What we’re about
Hello fellow wine lovers!
I have been managing the group for almost four years now and what fun it has been!
We do all sorts of different events so please do read the details on each event thoroughly.
Most of our events will either require a pre-payment as I will be purchasing tickets or paying venues directly.
Our casual small dinner reservation events will also require a pre-payment to hold your spot which will be refunded to attending members. This is an attempt to eliminate no-shows and have full capacity at our events. Some higher end venues will charge $50 to hold spots so I will increase the amount in those instances.
NOTE: In order to attend events held in private homes (cheese, chef du jour and the like)members must have attended three previous public venue events.
There is an annual fee of $15 to cover the $400 annual fees I incur from Meetup. After covering the Meetup Fees I promise I will spend every dime on items to raffle at events!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Movie Time: Downton AbbeyBurns Court Cinema , Sarasota, FL
Join us for a leisurely Saturday afternoon with a movie at Burns Court Cinema.
About the movie: The Grande Finale. Follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter. IYKYK.
🎬 Movie Meetup Details
🕒 Showtime: 3:50 PM
🎥 Trailer: https://youtu.be/P_30wFRxlnA
🎟️ Tickets:- $6 for members
- $12 for non-members
- 🎫 Buy day-of at the theater or online: https://filmsociety.org/movies/upcoming/movie.cfm?filID=3120
🍽️ Optional Bite Before the Movie
If you'd like to join us for a bite, we are doing lunch before the movie. RSVP separately. You're welcome to attend just the movie or just the meal.💳 No Deposit Required to hold your spot
You're responsible for purchasing your own ticket.
🙏 Please keep your RSVP up to date out of respect for fellow attendees, as we will be looking for you.***
🎥 See you at the movies!
- Cheese of the Month & Wine Pairing: September EditionNeeds location$69.09
In Pursuit of Cheese: This is the mantra of the Cheese of the Month Club.
Join us as we explore three rare cheeses paired with three wines, some charcuterie, and light bites. Wine will not be known before the event. Cheese tasting notes will be paired with the most appropriate wine to accompany it.
I have joined the Rare Cheese of the Month Club. Additional cheese info and background will be provided the night of the event.
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Featured Cheeses - September 2025- Country:Germany
- Cheese Texture / Type:Firm
- Milk Type:Cow
- Cheese Age:4-6 months
Upon opening each 10-pound, washed rind wheel of Alp Blossom, you'll see an even distribution of small 'eyes' in a consistently creamy, butter-yellow paste. The herbs and field blossoms make for a strong floral aroma which also influences the flavor of the cheese. It presents a dense, semi-firm texture, super creamy mouthfeel and herbal and floral notes. It won’t be hard to imagine what these cows were eating just before they were milked! If you want to enjoy this cheese as the locals would, pair it with a glass of Bavarian beer such as a Fürstlich’s Black Forest Pilsner featured in The U.S. and International Variety Beer Club or a dry Riesling. Alp Blossom’s eye-catching appearance will be a stellar addition to any cheese plate, a guaranteed conversation piece to show off your cheese prowess! Read More
Jasper Hill Farm Little Hosmer
- Country:United States
- Cheese Texture / Type:Soft; Bloomy Rind
- Milk Type:Cow
- Cheese Age:7-9 weeks
Another 'Northeast Kingdom gem' from the Jasper Hill Creamery, Little Hosmer is a relatively newer cheese from Jasper Hill. L’il Hos may be small, but he’s already racked up a super gold in 2017 at the World Cheese Awards. This is a small format brie (4 ounces), aged 7-9 weeks, with a white bloomy rind. Look for light flavors of mushroom, cabbage, toasted nuts, and fresh cream. The paste is very soft, pliable, and spreadable, and the mouthfeel is super creamy and clean. We found it a milder brie that will appeal to many cheese lovers and novices alike. Read More
- Country:Italy
- Cheese Texture / Type:Semi-soft
- Milk Type:Cow
- Cheese Age:3-6 months
Toma Piemontese is a semi-firm, cow’s milk cheese. Upon opening the wheel, its paste is a rich buttery yellow hue and mild fragrant earthy aromas are present that remind one of clean soil and grass. The flavor profile confirms the nose. Cow from this region are grazing at a pretty high altitude when they produce the milk to make this cheese and that terroir presents prominently in this Toma. It’s not an overly sweet tasting cheese. The flavors lean more towards earthy, vegetal, and woody notes that present more with age. Toma will pair well with Italian red wines and can melt down nicely into polenta or sauces. Read More
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Prepayment of $69.09 via the methods listed below, is required for this event. Your prepayment covers three cheeses, a welcome sparkling wine, three glasses of wine, and charcuterie/accompaniments. (Not sure about protein accompaniments just yet!)Important: Please always include a note with your payment with the date and name of the event, maybe an emoji🧀, something so Dawna can easily know where to apply your payment.
No shows or cancellations that I cannot fill from the waitlist will not be refunded. Always a best practice to post a note in the comments section if you change your RSVP so we can do our best to fill your spot.
Event location will be announced to attending members the week of the event.
Payment Methods
Venmo dkbvenmoaccount (last four of cell 2192)
Zelle dawna9999@yahoo.com (Eldringhoff)Not open
