pairs well with cocktails and wine.

Hot jazz and swing-era grooves spill through a cozy wine bar for a lively late-night set. Expect toe-tapping rhythms, brassy melodies, and an intimate room that pairs well with cocktails and wine.
Hot jazz and swing-era grooves spill through a cozy wine bar for a lively late-night set. Expect toe-tapping rhythms, brassy melodies, and an intimate room that pairs well with cocktails and wine.
Hands-on pasta-making workshop led by The Pasta Lady, focused on traditional Italian techniques from mixing dough to shaping noodles. Set at a vineyard tasting room for a cozy culinary class paired naturally with local wines.
Hands-on pasta-making workshop led by The Pasta Lady, focused on traditional Italian techniques from mixing dough to shaping noodles. Set at a vineyard tasting room for a cozy culinary class paired naturally with local wines.
Hands-on pasta-making workshop led by The Pasta Lady, focused on traditional Italian techniques from mixing dough to shaping noodles. Set at a vineyard tasting room for a cozy culinary class paired naturally with local wines.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Sip wine and enjoy snacks while discussing books across fiction and nonfiction in a relaxed afternoon gathering. Participants can bring a book connected to any topic that interests them.

Sip wine and enjoy snacks while discussing books across fiction and nonfiction in a relaxed afternoon gathering. Participants can bring a book connected to any topic that interests them.
Sip wine and enjoy snacks while discussing books across fiction and nonfiction in a relaxed afternoon gathering. Participants can bring a book connected to any topic that interests them.

Explore the craft distilling process on a guided tour, then sample spirits made at the Black Mountain distillery. A behind-the-scenes experience for curious visitors and spirits enthusiasts.

Explore the craft distilling process on a guided tour, then sample spirits made at the Black Mountain distillery. A behind-the-scenes experience for curious visitors and spirits enthusiasts.
Explore the craft distilling process on a guided tour, then sample spirits made at the Black Mountain distillery. A behind-the-scenes experience for curious visitors and spirits enthusiasts.

Midweek wine sipping paired with browsing local handmade goods in an artist market setting. Expect a relaxed, social vibe for meeting neighbors while sampling pours and shopping artisan booths.

Midweek wine sipping paired with browsing local handmade goods in an artist market setting. Expect a relaxed, social vibe for meeting neighbors while sampling pours and shopping artisan booths.
Midweek wine sipping paired with browsing local handmade goods in an artist market setting. Expect a relaxed, social vibe for meeting neighbors while sampling pours and shopping artisan booths.

A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.

A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.
A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.

A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.

A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.
A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.

Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.

Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.
Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.
