What we’re about
Hello fellow wine lovers!
I have been managing the group for over two 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.
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- Cheese of the Month & Wine Pairing: April EditionNeeds location$69.00
In Pursuit of Cheese: This is the mantra of the Rare 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.
Featured Cheeses - April
- Country: Spain
- Cheese Texture / Type: Semi-soft; Natural Rind
- Milk Type: Goat
- Cheese Age:30 days
We discovered this rare gem for the first time at the American Cheese Society conference and were caught a bit off guard by its flavor and texture. The Smokin’ Goat is aged just 30 days and as the name would imply, is a semi-soft smoked goat's milk cheese. Its texture is velvety and taste, mild but flavorful. Our curation team feels that the cheese’s smokiness helps to highlight toastier notes in the goat's milk. The flavor lingers long on the palate with hints of wood, smoke and nuttiness. Read More
- Country: Italy
- Cheese Texture / Type: Semi-soft
- Milk Type :Cow
- Cheese Age: 60 days
Aged for 60 days, this toma-style cheese uses the coagulating power of dried thistle flowers in lieu of animal rennet, making this a true vegetarian cheese. This ancient technique is still used in some areas of Spain and Portugal but is rare in Italy. Like Parmigiano-Reggiano, the milk used to make the cheese is cultured with whey from the previous day’s cheesemaking. Read More
- Country: France
- Cheese Texture / Type: Semi-hard
- Milk Type :Cow
- Cheese Age: 6 months
First things first. Be sure to remove the crust and grey layer underneath before eating this cheese. Supple is a great word to describe this cheese's creamy, rich ivory hued paste. Its aroma is prominent and flavor intensely fruity, buttery, nutty (hazelnut), and slightly floral. Think of Alpine cows grazing at 3000-6000 feet above sea level on mountain flowers and grasses. We found a nice balance of sweetness to acidity. Read More
Prepayment of $69, 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)
